New York Post

Ilona Maher, a member of the United States women’s rugby team that improbably won the bronze medal in the Paris Olympics, can now add Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model to her list of accolades. 

Maher posed, with the medal, for the cover of the outlet’s digital September issue.

“I was always like, you know, called masculine or whatever,” Maher told SI. “But I never felt that way. But I don’t think you’re going to bully the girl who could probably beat you up in a rage. I love that [rugby] showed me what I can do. It showed me how capable my...

US rugby hero Ilona Maher stars for SI Swimsuit with her Olympic medal

The US Sun

BRITISH cyclist Kadeena Cox was left heartbroken after missing out on a medal in the velodrome at the Paris Paralympics. The 33-year-old, a huge gold medal hope for the British team, was going in the women’s C4-5 500m time trial final but suffered a fall just seconds into her run. Cox appeared unsteady as she […]

Huge ParalympicsGB gold medal hope Kadeena Cox left sobbing on floor after suffering nightmare fall seconds into event

As the Paris Paralympics get underway, African athletes are hoping to match or even top the 97 medals the continent won at the Rio Games in 2016. Sports journalist Mbulelo Thinta joined Eye on Africa to take a look at some of the African athletes to watch at this year's competition.

African athletes hope for record medal haul at Paris Paralympics

China began to exert its traditional dominance at the Paralympics in Paris on Friday, pulling ahead of second-placed Great Britain despite a double gold medal success for British swimmers. Britain have six golds after Tully Kearney, who has cerebral palsy, and Maisie Summers-Newton both defended their titles from the Tokyo Paralympics three years ago.

China extend lead in Paralympic medals table after track success

TEAM GB’s golden boy is chasing his third 100m gold at the Paris 2024 Paralympics, with his track star girlfriend cheering him on. Meet Sally Brown who sprinted her way from a small-town girl to one of Britain’s top track sensations — and captured the heart of Jonnie Peacock along the way. Who is Sally […]

Who is Jonnie Peacock’s girlfriend Sally Brown? Meet the Paralympic sprint runner’s partner

North Carolina State

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Town Talks

Biscuitville, a North Carolina-based chain, has been named the No. 1 fast-food breakfast spot in the nation by USA Today's 10Best. This accolade comes after a month-long voting period where people across the country chose their favorite breakfast destinations.

North Carolina-based chain ranks No. 1 in the nation for fast-food breakfast. Here’s why

Colorado State

Wilmington, NC

Wilmington landed on a list ranking America's cleanest cities. Fortunately for the Port City, it was put in the clean category. American Lung Association, a voluntary health organization whose mission is to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease through education, advocacy and research, ranked 2024's Polluted Cities in America and the top 10 cleanest cities. Wilmington came in 4th on the clean list.

North Carolina City Has Been Named the Most Cleanest City in the State

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Emily Standley Allard

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

Kingston, MA

Dianna Carney

Kingston's food scene is about to come alive in a spectacular way! The Kingsbury Pub is set to host an exciting event on Wednesday, August 28th from 5 PM to 8 PM that will tantalize taste buds and showcase the best of local cuisine. The "Taste of Kingston" promises to be a culinary adventure, bringing together a diverse array of restaurants from across the South Shore area.

Get Ready For "Taste of Kingston": A Culinary Celebration of Local Flavors

Los Angeles, CA

Herbie J Pilato

Dennis the Menace actor Jay North is now 73 years old. This is his story. On August 3, 1951, Jay North was born Jay Waverly North, Jr., in Los Angeles, and seven years later, began acting on TV on shows like Wanted: Dead or Alive, and 77 Sunset Strip.

Former Childstar Jay North (TV's 'Dennis the Menace') Turns 73

Massachusetts State

Camilo Díaz

(MA) Meet Ada Awesome, an adorable little Yorkshire Terrier mix pup who is ready and waiting to curl up in your lap, bed, and life. Ada recently came into Dog Rescue New England's care for unspecified reasons. She is currently living safely in a foster home, but would definitely be much happier living in YOUR home. So what are you waiting for? Time to fill out that application!

This Little Yorkshire Terrier Is Looking For Love

Wyoming State

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Cheyenne, WY

WyoFile

WHITE MOUNTAIN—“That’s a lot of horses,” lamented Cheyenne resident Robyn Smith from a high-desert ridgeline. It wasn’t her first exasperated exclamation. “Argh, oh crap,” was her immediate reaction to learning a federal judge had given the Bureau of Land Management the OK to proceed with plans to fully remove two wild horse herds from the landscape in southwest Wyoming.

BLM wins two lawsuits, clearing way for elimination of two Wyoming wild horse herds

Labor Day is just around the corner, and if you're still finalizing vacation plans or contemplating a last-minute getaway, North Carolina has plenty of options for you. Whether you're planning a road trip with the family or a solo adventure, an extended weekend outside of the city might be just what you need.

North Carolina Beach Town is the Best Labor Day Weekend Getaway in the State

When Michael Lerner and his then-wife Nan Fink launched Tikkun magazine in 1986, it was a shot across the bow of a Jewish establishment that he said had lost touch with its prophetic roots and was too unwilling to push Israel to seek peace with the Palestinians. The mid-’80s was...

Michael Lerner, influential rabbi-activist and founder of Tikkun magazine, dies at 81

Alamogordo Conservative Daily

Command Sgt. Maj. Harold “Ed” Jarrell has been relieved as the senior enlisted for the Army’s 1st Information Operations Command, an Army spokesperson confirmed, marking the third time within a month and the second within a week, that the Army has fired a command sergeant major of a brigade or larger unit as per Task and Purpose.

The Army Fires 3rd Command Sergeant Major in a Month: Command Sgt. Maj. Harold "Ed" Jarrel

East Lansing, MI

CBS Detroit

Miles Krajewski and Jayci Simon barely spoke throughout the most pivotal points of their Paralympic debut.Team USA's mixed doubles para badminton pair offered brief encouragement between points but moved around each other without a word once the shuttlecock was in the air. The 19-year-olds' chemistry was on full display on Thursday at La Chapelle Arena in northern Paris as they defeated India 23-21, 21-11 to start their pursuit of Paralympic gold.Krajewski and Simon already made history as the first U.S. badminton Paralympians and are now chasing their country's first medal in the sport. They need to finish in the top...

Michigan Paralympian aims for Team USA's first badminton medal

Green Bay, WI

As of Tuesday night, exactly nine days before the NFL season kicks off, Greg Joseph was slated to be the starting kicker for the Green Bay Packers. At the time, Joseph’s position put him in a category of one: The only openly Jewish player who would appear in the league’s first week.

The NFL season is here — with no publicly Jewish players appearing in Week 1

Pima County, AZ

Arizona Luminaria

Laura Conover has won a second term as Pima County attorney, as results from Arizona’s primary election to choose party representatives in races for Pima County attorney, sheriff, treasurer and board of supervisors seats rolled in Tuesday night.

Pima County primary election results: Attorney Laura Conover and Sheriff Chris Nanos win

Washington State

Timothy A Gruver

Small game hunters and trappers must submit the lower jaw of bobcats they kill as part of the mandatory pelt sealing process, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife announced on Friday.

Bobcat Jaw Submission Now Required for Pelt Sealing

Athlon Sports

Nadia Comaneci is not giving up the fight just yet.

Olympics Legend Nadia Comaneci Has Firm Stance on How To Solve Jordan Chiles Medal Controversy

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Ami Dadaon wins Israel’s second Paralympics gold medal after setting new record in 100m freestyle

Israeli swimmer Ami Dadaon won a gold medal Friday in the men’s 100-meter freestyle S4, his third career Paralympic gold medal and Israel’s second in as...

Ami Dadaon wins Israel’s second Paralympics gold medal after setting new record in 100m freestyle

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