GOLDEN SWIM AND A GOLDEN SMILE: Alex Leary and Christie Raleigh-Crossley celebrate after the S9 100freestyle in Paris. Photo Courtesy Delly Carr (Swimming Australia). Paralympics, Day 7: Australia’s Latest Swim Sensation Alexa Leary Rocks Paris With A Golden Swim And A Second World Record in the 100m Freestyle S9.

Australia’s Alexa Leary Rocks Paris Paralympics With Golden Swim and Second World Record

The Independent

 Swimmer Ellie Challis will lead the charge for Great Britain on Tuesday after another hugely successful day at the Paris Paralympics.Challis will return to the pool just one day after clinching backstroke gold on Monday – a day that also saw gold for boccia star Stephen Maguire, triathlon duo Dave Ellis and Megan Richter, and archery aces Nathan Macqueen and Jodie Grinham.Ellie aims higherEllie Challis is hoping to improve on her “most incredible day ever” by winning a gold medal in the S3 100m freestyle in the Paris pool.Challis clinched S3 50m backstroke gold on Monday and will now target...

Paralympics day six: Great Britain’s Ellie Challis aims to make a splash again

Los Angeles, CA

USC Newcomer Comes From Behind To Win Unexpected Gold in T64 100m Final, Will go For High Jump Gold on Tuesday. Ezra Frech knew his golden moment was going to come. It just happened to be a day earlier than expected. The University of Southern California newcomer, who’s already missing...

Ezra Frech Uses Late Surge In 100m Final To Capture First-Ever Paralympic Gold Medal

LCM (50 meters) Finals Recaps: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5. After day 5 of swimming at the 2024 Paralmpic Games, Great Britain still holds the medal table lead with 13 golds, 3 silvers, and 2 bronzes. China remains in 2nd place, while Italy, Brazil, and the USA have all made big strides in the rankings. After only totaling 1 gold medal through the first several days of competition, the US is now up to 4 golds and 12 medals total, coming within striking distance of the top 3.

2024 Paralympics: Great Britain Retains Medal Table Lead, USA Continues to Improve

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A man has sparked heated debate online after deciding to take a solo trip for his 40th birthday, despite his girlfriend's financial struggles. The man, who has been dating his girlfriend for three months, shared his dilemma on a popular Reddit forum.

Boyfriend Taking Vacation Alone Since Girlfriend Can't Afford It Asks if He's in the Wrong

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Do you have a friend, relative, or co-worker who tends to gaslight others? Their manipulative acts could be influenced by their zodiac signs. Gaslighting happens when someone tries to influence a situation to make themselves appear rational while making you look insane and inconsistent.

3 Zodiac Signs Who Will Likely Gaslight You

 Faye Rogers completed the journey from Olympic hopeful to Paralympic swimming champion by powering to gold in Paris three years on from the car crash which changed her life.The 21-year-old edged out ParalympicsGB team-mate Callie-Ann Warrington to scoop the S10 100m butterfly crown in a British one-two at La Defense Arena.Rogers took part in Olympic selection trials for Tokyo in 2021 before seriously injuring her right arm in September of that year while driving to training on the day she was due to move to Aberdeen University.It's GOOOOOOOOLLLLLD for Faye Rogers in the 100m Butterfly!  A ParalympicsGB 1-2!They...

Faye Rogers completes journey as Olympic hopeful to Paralympic swimming champion

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Jose and Aurora Rodriguez founded La Serenata in 1985 in Boyle Heights. That was a pivotal era in L.A.’s Mexican food community, and Jose Rodriguez's culinary pursuits led him to become a pioneer in rejecting the “combination plate” standard laden with soggy tacos and burritos.

This Pioneering Mexican Restaurant Was One of the First in L.A. to Reject ‘Combination Plates’ In 1985. Now, They Are Struggling to Stay Open

Alamogordo Conservative Daily

Another officer that was removed from command faces more serious questions and consequences. The death of Navy SEAL candidate Kyle Mullen, a fit 24-year-old who died at the tail end of the grueling SEAL BUD/s selection program in February 2022, became national news as his family sought to understand what had happened.

Navy Commander Capt. Brad Geary, Removed from Command: Board of Inquiry Over Death of Kyle Mullen

Massachusetts State

Camilo Díaz

(MA) get ready to meet a special little lady who loves nothing more than playing dress-up and cuddling with a pack of pups. Sui is a Chihuahua mix pup who recently entered the care of Last Hope K9 Rescue for unspecified reasons. Since then she has moved to a loving foster home, where she loves playing with the other foster pups. Though she is safe and happy, she will not truly be able to start the next chapter of her life until she has found the family she can call her own. So what are you waiting for?

Meet This Little Chihuahua Who Loves To Dress Pretty And Is Searching For Love

Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny six-pound dog named Alistair who is looking for his forever home. At only one year old, this little boy is a sweet dog who is thought to be a Maltese, "but we can’t make any guarantees that he would be suitable for those with allergies," explains the nonprofit animal rescue.

Meet The Tiny 6lb Dog Looking For Love

Georgia State

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Three earthquakes were recorded in Georgia during August, the strongest a 2.4 magnitude which occured far outside of the area where Georgia earthquakes most often occur. The quakes were recorded and reported by the US Geological Survey, which maintains seismograph stations throughout the US.

Rare SE Georgia Earthquake Recorded in August, State's Farthest South in 10 Years

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On the first day of the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, Sarah Adam etched her name in the history books: She became the first American woman ever to score a goal in wheelchair rugby at the Paralympics. Adam ultimately put up six tries in 16 minutes on the court to help Team USA with a 51-48 victory against Canada in the group-stage game.

The Number of Women Playing Wheelchair Rugby at the Paralympics Has Doubled Since Tokyo

Wyoming State

Cheyenne, WY

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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

Jacksonville, FL

Stanford, CA

Stanford Gains Verbal Pledge From Sprinter Andy Kravchenko. NEW COMMIT: Stanford University has received a new verbal commitment for the 2025-26 season and beyond from sprint freestyler and U.S. Open qualifier Andy Kravchenko of Jacksonville, Florida. Regarding his commitment, he said:. “Honored to announce my commitment to swim and study...

Stanford Gains Verbal Pledge From Sprinter Andy Kravchenko

Buffalo, WY

The House Draw Fire burning in northern Wyoming grew to more than 163,000 acres on Thursday — nearly the combined size of Denver and Salt Lake City — threatening structures, prompting evacuation orders and forcing the closure of Interstate 90.

Wildfire burns 163,000 acres in northern Wyoming, forcing evacuations and I-90 closure

Utah State

Salt Lake City, UT

The University of Utah has entered into a groundbreaking four-year partnership with FINIS, the world’s leading swimwear and aquatic innovation company. As part of this agreement, the University of Utah swim teams will become the flagship FINIS team, showcasing the latest in cutting-edge swim technology and performance wear. This...

Utah Signs Four-Year Deal with FINIS to Become Flagship Team

Colorado State

Denver, CO

David Heitz

They're shaped like a potato and tend to bake in hot weather, biologists say. That's why you will find cheeky little pikas in Colorado's mountains. But climate change could cause these critters' numbers to dwindle, according to wildlife experts. Like polar bears, Pikas may predict warmer temperatures, scientists say.

Potato-shaped critter visible now may predict climate change in Colorado

Washington, DC

Command Sergeant Major Veronica E. Knapp was the command sergeant major of the Joint Task Force-National Capital Region and U.S. Army Military District of Washington (JTF-NCR/MDW) per her official biography. However effective Tuesday she was released from command.

Command Sergeant Major Veronica E. Knapp Released from Command in D.C.

Seattle, WA

Maria Shimizu Christensen

School may be back in session, but that doesn't mean that summer fun is completely over. After all, the season isn’t technically done until the last day of summer on September 22nd. In the meantime, we’re expecting great weather this weekend, making it perfect for taking the kids out to beat the back to school blues. There’s also plenty going on to keep adults happy.

Big List of Festivals and Family Friendly Events This Weekend

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Paralympics Day 5: Alex Leary Take A Bow After Triumphant Freestyle Anchor Gives Australia A Memorable Mixed Medley Gold

SIX OF THE BEST: Australia's triumphant 4x100m Mixed Medley Relay (L-R) Keira Stephens, Callum Simpson, Alexa Leary, Emily Beecroft, Tim Hodge, Jesse Aungles. Photo Courtesy Delly...

Paralympics Day 5: Alex Leary Take A Bow After Triumphant Freestyle Anchor Gives Australia A Memorable Mixed Medley Gold

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