Australian surfing judge Benjamin Lowe has been removed from the judging panel for a recent Instagram story posted with fellow Aussie surfer Ethan Ewing. The Photo consists of Lowe (right) with his arm around Ewing (middle) and his coach Bede Durbidge (left), with the caption “These 3 Straddie Boys doing their stuff at the Olympics.”

Olympic Surfing Judge Removed From The Paris Games After Very Inappropriate Photo Circulates Online

Teahupo’o is giving us one helluva season, isn’t it? Kauli Vaast caught arguably the best wave of his life there just this month. In May, the Championship Tour hosted one of the best contests in recent memory at the End of the Road. The ladies of the CT put on a magical show there, one-upping the historic performance(s) from January at the Pipe Pro.

23 Images From an Insane Day of Olympic Surfing at Teahupo’o

Us Weekly

The 2024 Paris Olympics have created several picture-perfect moments since kicking off on July 26. Perhaps the most viral snap came during the third round of the men’s surfing competition on July 29. After completing a barrel ride in Teahupo’o, Tahiti, Brazilian surfer Gabriel Medina soared in the air and pointed his finger toward the […]

The Best Photos From the 2024 Paris Olympics: Gabriel Medina Soaring and More Viral Moments

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An Olympics surfing judge has been axed from a judging panel in Tahiti over a photo that showed him appearing friendly with a competing athlete and his coach. The judge, Benjamin Lowe, was pictured alongside fellow Australian national and pro surfer Ethan Ewing in an Instagram story uploaded by a Paris Olympics commentator, according to the Associated Press. The photo, which began circulating online shortly after it was posted, showed Ewing, Lowe, and Team Australia surfing coach Bede Durbidge embracing each other along with the caption “These 3 Straddie Boys doing their stuff at the Olympics” with two heart emojis. The International Surfing Association announced that Lowe would be removed from the judging panel on Thursday, adding in a statement that the decision was made to “protect the integrity and fairness of the ongoing competition” and that “it is inappropriate for a judge to be interacting in this manner with an athlete and their team.Read it at The Associated PressRead more at The Daily Beast.

Olympics Surfing Judge Axed Over Chummy Photo With Athlete

Some of the best imagery in – dare I say it – the history of competitive surfing was captured on day three of the Olympics. I’m talking about jaw-dropping images of the world’s best tube riders standing in building-sized Teahupo’o caverns. As a fan of surfing, my mind was blown sitting in the channel.

Jerome Brouillet Opens Up About Capturing Gabriel Medina and the Most Viewed Surf Shot Ever

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There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

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Bryshere Gray's name has been added to a growing list. Some Virginians have been keeping up with the ever-increasing tales of celebrities and their alleged connections to the saga of Sean Diddy Combs. There are now rumors that Empire actor Bryshere Gray is suing Diddy and Will Smith.

Empire actor Bryshere Gray is allegedly suing Will Smith and Sean Combs

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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are two of the biggest celebrities in modern times. While much of the happenings between the two involved their marriage and divorce, there are bigger things for them to focus on. Most notably their children.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s Son Diagnosed With Rare Skin Condition

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

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Colleton County, SC

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

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Camilo Díaz

(MA) Meet Kay Karma, a two-year-old Chihuahua mix pup with unique ears who recently came into rescue through unspecified means. Whatever the reason, Great Dog Rescue New England is happy to have this sweet and gentle little cutie safely in their care. But they, and Kay, would be much happier if her stay with the rescue was a short one. That's where YOU come in!

Meet Kay Karma: A Young Chihuahua Searching For Love

Surfing could use a spicy rivalry. Since the days of Kelly Slater versus Andy Irons, no two surfers have come close to reaching that level of friction and competitiveness. But there’s a new rivalry brewing, one that has been largely formed via the Olympics. Gabriel Medina’s iconic round three...

Soccer Star Neymar Adds Fuel to Emerging Rivalry Between Gabriel Medina and Kanoa Igarashi

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Disclaimer: This content was written by Devra Lee for general informational and entertainment purposes only. This service is to provide astrological information that has been researched, recorded, and observed by the author.

Horoscope of the Day, Saturday, August 3rd

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This year’s area of low oxygen in the Gulf of Mexico is larger than average, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on Thursday. The “dead zone” is approximately 6,705 square miles , as measured last week. Within NOAA’s 38 years of measuring the dead zone, this year’s assessment marks the 12th-largest area of low to no oxygen, which can kill fish and marine life.

Gulf ‘dead zone’ larger than average, larger than expected for 2024, scientists announce

TEAHUPO'O, Tahiti -- Local surfer Kauli Vaast advanced to the semifinals at the Olympic surfing competition at his home break of Teahupo'o on Thursday, but heartbroken and tearful teammate Vahine Fierro bowed out, going down to countrywoman Johanne Defay. Brazil's Gabriel Medina was clinical in finishing the run of his...

Joy and heartbreak for Tahiti at Olympic surfing competition

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Santa Barbara County, CA

Sea lions along the California coastline are stranding themselves on beaches, and experts believe it may be because they’ve been poisoned. According to the Channel Islands Marine & Wildlife Institute (CIMWI), there have been daily reports from concerned citizens of sick sea lions along a 155-mile stretch of coast in Santa Barbara and Ventura counties. What’s making them sick is a bit of a mystery as of this writing, but it’s likely that it’s due to a bloom of toxic algae.

California Sea Lions Are Stranding Themselves With Signs of Poisoning

Orcas aren’t called killer whales for nothing. If you’re on their menu… watch out. Luckily, we’re not. There have been a handful of orcas that’ve killed humans, but never outside of captivity. But if you’re a seal or a great white shark, watch out, because orcas are at the top of the food chain. Need proof? Watch this video from the Malibu Artist.

Orca Hunting a Seal Captured in Stunning Drone Footage

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A lady is cautioning others about purchasing budget earrings from Amazon, Shein, and H&M, after she experienced keloid formations on her earlobes due to wearing them. On a TikTok post that has garnered more than 334,000 likes, Sailor Rozema (@sailor.rozema), a content creator, shares a warning with her community of "dangly earring girls": the inexpensive jewelry found in fast fashion can have negative impacts on your well-being.

‘I’ll never be wearing earrings for the rest of my life’: Customer warns against buying from Shein

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It’s not humans. How a survivor of a super-extinction repopulated our planet. There are more than 8 billion humans alive at this moment on Earth (unless something has gone horribly wrong). But humans aren’t the only dominant mammals.

For Millions of Years, Earth Was Dominated by a Single Vertebrate Genus

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Carissa Moore Talks Olympic Emotions, Shaking Off the Rust, and Her New Men’s Pick for Gold

Messy conditions forced another lay day here at the Paris 2024 Olympics in Tahiti, and every athlete chooses how to spend their downtime differently. Some hole...

Carissa Moore Talks Olympic Emotions, Shaking Off the Rust, and Her New Men’s Pick for Gold

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