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Former superstar LSU sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson won the first medal of her Olympic career on Saturday, taking home the silver medal in the women’s 100-meter in Paris. Richardson was expected to compete for gold as the two-time defending World Champion in the event, but she ultimately finished .15 seconds behind gold medalist Julien Alfred from St. Lucia. After winning her opening qualifying heat, Richardson also finished behind Alfred by .05 seconds in the semifinal heat, though it was good enough to qualify for the final where she was upset again by Alfred. It’s the Olympic debut for Richardson, who was...

Former LSU sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson wins silver medal in 100-meter at 2024 Paris Olympics

The US Sun

GLAMOROUS swimming star Luana Alonso has been booted out of the Olympics for sneaking out of the tournament to Disneyland. The Paraguayan’s participation at the Paris 2024 Games came to an end after she failed to progress past the women’s 100m butterfly heats. But she won’t be permitted to stay in the Athletes’ Village until […]

Glam Olympic swimming star Luana Alonso banished from Games after sneaking out of Athletes’ Village to visit Disneyland

Baton Rouge, LA

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Former LSU track and field star Armand Duplantis, who represents Sweden in national competitions, set a world record in the pole vault by clearing 6.25 meters in his third attempt at that height.
MONDO DUPLANTIS ENDS THE NIGHT WITH A NEW WORLD RECORD.  #ParisOlympics pic.twitter.com/0egeRdxphW— NBC Olympics & Paralympics (@NBCOlympics) August 5, 2024

Gravity? Never heard of it. pic.twitter.com/xXTYFtwnwm— The Olympic Games (@Olympics) August 5, 2024

ARMAND DUPLANTIS SETS THE MEN'S POLE VAULT WORLD RECORD  pic.twitter.com/aoSEu8YXrL— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) August 5, 2024
Duplantis secured gold earlier with a 6.10m vault but wanted to surpass the previous world record (6.24m) he set at a...

Former LSU star sets men's pole vault world record in gold medal performance

102.5 The Bone

PARIS — At the end of the shot put competition at U.S. Olympic Trials earlier this summer, Ryan Crouser expressed absolute confidence in the trio of throwers that had qualified for Paris that day. The seven-time U.S. shot put champion said that he, Joe Kovacs and Payton Otterdahl would...

Paris Olympics: Ryan Crouser wins third straight shot put gold as U.S. takes gold and silver

HODA Kotb had a wardrobe malfunction while covering the Paris Olympics for the Today show. Hoda and co-host Savannah Guthrie are reporting live from the French capital where the 2024 Summer Olympics are currently underway. The 59-year-old was live on-air when her yellow sundress split at her waist during Tuesday’s episode of the Today show. […]

Hoda Kotb’s sundress splits open live on-air during Today Paris special – crew member rushes to rescue and staple it

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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

Denver, CO

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David Heitz

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

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Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

Three men and a woman have been arrested on murder charges in connection with the fatal shooting of Charles Jones , a Jacksonville rapper known as Julio Foolio,” outside a hotel in Tampa.

4 arrested in slaying of Jacksonville rapper Julio Foolio

The Current GA

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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Norfolk, VA

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Four Virginians were confirmed to be onboard when the Titanic sank on April 14, 1912. Phillip Acts and Selini Decker, who lived a few blocks apart in Norfolk, died when the ship sank. Richmond native Robert Decker and Eloise Smith, who later moved to Richmond from West Virginia, survived.

There's a reason no remains from the Virginia Titanic victims will ever be found

The Standard

 Olympics 2024 LIVE!The Paris Games brought a magical Monday evening for Team GB. Keely Hodgkinson stormed to victory in the women’s 800m final, and that came after the British trio took gold in the women’s team sprint to kick off the velodrome action.Daryll Neita, fresh from a narrow fourth in the women's 100m final, eased into the 200m final, where she will be joined by Dina Asher-Smith, while Joe Clarke and Kimberly Woods both picked up medals in the kayak cross finals.The day kicked off with the mixed triathlon relay, where Team GB followed up on Tokyo gold with Paris bronze after a photo finish while Kimberley Woods took bronze and Joe Clarke silver in the kayak cross finals. In the gymnastics, Simone Biles missed out on gold in both the beam and floor. Follow all the latest updates from the Paris Olympics via Standard Sport’s LIVE blog!

Olympics 2024 LIVE! Hodgkinson wins gold; Team GB take women's team sprint; Asher-Smith & Daryll through

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?

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PARIS (Reuters) - Sweden's Mondo Duplantis broke his own pole vault world record when he cleared 6.25 metres at the third attempt on Monday having retained the Olympic gold medal with a 6.00m leap.

Olympics-Athletics-Duplantis breaks own pole vault world record after taking gold

Birmingham, AL

Valrico, FL

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In a recent announcement, The Fresh Market, a beloved grocery chain in Florida, is bidding farewell to its Valrico location. The store, located in one of the fastest-growing areas of the U.S., has cited uncontrollable inflation as a driving force behind its closure, echoing broader economic challenges impacting even higher-end retailers.

A grocery chain in Florida is unexpectedly closing down

USA TODAY

Why are athletes ringing a bell after winning a track and field gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics? Here's an explanation of the historic bell:

Olympic bell ringing: Why are athletes ringing bell after track and field gold medal wins?

SAINT-DENIS, France -- Two-time Olympic 100 champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce's quest for another title ended abruptly Saturday when she pulled out of the 100-meter semifinal at the Paris Games. No immediate reason was given for Fraser-Pryce's scratch, which came up on the scoreboard only moments before she was supposed to race...

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, Jamaica's 2-time Olympic gold medalist, abruptly withdraws from Paris 100M

The Morning Hustle

Lyles clocked a personal best of 9.78 seconds to win the Gold Medal in the 100-meter dash at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games in a photo finish
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Noah Lyles Wins 100M Gold Medal At Paris Olympic Games In A Photo Finish

Illinois State

MOD Pizza has over 500 locations across the country with 22 restaurants in Illinois. The Washington-based chain offers fast-casual fare known for its customized, artisan-style pizzas. Customers can choose from over 40 toppings and 8 sauces to create their own masterpiece.

Bankruptcy Looms for Major Pizza Chain With Chicago Suburban Locations

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Sold On Silver! Former Ole Miss Track And Field Star Sam Kendricks Wins Medal In Olympics

Sam Kendricks is bringing pride back to the Ole Miss Rebels after winning the silver medal at the Paris...

Sold On Silver! Former Ole Miss Track And Field Star Sam Kendricks Wins Medal In Olympics

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