Columbus, OH

Week one of Paris 2024 brought us some seriously heartwarming, tear-jerking and iconic moments, including that wonderfully bizarre opening ceremony. However, it’s time to wave goodbye to that era of this year’s Olympics, and wave hello to week two, which promises just as much sporting action and viral content.

How long are the Olympics and when do they finish? Everything you need to know about the Paris 2024 Summer Games

New York Post

American track sensation Noah Lyles, looking to win his second career Olympic gold medal after taking the 100-meters in thrilling fashion on Sunday, will run at 1 p.m. during the first round of the men’s 200 meters. 

Lyles, a 27-year-old Florida native with a flair for the dramatic, is attempting an ambitious 100-200 sprint double. 



The American women’s basketball 3×3 team seeks its second straight gold medal — in the event’s second Olympic tournament. They take on Spain in the semifinals at 11:30 a.m. in hopes of reaching the 4 p.m. final against either Germany or Canada. 

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The events to watch at the Paris Olympics on Monday, August 5

TIME

Sha'Carri Richardson's appearance at the Paris Summer Olympics finishes off a three-year ordeal.

Why Was Sha'Carri Richardson Suspended From Tokyo Olympics?

Sporting News

TV channels, live streams, how to watch every event at 2024 Paris Games

Olympics sport climbing schedule: TV channels, live streams, how to watch every event at 2024 Paris Games

USA TODAY

Climbing was added to the Olympics at the 2021 Tokyo Games as part of a movement to attract a younger audience. Here's everything to know for Paris.

Climbing at 2024 Paris Olympics: How it works, Team USA stars, what else to know

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

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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

Time certainly flies when you’re watching world-class sport, right? It’s hard to believe that the opening ceremony was over a week ago now, but no time to dwell - we’ve got another jam-packed schedule of events ahead of us to make Monday a little more exciting. The...

Olympics today: Monday’s schedule including athletics, gymnastics and basketball in Paris

Virginia State

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Cheryl E Preston

Hope Logan Spencer (Anikka Noelle) was the voice of reason on The Bold and the Beautiful until recently. Liam Spencer (Scott Clifton) has said many times that Hoep is fair, and he admires her morals. The writers have recently shifted the character, and Virginia fans differ on how they feel about it.

The Bold and the Beautiful fans don't agree on the new version of Hope Logan Spencer

Colorado State

Aurora, CO

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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

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

New York City, NY

Lovers of the mighty oyster, our day has finally come. On August 5, oyster fans are coming together to shuck and slurp on bivalves for National Oyster Day. Looking for a spot to get your oyster on? Here are a few places around NYC that are offering deals to feed your oyster fix.

7 spots to get your fix for National Oyster Day

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

Look, mate. No, seriously: look. Slow down, open your eyes, calm your mind and just look. That’s what David Hockney wants you to do in this exhibition that pairs a stunning renaissance composition by Piero della Francesca with two works by the Yorkshireman that reference it. He wants you to take the time to consider, think about, absorb and really, genuinely look at the art.

'Hockney and Piero: A Longer Look'

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

This August 9, Singapore erupts in a vibrant celebration of its 59th birthday. Besides a blessedly long weekend, Singaporeans can look forward to all the pomp and pageantry of the National Day Parade. This year, the six-segment show unfolds with beloved flag flypasts, military drills, community group performances, and nostalgic song and dance to celebrate the story of the little nation that could.

NDP 2024 schedule: parade timings, fireworks and how to watch

The Associated Press

Want more Olympics? Sign up for our daily Postcards from Paris newsletter. VILLENEUVE-D’ASCQ, France (AP) — The U.S. will face Brazil in the quarterfinals of the Olympic men’s basketball tournament in Paris on Tuesday, and a semifinal matchup against Serbia or Australia awaits the Americans if they advance to the medal round.

US draws Brazil in Olympic men’s quarterfinals. Serbia or Australia would await in the semis

Reuters

PARIS (Reuters) - The Olympic Games are past the halfway point, with the swimming, tennis, archery, fencing and road cycling all drawing to a close on an action-packed Sunday in Paris.

Olympics-What's happening on Day 10 of Paris Games on Monday

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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

TEAHUPO’O, Tahiti (AP) — French Polynesian Kauli Vaast won the gold medal in men’s surfing while Caroline Marks from the United States won the women’s surfing gold medal on Monday at the Paris Olympics in Tahiti. Cheers and tears erupted from boats floating near the wave...

French Polynesian Kauli Vaast and Caroline Marks of U.S. win gold at Paris Olympics surfing

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How to watch the Paris 2024 Paralympics for free in Australia, including timings, channels and the schedule

The time has almost come to bid farewell to the 2024 Summer Olympic Games, but don’t put away your green and gold just yet. Paris is...

How to watch the Paris 2024 Paralympics for free in Australia, including timings, channels and the schedule

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