PARIS, France (August 5, 2024) – In the final match of the most memorable day in Olympic men’s volleyball history, the U.S. Men’s National Team secured its spot in the Paris semifinals with a thrilling 3-1 (26-24, 28-30, 25-19, 25-19) win over its greatest rival, Brazil, in Monday’s quarterfinal match. The meeting was the 14th between the teams in the Olympics and was their first major competition meetup since the qualifying round in Tokyo.

U.S. Men Defeat Brazil to Reach Paris Semifinals

The Netherlands reached their sixth successive Olympic women's hockey final with a 3-0 thrashing of Argentina in Paris. Luna Noa Fokke put the Dutch ahead in the 21st minute before Laura Nunnink doubled the lead shortly before half-time. Yibbi Jansen then scored from a penalty corner in the third quarter...

Netherlands women reach sixth straight Olympic final

Reuters

PARIS (Reuters) -Germany overcame a sleepy start to ease past Greece 76-63 on Tuesday and become the first team through to the semi-finals of the Paris Olympic men's basketball tournament.

Olympics-Basketball-Germany beat Greece to be first through to basketball semi-finals

The Associated Press

PARIS (AP) — France had an ugly couple of days following its group-stage finale loss to Germany. It turned them into possibly its prettiest performances of the Olympic tournament so far. Guerschon Yabusele scored 22 points after being inserted into the starting lineup, Victor Wembanyama had 12 rebounds and...

France tops Canada and Serbia beats Australia in OT to reach Olympic semis. Germany, US also advance

The USWNT is guaranteed a shot at an Olympic medal in Paris after defeating Japan 1-0 in extra time in Saturday's epic quarterfinal match. Trinity Rodman notched the contest's lone goal in the 107th minute, with the US ultimately holding on to avoid moving to penalty kicks. The contest marked...

USWNT Scores Late Game-Winning Goal, Advances to Olympic Semifinal

New York City, NY

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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

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Actor Clarence Williams III, best known as the super cool undercover cop Lincoln "Linc" Hayes on TV's classic crime drama, The Mod Squad, died three years ago from colon cancer at 81 years old. This is the story of a talent that lives on.

The Tragic Death of 'Mod Squad'/'Purple Rain' Actor Clarence Williams III: Three Years Later

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

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Human beings are social. We like interacting and getting other people’s attention. Still, people have mental, emotional, and physical needs which make us develop abandonment issues when they aren’t met. They change some zodiac signs’ behavior as they tackle life’s challenges.

5 Zodiac Signs With Abandonment Issues

The Lens

This year’s area of low oxygen in the Gulf of Mexico is larger than average, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on Thursday. The “dead zone” is approximately 6,705 square miles , as measured last week. Within NOAA’s 38 years of measuring the dead zone, this year’s assessment marks the 12th-largest area of low to no oxygen, which can kill fish and marine life.

Gulf ‘dead zone’ larger than average, larger than expected for 2024, scientists announce

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?

ActressMelody Patterson, who died at only 66 in 2015, found fame as eagle-eye shootist Wrangler Jane on ABC TV's 1965-67 military-geared sitcom F Troop, which also starred Ken Berry, Larry Storch and Forrest Tucker.

A Look Back at the Famed Life and Tragic Death of TV's 'F Troop' Star Melody Patterson

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Horoscope of the Day, Wednesday, August 7th

Florida State

Akeena

Who would have thought that a chain known for its endless shrimp promotion could find itself in such a pickle? But here we are—Florida-based Red Lobster, which has been reeling from financial troubles, may have finally found a lifeline. After a surprising $11 million loss in the third quarter of 2023 due to that very shrimp deal, Red Lobster filed for bankruptcy in May 2024. And now, there’s a glimmer of hope on the horizon.

A Florida based chain that filed for bankruptcy has reportedly found a potential buyer

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Missouri State

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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

Los Angeles County, CA

[Note: The quotes and commentary that appear in this article are from an interview the author conducted with David White in 1989.]. Actor David White, who died in 1991, found great success for his best-known and likable performance as the devious advertising executive Larry Tate on the classic TV sitcom,Bewitched (ABC, 1964-1972).

'Bewitched' Actor David White Forever Mourned the Tragic Pan Am/Lockerbie Death of His Son

Morristown, NJ

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NEWARK, N.J. – Sixteen individuals have been charged in connection with a widespread "grandparent scam" that defrauded elderly Americans out of millions of dollars. The charges were announced by U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

16 Charged in Nationwide 'Grandparent Scam'; Millions Stolen

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

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

New Jersey State

Collingswood, NJ

CAMDEN, N.J. – Ralston Boswell, 34, of Collingswood, New Jersey, has admitted to participating in schemes to fraudulently obtain Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans and unemployment insurance benefits. The announcement was made by U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

Plea: Man's PPP & Unemployment Fraud - $209K Scam

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AVENGING VICTORY: Brazilian women stun world champion Spain in semifinals, 4-2

MARSEILLE, France – Brazil pulled off one of the biggest upsets of this Olympic women’s soccer tournament, besting Women’s World Cup champion Spain, 4-2, in the...

AVENGING VICTORY: Brazilian women stun world champion Spain in semifinals, 4-2

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