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Should an apparent mom be flashing the crowd - and TV cameras - during an event at the Summer Olympics in Paris, France? The debate is taking place on social media on Thursday, the day after a woman flashed the TV cameras during a women's singles tennis quarterfinals match at Roland Garros. ...

Everyone's Crushing This Mom For Flashing Crowd At The Olympics

The Independent

 The International Olympic Committee has defended its decision to allow two boxers who failed a gender eligibility test to compete at Paris 2024.Algeria’s Imane Khelif was disqualified hours before her gold-medal bout at the women’s World Championships in New Delhi last year after she failed to meet the International Boxing Association’s (IBA) eligibility criteria, which prevent athletes with male XY chromosomes competing in women’s events. Taiwan’s double world champion Lin Yu-ting lost her bronze medal at the same competition, after she too failed to meet the criteria. But the IBA was stripped of its recognition by the IOC last...

IOC responds to boxing gender test scandal at Paris Olympics

FOX Sports Radio

The International Olympic Committee defended two boxers at the center of a gender controversy amid their participation in the 2024 Paris Games.

IOC Breaks Their Silence on Olympics Boxer Gender Controversy

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Umar Kremlev, the president of the International Boxing Association, continued his gender war against Algerian Olympic boxer Imane Khelif on Friday, going so far as to promise to award Italian Olympic boxer Angelina Carini the money she lost by forfeiting her match with Khelif.The situation has seen conservatives across the world express outrage ever since after Carini tapped out of her match with Khelif after only 46 seconds, exclaiming, “It’s not fair.”“I couldn’t look at her tears,” Kremlev said in the statement, referring to images of Carini bawling following her forfeiture. “I am not indifferent to such situations, and I...

Russian Boxing Boss Triples Down on Olympic Gender Drama

New York Post

Imane Khelif has raised eyebrows at the Paris Olympics after making Italian opponent Angela Carini abandon their women’s welterweight boxing match.

Khelif is a name to know in women’s boxing after previously being mired in gender controversy.

Here’s a rundown of what to know about Khelif.



She’s from Algeria

Khelif was born in Tiaret, Algeria, and represents them on an international stage. She’s 25 years old and competes in the women’s 66-kg light welterweight division.

She’s been in 14 boxing matches, posting a 9-5 record in official competitions.

Flavor Flav, Alexis Ohanian donate over $7K to help Olympian who is struggling to pay rent

Khelif fought for...

Meet Imane Khelif, the Algerian boxer in gender eligibility controversy at Paris Olympics

Irish Star

Huang Ya Qiong was left stunned after boyfriend Liu Yuchen popped the question following the presentation of her Olympic gold medal in Paris on Friday

Tear-jerking moment Olympic gold medallist's boyfriend proposes in front of packed arena in Paris

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

The US is sending a carrier strike group, a fighter squadron and additional warships to the Middle East as the region braces for an Iranian retaliation to the killing of a senior Hamas leader in Tehran earlier this week.

US sending aircraft carrier, warships and fighter squadron to Middle East as region braces for Iranian retaliation

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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

American Skyler Mapes and Italian local Giuseppe Morisani spent a magical evening together in Rome. Then they drove across Italy together. Here’s what happened.

She hit it off with the guy she met at the bar on vacation. Then he sent her an unexpected text message

Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

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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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

It uses state-of-the-art models to estimate the shutdown could happen between 2037 and 2064, and that it’s more likely than not to collapse by 2050.

A critical system of Atlantic Ocean currents could collapse as early as the 2030s, new research suggests

Addressing 14 risk factors for dementia could prevent or delay nearly half of cases of the disease, according to a new report by the journal The Lancet.

Nearly half of dementia cases could be avoided or delayed by tackling 14 risk factors

San Antonio, TX

The Metropolitan Police Department said it arrested a Texas woman who traveled to Washington, DC, for allegedly making threats against former President Donald Trump and carrying a gun without a license.

Texas woman who traveled to DC arrested for allegedly making threats against Trump

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Nampa, ID

An actor who played the Green Samurai Ranger in “Power Rangers” shows and movies has been accused of assaulting a man over a parking spot in Idaho, and police say a warrant has been issued for his arrest.

Warrant issued for ‘Power Rangers’ actor accused of assaulting a man in Idaho over a parking spot, police say

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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.

In the charmingly delightful world of astrology, you should know that each of the zodiac signs carries a specific set of traits. Those characteristics influence how individuals navigate the challenges they may meet in life. Some signs are known for their over-the-top boldness. These are the people who usually have such a strong willingness to face conflicts head-on.

3 Zodiac Signs That Hate Confrontation

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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

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Marriage is a significant life decision that requires extreme commitment, understanding, devotion and a heck of a lot of compromise. While many people dream of a lifelong partnership, others find the concept of marriage challenging. Astrology offers insights into personality traits and behaviors, suggesting that certain zodiac signs might face more difficulties in maintaining a traditional marital relationship. This article explores the five zodiac signs that are often considered less suited for marriage due to their unique characteristics and tendencies when it comes to lifelong commitment.

10 biggest stories of the first week of the 2024 Summer Olympics

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