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Canadian pole vaulter Alysha Newman’s bronze medal performance at the Paris Olympics was overshadowed by her post-vault celebration, which catapulted her into the spotlight and brought unexpected benefits. Newman, 30, broke the Canadian record with a vault of 4.85 meters, securing third place in the women’s pole vault competition....

Canadian Pole Vaulter Alysha Newman Reveals Why She Twerked After Winning Bronze Medal At Paris Olympics

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The 16-year-old posted a not-so-subtle flex.

Olympian Quincy Wilson Shares Funny Back-to-School Video After Gold Medal Win

Salisbury, NC

PARIS — Livingstone graduate Quanera Hayes is a gold medalist. The United States set an American record in the 4×400 final on Saturday, destroying the field with the second fastest time in history. The USA won the event for the eighth time in a row. Hayes, 32, who starred for Livingstone from 2012-15, did not run in the 4×400 final, but she did run in Friday's qualifying heat, so she'll receive a gold medal. Hayes ran the lead off leg in Friday's heat. Hayes ran a 51.27 leg and handed off to Shamier Little with the Americans in second place....

Olympics: Livingstone Alum Hayes Wins Gold Medal

"I think as you mature as an athlete, you get more into a partnership with a coach rather than a dictatorship," Aussie breaststroker Zac Stubblety-Cook said. Archive photo via Jack Spitser/Spitser Photography. Right after landing back home in Australia following the Paris Olympics, 200 breaststroke silver medalist Zac Stubblety-Cook shared...

After Paris Olympics, Zac Stubblety-Cook Searching for New Coaching ‘Partnership’

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Saint Lucia and Dominica make history at the Paris 2024 Olympics winning their first gold medals contributing the 19 Olympic medals achieved by participants from The Caribbean.
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Gold, Silver & Bronze Medalist From Countries in The Caribbean At The Paris 2024 Olympics

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In the mid-1970s, Good Timesmade a star of actor/comedian Jimmy 'JJ'/'Dynomite' Walker. However, behind the scenes, the tension between the stars was relatively challenging. According to what Jimmie Walker once relayed, most of the show's cast rarely had any interaction behind the camera. Walker didn't recall having any conversations with actress Esther Rolle, who played his TV mother, Florida Evans, or actor John Amos, who played James Evans, his TV mother.

Actor/Comedian Jimmie "JJ" Walker Behind the Scenes of TV's 'Good Times' in the 1970s

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Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. On July 28, 2024, a TikTok video posted by Erica W., known as @tasteofmelanin on the platform, garnered significant attention after she exposed disturbing racist decorations in an Airbnb rental. The incident occurred in a rental property that Erica had booked, although the exact location remains unspecified. The video has since gone viral, prompting widespread concern and leading to the removal of the listing from Airbnb's platform.

Airbnb Listing Taken Down After Black Woman Finds Hanging Monkeys and Cotton Used As Decor

[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, all quotes and commentary from Donna Douglas are from an interview with her conducted by the author.]. Donna Douglas, who died of pancreative cancer at 82 in 2015, was an honest-to-goodness Southern Belle who displayed a natural beauty and talent in her portrayal of the hollering, rope-wearing, whistle-happy, and critter-cuddling Elly May Clampett on the 1960s classic TV hit, The Beverly Hillbillies.

TV's Beloved 'Beverly Hillbillies' Actress Donna Douglas: Nine Years After Her Death

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In the mystical realm where astrology intersects with spiritual beliefs, certain zodiac signs are thought to possess inherent qualities that offer protection against malevolent entities and negative energies. This intriguing concept has roots in ancient astrology and cultural traditions worldwide, where the alignment of the stars at one's birth is believed to influence not only personality traits but also spiritual protection. This post delves into the 5 celestial shields of the zodiac, highlighting signs that are particularly noted for their protective aura against evil spirits.

5 Zodiac Signs That Possess a Protective Aura Against Evil Spirits

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A historic marker could be erected to honor the victims of the racist mass shooting at the Dollar General store in Jacksonville’s New Town neighborhood nearly a year ago. If approved by the Jacksonville City Council, a marker would be installed at Kings Road and Canal Street on Aug. 25, a day before the first anniversary of the shooting, when a white gunman took the lives of three Black people.

Memorial considered to honor Dollar General victims

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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

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A retired military officer who had been struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) tragically died after jumping from the world’s largest cruise ship last month, authorities confirmed.

Cruise Passenger Who Jumped from World's Largest Ship After Dispute Suffered with PTSD

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The woman who shot a video of a hydrothermal explosion in Yellowstone National Park on Tuesday morning told WyoFile she and her family were terrified as the blast sent boiling water and rocks skyward, destroying parts of a boardwalk, its guardrail and a nearby bench.

Yellowstone hydrothermal explosion: ‘We were terrified’

Denver, CO

David Heitz

Migrants enrolled in the Denver Asylum Seekers Program won’t get cash benefits after all. The council amended a contract with Haven for Hope during the Safety, Housing, Education and Homelessness Committee meeting Wednesday. Instead of Haven of Hope providing migrants with cash assistance on debit cards, it will instead provide “culturally appropriate” food.

Denver revokes cash assistance for migrants

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

Quincy, MA

Dianna Carney

Get ready for an afternoon filled with live music, fun activities, and local vendors. The Friends of Ruth Gordon Amphitheater has invited the community to join them for the Friends Rock Music Festival on Sunday, August 11th from 2 PM until 8 PM. This free-to-attend festival promises a day filled with a diverse lineup of artists and bands, offering something for every music lover. Performances will include:

Live Music, Delicious Food & More: Don't Miss This Free Music Festival in Quincy

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Maybe it's just me, but it's not summer until I get to eat crab cakes! Don't let this recipe intimitate you! It's really not difficult, just takes a little bit of prep time in the fridge.

Delicious Crab Cakes!

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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

Georgia State

Daily Coffee Press

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

Pittsburgh, PA

Straight from the success of the Paris Olympics, Simone Biles and members of the U.S. gymnastics team will be touring cities across the United States in the "Gold Over America Tour," or G.O.A.T. of course including coming to Pittsburgh, October 2!. Tickets are on sale now for the 30-city gymnastics...

"Gold Over America Tour" Starring Simone Biles is Coming to Pittsburgh

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Silver Spring’s Thea LaFond Returns Home After Winning Olympic Gold

Thea LaFond is back home after winning gold — the first-ever Olympic medal for Dominica, a Caribbean island nation. MCM talked with LaFond at her parents’...

Silver Spring’s Thea LaFond Returns Home After Winning Olympic Gold

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