The Spun

Michael Phelps has been enjoying the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France. The legendary United States Olympian, who has 28 Olympic medals - 23 of which are gold, an astounding figure - has been working for NBC during the Summer Games in Paris. Phelps has been helping out with the network's ...

Swimsuit Photo Of Michael Phelps' Wife Goes Viral During Olympics

PARIS -- The “Redemption Tour” did not end with a golden encore for Simone Biles. By the time she entered Bercy Arena for the beam and floor exercise finals on Monday, she was drained. Mentally. Physically. All of it. It's what this event does. What this sport does.

Simone Biles caps Paris Olympics 'Redemption Tour' with one last medal — silver in floor routine

PARIS -- Three days after the men’s triathlon at the Paris Olympics, the Swiss team said Saturday one of its athletes has a stomach infection and will not compete in the mixed relay event. It was “impossible to say” if Adrien Briffod’s gastrointestinal infection is linked to water quality...

Sick triathlete after Olympics race pushes Switzerland to change team for mixed relay

PARIS -- Rarely on the podium and barred from the opening ceremony, the 15 Russians competing at the Paris Olympics have an uneasy status as “Individual Neutral Athletes" following Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine. Some in the Olympic Village opposed them taking part in the Summer Games, and...

The 15 Russian 'neutrals' at the Paris Olympics are politically isolated and rarely in the spotlight

The Paris 2024 Olympic Games were a relatively-clean Olympics, with only 9 disqualifications during the meet – a drop from both the 2021 and 2016 Olympics. The number was still higher than the only 5 DQs that were called at the 2012 Olympic Games, which in turn was the lowest number since 1964.

Swimming Disqualifications Down at Paris Olympics After a Rough Few Years

South Carolina State

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Colleton County, SC

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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

Los Angeles, CA

Miss Michigan Alma Cooper is the winner of Miss USA 2024. On Sunday, Cooper was crowned after competing for the title at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. Miss Kentucky Connor Perry was announced as the first runner-up, while Miss Oklahoma's Danika Christopherson was announced as the second runner-up. The...

Miss Michigan Alma Cooper crowned Miss USA 2024 following recent controversy

Port Richey, FL

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Florida’s buffet lovers are in for a shocker as the popular Royal Sushi Buffet & Hibachi in Port Richey has been temporarily shut down following a state inspection. This isn’t the first time the eatery has faced such trouble, but the recent closure has sparked quite a buzz among its loyal patrons and food enthusiasts alike.

Live roaches, flying objects in the kitchen and soiled shelves- Buffet closed again in Florida

Chicago, IL

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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.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Florida State

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Debby is roaring across Florida as a tropical storm after making landfall as a Category 1 hurricane Monday morning.

Tropical Storm Debby live updates: 4 killed, including 2 kids, as storm slams Florida

West Virginia State

Norfolk, VA

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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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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

Virginia State

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

M Henderson

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

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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

Massachusetts State

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(MA) Meet Apple, a pocket-sized Chihuahua mix girl who is ready to dive into your heart, home, and bed. This 10-week-old puppy was placed in Great Dog Rescue New England's care for unspecified reasons. She is currently living safely with a foster family while she awaits her future home. Since she is still such a young puppy, she is okay with waiting a while for the perfect family to come and get her. But don't make her wait too long!

Tiny 5-Pound Chihuahua Is Searching For A Home

Birmingham, AL

Valrico, FL

In a recent announcement, The Fresh Market, a beloved grocery chain in Florida, is bidding farewell to its Valrico location. The store, located in one of the fastest-growing areas of the U.S., has cited uncontrollable inflation as a driving force behind its closure, echoing broader economic challenges impacting even higher-end retailers.

A grocery chain in Florida is unexpectedly closing down

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

Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny 8lb dog named Bingo who is looking for her forever home. Bingo is a 3-year-old Shih Tzu mix with an adorable appearance and a sweet disposition. However, she needs a patient and understanding owner who recognizes that "dogs are not toys, and not all dogs love to be picked up right away," explains Sandy Paws Rescue Inc. This little lady requires some decompression time upon arriving at her new home to settle in comfortably.

Meet The Sweet Little Lady Looking For Love

Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz's children shared a new photo together over the weekend. The iconic TV couple's daughter, Lucie Arnaz, took to Instagram on Saturday, Aug. 3, to share a couple snaps with her brother Desi Arnaz Jr. -- whom she called "my recalcitrant brother." "Desi is alive and...

Lucille Ball's daughter Lucie shares photo with brother Desi: 'Alive and well'

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Team USA sets two world records on final night of swimming at Paris Olympics

NANTERRE, France -- The final night of swimming at the Paris Olympics stirred a wide range of emotions for an American team that no longer rules...

Team USA sets two world records on final night of swimming at Paris Olympics

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