Columbus, OH

The Associated Press

Paris (AP) — Former U.S. women’s national team star Megan Rapinoe and rapper Snoop Dogg were among the fans at Parc des Princes to watch the United States play Japan in the Olympic women’s soccer tournament on Saturday. Rapinoe wore a U.S. Olympic hat as she cheered...

Megan Rapinoe and Snoop Dogg among fans at US women’s soccer quarterfinal against Japan

PARIS (AP) — This is where the Olympics end for the United States men's soccer team. Routed 4-0 by Morocco in the quarterfinals on Friday, a run that had seen the U.S. reach the knockouts for the first time since Sydney 2000 was ended in brutal fashion. "To go...

U.S. out of Olympic men's soccer after heavy quarterfinal loss to Morocco

For 105 minutes, Japan had stifled the USWNT. They had kept the USWNT attack at arm’s length and when they went forward, they posed a real threat. The difference in this game was one moment. One moment when a top-billed player took the chance that others before had not. That player was Trinity Rodman.

Trinity Rodman, saviour of the USWNT against Japan

USA TODAY

The U.S. will play Brazil in its quarterfinal match Tuesday at the Paris Olympics. France and Canada meet, so one of those favorites will not medal.

Olympics men's basketball quarterfinals set: USA faces Brazil, France plays Canada

iHeartRadio

The United States Men's National Soccer Team was eliminated by Morocco in a 4-0 loss during the knockout round of the 2024 Paris Olympics.

2024 Olympics Day 7 Results: US Men's Soccer Team Eliminated

The Spun

Alisha Lehmann was once nicknamed the "world's hottest soccer player." If you ever want to question that title, just take a trip over to her Instagram account.  Towards the end of July, Lehmann shared a handful of photos on Instagram along with the caption, "Summer 2024."  Fans noticed at ...

'World's Hottest Soccer Player' Turns Heads In Tiny Swimsuit

American swimmer Bobby Finke set a new world record during his gold medal victory in the men's 1500-meter freestyle on Sunday (August 4). Finke, 24, was timed at 14:40.67, breaking the previous record of 14:31.02 set by Sun Yang of China at the 2012 London Olympics. The 1500-meter freestyle was the first individual event won and final involving an American male swimmer at the 2024 Paris Olympics and extended the country's streak of having at least one male swimmer winning an individual Olympic gold medal dating back to 1904.

USA Swimmer Bobby Finke Sets World Record At Paris Olympics

Virginia State

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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

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?

BORDEAUX, France (AP) — France players say they used an offensive song about their heritage as motivation to beat soccer rival Argentina at the Paris Olympics. Players from both sides clashed on the field immediately after France’s 1-0 quarterfinal victory. To many observers the fracas seemed inevitable. Friday...

Offensive video gave France soccer players extra motivation to beat Argentina at Paris Olympics

New York City, NY

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

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Swift Ford

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.

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“The Daily Show” host and longtime soap-boxer, Jon Stewart, who recently scrapped plans to film episodes at the Republican National Convention, is voicing his concern for certain media outlets’ closed-door antics in regards to allowing their on-camera reporters and pundits to speak freely. Speaking on his “The Weekly Show” podcast, Stewart expressed genuine angst over the challenges of getting professionals in TV journalism to speak with him. Captioning Still Needs a Human Touch



“It’s difficult for us to book pundits or journalists that are on television. Their organizations will not let them come on our podcast,” Stewart said. “Let that sink in...

Jon Stewart Sounds the Alarm on CNN and NBC: Reporters Are Being ‘Restricted’ from ‘Giving Their Opinion’

Illinois State

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

South Carolina State

Colleton County, SC

Explore Beaufort SC

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

Jersey City, NJ

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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

Patton, PA

Cambria Heights quietly proved to be one of the best teams in Central Pennsylvania last year after winning the District VI Championship and making it to the PIAA Class 1A Quarterfinals.

Sportsbeat Preview: Cambria Heights Highlanders

Camden, NJ

Cornelius, NC

CAMDEN, N.J. – Lisa Smith, 61, of Cornelius, North Carolina, has admitted to her role in a fraudulent scheme involving over $3.5 million in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans. U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today that Smith pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Karen M. Williams in Camden federal court on July 17, 2024, to a charge of bank fraud conspiracy.

Woman Pleads Guilty to $3.5M COVID Relief Scam

The Current GA

Since 2020, the condition known as long COVID-19 has become a widespread disability affecting the health and quality of life of millions of people across the globe and costing economies billions of dollars in reduced productivity of employees and an overall drop in the work force .

Expert: Long COVID puzzle pieces are falling into place – picture is unsettling

Savannah, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Newly returned indictments in the Southern District of Georgia include felony charges for illegal firearms possession and drug distribution, while additional defendants have been sentenced to federal prison or await further proceedings after pleading guilty to federal gun charges.

Federal Charges in Southern GA: Indictments and Sentences for Firearms and Drug Offenses

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Trinity Rodman’s extra time goal leads U.S. women’s soccer to Olympic semifinal

(NEXSTAR) — The United States women’s soccer team is headed to the semifinal of the Olympic tournament after an extra-time stunner from forward Trinity Rodman saw...

Trinity Rodman’s extra time goal leads U.S. women’s soccer to Olympic semifinal

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