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Even though awful water quality made it illegal to swim in the Seine for more than a century, the Olympics pushed forward to hold all of its events in the historic Parisian “river” as planned. However, the organizers who chose to go on with the four open-water events did so at the expense of athlete […]
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Olympic Swimmers Forced To Dodge Unidentified ‘Brown Things’ With Feces Rampant In Bacteria-Filled Seine

The Mirror US

The River Seine has been at the centre of multiple gastrointestinal infections this summer and has now affected two athletes who took to the waters this week

Two Olympic athletes struck down with infections after swimming in River Seine

The Independent

 Olympic swimmers, some of the healthiest people on the planet, are turning to an unlikely, unscientific solution to ward off getting sick from competing in the polluted waters of the Seine in Paris: drinking cans of Coke.Top swimmers swear by the stuff to prevent infection, according to athletes of three teams who spoke with The Wall Street Journal.“The myth of Coca-Cola is true,”  Moesha Johnson of Team Australia, said. “We will often have a Coca-Cola afterward just to try to flush out anything inside of us.”That strategy, which swimmers from the US, New Zealand, and Italy all discussed...

Olympic swimmers are guzzling cans of Coke to protect from bacteria in the Seine

HollywoodLife

Olympic swimmers who have been swimming in the Seine River have turned to the official partner of the Games, Coca-Cola, to fend off any infection from bacteria in the water. Top swimmers now swear by the beverage, according to athletes from different teams who spoke with The Wall Street Journal.

Olympic Swimmers Fight Off Bacteria from Seine by Drinking Coca-Cola

Kansas City, MO

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Kentucky Vibes.net

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

OK Magazine

Apparently, Ben Affleck chose his sobriety over Jennifer Lopez.According to a pal of the actor, 51, the singer’s cocktail line, Delola, was one of the reasons the two former lovebirds drifted apart.Affleck allegedly felt that Lopez’s decision to start a spritz business was "rubbing his face in it” after the Good Will Hunting star worked hard to become sober following stints in rehab. The source divulged her choice made him "sick.""Ben had to fight to get his life back after overcoming alcohol. Knowing how he lost everything including the love of his family, knowing that he could possibly relapse, Jen...

Reason Behind Bennifer Split Exposed: Ben Affleck Ended Marriage to 'Save His Sobriety' After Jennifer Lopez Released Cocktail Line

Herbie J Pilato

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'

The Seine River is one of the most talked about elements of the Olympics. Open-water swimmers and triathletes were forced to swim in a body of water that is absolutely filthy and riddled with bacteria. However, that is a problem specific to Paris. As it would turn out, the dirty, E. coli-infested river is actually […]
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French Resident Torches Paris For Poor Quality Of The Seine By Showcasing Beautiful Landscape

South Carolina State

Colleton County, SC

Explore Beaufort SC

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’ little-known canals are a summer haven for the city’s swimmers. The Olympics promised to make the River Seine clean and safe for Parisians too. But will locals take the plunge? 

Would Parisians take a dip in the Seine?

The Seine River has faced poor water quality concerns over the last few months but that was not the biggest conversation for most athletes at the end of the 10 km open water races the last two days. Instead, the current in the river was talked about greatly. Katie Grimes...

The Current, Not Water Quality, Dominates Post-Race Comments From Olympic Open Water Race

USA TODAY

Unlike a lake or ocean where open water races are usually held, the Seine's strong current created novel race conditions at the Olympics.

Americans tested by 10K swim in the Seine. 'Hardest thing I've ever done'

Florida State

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Uncovering Florida

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

Massachusetts State

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(MA) Meet Winks, an adorable and incredibly strong puppy with a heartbreaking origin. Winks was found unmoving on the side of a road with severe injuries. He had several very infected wounds and was barely holding on when his rescuers rushed him to the vet. Once there, x-rays revealed the horrifying truth that Winks had been shot numerous times around his face and neck. These injuries resulted in him having his eye removed. Despite that, Winks has made a miraculous and full recovery. He certainly does not let his handicap slow him down at his new foster home. Winks was truly given a second chance at life, and now all he needs is a family to call his own.

10-Month-Old Dog Who Was Hit In Face Several Times Now Searching For Family

The Associated Press

PARIS (AP) — Real-life couple Rossella Fiamingo and Gregorio Paltrinieri will be Italy’s flag bearers for the Paris Gamesclosing ceremony on Sunday, the Italian Olympic Committee announced. Fiamingo won a team fencing gold in Paris to add to her silver medal from Rio de Janeiro and bronze from...

Real-life couple Fiamingo and Paltrinieri will be Italy’s flag bearers at Paris closing ceremony

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Foodie in Chicago

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?

TIME

Photographer Robbie Lawrence traveled to Paris for TIME to capture the beauty and  movement of Olympic sports.

Inside Photographing the 2024 Paris Olympics

Cooking With Maryann

The flavor combos in this will blow your mind! At only 20 minutes from start to finish, that's a dinner winner in my book! Here's all you'll need to make it (4 servings):. 1 Tbl light soy sauce (I like Shoyu)

Garlic Shrimp with Browned Butter Honey Sauce

Georgia State

Tallahassee, FL

Daily Coffee Press

The FBI is investigating the disappearance of a now 13-year-old girl who went missing from Florida last year and has ties to Georgia and Tennessee. A $15,000 reward is being offered to anyone with information that can lead to her location.

FBI Investigating Disappearance of 12-Year-Old Girl Who Has Ties to Georgia

[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the commentary and quotes in this article are from interviews the author conducted with those individuals mentioned.]. This year marks the 60th Anniversary of the classic TV show Bewitched, which originally aired on ABC from 1964 to 1972. The show remains popular in reruns, and will soon be released in a special Blu-ray edition to mark the anniversary.

Dick York ("Darrin #1") Would Have Stayed on 'Bewitched' Had He'd Been Given More Time To "Rest up"

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Open Water Swimmer Leonie Beck Experiencing GI Symptoms After Women’s 10km In Seine

Leonie Beck of Germany is already experiencing complications from the women’s open water swim, posting to Instagram that she has already vomited nine times and has...

Open Water Swimmer Leonie Beck Experiencing GI Symptoms After Women’s 10km In Seine

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