By reaching the quarterfinals, the US men’s team now has a chance to play for a medal at these Olympics. The USA finished second in Group A, and as a result, got to play Group B winners Morocco in the quarterfinals. The winner of this game goes to the semifinals with a chance to play for a medal.

USA vs. Morocco preview: Semifinals bid at stake

France set up an Olympic men's football semi-final with Egypt after beating Argentina 1-0 in a hostile quarter-final marred by ugly scenes at the final whistle. Players and coaches from both sides clashed on the pitch at the end as the hosts booked their last-four spot. Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe...

Ugly scenes as France edge out Argentina in quarter-final

Orlando, FL

Latin Times

SEATTLE - The sport of Breaking, or break dancing, is one of the sport making its debut at this year's Paris Olympics. One of the members of Team USA, a Mexican-American, is looking to add an Olympic gold medal to his already stacked résumé that includes two Red Bull BC One medals as well as a first place finish during last year's world championships.

Mexican-American Victor Montalvo set to make history at the 2024 Paris Olympics

BORDEAUX, France -- An early goal was enough for France to beat Argentina 1-0 and reach the men’s soccer semifinals at the Paris Olympics on Friday, in a match where fighting broke out between the players immediately after the final whistle. There was shoving for a couple of minutes...

France beats Argentina 1-0 to reach Olympics men's soccer semifinals. Skirmish after final whistle

The Associated Press

SAINT-DENIS, France (AP) — Finally, some drama at Olympic diving. After three days of domination, powerhouse China received its first serious challenge from Mexico in the men’s synchronized 3-meter event Friday. The Chinese team of Long Daoyi and Wang Zongyuan actually trailed after the fourth of six dives...

Finally, some drama at Olympic diving. China barely holds off Mexico for fourth straight gold medal

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

South Carolina State

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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

MIAMI - Latin music artists Camilo and Evaluna Montaner have again delighted their fans with heartwarming news. The beloved couple announced the birth of their second child, a daughter named Amaranto, on Instagram on August 1st. The announcement, accompanied by a series of tender photographs, ended speculation about the baby's...

Camilo and Evaluna Welcome Baby Amaranto

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

SEATTLE - A woman was killed and two people were injured on Monday in a shooting near a migrant shelter in New York City. The incident took place after gunman fired on a crowd that had gathered in a park on Randall's Island, NYPD said. A 31-year-old woman who was shot in the back and a 32-year-old man who was shot in the throat were hospitalized and remain in stable condition.

Woman killed and two others wounded in NYC shooting at gathering related to Venezuelan elections

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

El Paso, TX

Top cartel leader Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada appeared on Thursday before a U.S. court in El Paso, Texas, after pleading not guilty to drug trafficking charges last week following his bombshell arrest in late July. Zambada, co-founder of the Sinaloa cartel, appeared in a wheelchair and a navy sweatshirt that...

Top cartel leader 'El Mayo' appears in U.S. court in a wheelchair after pleading not guilty

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Chiharu Shida and Nami Matsuyama claimed Japan's second badminton medal at the Paris Olympics in the women's doubles.

Japan pip Malaysia to Olympic badminton women's doubles bronze medal

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Despite losing on Friday, Australia secured a spot in the quarterfinals of the 2024 Olympic Games, thanks to a timely win by Canada to conclude the preliminary round. The Boomers failed to capitalize on their opportunity to advance to the knockout round after losing 77-71 to Greece in Lille, France. The group was down by as many as 19 points and never led in the contest, dropping to 1-2 in the opening round.

Aided by Canada, Australia advances to quarterfinals of Olympics despite losing to Greece

While all 12 teams in the Olympic women's soccer tournament are gunning for places atop the podium, players are battling in an individual race as well. Top competitors are aiming to finish the Summer Games as top goal scorer. To win such an honor would give their team a strong chance to contend and would place the winner alongside an illustrious group of players in the tournament's glittering history.

Olympic women's soccer top goal scorer: Mallory Swanson leads USWNT stars chasing Golden Boot

Bakersfield, CA

The Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on Thursday ended free legal phone calls for immigrant detainees in two Central Valley facilities. This decision was criticized by lawyers, who underscored that this decision would make it harder for detainees to win release, whether they can pay or not, KQED reported. Immigrants...

ICE Ends Free Legal Calls For Immigrant Detainees In Central Valley Facilities

Latin music artist and Grammy-winning rapper Cardi B has once again taken the media landscape by storm with two major announcements, which seemed to be somehow contradictory, although a classic behavior for the Dominican American artist who has always defied expectations. In a surprising turn of events, Cardi B revealed...

Cardi B's double announcement: a third baby and a divorce from Offset

Jersey City, NJ

Essex County, NJ

Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Efrin Wade, a former correctional officer at Essex County Correctional Facility (ECCF), has admitted to accepting $14,000 in bribes to smuggle contraband, including tobacco and a cell phone, into the facility for inmates. The announcement was made today by U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

Correctional Officer Guilty of Smuggling Contraband: $14K in Bribes Accepted

More dangerous substances are entering the Denver drug supply, Harm Reduction Action Center warned in a newsletter this week. “The Iron Law of Prohibition posits that as law enforcement becomes more intense, the potency of prohibited substances increases,” HRAC Executive Director Lisa Raville wrote in the newsletter. That is exactly what is happening, she said.

Dangerous substances entering Denver drug supply

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Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

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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Argentina, Paraguay and the United States crash out in the quarterfinals at men's Olympic tournament

SEATTLE - The semifinals at the men's soccer tournament in Paris 2024 are set and, for the first time since Barcelona 1992, there will be no...

Argentina, Paraguay and the United States crash out in the quarterfinals at men's Olympic tournament

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