Archer Yaylagul Ramazanova carried a good luck charm with her to the Paris 2024 Olympics: her unborn child. “I felt my baby kick me before I shot this last arrow, and then I shot a 10,” Ramazanova, who is from Azerbaijan, told official Chinese state news agency Xinhua News on Aug. 5.

Pregnant Olympian shares the sign she received from her unborn baby before surprise win

Justin Best led Team USA to the top of the podium in the men's four rowing event at the 2024 Summer Olympics — and now he's going for the gold in his love life. The rowing star proposed to his girlfriend, Lainey Duncan, live on TODAY in Paris on Aug. 5, in what appeared to be a complete surprise for his longtime partner.

Olympian rower Justin Best surprises girlfriend with proposal on live TV: ‘I got the gold and the girl’

Katie Ledecky, the most decorated female Olympian in U.S. history, joins TODAY to celebrate her fourth consecutive gold medal in the 800-meter free. She also talks about the Ledecky clan who came to cheer her on in Paris, reveals that she Face-Timed the little girl in the stands who she waved to in a now-viral video, and discusses the 2028 Games. "I'm going to take it year by year but it would be a dream to compete in front of the home crowd," she says.

Katie Ledecky talks record Paris run, family, plans for LA Olympics

Simone Biles is still plotting out her future after adding four Olympic medals in Paris to her unmatched legacy, but she definitely sees children on the horizon at some point. The gymnastics superstar spoke with Hoda Kotb on TODAY on Aug. 6 about her plans of starting a family with husband Jonathan Owens as she mulls over what's next in her life.

Simone Biles says she ‘definitely’ sees herself as a mom, ‘always‘ discusses kids with Jonathan Owens

Many people have dreamed of Olympic glory at some point. TikTok’s latest trend is making light of those lofty ambitions. “Sad to Announce I Did Not Make the Cut for Paris 2024,” is the hilarious trend making its rounds on the social media platform. Over 30 million posts use the phrase while highlighting a wonky spectacle of various athletic attempts.

People are sharing wipeout memes while teasing they ‘did not make the cut’ for the Olympics

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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'

Getting to Paris has been special, but different from past Olympics I’ve competed in, since my husband, Pat, has been fighting cancer this entire year. I’ve talked about how Pat’s journey has motivated me — he was diagnosed with a rare, stage 4 lung cancer at age 30 — but what most people don’t know is how it’s impacted our entire team. I’m personally going through this with him, but my team has been going through it, too — both as teammates and as friends.

I learned my husband has cancer while training for the Olympics. Now his battle is my motivation

Relish in the dog days of summer with a delectably affordable treat. On Aug. 5, Wendy’s announced a deal that’s sure to make all Frosty lovers reach for their straws, spoons and fries. Starting today, the chain is selling $1 small Frosty treats at participating Wendy’s restaurants nationwide through Sept. 15.

Wendy’s Frostys are just $1 through the end of the summer

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

“Communal” school supply lists are rattling parents on TikTok, with some asking, “Why should I buy scissors and highlighters for other children?”. For many families, back-to-school shopping includes notebooks, markers and folders, not just for their kids but for their peers as well. While certain states require schools to provide basic supplies, classroom budgets are tight. To ensure that all children have enough supplies — we’ve seen how kids treat pencils, right? — teachers often have two options: pay for a portion of supplies themselves, usually without reimbursement, or create “wish lists” requesting families to contribute bulk items once or twice a year.

Should parents buy school supplies for the entire class? TikTok is divided

Olympic gymnast Carlos Yulo of the Philippines is coming home to a new fully-furnished condo, a cash prize, unlimited food and more after winning the country’s first medal in gymnastics for the men's floor exercise, the Philippine's second gold ever, and then doubling down with another gold-winning performance in the individual men's vault final.

Filipino gymnast awarded with giant prize haul after 2 gold medals

Track and field star Gabby Thomas joins TODAY to celebrate her first ever gold medal, winning the 200-meter race at the 2024 Paris Olympics Tuesday. "It was such an intense feeling and I was really in my flow, I didn't know where in the race I was until those last few meters," she says. The Harvard grad also reflects on her journey in the sport and opens up about why winning this race ranks among the top of all her accomplishments.

Gabby Thomas talks first gold medal in Paris: ‘I was in my flow’

For “Dance Moms” fans, Abby Lee Miller’s “everyone’s replaceable” threat comes full circle as Gloria “Glo” Hampton takes over as new head coach. “Dance Moms: A New Era” was released on Hulu Aug. 7 and follows Hampton and her team of eight students as they prepare for an imminent national dance competition.

New ‘Dance Moms’ coach Glo Hampton talks setting herself apart from Abby Lee Miller

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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

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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

PARIS (Diya TV) — Team USA swimmer Alex Walsh was disqualified in the 200-meter individual medley at the Olympics, nullifying her third-place finish. Walsh had initially secured a bronze medal, but the joy was short-lived as officials later announced her disqualification. The disqualification came after a review revealed a...

Team USA Swimmer Alex Walsh Disqualified After Winning Olympic Bronze in 200-Meter Individual Medley

Olympian Ryan Crouser, who won a historic third-straight Olympic gold medal in shot put Saturday, talks to TODAY about how overcoming challenges and self doubt makes the win "all the sweeter." He also reveals why he's much more nervous as a coach than an athlete and hints at whether he plans to compete at the 2028 Games. "That'd be a dream come true," he says.

Olympian Ryan Crouser talks to TODAY about historic win in Paris

After medal-winning Olympians stand on the platform, receive their medals, and solemnly listen to the gold medal winner’s national anthem, they leave the stage and face an army of photographers. In front of the flashing lights, many winners grab their medals and take a bite. It takes years of...

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Tamara Potocká, a swimmer from Slovakia, is opening up about her frightening collapse poolside at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Last Friday morning, Aug. 2, Potocká suddenly collapsed on the pool deck after racing in the qualifying heat of the women’s 200-meter individual medley event at the Paris La Défense Arena.

Swimmer Tamara Potocká reveals why she collapsed after race: "I just couldn’t breathe."

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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

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Fans say US swimmer Caeleb Dressel gives serious 'dad energy' in TikTok fail

U.S. swimmer Caeleb Dressel was giving \"dad energy,\" according to fans, when he participated in a popular TikTok trend with other Olympians. In the nearly 1-minute...

U.S. swimmer Caeleb Dressel was giving "dad energy," according to fans, when he participated in a popular TikTok trend with other Olympians. In the nearly 1-minute...

Fans say US swimmer Caeleb Dressel gives serious 'dad energy' in TikTok fail

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