The US women’s team booked its spot in the semifinals of the women’s soccer competition after its hard-fought 1-0 victory against Japan on Saturday.

USWNT advances to Olympic soccer semifinals after dramatic extra time victory over Japan

Baton Rouge, LA

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It’s been a nice start to the chase for a gold medal from former LSU beach volleyball stars Taryn Kloth and Kristen Nuss. The duo ranks No. 2 in the world and is off to a 2-0 start in pool play at the 2024 Paris Olympics, winning its first two matchups in straight-set sweeps. Kloth and Nuss will wrap up pool play on Thursday at 3 p.m. CT when they face a team from China.

Photos of former LSU beach volleyball stars Taryn Kloth, Kristen Nuss at 2024 Paris Olympics

You can’t see Dutch gymnast Casimir Schmidt’s tattoos when he’s spinning furiously on the Pommel horse or flying through his tumbling passes in floor events. It’s only when he stops flipping that you may notice two specific tattoos on his arm: Mythic Pokémon Mew and Mushroom Kingdom (and TikTok) icon Toad.

Olympic gymnast Casimir Schmidt has a Mew tattoo — but that’s not his favorite Pokémon

New Orleans, LA

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The New Orleans Pelicans' offseason addition and his German team are one step closer to winning a medal at the 2024 Summer Olympics.

Pelicans New Center Helps German Team Reach Quarterfinals at Olympics

Team USA Women's Basketball secured a crucial 87-74 victory against Belgium, maintaining their impressive 57-game winning streak in Olympic play since 1992. Breanna Stewart and A'ja Wilson were pivotal, scoring a combined 49 points, while Emma Meesseman contributed 24 for Belgium. Other notable performances included Satou Sabally's 33 points for Germany in their win over Japan, propelling both the USA and Germany to the quarterfinals. The competition remains tight with no teams eliminated yet. Meanwhile, the USA men's 3x3 team struggled, failing to secure a win in their matches.

USA Women’s Basketball Dominates Belgium in Olympics 2024 5×5 Match

New York City, NY

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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

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?

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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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Team USA has been struggling to dominate the Paris Olympics, with a slow start on day three. After claiming two gold medals and seven overall on Sunday, the US failed to capture any gold medals on Monday, dropping them down in the standings. Team USA captured six bronze medals and two silver medals - eight overall, but no golds.

Team USA fails to win a single gold medal on day three at Paris Olympics.

LeBron James is having a blast at the 2024 Paris Olympics and he doesn’t care who knows it, it seems. After a wonderful opening ceremony in which he was one of the flag bearers, he was there with his family at the women’s beach volleyball on Friday, rooting on Team USA — which the players noticed — and cameras caught him doing the goofiest of dances in celebration. Zhuri’s reaction? Exactly how you’d react if you were his kid and saw that: she covered her eyes, very much a “DAAAAAAAAAAAAAD!” take.

LeBron James embarrassed daughter Zhuri with a goofy dance while rooting on Team USA Olympic volleyball

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Las Vegas Aces phenom A'ja Wilson made Olympic basketball history to lead Team USA - the defending champions - past Belgium and into the quarter-finals in Paris

A'ja Wilson makes Paris Olympics history as Team USA continues incredible streak

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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

Los Angeles, CA

The sixth day of competition in Paris proved successful for USC's athletes, particularly in women's water polo and beach volleyball. Seven players from USC triumphed in their respective matches, while two NCAA champions shined in beach volleyball with a pair of victories. In swimming and diving, Krzysztof Chmielewski and Kate Miller secured fourth-place finishes, showcasing the team's strength across disciplines. Meanwhile, soccer saw USC athletes making their Olympic debuts and advancing to the quarterfinals.

USC Women Dominate Paris Olympics: 4 Water Polo, 2 Beach Volleyball Wins

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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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Atlanta, GA

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Despite Coco Gauff's recent elimination from the women's singles tournament at the 2024 Paris Olympics, the Georgia native continues to make history. At just 20 years old, Gauff, who was born in Atlanta and lived there until she was seven, has achieved significant milestones during the Games.

Georgia's Native Makes History at 2024 Paris Olympics

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(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

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The U.S. faced a challenge from Belgium that only a few countries have provided during the Americans’ long Olympic win streak.

The pro-Belgium crowd of just over 25,000 fans were whipped into a frenzy when the Cats cut a double-digit deficit to four in the third quarter. And then, just like that, Breanna Stewart and A’ja Wilson took over for the U.S.

Stewart scored 26 points and Wilson had 23 points and 13 rebounds, helping the U.S. beat Belgium 87-74 on Thursday night. The Americans secured a spot in the Paris quarterfinals with a 57th consecutive victory in Olympic play.





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USA women’s basketball wins 57th straight Olympics game to reach quarterfinals

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MOD Pizza has over 500 locations across the country with 22 restaurants in Illinois. The Washington-based chain offers fast-casual fare known for its customized, artisan-style pizzas. Customers can choose from over 40 toppings and 8 sauces to create their own masterpiece.

Bankruptcy Looms for Major Pizza Chain With Chicago Suburban Locations

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TEAM USA’s 3×3 basketball team has fallen to a second-straight loss at the Paris Olympics. The USA dropped to 0-2 in pool play with a 19-17 loss to Poland on Wednesday night. Former NBA star Jimmer Fredette appeared to pick up an injury on a rough night for the Americans. USA’s shooting woes were in […]

‘That’s pretty embarrassing,’ Olympics fans claim after USA’s terrible start to 3×3 basketball competitions

In a deeply distressing event that has left the community of Padana village in Lahore reeling, a 15-year-old boy named Arsalan sadly ended his life by leaping from a water tank. The tragic incident is believed to have happened following Arsalan's receipt of poor grades in his final exams, a critical juncture in the educational structure of Pakistan.

Tragedy Strikes: Teenager Commits Suicide Over Exam Results in Lahore

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Haikyuu!! is in the air at the Olympic volleyball competitions

The Paris Olympics has a gymnast with Nintendo tattoos and a runner who brings Yu-Gi-Oh cards to the track. So it’s no surprise that the volleyball...

Haikyuu!! is in the air at the Olympic volleyball competitions

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