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PARIS -- The most unusual day of Sarah Hildebrandt's wrestling career ended with her earning an Olympic gold medal. The American won the 50-kilogram women's category on Wednesday, defeating Yusneylis Guzman Lopez of Cuba 3-0 in the championship match to become the fourth U.S. woman to win a gold medal.

USA's Sarah Hildebrandt beats Cuban for gold after original opponent, India's Phogat, misses weight

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Could Jordan Chiles lose her bronze medal? Romania is protesting the floor exercise results, challenging the American's claim to the podium.

Could Jordan Chiles lose her bronze medal? Romania protests floor exercise result in Olympic gymnastics

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PARIS (Reuters) -Sarah Hildebrandt of the United States put a chaotic morning behind her to win the women's 50kg freestyle event, while Japan's Nao Kusaka and Iran's Mohammadhadi Saravi won men's Greco-Roman gold at the Paris Olympics on Wednesday.

Olympics-Wrestling-Hildebrandt wins freestyle event, Kusaka and Saravi grab Greco-Roman golds

Golden Boy Neeraj Chopra is back in action, ready to defend his Olympic title in the men’s javelin throw at the Paris Olympics. In the qualification round held earlier, Neeraj Chopra delivered a stunning performance, throwing a massive 89.34m on his first attempt. The competition has been fierce as Chopra faced off against some of the world’s best javelin throwers. Jakub Vadlejch of Czechia, who has consistently been a formidable opponent, and Anderson Peters from Grenada, known for his powerful throws, are among the top contenders. Not to be overlooked are Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem, Kenya’s Julius Yego, Trinidad and Tobago’s Keshorn Walcott, and Finland’s Oliver Helander, each bringing their unique strengths to the field.

Who is Javelin throw Olympian Neeraj Chopra?

Athlon Sports

Just hours after she made Olympic history in Paris, Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat was disqualified from the gold-medal match for her failure to make weight. The Team India star weighed in "a few grams" over the 50kg weight class, making her ineligible to participate in the championship ...

Athlete Hospitalized After Disqualification from Gold Medal Match

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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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Dorothy Dandridge was one of Hollywood’s first Black sex symbols and the first black actress to be nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress. Around 1930, Dandridge relocated to Los Angeles, California, with her family. A few years later she found success with her new musical group, the Dandridge Sisters, which included sister Vivian and their friend Etta Jones. The group landed gigs at the famous Cotton Club in Harlem and performed with top acts such as the Jimmie Lunceford Orchestra and Cab Calloway. As an African American singer, Dandridge confronted early on the segregation and racism of the entertainment industry. She may have been allowed on stage, but in some venues, she couldn't eat in the restaurant or use certain facilities because of the color of her skin."

The Groundbreaking, yet Tragic Life and Career of African-American Actress Dorothy Dandridge

Los Angeles, CA

She was born Margaret Ann Lipton on August 30, 1946, in Manhattan, New York, and she died at only 72 years old on May 11, 2019, in Los Angeles, California. Her stage name was Peggy Lipton, and she was best known for roles on The Mod Squadand Twin Peaks.

A Look Back at the Life and Tragic Death of Peggy Lipton, star of TV's 'Mod Squad' and 'Twin Peaks'

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Vinesh Phogat of India, who was set to compete in gold-medal match, was disqualified after not making weight.

Olympic disqualification of gold medal hopeful exposes 'dark side' of women's wrestling

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

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Ireland’s Kellie Harrington was crowned Olympic champion after beating Wenlu Yang at Roland Garros in the women’s 60kg final.Following a cagey start, Yang began to land more punches and looked to be in control, but Harrington regained her composure and landed a flurry of body shots before the bell went.KELLIE HARRINGTONA double Olympic Gold Medallist, defending her Olympic gold from Tokyo 🔥You are an inspiration ✨#TeamIreland | #Paris2024 pic.twitter.com/xmKjTSTM5w— Team Ireland (@TeamIreland) August 6, 2024The Chinese fighter burst out of the blocks in the second round with a strong punch to the nose, but Harrington continued to cause damage with some heavy body shots.A comfortable final round saw the Irishwoman land some quick jabs to wrap up her country’s fourth gold medal of the Games.

Kellie Harrington takes Olympic gold in women’s 60kg final in Paris

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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

New York Post

One prominent national leader isn’t taking too well to his country’s results at the Paris Olympics.

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Romanian prime minister Marcel Ciolacu will not attend the Olympics’ closing ceremony after the country’s gymnasts, Ana Barbosu and Sabrina Maneca-Voinea finished in fourth and fifth, respectively, in a women’s floor exercise final tainted with controversy,

“I decided not to participate in the closing ceremony of the Paris Olympics, after the scandalous situation in gymnastics, where our athletes were treated in an absolutely dishonorable way,” Ciolacu wrote...

Romanian prime minister will boycott Olympic closing ceremony over Jordan Chiles’ ‘scandalous’ gymnastics medal

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Most people are guilty of doing it at least once in their lives, many people do it by accident, some do it because they find it fun, and others do it for reasons like honoring loved ones. Regardless of the situation, just about everyone has released a balloon. The difference is that intentionally releasing balloons is now illegal by House Bill 321’s standards.

Law Signed By DeSantis Makes It Illegal To Release Balloons In Florida

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Imane Khelif, the Algerian boxer who has faced misconceptions about her gender, returns to the ring. Track and field continues with several medal events. And quarterfinals get underway in men's basketball in Tuesday action at the Paris Olympics. full schedule of events and read more on what to watch below:

Paris Olympics what to watch: Imane Khelif will compete in boxing semifinals Tuesday, August 6

It's been five years since the tragic death of acclaimed actor René Auberjonois at 79 from metastatic lung cancer in 2009. René Auberjonois was known for several heralded television performances on shows such as Benson, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, and Boston Legal.

The Tragic Death of TV's Beloved 'Star Trek' and 'Benson' Actor René Auberjonois: Five Years Later

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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

Simone Biles slipped off the balance beam and incurred costly penalties on the floor, missing out on a gold medal for the first time at the Paris Summer Olympics. During the individual beam final, Biles lost her balance and fell, eliminating her chance to make further history in France. Italy's Alice D'Amato won gold, China's Zhou Yaqin took silver, and Italy's Manila Esposito claimed bronze.

Simone Biles Loses Gold Medal After Falling Off Balance Beam In Olympics Finals

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The icon of his sport needed no words Tuesday.

Cuban Wrestler Mijaín López Retires in Cool Fashion After Fifth Straight Gold Medal

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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.

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Indian Wrestler Vinesh Phogat disqualified from Paris Olympics, shaking up medal matches

PARIS (Diya TV) — Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat has shockingly been disqualified from the 50-kilogram wrestling final after failing to make weight on Wednesday. This disqualification...

Indian Wrestler Vinesh Phogat disqualified from Paris Olympics, shaking up medal matches

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