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New York Post

Team USA is on the gold medal board.

It took until late in the day on Saturday, but in the last swimming race of Saturday night, the U.S. took its first gold medal of the 2024 Olympics, winning the 4×100-meter freestyle relay behind a foursome of Chris Guiliano, Jack Alexy, Hunter Armstrong and Caeleb Dressel.

The United States, at 3:09.28 finished a little over a second ahead of Australia, which took silver with a 3:10.35. 

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Italy finished third with a 3:10.70.



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Dressel,...

Team USA wins first gold at 2024 Olympics in men’s 4×100-meter freestyle relay

UPI News

Caeleb Dressel ripped his hands and feet through the water, keeping foes hopeless and anchoring a winning American effort in the men's 4x100-meter relay Saturday to earn Team USA's first gold medal of the Paris Olympics.

Caeleb Dressel, USA win first gold of Paris Olympics; Ledecky captures 11th medal

The Spun

The Olympics are officially underway, and Team USA has its first gold medal in Paris. The team's first triumph came in the swimming pool on Saturday, as the United States took home the win in the men's 4x100 freestyle relay. The team was anchored by Caeleb Dressel, who won his eighth career gold ...

Video Of USA Winning First Gold Medal Of 2024 Olympics Going Viral

Cal Bears On SI

The two Cal-affiliated swimmers were part of the victorious U.S. 4x100 freestyle relay team.  Abbey Weitzeil wins silver

Jack Alexy, Hunter Armstrong Win Swimming Gold Medals

The Associated Press

NANTERRE, France (AP) — Caeleb Dressel touched the wall and shouted in triumph. He threw his fists to the air and high-fived U.S. fans during a victory lap. Then, finally, he found his family and gave his wife and baby boy celebratory hugs and kisses.  Dressel only knows the top of an Olympic podium in a decorated career. As the veteran on a youthful U.S. men’s swim team, Dressel added another relay victory to his long list Saturday night, anchoring the winning 4x100-meter freestyle foursome as the Americans beat out the rival Australians and scrutinized Chinese.  “Relays are a little more special to be honest,” Dressel said. “So doing it with these guys has been awesome. It takes me back to my first gold. It really doesn’t get old. Really special standing on the podium with these guys watching the flag go up. I’m extremely proud of them. It made my job easy.” 

All he does is win gold medals: Caeleb Dressel captures 8th gold as anchor of US relay team

Blanco, TX

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Brigid Pfeifer

There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

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

Lancaster County, PA

NewsByJoshua

Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

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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Dianna Carney

Chloe, a 9 to 10-week-old puppy, is the last of her litter and is eagerly looking for a forever home. Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a dedicated foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, recently shared Chloe's story and her endearing qualities.

Meet Chloe: The 10-Week-Old Puppy Who Is The Last Of Her Litter Looking For Love

Denver, CO

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David Heitz

A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

Bucks County Beacon

“[I]nvoking the favor and guidance of Almighty God,” the Constitution of the Confederate States of America composed by southern slaveholders in 1861 sought to “establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity.” The authors of Project 2025, the latest playbook for restructuring the federal government in order to accomplish the policy goals of Christian Nationalists, similarly declare their manifesto will “decide America’s future” by securing their “God-given individual rights to live freely” and exercise dominion over others.

Legislating Inequality: The Christian Confederate Roots of Project 2025

Virginia State

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

Kansas State

Mississippi State

National Weather Force

Multiple rounds of severe storms are anticipated as a disturbance moves through an unstable airmass across portions of the central Plains and the Mississippi Valley from this afternoon through the overnight hours. These storms will be capable of producing very large hail, destructive gusty winds, and isolated tornadoes if conditions align. For detailed information on timing, impacts, and more, refer below.

Damaging Winds, Very Large Hail & Tornadoes Possible; Central Plains/Mississippi Valley ; June 28th

ESPN

The 2024 Paris Olympics are in full swing! July 28th festivities span swimming, gymnastics, skateboarding, and more. Check out the schedule now.

July 28 Olympics schedule: Gymnastics, swimming, tennis

Aurora, CO

Aurora’s pallet shelters for people experiencing homelessness, which only allow a maximum 30-day stay, have been cycling the same individuals in and out, city staff told council members Thursday. Many return to street encampments when their time in the pallet shelter runs out, Jessica Prosser, homeless services director for the city, said. Then, the city sweeps the encampment again, and they get to come back to the shelter for another 30 days, Prosser explained. This process can repeat multiple times.

Aurora pallet shelters a revolving door for homeless

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

South Carolina State

Explore Beaufort SC

The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

Roanoke, VA

Daily Detroit News reports that bedbugs can be transported during travel, and studies suggest that residents in the Commonwealth are hesitant to report or talk about bedbug infestations.

Richmond, Roanoke, and Norfolk, Virginia, are alleged to have a high level of bedbugs

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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Springfield native Ryan Held and USA 4x100 freestyle relay team brings home the gold

PARIS (WAND) -- The USA men's 4x100 freestyle relay team is bringing home the gold medal from Paris. In the prelims Springfield native Ryan Held led...

Springfield native Ryan Held and USA 4x100 freestyle relay team brings home the gold

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