Columbus, OH

The US Sun

IMANE KHELIF’S dad has shown off her birth certificate on TV as the Olympics boxing gender row continues. The Algerian fighter is guaranteed a medal in the women’s 66kg weight class. However, her inclusion in the event has caused much debate after she was disqualified from last year’s world championships. The IBA booted Khelif and […]

Imane Khelif’s dad shows off her birth certificate on TV amid Olympics 2024 boxing gender row

VILLEPINTE, France — Boxer Lin Yu-ting of Taiwan clinched her first Olympic medal Sunday in front of a crowd that chanted her name, one day after fellow boxer Imane Khelif of Algeria secured one as well following days of online abuse and intense scrutiny about their participation at the Paris Games.

Taiwanese Boxer Clinches Her First Olympic Medal Amid Gender Controversy

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Nemour soars to Algeria's first Olympic gold in gymnastics

Reuters

PARIS (Reuters) - Imane Khelif, the Algerian boxer thrust into the centre of a gender dispute at the Paris Olympics, has grafted hard to reach her level and is the victim of a power struggle for control of the sport, her coach said on Tuesday.

Olympics-Algeria's Khelif is the victim of a power struggle, says coach

Distractify

Gymnast Kaylia Nemour is making waves at the 2024 Olympics, thanks to her athleticism and the drama surrounding her decision to represent Algeria at the games. The 17-year-old athlete has emerged as a formidable force in international competitions. However, her journey to Olympic stardom has been riddled with obstacles.She became the first Algerian gymnast to qualify for the Olympics, a feat that marked a significant milestone for Algerian sports. Her performances at the games were even more impressive. On August 4, Kaylia earned the country’s first gymnastic title, with her dominating performance on the uneven bars. The athlete received a...

Why Kaylia Nemour Competes for Algeria: The Story Behind Her Olympic Switch

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

Chicago, IL

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?

Kansas State

Marion, KS

Connecticut Public

TOPEKA, Kan. — Two special prosecutors said Monday that they plan to charge a former central Kansas police chief with obstruction of justice over his conduct following a police raid last year on the local weekly newspaper. Prosecutors Marc Bennett and Barry Wilkerson concluded in their 124-page report that...

Prosecutors say they plan to charge former police chief over Kansas newspaper raid

In 1988, Benjamine Spencer was sentenced to life in prison for a brutal robbery and murder he has always insisted he did not commit. Spencer spent the next 34 years in prison, dashing off letters almost every day to his wife, his friends, lawyers, to anyone who would listen, claiming his innocence. He finally did walk out of prison in March of 2021, and he may finally be exonerated in the coming days. My former NPR colleague Barbara Bradley Hagerty spent years reinvestigating Spencer's case.

In 'Bringing Ben Home' a wrongfully convicted Black man believes truth will prevail

Connecticut State

Stamford, CT

The Stamford based Women’s Business Development Council (WBDC) and the State Office of Early Childhood are renewing their partnership to support growing child care businesses. The WBDC’s Child Care Business Support Program and Opportunity Fund has been extended through 2027. The state partnership, started during the peak of...

Stamford-based COVID-era child care support program renewed

Florida State

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Jacksonville Today

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

David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

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NewsNinja

In a deeply distressing event that has left the community of Padana village in Lahore reeling, a 15-year-old boy named Arsalan sadly ended his life by leaping from a water tank. The tragic incident is believed to have happened following Arsalan's receipt of poor grades in his final exams, a critical juncture in the educational structure of Pakistan.

Tragedy Strikes: Teenager Commits Suicide Over Exam Results in Lahore

PARIS, France – Day five of track & field witnessed the greatest performance in pole vault history, and maybe even track and field history, at the Stade de France in Saint Denis. Mondo Duplantis continues to cement his legacy as the greatest pole vaulter in world history, claiming his...

Mondo Duplantis Sets World Record No. 9, Claims Back-To-Back Olympic Gold In Pole Vault

Irish Star

Imane Khelif, a two-time Olympian, has already clinched her first Olympic medal, which is also Algeria's first medal in women's boxing. She needs two more victories to claim only Algeria's second boxing gold medal, following Hocine Soltani in 1996.

Olympic boxer Imane Khelif inches closer to gold despite gender controversy

South Carolina State

Charleston, SC

Hurricane Debby made landfall in Florida, has now weakened to a tropical storm. The most dangerous thing about the storm is the rain. Rebecca Hersher from NPR's climate desk explains why a hotter planet is partly to blame for flooding from Debby. REBECCA HERSHER, BYLINE: Debby is carrying an absolutely...

Hurricane Debby is dangerously rainy because it formed over abnormally warm water

Emily Standley Allard

Marriage is a significant life decision that requires extreme commitment, understanding, devotion and a heck of a lot of compromise. While many people dream of a lifelong partnership, others find the concept of marriage challenging. Astrology offers insights into personality traits and behaviors, suggesting that certain zodiac signs might face more difficulties in maintaining a traditional marital relationship. This article explores the five zodiac signs that are often considered less suited for marriage due to their unique characteristics and tendencies when it comes to lifelong commitment.

The 5 Zodiac Signs Not Meant for Matrimony

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

Missouri State

CJ Coombs

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) helps to locate missing children. Since July 1, 2024, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), 174 children have been reported missing in the U.S. Since January 1, 2024, there was a total of 1,445 reported missing in the country.

Missing Missouri children as of July 17, 2024, according to the NCMEC

Easthampton, MA

Northampton native Gabby Thomas took home the gold medal Tuesday in the women's 200 meters during the track and field competition at the Olympics in Paris. And at her former prep school, Williston Northampton in Easthampton, dozens gathered to cheer her on. The large room inside the campus center where...

Northampton native, Williston grad, Gabby Thomas, takes Olympic gold in the 200 meters

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Algeria's Imane Khelif, ensnared in political controversy, will box for Olympic gold

PARIS — Imane Khelif, the Algerian boxer at the center of political controversy over participation in women's sports, will compete for the Olympic gold medal in...

Algeria's Imane Khelif, ensnared in political controversy, will box for Olympic gold

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