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Alexei Popyrin completed a shock run to the biggest result of his career, winning the championship match of the National Bank Open 6-2, 6-4 over fifth-seeded Andrey Rublev on Monday in Montreal.

Alexei Popyrin caps upset surge to Montreal championship

PARIS — First, let’s get the match out of the way. Italy steamrolled the USA and the 25-18, 25-20, 25-17 scoreline doesn’t tell all of the story, like Paola Egonu’s 18 kills or an 11-0 — really, 11-0 — blocks advantage or that the USA scored three points in a row just once in the entire match, in the middle of the first set.

Italy sweeps USA women, who take home Paris Olympics volleyball silver

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A convicted child rapist who represented the Netherlands in beach volleyball at the Paris Olympics broke down in tears Tuesday while reflecting on his experience at the Games.Steven van de Velde was booed during his matches which took place at the foot of the Eiffel Tower in the heart of the French capital. The 30-year-old’s participation at the Games was highly controversial given his conviction and status as a registered sex offender in the U.K.In 2014, a then-19-year-old Van de Velde traveled to Britain to meet a 12-year-old girl he’d met on Facebook, fully aware of her age. In 2016,...

Child Rapist Cries After Being Booed at Paris Olympics

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I've covered Muscle Cars from the 1960s and 1970s I like, Muscle Cars that had the best performance, cars that I have owned, fast cars that I have driven, and even classic VWs that I think are cool most recently.

Longest-Lasting Cars: Top 3 Most Reliable Models

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Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. Lady Gaga has finally addressed the backlash she received following her performance at the 2024 France Olympics opening ceremony in Paris. The pop star performed a French song, which sparked mixed reactions among fans and viewers.

Lady Gaga Breaks Silence After Paris Olympics Performance Leaves Fans Fuming

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Akeena

Hey there, Floridians! If you're a fan of fresh produce and a farmer's market vibe, you might have some mixed feelings about the news from Valrico. The Fresh Market, known for its focus on organic options and quality meats and cheeses, is set to close its doors in the Lithia Crossings shopping center.

Grocery chain known for Organic options and quality meats is set to close its doors in Florida

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One Walmart shopper is issuing a warning against buying meat at the massive retail chain—but the reason why isn’t strictly tied to Walmart. It seems that customers at stores such as Walmart believe it's acceptable to grab perishable items, such as meat or dairy, and then place them on any available shelf if they decide they no longer want them.

Walmart customer shares why they will never shop for meat at the store leaving viewers torn

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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.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

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Herbie J Pilato

Adam Rich was born on October 12, 1968, lived a troubled life, and died on January 7, 2023, at only 54 years old. This is his story. He lived in the Granada Hills area of Los Angeles with his parents and younger brother. The Rich family resided for a time in Florida where Adam studied acting at the local gym.

A Look Back at the Tragic Life and Death of Former Child Star Adam Rich (TV's 'Eight is Enough')

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On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

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National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) helps to locate missing children. Since July 1, 2024, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), 174 children have been reported missing in the U.S. Since January 1, 2024, there was a total of 1,445 reported missing in the country.

Missing Missouri children as of July 17, 2024, according to the NCMEC

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McDonald's France is switching up their menu item due to the result of the men's basketball final of the 2024 Paris Olympics.

NBA Legend's Performance In 2024 Paris Olympics Causes Change In McDonald's France Menu

Denver, CO

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No, pallet shelters for people experiencing homelessness don’t fold into caskets. It’s a question a reader posed one of the first times I wrote about pallet shelters. I find the pallet shelters to be more palatable than ice fishing tents. The Colorado Village Collaborative operates both micro-communities and the so-called Safe Outdoor Spaces with the tents. We all learned the tents are not safe when a fire roared through a CVC Safe Outdoor Space, destroying the compound quickly. Officials never disclosed a cause of the fire.

Opinion: No, pallet shelters for homeless in Denver, Aurora don’t fold into caskets

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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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Only a day after announcing otherwise, Wednesday night the Georgia Department of Education said schools can receive state funding for an Advanced Placement African American History class if districts use a course code linked to an existing Black history course.

State superintendent backtracks, says AP African American History class can be funded

PARIS (Reuters) -Top-ranked Italy dominated the United States to win the Olympic women's volleyball final on Sunday, crushing the defending champions in straight sets to claim their first gold medal on the final day of the Games.

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In a display of royal camaraderie that has the world buzzing, Princess Catharina-Amalia (20) of The Netherlands and King Felipe (56) of Spain were the epitome of friendship goals at the Paris 2024 Olympics. The duo, representing two of Europe's most esteemed royal families, shared a whirlwind of emotions as they watched a nail-biting final in men's 3x3 basketball, where The Netherlands clinched a dramatic victory against France.

The Dutch Princess & Spanish King Showcase Bond At Paris Olympics

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Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue organization in Massachusetts, recently shared their furry friends who have been waiting the longest to find their forever homes. From a puppy who is housebroken and loves toys to a little five-year-old dog who is a great snuggle buddy and loves other dogs, each dog is unique but has one thing in common- they need a family who will love them. Get to know these five great dogs below, and don't forget to leave a comment to let me know which pup stole your heart!

Local Animal Rescue Shares Dogs Who've Been Looking For Love The Longest

The NFL has been using the guardian cap during training camp practices for a while. You’ve likely seen them in photos. It’s a huge pad that goes over the regular football helmet, and it is designed to prevent concussions. This season for the first time, the NFL allowed players the option to wear the guardian caps during games.

Jonathan Taylor among the few NFL players to wear the ‘guardian cap’ on his helmet

Since 2020, the condition known as long COVID-19 has become a widespread disability affecting the health and quality of life of millions of people across the globe and costing economies billions of dollars in reduced productivity of employees and an overall drop in the work force .

Expert: Long COVID puzzle pieces are falling into place – picture is unsettling

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Frankfurt Galaxy earn huge upset win over Madrid Bravos

The Frankfurt Galaxy staged one of the biggest upsets of the European Football League weekend when they defeated the visiting Madrid Bravos 37-20 in front of...

Frankfurt Galaxy earn huge upset win over Madrid Bravos

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