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Julien Alfred romped to the 100-meter title in 10.72 seconds to blow away the field and bring the first-ever Olympic medal to her island country of Saint Lucia.

Sha'Carri Richardson's comeback halted by Julien Alfred, who brings 1st Olympic medal to Saint Lucia

Jamaican sprint icon Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce withdraws from the Olympic 100m competition before her semi-final at Paris 2024.

Jamaican legend Fraser-Pryce withdraws from 100m

Sha'Carri Richardson is 100 meters away from making her disappointment surrounding the Tokyo Olympics seem like a distant memory. The Team USA track star with the distinctive flair will make her Olympic debut in Paris, three years after missing the postponed Games in Tokyo due to a marijuana suspension. Richardson,...

What to know about track star Sha’Carri Richardson as she prepares to go for Olympic gold

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Sha'Carri Richardson did the United States proud by delivering a silver medal in her first Olympic Games. But it was Saint Lucia's Julien Alfred that is set to take an historic gold medal home to her country. With her gold medal win, Alfred not only claimed her nation's first medal in the event, ...

Saint Lucia Sprinter Julien Alfred Made Incredible History For Her Country

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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

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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.

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A cartwheeling athlete at the Paris Olympics is grabbing attention for a completely different type of wheel. On July 30, Italy won the silver medal in the women’s gymnastics team event, the country’s first in 96 years. As Team Italy celebrates the history-making win, one of its members, Giorgia Villa, also won over the internet a day later for what people are calling a synergistic sponsorship.

Italian Olympic gymnast Giorgia Villa goes viral for Parmigiano-Reggiano sponsorship: ‘Get that cheese girl’

I’m always on the hunt for comfy and casual pants that I can wear while traveling, dropping my daughter off at school, or attending a casual lunch date — and these pants from Ododos totally fit the bill! The thick, sweatpants-style waistband is very comfortable and stretchy, and the design of the pants lends itself to being dressed up or down.

Soft, stretchy and super comfortable, these joggers are the perfect wear-anywhere pants

The Olympic schedule for Saturday, Aug. 3, is filled with exciting events and record-breaking athletes, so be sure to tune in. Highlights include the women’s gymnastics vault finals, where U.S. stars Simone Biles and Jade Carey will go head-to-head. Track events include the 4x400m mixed relay, women's 100m and...

Olympics schedule August 3: What events to watch, including women's gymnastics vault final

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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

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The one-time fastest woman in the world won’t get a chance to see if she can reclaim her title at the Paris Olympics. Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce of Jamaica was scheduled to race in the 100 meter semi-final on Saturday but was not in the starters blocks as the gun went off. On the NBC broadcast, viewers were given a last-second message notifying them that the four-time Olympic medalist would be a “Did Not Start” after qualifying for the run.

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce did not start the 100m semifinal after qualifying and Olympics fans were stunned

LeBron James was “peak girl dad energy” at the Paris Olympics when his dance moves made his daughter Zhuri cringe. On Aug. 1, the NBA star, his wife Savannah James and their 9-year-old daughter Zhuri Nova James attended the women’s beach volleyball Olympic match. While cheering in the stands, LeBron broke into the ultimate “dad dance” — to his daughter’s dismay.

LeBron James’ totally embarrasses his daughter with ‘dad energy’ dancing at the Olympics

Sipping on an energy drink might seem like the perfect pick-me-up, but with concerns over their health impacts, experts are urging caution. From rising diabetes rates in the U.S. to emergency room visits due to energy drink consumption, the risks are real. And it's especially dangerous to mix energy drinks with alcohol because it can mask the effects of alcohol and lead to excessive consumption, Dr. Frank Hu, a professor of nutrition and epidemiology at Harvard Medicine School of Public Health, tells TODAY.com.

What's the healthiest energy drink? Avoid these 3 things, dietitians say

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SAINT DENIS, France (AP) — The memories flooded back as Julien Alfred rang the victory bell at the end of the track to signify that she was indeed an Olympic 100-meter champion. A sound that made everything really feel real. She remembered running barefoot all over the place as...

Julien Alfred wins 100 meter for St. Lucia’s 1st Olympic medal, dedicates victory to her late father

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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

Iga Swiatek rebounded from semi-final heartbreak to leave Paris 2024 with a medal – achieving a surprisingly rare feat. Twenty-four hours ago, the Pole was heartbroken as she slumped to a shock 6-2, 7-5 defeat in her semi-final against Zheng Qinwen of China. The 23-year-old was left in tears...

Iga Swiatek just 4th WTA star to achieve impressive feat after winning Olympic bronze

Suni Lee and Jordan Chiles had a fangirl moment when they met Mariska Hargitay on Aug. 2. Lee, 21, and Chiles, 23, were visibly shocked when they saw the “Law & Order: SVU” star coming toward them with a big smile. “You can't cry!” Chiles told Lee, as...

Suni Lee and Jordan Chiles flipped out when they met 'SVU' icon Mariska Hargitay — see the video

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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.

Tiny booties. An ultrasound image. An upcoming date along with a cute sign that says, "Oh, baby!" You've likely seen all of the above in a beautifully composed social media post to announce the impending arrival of a loved one's bundle of joy. It all seems so effortless and delightful...

8 pregnancy announcement ideas for when you want to share the news

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PARIS (Reuters) -Dutch rower Karolien Florijn powered to victory in the women's single sculls Olympic final on Saturday in a time of 7:17.28, with Emma Twigg of New Zealand picking up silver and Lithuania's Viktorija Senkute bronze.

Olympics-Rowing-Florijn and Zeidler wins single sculls golds, Romania and Britain win eights

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Sha’Carri Richardson takes second in women’s 100-meter as Julien Alfred wins first ever gold for Saint Lucia

Since qualifying for the Olympics in 2021 only to be barred from competing, Sha’Carri Richardson had waited three years for the second chance that arrived Saturday...

Sha’Carri Richardson takes second in women’s 100-meter as Julien Alfred wins first ever gold for Saint Lucia

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