Columbus, OH

PARIS, France (August 5, 2024) – In the final match of the most memorable day in Olympic men’s volleyball history, the U.S. Men’s National Team secured its spot in the Paris semifinals with a thrilling 3-1 (26-24, 28-30, 25-19, 25-19) win over its greatest rival, Brazil, in Monday’s quarterfinal match. The meeting was the 14th between the teams in the Olympics and was their first major competition meetup since the qualifying round in Tokyo.

U.S. Men Defeat Brazil to Reach Paris Semifinals

U.S. duo Kelly Cheng and Sara Hughes punched their ticket to the Olympic beach volleyball quarterfinals, gutting out a gritty win against Italy’s Marta Menegatti and Valentina Gottardi in the Round of 16. Watch the 2024 Paris Olympics on NBC and streaming on Peacock, July 26 - Aug 11.

USA's Kelly Cheng, Sara Hughes survive against Italy

PARIS, France (August 5, 2024) – Running its option offense with great effectiveness, the U.S. beach team of Miles Partain and Andy Benesh defeated Paolo Nicolai and Samuele Cottafava of Italy, 2-0 (21-17, 21-18) on Monday to advance to the quarterfinals of the Paris Olympics. “We are just trying...

Partain/Benesh Headed to Paris Quarterfinals

960 The Ref

LYON, France — (AP) — Thierry Henry stood with his arms outstretched, facing the jubilant crowd and soaking up the atmosphere. The final of the men's soccer tournament at the Paris Olympics was in sight after France had been pushed to the limit by Egypt in Monday's semifinal at Stade de Lyon.

France beats Egypt 3-1 and will face Spain in the men's soccer final at Paris Olympics

The world is heading to France this summer–in large part due to the Olympics. And one place tourists feel at home is McDonald’s, as reflected in this TV spot directed by the duo Bradley & Pablo via production house La/Pac for DDB Paris. We hear tourists in their...

DDB Paris, Directing Duo Bradley & Pablo Guide Tourists–Despite Different Languages–To McDonald’s France

Los Angeles, CA

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L.A. TACO

L.A. TACO has identified the police officer seen in a viral video sucker-punching a detained man named Alexander Mitchell in Watts over the weekend as Los Angeles Police Department Officer (LAPD) Joshua Sportiello.

LAPD Officer Identified After Punching Detained Man In Face In Watts On Video

Virginia State

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Ronkonkoma, NY

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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

New York State

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National Weather Force

Severe thunderstorms are expected across parts of the Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic, particularly from the Carolinas to southeast New York, from the afternoon into the evening. The main risk with these storms will be damaging winds and large hail. Check below for further details.

Damaging Winds & Large Hail Possible; Across the Mid-Atlantic; Late Afternoon of August 3rd, 2024

Yardbarker

American beach volleyball duo Kelly Cheng and Sara Hughes survived their first test at the Paris Olympics.On Sunday at Eiffel Tower Stadium, the Americans defeated Italians Valentina Gottardi and Marta Menegatti 2-1 (21-18, 17-21, 15-12), becoming the first team to advance to the quarterfinals of the event. Cheng and Hughes will face Switzerland's Nina Brunner and Tanja Huberli on Tuesday.  
THAT WINNING FEELING! WOW! Kelly Cheng and Sara Hughes defeat Gottardi/Menegatti  21-18, 17-21, 15-12 to be the first  team to advance to the quarterfinals.How are you feeling, USA fans??#beachvolleyball #paris2024 #olympics pic.twitter.com/UYxVue4dhN— USA Volleyball (@usavolleyball) August 4, 2024

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Watch: American beach volleyball duo advances to quarterfinals at Paris Olympics

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

Tampa, FL

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

Three men and a woman have been arrested on murder charges in connection with the fatal shooting of Charles Jones , a Jacksonville rapper known as Julio Foolio,” outside a hotel in Tampa.

4 arrested in slaying of Jacksonville rapper Julio Foolio

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

Illinois State

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

Denver, CO

David Heitz

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

Devra Lee

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Horoscope for Tuesday, August 6th

Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

When it comes to the personalities of humans, some zodiac signs are known mostly for their resilience. They possess the ability to shoulder their burdens alone. It could be due to their natural strength or determination. There could be many different reasons as to why these signs are so stoic in nature. These signs somehow make it through life's challenges with a steadfast resolve.

3 Zodiac Signs That Bear the Burden Alone

Juliet and Callie prove how well they know each other as Callie guesses Juliet’s ranking of the final Bachelorette men! First, they discuss the quick farewell for Matthew, Jenn’s ex-boyfriend (04:15), before diving into Juliet’s least favorite contestant (06:56). Then, they discuss Devin’s concerning social media activity (13:12) before talking about the rest of Juliet’s picks and rumors that the men were not picked for Jenn (24:00). Juliet reveals her top two picks (30:02), and they reveal their dream Bachelor and Bachelorette from different reality franchises (42:15). Finally, they share what they have been watching (44:38) and reading lately (49:08)!

Who’s at the Top of the Pyramid? ‘Bachelorette’ Final Seven, Ranked.

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Here's another recipe for fudge that's very easy to make. You can double it, or quadruple it, for more servings. 4 tablespoons cocoa or cacao powder (I like 2 tablespoons of each)

3-Ingredient Fudge

New Jersey State

Collingswood, NJ

Morristown Minute

CAMDEN, N.J. – Ralston Boswell, 34, of Collingswood, New Jersey, has admitted to participating in schemes to fraudulently obtain Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans and unemployment insurance benefits. The announcement was made by U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

Plea: Man's PPP & Unemployment Fraud - $209K Scam

West Virginia State

Norfolk, VA

Four Virginians were confirmed to be onboard when the Titanic sank on April 14, 1912. Phillip Acts and Selini Decker, who lived a few blocks apart in Norfolk, died when the ship sank. Richmond native Robert Decker and Eloise Smith, who later moved to Richmond from West Virginia, survived.

There's a reason no remains from the Virginia Titanic victims will ever be found

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Late Drama, Penalty Shootout Chaos, and a French Exit

Flo Lloyd-Hughes is joined by Jessy Parker Humphreys to talk through the quarterfinal games at...

Late Drama, Penalty Shootout Chaos, and a French Exit

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