<div><p><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0fg2vG_0unteQCB00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0fg2vG_0unteQCB00" width="720" height="406" ></p><p>From a humble childhood in rural Algeria to a viral fight at the Paris Olympics, Algerian boxer Imane Khelif has made a name for herself. Here's what we know about her. </p></div>

Columbus, OH

The Standard

Imane Khelif, the boxer at the centre of the Olympics’ gender storm, is guaranteed to win a medal in Paris after beating Hungary’s Anna Luca Hamori in the quarter-finals of the women’s 66kg category.Khelif is one of two fighters - along with Lin Yu-ting of Taiwan - who has been allowed to compete at these Games despite being disqualified from last year’s World Championships for failing a gender eligibility test.The Algerian fighter won her opening bout in just 46 seconds after Italian opponent Angela Carini abandoned the contest, later claiming she had never been hit so hard in her life.While...

Imane Khelif: Boxer at the centre of Olympics gender row guarantees medal with latest win

 The Paris Olympics’s boxing gender debate intensified on Thursday (August 1) after an Italian fighter abandoned her bout within a minute against a rival who had failed a testosterone test.Angela Carini broke down in tears as she pulled out of the fight after just 46 seconds, having been caught twice by powerful blows from Algerian fighter Imane Khelif.Khelif was disqualified from last year’s World Championships after failing a test set by the International Boxing Association (IBA), which said at the time that the 25-year-old’s “elevated levels of testosterone failed to meet the eligibility criteria” for women’s competition.She has, however, been ruled eligible...

What is DSD? The condition at the heart of Imane Khelif boxing gender test scandal

 The second fighter at the centre of Olympic boxing’s gender row has booked her place in the quarter-finals of the competition with a comfortable points victory.Lin Yu-ting of Taiwan beat Uzbekistan’s Sitora Turdibekova by unanimous decision in their women’s 57kg bout at the North Paris Arena on Friday.Lin is one of two boxers who have been allowed to compete at these Games by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), despite having been disqualified from last year’s World Championships for failing a gender test.The other, Algeria’s Imane Khelif, started her campaign on Thursday in hugely controversial fashion, as Italian opponent Angela...

Olympics 2024: Lin Yu-ting wins first fight at Paris Games amid boxing gender row

Terence Crawford is back in the ring to face Israil Madrimov tonight, as the pound-for-pound great looks to add a world title in a fourth different weight division to his long list of remarkable achievements.Rumours of an unlikely massive ‘super fight’ with Canelo Alvarez have swirled in recent weeks, but two of boxing’s biggest superstars in ‘Bud’ and Canelo must first get past Madrimov and Edgar Berlanga respectively.While Crawford has talked up a potential clash with the Mexican as well as several other top names from different divisions, he is first focused on attempting to become a four-weight world champion...

Crawford vs Madrimov: Fight time, undercard, how to watch, latest odds, prediction, ring walks tonight

New York City, NY

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Cheryl E Preston

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

Virginia State

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

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

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

Orange County, CA

Corcoran, CA

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CORCORAN – California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) officials are investigating the July 28, 2024, death of an incarcerated person at California Substance Abuse Treatment Facility as a homicide.

Pimp arrested in Orange County killed by an inmate at a state prison

South Carolina State

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

Denver, CO

David Heitz

More dangerous substances are entering the Denver drug supply, Harm Reduction Action Center warned in a newsletter this week. “The Iron Law of Prohibition posits that as law enforcement becomes more intense, the potency of prohibited substances increases,” HRAC Executive Director Lisa Raville wrote in the newsletter. That is exactly what is happening, she said.

Dangerous substances entering Denver drug supply

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A former Jacksonville police officer pleaded guilty Tuesday to enticement of a minor to engage in unlawful sexual activity, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Josue Garriga III, 34, faces a mandatory penalty of 10 years to life in federal prison and must register as a sex offender. A sentencing date has not been set.

Former cop pleads guilty to enticing 17-year-old girl

Novak Djokovic gained revenge on Carlos Alcaraz in a pulsating men's singles final to claim his first Olympic gold medal.The Serbian first played in the Games back in 2008 but he arrived in Paris with only one bronze medal to show for his efforts and a burning desire to finally take his last chance to stand on the top step of the podium.He lost in straight sets to Alcaraz in the Wimbledon final only three weeks ago and had not won a title all season but, playing in the red of Serbia, the 37-year-old produced a superb performance to win...

Novak Djokovic inflicts Carlos Alcaraz revenge to complete career Golden Slam with long-awaited Olympic title

Anyone whipping up violence online will face “the full force of the law”, Sir Keir Starmer has said, as the Technology Secretary said social media firms providing “a platform for this hate” must go further in tackling it.Downing Street also condemned Elon Musk for claiming “civil war is inevitable” in the UK, and suggested that online misinformation fuelling disorder on Britain’s streets may be being amplified by foreign state actors.After chairing an emergency Cobra meeting on Monday morning, the Prime Minister stressed that “the criminal law applies online as well as offline”.There is more that they (social media firms) can...

Those stoking violence online could face jail, Keir Starmer says

Georgia State

Douglas, GA

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Last week, a 32-year-old was arrested on trafficking charges after allegedly fleeing from a traffic stop and abandoning the vehicle with a child in the passenger seat. The chase resulted in the discovery of 230 grams of methamphetamine, which the suspect allegedly threw out while fleeing on foot. According to local detectives, the vehicle the suspect was driving was registered to NFL football player Tyreek Hill.

Man Driving Vehicle Registered to Tyreek Hill Arrested on Drug Trafficking Charges in Douglas

A young boy has died after a bouncy castle was blown into the air by high winds.The five-year-old was at the Regency Furniture baseball stadium in Waldorf, Maryland, in the United States when it happened, Sky News reported. Emergency services were called on Friday after the inflatable was lifted around “15 to 20 feet up in the air".Two children were flown to the Children's National Hospital in Washington DC by Maryland State Police and the 5-year-old from La Plata was pronounced dead later that evening.The second child was treated for non-life-threatening injuries.Witnesses told NBC News the bouncy castle had been secured by stakes hammeredinto the ground. A spokesman for Charles County, where the incident happened, said emergency services staff at the stadium for the game were joined by volunteers to look after the injured.Local government commissioner president Reuben Collins added: "We extend our deepest empathy to the children and their families during this difficult time."We thank our EMS team and the Maryland State Police for their swift actions to ensure the children received immediate care." 

Five-year-old boy dies as bouncy castle blown into the air by high winds

Police believe that more violence linked to planned anti-immigration protests is likely in Belfast in the coming days, a court has heard.A judge described scenes of disorder in the city at the weekend as “absolutely disgraceful” as he refused bail to four men.Deputy District Judge Liam McStay said there were racist elements to the violence and that the message had to be sent that if “you allow yourself to become involved in this you will be remanded”.Violence flared after an an anti-immigration demonstration left Belfast City Hall on Saturday. Three police officers were injured in the disturbances.Four men were charged...

Police believe more disorder in Belfast is likely, court told

Florida State

Republican Donald Trump has a 7-point lead over Democrat Kamala Harris among Florida voters, 49% to 42%, according to a new poll from the University of North Florida. Four percent are backing another candidate, and 6% are undecided or didn’t answer.

New Florida poll: Trump leads; support strong for abortion and recreational weed

Colorado State

Aurora, CO

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

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

 Olympic boxer Imane Khelif said the wave of hateful scrutiny she has faced over misconceptions about her gender \"harms human dignity\" as she called for an end to “bullying” athletes having been greatly affected by the international backlash against her.The Algerian athlete spoke about her tumultuous Olympic experience on Sunday night in an interview with SNTV, a sports video partner of The Associated Press.\"I send a message to all the people of the world to uphold the Olympic principles and the Olympic Charter, to refrain from bullying all athletes, because this has effects, massive effects,\" Khelif said in Arabic....

Olympics 2024: Imane Khelif pleas for 'human dignity' after 'bullying' over boxing gender questions

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 Olympic boxer Imane Khelif said the wave of hateful scrutiny she has faced over misconceptions about her gender "harms human dignity" as she called for an end to “bullying” athletes having been greatly affected by the international backlash against her.The Algerian athlete spoke about her tumultuous Olympic experience on Sunday night in an interview with SNTV, a sports video partner of The Associated Press."I send a message to all the people of the world to uphold the Olympic principles and the Olympic Charter, to refrain from bullying all athletes, because this has effects, massive effects," Khelif said in Arabic....

Olympics 2024: Imane Khelif pleas for 'human dignity' after 'bullying' over boxing gender questions

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