Columbus, OH

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Gabby Thomas was golden in the women's 200m final, winning her first Olympic title as Julien Alfred of Saint Lucia finished second and American Brittany Brown took third. Watch the 2024 Paris Olympics on NBC and streaming on Peacock, July 26 - Aug 11.

Gabby Thomas flies to 200m gold in Paris

Tirico talks with Hocker, Nuguse on historic 1500m for USA

U.S. duo Kelly Cheng and Sara Hughes punched their ticket to the Olympic beach volleyball quarterfinals, gutting out a gritty win against Italy’s Marta Menegatti and Valentina Gottardi in the Round of 16. Watch the 2024 Paris Olympics on NBC and streaming on Peacock, July 26 - Aug 11.

USA's Kelly Cheng, Sara Hughes survive against Italy

Kansas City, MO

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Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, known for his prowess on the football field, made a personal announcement during a press conference on Tuesday. The three-time Super Bowl champion revealed that he and his wife, Brittany Mahomes, are expecting their third child and that this will be their last.

Patrick Mahomes Reveals He's 'Done' Having Kids with Wife Brittany Mahomes After Baby No. 3

New Haven, CT

Herbie J Pilato

He was born on April 2, 1949, in New Haven, Connecticut, and died of a heart attack at only 63 on August 14, 2012, in Palm Beach Gardens. His birth name was Ronald Gabriel Paolillo, but his stage name was Ron Palillo who was best known as Arnold Dingfelder Horshack on TV's hit 1970s sitcom, Welcome Back, Kotter.

The Tragic Death of 'Welcome Back, Kotter' Actor Ron Palillo: A Look Back

Actor Buddy Ebsen, who died at age 95 in 2003, found fame by starring in two of the most popular classic television shows in history: The Beverly Hillbillies (CBS, 1962 to 1971) and Barnaby Jones (CBS, 1973 to 1980). On the Hillbillies, he played former Tennessee country mountain-folk-turned-wealthy Beverly Hills resident Jed Clampett. On Barnaby Jones, he was one of TV's most senior, slyest, health-conscious detectives. Ebsen, however, almost became even more famous for a certain big-screen classic film in which he ultimately did not appear.

'Beverly Hillbillies" Actor Buddy Ebsen Was "Bitter" about not playing the Tin Man in 'Wizard of Oz'

Distractify

The 2024 Summer Olympic Games have featured a series of ups and downs, with fans getting to see some amazing triumphs, such as Simone Biles's triumphant return to USA gymnastics — as well as some shocking mistakes.One event that really tripped up athletes from multiple countries was the balance beam. Indeed, with shocked viewers looking on both at the Bercy Arena and at home, the likes of Simone and her teammate Suni Lee fell off the apparatus. What happened? Interestingly, the gymnasts have a theory as to why everyone fell off the beam.So, why did everyone fall off the beam?It...

Why Did Everyone Fall off the Beam — Including Simone Biles?

Jack Black has weighed in on the future of Tenacious D after his band partner, Kyle Gass, made a controversial remark about Donald Trump’s attempted assassination in July, which prompted Black to cancel the duo’s latest tour. “We need to take a break. Everybody needs a break sometime,”...

Jack Black addresses future of Tenacious D after Trump assassination attempt remark by Kyle Gass

New York City, NY

BRAGA, Portugal — The Taliban tried to silence them, at times violently. The musicians from the Afghan Youth Orchestra have defiantly played on, and this week they will take to one of the world’s most prestigious stages: Carnegie Hall. Their journey to perform at the famed New York...

The Taliban tried to silence these young musicians. Now they’re playing Carnegie Hall.

Billy Bean, who became the second former Major League Baseball player to come out as gay in 1999 before becoming the sport’s senior vice president for diversity, equity and inclusion, has died. He was 60. MLB released a statement confirming his death. Bean died at home on Tuesday after...

Billy Bean, second openly gay ex-MLB player, dies at 60

Colorado State

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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

Los Angeles, CA

An earthquake northwest of Los Angeles shook a large swath of Southern California on Tuesday night, but there were no immediate reports of damage. The U.S. Geological Survey said the 5.2 magnitude temblor struck at 9:09 p.m. and was centered near Mettler, an unincorporated area in Kern County about 85 miles (137 kilometers) from downtown Los Angeles.

Southern California rattled by 5.2 magnitude earthquake, but there are no reports of damage

Grandview, TX

In February 2021, Texas faced a great winter storm. Millions lost power and several people lost their lives. “The whole state was covered with snow and there was no electricity for some people for upwards of a week,” Tiffany Alvoid told Dateline. “So who’s walking out to start a new life? It just doesn’t make any sense.”

Cynthia Bah-Traore last seen on security video leaving Grandview, Texas, gas station in February 2021

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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

Texas State

Two Texas-based content creators are waging a legal battle over whether one copied the other’s social media “aesthetic.”. Attorneys for Alyssa Sheil on Monday asked the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas to dismiss several claims brought forth by Sydney Nicole Gifford, who in April accused Sheil of copyright infringement for posting social media content that mimicked her “neutral, beige, and cream aesthetic.”

Influencer responds to lawsuit claiming she copied another creator’s ‘aesthetic'

Making history: Cuban wrestler Mijain Lopez wins fifth consecutive gold

Paris, TX

A luxury hotel in Paris said it was all booked up after tennis star Serena Williams publicly criticized it for refusing service to her and her kids during the Olympics. On Monday, she shared a photo of the Peninsula Hotel with a caption describing her experience. "Yikes @peninsulaparis I've been...

Serena Williams says she was 'denied access' to Paris hotel eatery; hotel says it was fully booked

Denver, CO

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

A cheerful ringing is pouring out from Stade de France, the Olympic track and field stadium, but it’s not applause from the stands. After winning their track and field events, gold medalists get to immediately ring a giant bell within the stadium. Athletes like American runner Gabrielle Thomas, Uganda’s Joshua Cheptegei and Ukraine’s Yaroslava Mahuchikh have all pulled on the rope attached to the bell to make it ring loud and proud.

What’s the deal with the bell at the track and field events? What to know — including who gets to ring it

Florida State

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

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Great Britain runner George Mills and 3 others who fell in 5,000m heat will advance to final after reinstatement

Great Britain runner George Mills has been reinstated in the men's 5,000-meter final at the Paris Olympics, after falling during the qualifying heat and blaming French...

Great Britain runner George Mills and 3 others who fell in 5,000m heat will advance to final after reinstatement

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