Columbus, OH

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Reviews of the Olympic Village in Paris, France seem to be pretty mixed among the athletes taking part in the 2024 Summer Games this year. Italian swimmer Thomas Ceccon, who won a gold medal in the men's 100m backstroke, is among those who have criticized the conditions in the Olympic Village, ...

Olympic Gold Medalist Caught Sleeping In Park After Ripping Village Conditions

At the Paris Olympics tomorrow, a group of very large men will gather inside the Stade de France to take part in one of the oldest and most historic competitions, the shot put - a battle to see who can toss a small 16-pound ball the farthest. References to something sounding similar to the shot put go back to nearly the first century. In 2024, there is one man who stands out above the others - American Ryan Crouser. Steve Futterman reports.

Olympic champ Ryan Crouser goes for gold again with an intricate approach to shot put

NBC News

What happens at the 2024 Paris Olympics doesn’t stay at the 2024 Paris Olympics — thanks to these Olympians-turned-TikTok stars. Since the Summer Games kicked off on July 26, a host of athletes have garnered massive followings on the social media platform. From seasoned Team USA rugby star...

Here are 12 Olympians to follow on TikTok during the 2024 Paris Olympics

Transworld SKATEboarding

One of the highlights has been witnessing the camaraderie among all the participating skaters in Tokyo and Paris.

When Did Skateboarding Become an Olympic Sport?

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 ancient Greek gods are said to have feasted on ambrosia and nectar, but today’s Olympic diets look a little different. Athletes all over TikTok are sharing what they’re eating in the Olympic Village in Paris, and foods like chocolate muffins, pesto pasta, and shrimp dumplings are all on the menu. However, with an egg and meat shortage, some athletes still aren’t getting enough fuel. Read on for all the tea on the culinary controversy.

Here’s What Athletes Are Eating In The Olympic Village

New York City, NY

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Cheryl E Preston

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

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.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Florida State

Akeena

If you’re following the business world, you might have noticed some tough news coming from Florida’s trucking industry. Recently, three trucking firms from the Sunshine State have opted for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as they navigate ongoing struggles. So, what’s going on? Let’s take a closer look.

Florida Trucking Companies File for Chapter 11 Amid Industry Challenges

247 Tempo

Though the current 2024 Paris Summer Olympics are less than halfway over, allegations of cheating, misconduct, or other funny business […]

Athletes Caught Cheating During the Olympic Games

Kentucky State

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Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s Community Actions Partnerships have announced the starts date for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Subsidy, aimed at helping Kentucky households offset summer cooling costs.

LIHEAP Summer Subsidy program to help with summer cooling costs to begin enrollment July 16

Tampa, FL

Temperatures continue to rise as NASA determined July 22 to be the hottest day ever recorded. But in Florida, outside workers are no longer guaranteed protection from the heat. U.S. Representative Kathy Castor (D-Tampa) is promoting a federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulation after Florida lawmakers enacted a...

Castor says federal government wants nationwide heat protections for workers

Virginia State

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

A tropical storm watch and storm surge warning have been issued for the greater Tampa Bay area as forecasters expect a wave of disturbed weather in the Caribbean to intensify as it enters the Gulf of Mexico this weekend. The National Weather Service has also issued a tropical storm warning...

There's a tropical storm watch out for the Tampa Bay area. Heavy rains and flooding are expected

The National Hurricane Center has started to issue watches specifically for parts of South Florida through the West Florida coast this Friday morning. Potential Tropical Cyclone 4 officially was labeled at 11:00 AM on Friday. The label of Potential Tropical Cyclone, or PTC, allows the National Hurricane Center to issue warnings and watches. This is done to systems that are not well organized but close enough to land to cause problems soon.

Potential Tropical Cyclone 4 is set to become a tropical storm impacting the Tampa Bay area

The Gulf of Mexico's 'dead zone' is above average this year. Also known as hypoxia, it's an area in the water with low or no oxygen, and it can kill marine life. The average dead zone in the last five years is about 4,300 square miles. This year's zone is...

NOAA reports Gulf of Mexico's 'dead zone' is above average this year

Colorado State

Aurora, CO

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The Aurora Police Department released a statement on Tuesday on social media to clear up misinformation about an incident involving thousands of migrants. “Misinformation has spread on social media regarding the large gathering on Sunday at Gardens on Havana shopping center,” Aurora PD posted on X. “We recognize that Sunday’s incident was disconcerting and alarming for a large number of our residents and citizens. The purpose of this message is to provide the community with accurate information based on what we know right now.”

Law-abiding Venezuelans watch election results in Aurora, leave behind mess

The program had nearly 5.78 million beneficiaries in April 2023, but enrollment has steadily decreased since the end of the federal public health emergency. Enrollment in Florida’s Medicaid program continued to decrease in June, as a federal judge weighs whether the state improperly dropped people from the program after the end of a public health emergency linked to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Florida's Medicaid enrollment decreases another 59,000 in June

North Carolina State

Tropical Storm Debby continues to gain strength in the Gulf of Mexico and is forecast to rapidly strengthen into a hurricane before making landfall in the Bend region Monday morning. In the meantime, conditions across the greater Tampa Bay region "will continue to deteriorate through the day" as Debby parallels...

Drenching rain for the Tampa Bay area as Debby makes its way north

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

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The cost of putting on the Olympics is making it harder to find host cities

The Olympics are thrilling to watch but expensive to host, leaving most cities in the red. It's a big enough problem that the International Olympic Committee...

The cost of putting on the Olympics is making it harder to find host cities

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