Columbus, OH

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One equestrian's Olympic dreams have come to an abrupt end due to a surprise medical emergency. Spain's Jose Daniel Martin Dockx was forced to withdraw his horse Malagueno LCXXXIII from the Paris games after the stallion suffered an allergic reaction. The multi-day illness took a toll on the horse, whose health status has not been updated since his departure from the games. Here's everything we know about Malagueno's health, including who stepped in to take the pair's place as representatives for the country of Spain.Olympic dressage horse Malagueno LCXXXIII suffered a serious allergic reaction ahead of the games.The Eurodressage blog...

Olympic Dressage Horse Suffers a Mysterious Allergic Reaction in Paris

The US Sun

EQUESTRIAN events at Paris 2024 are an incredible spectacle, with over 80 horses competing in multiple events and disciplines. But how on earth to the animals even get to the Games? Here’s everything you need to know. How do they get horses to the Olympics? While watching the equestrian events at Paris 2024, it is […]

How do they get horses to the Paris 2024 Olympics & do the Team GB equine athletes need a passport to travel?

USA TODAY

Charlotte Dujardin's longtime mentor, Carl Hester, said video of the British equestrian star mistreating a horse was a 'huge shock' to him.

Charlotte Dujardin mentor Carl Hester says graphic video was 'huge shock' to him

New York Post

Angela Carini, the Italian boxer who abruptly ended her Olympics welterweight bout against Algeria’s Imane Khelif 46 seconds in on Thursday, was warned not to fight Khelif, according to her coach, after Khelif failed gender eligibility tests at the 2023 World Championships.

Carini broke down in tears after getting punched twice in the face.

“I don’t know if her nose is broken. I have to speak with the girl. But many people in Italy tried to call and tell her: “Don’t go please: it’s a man, it’s dangerous for you,” Carini’s coach, Emanuele Renzini, told reporters after the fight.



Simone Biles, husband Jonathan...

Angela Carini was warned not to fight Imane Khelif at Olympics: ‘It’s a man, it’s dangerous for you’

Distractify

As a little girl, Annie Goodwin dreamed of becoming a world-class equestrian champion. She was well on her way to becoming one of the best in the U.S. and perhaps even qualifying for the 2024 Olympics when a tragic accident befell her. Now, the horse she raised from 3 years old, Bruno, will be competing alongside Annie’s trainer, Boyd Martin.An NBC clip about the eventing competitors shows Boyd talking about Annie and Bruno, the legacy she’s left behind, and how he feels about competing in her stead. As the equestrian and eventing games progress throughout the 2024 Olympics, Boyd has...

Equestrian Star Annie Goodwin Died Tragically Before the 2024 Olympics, but Her Horse Is Still Competing

Blanco, TX

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Brigid Pfeifer

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

Massachusetts State

Camilo Díaz

(MA) Meet Herk, a resilient puppy who has overcome a tragic past and is now looking forward to a bright future. This 1-year-old Lab and Boxer mix pup was found by a Good Samaritan who found him with his two back legs bound together, causing irreparable damage. The damage to his legs was so severe only way forward was surgery. Herk underwent a successful amputation and has since made a full recovery. He uses a wheelchair to move around and has mastered it with ease.

Pup Who Was Rescued With Bound Back Legs Now In Wheelchair And Looking For Love

Kentucky State

Lexington, KY

WEKU

Athletes from all over the globe are competing on one of the world’s biggest stages. Some members of Team USA have roots in the Bluegrass State.

These Kentuckians are going for the gold at the Paris Olympics

South Carolina State

Explore Beaufort SC

The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

Rhodes: The judges' opinion left the door open for appeal.

Does SC death penalty ruling bring 'less humane' options?

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Suffolk, VA

Cheryl E Preston

EQUUS reports that an unvaccinated Arabian mare in Suffolk, Virginia, was euthanized after he tested positive for Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE). On July 9, the horse developed clinical symptoms, including fever, tachycardia, depression, severe ataxia, and facial paralysis. On July 12, the horse tested positive for EEE.

A Suffolk, Virginia horse was euthanized after testing positive for EEE

Chicago, IL

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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?

NewsNinja

One raunchy piece of advice made Haliey Welch an internet sensation — though her fame has come with a price. The 23-year-old, best known as "hawk tuah girl," has had to deal with some rather creepy fans ever since a video of Welch giving a tip about intercourse went insanely viral online.

'Hawk Tuah' Girl Haliey Welch Says She Was Offered $600 to 'Spit in a Jar' After Her Lovemaking Tip

Yusuf Dikeç is now an internet legend. Turkish shooter Yusuf Dikeç won a silver medal in the 10m air pistol mixed team competition in the Paris Olympics on Tuesday and then went viral for his casual look during the event. The 51-year-old Dikeç wasn't dressed like many others...

Turkish Shooter Had Most Honest One-Liner After Going Viral While Winning Silver

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

The finalists and runners-up for the 2024 Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards have been chosen in the seven categories for this year's renewal of the annual awards now in their ninth year in the U.S., said Godolphin in a press release on Thursday afternoon. The 2024 awards ceremony will once again...

2024 Thoroughbred Industry Awards Finalists And Runners-Up Named, TDN's Katie Petrunyak A Newcomer Finalist

Irish Star

Princess Anne has been a major fixture at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris this year and is currently the Honorary President of the British Olympic Association

Princess Anne causes frenzy as she wears unlikely accessory to Olympics match

The Independent

 Carl Hester believes Charlotte Dujardin deserves a second chance from the British public as she battles to save her career.Hester, 57, gave Dujardin a job at his yard in 2007 and has been her key mentor on a journey which led to six Olympic medals.Her chances of adding to that tally at Paris 2024 – and becoming Britain’s most decorated female Olympian – were dashed when a video was released of her whipping a horse in training, leading to the 39-year-old’s withdrawal on the eve of the Games.Hester condemned her actions in the clip, and even signed a letter...

Carl Hester urges second chance for Charlotte Dujardin after horse whipping scandal

Denver, CO

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David Heitz

A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

(MA) Get ready to open your heart to a wiry bundle of love named Chunk. This 2-year-old Chihuahua and Yorkshire Terrier mix pup recently came into rescue for heartbreaking reasons. Though he started his life as a cared for and well-loved pup, Chunk's owner sadly passed away, leaving Chunk all by his lonesome.

Meet Chunk: A Little Chihuahua Who Lost her Owner Now Looking For Love

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Horse racing leaders consider Paris Olympics equestrian scandal a lesson for their sport

PARIS (AP) — Horse welfare has been a major topic of conversation around the equestrian competition at the Olympics, and the scandal involving champion rider Charlotte...

Horse racing leaders consider Paris Olympics equestrian scandal a lesson for their sport

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