Mountain View, CA

Hunter Woodhall is sharing a message about resilience after he was unable to win a medal in his first event at the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games. The Team USA sprinter, 25, who is married to Olympic gold medalist track and field star Tara Davis-Woodhall, 25, said he was "proud" of himself for coming in sixth place in the men’s 100-meter T64 final event on Sept. 2.

Hunter Woodhall shares moving message after not medaling in first Paralympics event

The Independent

 Double Paralympic champion Jonnie Peacock demanded Lord Sebastian Coe help facilitate greater exposure for Para athletics as he defiantly responded to finishing fifth in Paris.Peacock failed to secure an individual medal at the Games for the first time after clocking 10.91 seconds in a thrilling T64 100m final at Stade de France.The 31-year-old name-checked World Athletics president Lord Coe as he called for his event to be included on the programme of future Diamond League meets.Seb Coe, I need you, we need you. And we need you to put us in the actual Diamond LeagueJonnie PeacockWorld Athletics are a...

Jonnie Peacock urges Lord Coe to include Para athletics in Diamond League meets

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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

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

 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

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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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Camilo Díaz

(MA) Get ready to meet an adorable pup that could possibly be mistaken for a fluffy cloud with legs. Princeton Linus is a 4-year-old Great Pyrenees and Newfoundland mix pup who came into Great Dog Rescue New England's care for unspecified reasons. This gentle giant can protect your house and keep your bed warm, all while filling your heart with love! The only thing left for you to do is fill out an application!

This Local Gentle Giant Pup Is Looking 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

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L.A. TACO

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

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

Dania Beach, FL

Akeena

If you’ve recently shopped at the Walmart Neighborhood Market on East Sheridan Street in Dania Beach, you might want to double-check your purchases. A recent inspection by the Florida Department of Agriculture revealed some alarming issues, including moldy meat and improperly stored chicken.

Moldy Meat and Warm Chicken: Walmart Neighborhood Market  Faces Inspection Troubles in Florida

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky Living will feature its 2024 “Best in Kentucky” Award winners in its September issue, which includes four Northern Kentucky businesses and another with NKY roots. The awards, voted on annually by Kentucky Living Readers, celebrate the outstanding people, businesses and attractions that make Kentucky such a remarkable place.

Northern Kentucky well-represented in Kentucky Living’s 2024 list of ‘Best in Kentucky’ award winners

Wyoming State

Cheyenne, WY

WyoFile

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

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

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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Hailey and Justin Bieber have turned over a new leaf in their life as they have just welcomed their first baby boy named Jack. The internet has erupted with excitement as the husband and wife share the news with the world. Congratulations and good wishes have been berating the couple since the announcement. In this article, we are going to explore the journey that led to this magnificent event and the exploration that was embarked on along the way because Justin just had a new baby, and this one doesn’t come with a chorus.

Hailey and Justin Bieber Welcome Their First Child: Meet Baby Jack!

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced Juney, an inspiring dog who has been through so much in his short life and is now looking for a forever home. Juney's story is one of remarkable resilience and the unwavering spirit of a dog who has overcome unimaginable adversity.

Meet The Sweet Dog Who Survived a Machete Attack Now Looking For Love

Los Angeles County, CA

Herbie J Pilato

[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, quotes and commentary in this article are from interviews conducted by the author with those mentioned.]. The multi-Emmy-nominated actress and political advocate Elizabeth Montgomery (who died of cancer in 1981) was upset upon learning that Jonathan White, the son of her Bewitched co-star David White (who died of a heart attack in 1990), had perished in the horrific Pan-Am incident over Lockerbie in 1988.

Liz Montgomery Was "Furious" 'Bewitched' Co-Star David White Lost Son in 1988 Pan-Am/Lockerbie Crash

Kansas City, MO

Cats of Kansas City

Could you and your family use an adorable companion that will bring you love and joy for years and years? These six cats are adoptable right now from local Kansas City shelters. Just click on the link provided with each to get in touch with their shelters.

Six wonderful cats to adopt this Labor Day weekend

Jefferson County, KY

Louisville, KY

Federal, state and local public health officials have confirmed the first case of the Oropouche virus in Kentucky and Jefferson County in a person who had returned to Louisville after traveling to the Caribbean.

Health officials report first case of Oropouche virus, aka ‘Sloth Fever,’ confirmed in Kentucky

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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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