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The women's beach volleyball team for Spain has generated a lot of buzz at the Paris Olympics in large part because of their play. The duo of Liliana Fernandez and Paula Soria Gutierrez is undefeated at the moment.  Despite how well Fernandez and Gutierrez have played this summer, their ...

Jaw-Dropping Photo Of Spanish Beach Volleyball Star Is Going Viral

The US Sun

IMANE KHELIF roared “I’m a woman” after guaranteeing herself a medal at the Paris Olympics. The Algerian, 25, secured herself a medal by beating Hungary‘s Anna Luca Hamori in the 66kg quarter-finals. She won by unanimous decision on the judges’ scorecards, screaming in delight after doing so. Following the fight, Khelif wrapped herself in an […]

Gender row boxer Imane Khelif roars ‘I’m a woman’ before being ushered away by coaches after reaching Olympics 2024 semi

The Independent

 Belgium's Olympic committee announced Sunday that it would withdraw its team from the mixed relay triathlon at the Paris Olympics after one of its competitors who swam in the Seine River fell ill.Claire Michel, who competed in the women's triathlon Wednesday, “is unfortunately ill and will have to withdraw from the competition,” the Belgian Olympic and Interfederal Committee said in a statement. The mixed relay triathlon is scheduled to take place Monday, with the swim portion of the competition slated for the Seine as well. The statement did not elaborate on Michel's illness but it comes after concerns over the river's water quality.

Belgium withdraws from mixed relay triathlon after athlete who swam in Seine River falls ill

CBS News

Kristen Faulkner timed her attack to perfection to win the women's road race at the Paris Olympics on Sunday, becoming the first American rider in 40 years to win a medal in the event.The 158-kilometer (98-mile) route started and finished in Paris, with Faulkner crossing the line at the Trocadéro in a fraction under four hours.Faulkner finished 58 seconds clear of Dutch rider Marianne Vos, Lotte Kopecky of Belgium and Blanka Vas of Hungary, who were separated by a photo finish with Vos taking silver and Kopecky clinching the bronze.Faulkner and Kopecky caught up Vos and Vas with about three kilometers left....

Kristen Faulkner wins Team USA's first road race Olympic medal in 40 years

Athlon Sports

Team USA’s Alex Walsh qualified to compete in just one event during the 2024 Paris Olympics, the 200-meter individual medley. During the event, swimmers must perform all four strokes in one race, with each leg being 50 meters. Walsh dominated her heat during the qualifying round with a 2:07.45 ...

U.S. Swimmer Alex Walsh Disqualified After Winning Olympic Medal

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

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Inmate on death row for 33 years must either be released or retried over prosecutorial misconduct

California inmate on death row for 33 years must either be released or retried due to prosecutorial misconduct

As Tropical Storm Debby moves through the Gulf of Mexico, forecasters warn time could allow the system to strengthen to a hurricane, and if it lingers, the Southeast could see huge amounts of flooding for days. CNN’s Allison Chincar reports. 

See Topical Storm Debby’s projected path

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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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?

BroBible

Great Britain was robbed of a gold medal in skeet shooting at the Olympics in Paris on Saturday. Amber Rutter was relegated to silver after a horrible misjudgment left her at the center of controversy. She should’ve had a chance to keep competing instead of being awarded the loss. Francisca Crovetto Chadid of Chile had […]
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Disastrous Skeet Shooting Controversy Robs Great Britain Of Gold Medal After Horrible Misjudgment

American Skyler Mapes and Italian local Giuseppe Morisani spent a magical evening together in Rome. Then they drove across Italy together. Here’s what happened.

She hit it off with the guy she met at the bar on vacation. Then he sent her an unexpected text message

The Big Lead

The 27-year-old Michigan native overcame a near-fall to capture America's second Olympic 10,000 meters medal in 56 years.

American Escapes Disaster to Win Medal in Most Unlikely Olympic Event

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 A tropical storm warning has been issued in parts of Florida in anticipation of Tropical Storm Debby hitting the state this weekend. CNN’s Derek Van Dam reports on the latest forecast.

See where expected tropical storm is predicted to hit Florida

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Aurora, CO

David Heitz

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

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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

An American is once again the world’s fastest man.

Noah Lyles takes the Olympic gold in the 100-meter dash by the slimmest of margins

A tropical depression making its way toward the Florida coast is expected to strengthen into Tropical Storm Debby Saturday before delivering heavy, flooding rainfall and dangerous storm surge to the state starting this weekend. CNN’s Allison Chinchar reports.

See expected tropical storm’s path

American beach volleyball duo Andy Benesh and Miles Partain officially fired their coach after an up-and-down beginning to their time in Paris for the Olympics. It is an unprecedented move from Team USA on the sport’s biggest stage. Further details about the separation are unclear at this time and any further speculation would be unfair. […]
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Team USA Suddenly Fires Volleyball Coach Right In The Middle Of Olympics Without Explaining Why

The US is sending a carrier strike group, a fighter squadron and additional warships to the Middle East as the region braces for an Iranian retaliation to the killing of a senior Hamas leader in Tehran earlier this week.

US sending aircraft carrier, warships and fighter squadron to Middle East as region braces for Iranian retaliation

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Belgium drops out of mixed triathlon and Switzerland shuffles line-up after athletes fall ill following race in River Seine

Belgium has withdrawn from the mixed relay triathlon race on Monday and Switzerland has had to mix up its roster after athletes from both countries fell...

Belgium drops out of mixed triathlon and Switzerland shuffles line-up after athletes fall ill following race in River Seine

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