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(JTA) — As Israeli Paralympic rower Shahar Milfelder won her first career medal on Sunday, she was thinking about the families of the six newly confirmed dead hostages. “We had in mind to give pride to the country,” Milfelder said, according to the Israeli news site Mako. “I cried in the morning from the hard...

As Israel endured a difficult weekend at home, its athletes won several Paralympic medals, bringing Paris total to 7

LCM (50 meters) Finals Recaps: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5. With 48 Paralympic and 14 World Records set through the half-way point of the competition, the 2024 Paralympic Games have been full of excitement. Through day 6, Great Britain continues to hold a lead on the medal table with 14 golds, 4 silvers, and 2 bronze medals, combining for 20 medals overall. China and Italy also continue to hold strong, but the US has finally pushed into 4th after earning 2 gold medals on Day 6, bringing their total to 6 gold, 8 silver, 1 bronze, and 15 total medals.

2024 Paralympics: USA Wins 2 Golds to Pass Brazil for 4th On the Medal Table, GB Holds Strong

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The Paris Olympics have been and gone but memories of the athletes’ achievements will live on, from Mondo Duplantis breaking his own pole vault world record for the ninth time, to Sifan Hassan winning gold in women’s marathon after winning bronze in the 5,000 and 10,000m on the track earlier in the games. 

For many viewers, performances like this inspire us to achieve more and strive for better.

Now, we have another opportunity for inspiration through the Paralympic Games.   

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The genesis of the Paralympic Games came after the second world war, when Ludwig Guttman founded a spinal injuries...

After being wowed by Olympic athletes in Paris, it’s time to take notice of exceptional Paralympic exploits

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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

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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

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The polls will be shaken up considerably after Florida State's struggles as well as some other notable losses for top-25 teams.

College football polls: Updated AP Top 25, Coaches Poll rankings after Week 1

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Actor Van Johnson, who died in 2007, was one of Hollywood's ideal films idols. In the 1940s, the charming screen icon was box office gold, and remained a popular presence on TV in shows like Murder, She Wrote (which starred his good friend Angela Lansbury).

The Secret Gay Life & Horrific Car Accident of Actor Van Johnson: 16 Years After His Tragic Death

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During the fourth and fifth days of the Paralympic Games, athletes with ties to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints played in the wheelchair rugby gold-medal match, helped the wheelchair basketball team move to the quarterfinals and also competed in the pool. Here are updates on those competitions. Team USA, including Josh Wheeler, won silver in the 2024 Paralympics. USA lost 48-41 to Japan on Monday, Sept. 2, in the gold-medal game. USA led 14-11 after the first eight-minute quarter, but then Japan pulled ahead to 24-23 at the end of the second quarter and continued to lead. To read the full story, visit TheChurchNews.com.

Latter-day Saints in the Paralympics, days 4-5: USA’s wheelchair rugby team wins silver

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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.

As quickly as Odyssey Jones burst onto the scene on WWE RAW as an affiliate of Kofi Kingston and The New Day, the talented behemoth has disappeared — causing Xavier Woods to deliver a declaration on the matter.

Odyssey Jones gone? Xavier Woods reacts to WWE deleting New Day affiliate from broadcast, roster

Julien Alfred and Sha’Carri Richardson, the Olympic 100m gold and silver medalists, are each slated to race for the first time since the Paris Olympics on Thursday — and they’ll do so against each other. The women’s 100m featuring Alfred and Richardson headlines a Diamond League meet...

Julien Alfred, Sha’Carri Richardson set for 100m rematch at Zurich Diamond League

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DOPING: Russian Tomashova disqualified from London 2012 women’s 1,500, moving American Shannon Rowbury to the bronze medal

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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

Last week, Great Britain’s Jodie Grinham made history by becoming the first openly pregnant athlete to win a Paralympic medal. The Paralympics official social media account shared the good news that the seven-month-pregnant archer secured bronze in the women's individual compound archery event at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. She competed despite concerns about how her pregnancy might impact her performance, and her victory isn’t just a personal one, but also a win for working moms everywhere.

Para Archer Jodie Grinham First To Win Paralympics Medal While Pregnant

Lamine Yamal, Barcelona’s teenage sensation, is quickly making a name for himself on the world stage.

Barcelona's rising star punished by Hansi Flick: No special treatment for wonderkid

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Japan won gold by defeating Team USA 48-41 in the wheelchair rugby final at the 2024 Paralympics on Monday.

Japan defeats USA to win wheelchair rugby gold at Paris Paralympics

The Junior European Judo Championships in Tallinn this week promise exciting matchups, particularly in the lightweight categories for both men and women. Last year's championships saw dominance from Georgia, Italy, and the Netherlands, but this year, there's hope for a broader distribution of gold medals among the participating nations. In...

Challenge for Italian juniors to equal last year's European results

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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

On the heels of Bash in Berlin, the Red Brand starts their tournament to find Bron Breakker's next victim, er, challenger.

WWE Monday Night Raw (September 2 episode) Results: Tessitore debuts, Sane suffers injury, Punk too?

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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.

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India medal tally at Paralympics: List of all medals won by India at Paris 2024 Paralympics

A record number of 84 athletes are representing India at the Paris 2024 Paralympics. They will be competing across 12 disciplines, including new additions such as...

India medal tally at Paralympics: List of all medals won by India at Paris 2024 Paralympics

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