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Alex Sedrick's heart-stopping, 103-yard try to help beat Australia in the Olympic bronze medal match was not only the most important play in U.S. women's rugby history — it was the most lucrative. With only one desperate attempt at a medal remaining on July 30, Sedrick took possession of...

A 103-yard, game-winning score by USA women's rugby netted a bronze — and $4 million

The Americans have their sights set on an eighth consecutive gold medal. Team USA is on a mission to win its eighth consecutive Olympic gold medal, and that journey begins Monday with a game against Japan in Group C. The action is set to start at 3 p.m. ET on NBC.

2024 Paris Olympics Women's Basketball score: Live updates as A'ja Wilson, Team USA begin play vs. Japan

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Team USA eyes another gold medal, but what else has stood out? Our NBA insiders break down the top contenders and challengers.

2024 Olympic basketball: Team USA's top lineup, France's struggles

Philadelphia, PA

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HFU's Department of Athletics has added women’s flag football, becoming the first Philadelphia institution to do so. Holy Family University’s Department of Athletics has made the addition of women’s flag football, making it the first Philadelphia institution to add women’s flag football as a varsity sport.

Holy Family University Adds Women’s Flag Football to Athletics Program

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Few sports teams have reached the level of dominance that Team USA has achieved in women's basketball. The Americans have won seven consecutive Olympic gold medals, as well as nine of the past 10 dating back to 1984. Team USA begins its defense of its status as the best team...

Team USA women's Olympic basketball schedule: How to watch every game

New York City, NY

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Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Pennsylvania State

When it comes to food, Pennsylvanians feel the need to get it right. We love our food. But…not many of us know how to spell our beloved PA foods. Google Trends dubbed “sauerkraut” and dozens of other hard-to-spell words as America’s Most Misspelled Words in honor of a National Spelling Bee, according to a report in The Washington Post by Travis M. Andrews.

Do You Know Pennsylvania’s Most Misspelled Word?

Bucks County, PA

A selection of new Bucks County restaurants are appearing in the local scene, offering a diverse selection of options. Newcomers to the Bucks County restaurant scene have something to offer to a diverse mix of appetites, including somebody looking for a new favorite food or drink, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times.

Taste What’s New: Bucks County’s Latest Restaurant Additions

Virginia State

Bryshere Gray's name has been added to a growing list. Some Virginians have been keeping up with the ever-increasing tales of celebrities and their alleged connections to the saga of Sean Diddy Combs. There are now rumors that Empire actor Bryshere Gray is suing Diddy and Will Smith.

Empire actor Bryshere Gray is allegedly suing Will Smith and Sean Combs

Ridley Township, PA

The redesigned Chinook helicopter is completed at Ridley Boeing, with many more slated to be built. The first updated Chinook helicopter rolled off the assembly line in April at the Boeing Ridley plant, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily ‘Times. The event was marked with great fanfare, with Boeing...

Newly-Designed Chinook Rolls Off Boeing Ridley Assembly Line; Many More to Come

Ronkonkoma, NY

The New York Post reveals that two men who died in a plane crash at MacArthur Airport were from Virginia. The men had been visiting friends in Long Island and were returning home when the tragedy occurred.

Life partners from Virginia have been identified as the victims of a New York plane crash

Wilmington, NC

Avelo Airlines will offer even more options to local travelers with two new nonstop routes in its winter schedule at Wilmington Airport. Avelo Airlines will offer even more options to local travelers with two new nonstop routes it is adding to its winter schedule at Wilmington Airport, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal.

Avelo Airlines Offering More Options to Local Travelers with Two New Nonstop Routes

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Inwood, WV

A truck promotes Wawa's pending arrival at a groundbreaking outside Lexington, Kentucky, in June 2024. A West Virginia Wawa is on its way to becoming a reality, as the Delaware County convenience store chain opens its first store there, writes Jim Walsh for the Courier-Post. This will be Wawa’s 14th...

Wawa Enters 14th State With a New Store Coming to West Virginia

A new study analyzes the average cost of a scoop of ice cream in the top 50 U.S. cities for tourists, and Philadelphia was at the top of the list. With the summer heat upon us, ice cream is one of the most essential desserts as we look for solutions to stay cool.

New York Post: Philadelphia is the Most Expensive City in the U.S. to Get Ice Cream

Chester County, PA

Pennsylvania is the 23rd most economical state in the U.S. relating to cost of living as of 2022, according to the Missouri Economic Research and Information Center, making it one of most desirable places to live for anyone of any age. However, there are a few areas that beat out the rest for the best places to live for 55 and older, writes Aima Zaheer for Insider Monkey.

One of the Best Places to Live for 55 and Older Is Right Next Door

Chicago, IL

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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?

As annoying as it can be to step onto, bubble gum is one of Philadelphia’s greatest exports, as it was invented by a local candy accountant. One of Philadelphia’s biggest exports comes in a small but tasty package: bubble gum, writes Avi Wolfman-Arent for Billy Penn at WHYY.

Bubble Gum Is One of Philadelphia’s Greatest Exports: It Was Invented By Local Candy Accountant

Missouri State

Fulton, MO

CJ Coombs

Updated on July 17, 2024, concerning two of the missing children listed below. Bringing them home: for 40 years, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has been helping to locate missing children.

Seven teenagers have been missing in Missouri since June 2024

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After hitting the jackpot in the cruise ship's casino, one man was shocked by the prize he won. A recent TikTok video has gotten a lot of attention, showcasing a couple's unexpected windfall during a cruise vacation.

Cruise Passenger Wins Jackpot on Cruise and Gets $50k Cabin Upgrade

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

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Episcopal Academy in Newtown Square Has 4 Alumni in Olympic Games

4 Episcopal Academy alumni are competing in the Paris Olympics. They are (from left) Ashley Sessa '22, Nick Mead '13, Jovana Sekulic '21 & Ivan Puskovitch...

Episcopal Academy in Newtown Square Has 4 Alumni in Olympic Games

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