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Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. Incident Summary: On Wednesday, August 7, 2024, during the 3m springboard preliminaries at the Olympic Games in Paris, American diver Alison Gibson faced an unfortunate incident that led to a score of 0.0. Competing to secure a place in the semi-finals, the 25-year-old Texas-born athlete experienced a collision with the diving board that significantly impacted her performance.

Heart-Stopping Moment: Alison Gibson’s Dive Ends in Disaster at the 2024 Olympics

The intersection of social media and an international event like the Olympics is bound to create memorable content. As athletes from every direction of the globe compete in Paris, they've produced plenty of viral moments. Personalities, celebrations and all sorts of raw emotion have owned the spotlight at the Summer Games.

2024 Paris Olympics' 8 Most Memorable Viral Moments

Joel Embiid is an Olympic gold medalist and France is not happy about it. Embiid and Team USA took down France 98-87 to earn a fifth consecutive gold medal. This was Embiid's first run with the U.S, but his French citizenship gave him the option to play for the host country.

Video: Joel Embiid, USA Troll Booing French Fans During Olympic Gold Medal Ceremony

For the first time in Olympic history, a gold-medal winner has been named in breakdancing—or breaking, as it's referred to in Paris. Canada B-boy Phil Wizard, whose legal name is Philip Kim, won the event's first-ever gold medal after the sport was introduced at this year's Olympics. Phil Wizard took down the hometown hero, Dany Dann, in Saturday's final to earn gold.

Olympic Breakdancing 2024 Results: Men's Breaking Medal Bracket Winners, Highlights

Grant Fisher became the first American man to medal in the 5,000m and 10,000m in an Olympic Games after taking bronze in the former event on Saturday. Grant Fisher does it again! He becomes the first American man to medal in both the 5000m and 10,000m in an Olympic Games. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ParisOlympics?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ParisOlympics</a> 📺 NBC & Peacock <a href="https://t.co/V76mcezAF0">pic.twitter.com/V76mcezAF0</a>

USA's Grant Fisher Wins Bronze in Olympics 5000m, Completes Historic Double Podium

Kansas City, MO

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

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US SPRINT superstar Noah Lyles collapsed and was taken out in a wheelchair as he missed out on an epic Olympic sprint double. Lyles revealed he had been “feeling really horrible” and has been suffering from Covid since Tuesday. Lyles said: “I woke up about 5am on Tuesday morning and was feeling really horrible. “I […]

Noah Lyles collapses after 200m and taken out on wheelchair as USA Olympics team reveal he has Covid seconds after race

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The chances for the tropical wave in the Atlantic developing have now risen to 80% over the next seven days. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has advised that this disturbance could become the next tropical storm or hurricane within the coming days, potentially targeting the U.S. East Coast.

Tropical Wave That Could Impact Georgia Now Has 80% Chance of Development

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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

Victor Wembanyama is predicting that sparks will fly in the future. Following France's 98-87 loss to the U.S. in the gold medal game at the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics, Wembanyama spoke about his growth and said that he is "worried" for future opponents that take on his teams, according to Mike Finger of the San Antonio Express-News.

Victor Wembanyama Issues Warning, Says He's 'Worried' for Opponents After Olympics

Los Angeles, CA

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L.A. TACO has identified the police officer seen in a viral video sucker-punching a detained man named Alexander Mitchell in Watts over the weekend as Los Angeles Police Department Officer (LAPD) Joshua Sportiello.

LAPD Officer Identified After Punching Detained Man In Face In Watts On Video

Denver, CO

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More dangerous substances are entering the Denver drug supply, Harm Reduction Action Center warned in a newsletter this week. “The Iron Law of Prohibition posits that as law enforcement becomes more intense, the potency of prohibited substances increases,” HRAC Executive Director Lisa Raville wrote in the newsletter. That is exactly what is happening, she said.

Dangerous substances entering Denver drug supply

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Jacksonville, FL

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Three men and a woman have been arrested on murder charges in connection with the fatal shooting of Charles Jones , a Jacksonville rapper known as Julio Foolio,” outside a hotel in Tampa.

4 arrested in slaying of Jacksonville rapper Julio Foolio

Brazil's duo of Ana Patricia Silva Ramos and Eduarda Santos Lisboa finished on top of the podium by defeating Canada in the gold medal match during the 2024 Summer Olympics on Friday. It took three sets for the result to be decided before the Brazilian team triumphed over Canada's Brandie...

Olympic Beach Volleyball 2024: Women's Medal Winners, Scores and Results

The United States men's basketball team captured a fifth consecutive Olympic gold medal on Saturday with a 98-87 win over Victor Wembanyama and France in Paris. GREATNESS GETS GOLD 🥇<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ParisOlympics?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ParisOlympics</a> <a href="https://t.co/NAFVzmHZFg">pic.twitter.com/NAFVzmHZFg</a>. The star of the day was guard Steph Curry, who put together a second straight sensational...

Steph Curry Hailed as Olympic Legend By Fans for Heroics in USA's Gold Medal Win

It's been an eventful summer for Quincy Wilson, but the United States track star now has to go back to reality. On Saturday, after winning gold in the men's 4x400-meter relay, the 16-year-old Wilson posted a picture with his medal and expressed his remorse about having to return to high school in just a few weeks.

Quincy Wilson, 16, Posts Viral USA Olympic Gold Medal Photo: Dang, School in 2 Weeks

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In a competitive quarterfinal matchup at the Paris Olympics, Team USA’s women’s basketball team secured an 88-74 victory over Nigeria on Wednesday, extending their Olympic winning streak to 59 games. However, the game ended on a contentious note when Kahleah Copper received a technical foul due to a misunderstanding in the final seconds. With a […]
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Team USA’s ‘misunderstanding’ vs. Nigeria draws technical foul for Kahleah Copper

Mac Jones is entering a new era with the Jacksonville Jaguars, and he started things on a positive note in a 26-13 win over the Kansas City Chiefs. In his preseason debut on Saturday, Jones finished with 98 passing yards on 9-of-11 passing. He couldn't find the endzone, but still looked solid in limited playing time.

Mac Jones' Jaguars Preseason Debut Applauded By NFL Fans After Trade from Patriots

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Christopher Bailey, Vernon Norwood, Bryce Deadmon and Rai Benjamin won Team USA a gold medal in the 4x400-meter relay on Saturday at the Paris Olympics.

Team USA wins gold in men's 4x400-meter relay at Paris Olympics

Team USA high jumper Shelby McEwen cleared 2.36 meters on Saturday to claim silver at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The achievement marks a personal-best height as well as the first Olympic medal of McEwen's career. Team USA @TeamUSA. SILVER FOR SHELBY 👏 Shelby McEwen sets a personal best in the men's...

USA's Shelby McEwen Wins Silver Medal in Men's High Jump at 2024 Olympics

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Nyjah Huston's Olympic Bronze Medal to Be Replaced By Manufacturer amid Quality Issue

Nyjah Huston's bronze medal will get the justice it deserves. The skateboarder posted on Instagram about the deteriorating condition of the medal he won on July...

Nyjah Huston's Olympic Bronze Medal to Be Replaced By Manufacturer amid Quality Issue

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