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Katie Ledecky wins her fourth consecutive Olympic gold medal in 800 freestyle, becoming the most decorated American female gold medalist in any sport.

Katie Ledecky cements her status as Olympic icon with 9th gold, 12 years after her first

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Critics Pile On Noah Lyles After Surprising First-Round 100 Heat At Paris Olympics

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Katie Ledecky made Olympic history on Saturday, winning the 800m freestyle for the fourth consecutive time. She now has nine gold medals, which is more than any other American woman.   Following this Saturday's historic performance, Ledecky was asked about her future in the pool.  ...

Katie Ledecky Sends Clear Message About 2028 Olympics Following Historic Win

Sports Illustrated

Katie Ledecky had such a classy gesture for USA Swimming teammate Paige Madden on the Paris Olympics podium after winning her fourth straight gold medal in the women's 800m freestyle.

Katie Ledecky Had Classy Gesture for USA Teammate on Olympics Podium After Winning Gold

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Katie Ledecky has just crossed a new record-breaking threshold. The 27-year-old swimmer is now the most highly decorated U.S. woman in Olympic history after winning silver in the women’s 4x200m relay on Thursday, August 1. One day prior, she took home the gold in the women’s 1500-meter freestyle, winning by a landslide against all other swimmers.

Katie Ledecky Is Now the Most Decorated U.S. Woman in Olympic History

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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

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Foodie in Chicago

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.

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Katie Ledecky has now passed Dara Torres, Jenny Thompson and Natalie Coughlin for the most medals by an American woman in Olympic history with 13.

Katie Ledecky makes more Olympic history and has another major milestone in her sights

Virginia State

Cheryl E Preston

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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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

PARIS (AP) — U.S. swimmer Katie Ledecky won the women’s 800-meter freestyle in the 2024 Paris Games, earning her ninth Olympic gold medal. She joins Michael Phelps as the only swimmers to win the same event at four straight Summer Games. Also, U.S. sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson finished second in the women’s 100 finals, losing to Julien Alfred of Saint Lucia.

Olympics Day 8 Latest: Katie Ledecky wins 800-meter freestyle swimming gold

Ronkonkoma, NY

The New York Post reveals that two men who died in a plane crash at MacArthur Airport were from Virginia. The men had been visiting friends in Long Island and were returning home when the tragedy occurred.

Life partners from Virginia have been identified as the victims of a New York plane crash

Paris, KY

Connecticut Public

PARIS — In 2021, when the gymnast Simone Biles first began to publicly perform the vault that now bears her name — the Biles II — her ability to land the incredibly difficult routine awed the world of gymnastics. But soon after, Biles was robbed of her...

Simone Biles wins her 3rd gold of the 2024 Olympics with the vault named after her

Like most of Olympics star Katie Ledecky’s performances in the 1,500-meter freestyle, Wednesday’s final was pretty much over before it started. Ledecky established an early lead and steadily lengthened it, the race falling into place the way the rest of her medal performances in distance swimming have done: Ledecky making turns eight or nine meters before anyone else, so far ahead that she appears to be swimming a different race.

Katie Ledecky Reveals Decision on Swimming in 2028 Olympics

For nearly a century, the “Screaming Woman” mummy found in Luxor, Egypt, haunted viewers with her open-mouth facial expression. Now, new evidence by researchers in Egypt suggest more harrowing details. On Friday, Cairo University radiologist Dr. Sahar Saleem and anthropologist Samia El-Merghan reported that the woman may have...

New evidence suggests 'Screaming Woman' mummy died in pain

Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

Team USA entered the day at the 2024 Paris Olympics with an athlete seeking an opportunity to cement themselves as one of the greatest of all time. The world witnessed Simone Biles rise to the task on Tuesday, now it was Katie Ledeckcky’s chance to shine in her most prolific event at these Summer Games.

2024 Paris Olympics: Team USA Tops 30 Medals on Day Five

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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

PARIS — For Stephen Nedoroscik, it's official: Solving his Rubik's cube in under 10 seconds the morning before he competes in the Olympic Games has now gone two-for-two as an omen of a medal to come. You may know Nedoroscik as simply "Pommel Horse Guy," if you are one...

Stephen Nedoroscik, the 'Pommel Horse Guy' who charmed the internet, wins bronze

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Jacksonville Today

Republican Donald Trump has a 7-point lead over Democrat Kamala Harris among Florida voters, 49% to 42%, according to a new poll from the University of North Florida. Four percent are backing another candidate, and 6% are undecided or didn’t answer.

New Florida poll: Trump leads; support strong for abortion and recreational weed

Orlando, FL

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In a recent development that's both disappointing and familiar, Habanero's Mexican Grill, a beloved Mexican eatery near UCF’s campus, was recently closed down temporarily following a state inspection. This marks the fourth time the popular restaurant has faced a shutdown, sparking concern among its many fans.

Mexican bar closed for the 4th time in Florida over roaches and food storage issues

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American swimmers struggle again at Paris Olympics, but Ledecky breaks another record

NANTERRE, France — American swimmers managed to bring home a single gold medal on Thursday at the Paris Olympics, as young athletes from Australia and Canada...

American swimmers struggle again at Paris Olympics, but Ledecky breaks another record

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