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The U.S., which became the first country to top 3,000 Olympic medals during the 2024 Summer Games, earned more medals in Paris than it did in Tokyo. Athletes from the U.S. took home 126 total medals this year, topping China (91), Britain (65) and France (64). China had been ahead in the race for gold throughout much of the games, but China and the U.S. both earned 40 apiece by the end of the games. In addition to 40 gold medals, the U.S. won 42 silver and 44 bronze medals. While the U.S. won the most medals, it isn't home to this...

How the U.S. did in the Paris Olympics compared to previous summer games

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PARIS (Reuters) -Top-ranked Italy dominated the United States to win the Olympic women's volleyball final on Sunday, crushing the defending champions in straight sets to claim their first gold medal on the final day of the Games.

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Alexei Popyrin completed a shock run to the biggest result of his career, winning the championship match of the National Bank Open 6-2, 6-4 over fifth-seeded Andrey Rublev on Monday in Montreal.

Alexei Popyrin caps upset surge to Montreal championship

PARIS (Reuters) - The United States topped the medals table at the Paris Olympics with 40 golds after the final title was decided on Sunday, finishing above China only by virtue of their 44 silvers.

Olympics-United States top medals table at end of Paris Olympics

Experience the city and countryside of the boot country, as well as the beauty of Barcelona while staying at three charming Melia Collection hotels. When I fell in love with From Scratch, Netflix’s 2022 adaptation of Tembi Locke’s memoir starring Zoe Saldana, Italy became a top country on my must-visit list. The food, the culture, the community—I wanted to experience it all. And this July, I got a chance to do just that on a press trip with Spanish hotel chain Meliá. Over nine days, I flew from Los Angeles to Barcelona, hopped on a flight from there to Milan, took a quick train ride to Florence, and then drove to Tuscany. And even after all of that moving and city shaking, I was this close to extending my trip to visit the Villa Agrippina Gran Meliá in Rome (impressive for a cocktail-by-the-pool kind of vacation girl), which tells you just how much I enjoyed my European getaway. Scroll below to find out why and how to plan your own Spanish-Italian summer escape.

The Black Girl’s Guide to Eurotripping Through Italy And Spain This Summer

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Steve B Howard

I've covered Muscle Cars from the 1960s and 1970s I like, Muscle Cars that had the best performance, cars that I have owned, fast cars that I have driven, and even classic VWs that I think are cool most recently.

Longest-Lasting Cars: Top 3 Most Reliable Models

Gainesville, FL

Chaney has won 3 individual SEC titles during his career so far and also is a member of Florida's NCAA record holding 200 free and 200 medley relays. Archive photo via Jack Spitser/Spitser Photography. NCAA ‘A’ finalist Adam Chaney will return to Florida for his COVID-19 fifth year, the school’s...

NCAA ‘A’ Finalist Adam Chaney Returning To Florida For COVID Fifth Year

New York City, NY

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Wisconsin State

Angry Ben

Good afternoon everyone. We continue to have beautiful conditions in the Northeast courtesy of strong high pressure keeping a stationary front well to our south. That front will eventually make it back as a warm front, then a sweeping cold front will help protect the Northeast and East Coast as a whole from what-will-be Hurricane Ernesto.

Severe Weather May Spawn Derecho-Type System Across Parts of Iowa, Missouri, Illinois, and Wisconsin

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.

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South Carolina State

Colleton County, SC

Explore Beaufort SC

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

Newark, NJ

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Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – An Essex County man has been charged with numerous offenses related to narcotics distribution and firearms trafficking. Kyrell Domnie, 39, of Irvington, known by the alias "Fly Ky," was charged by complaint and appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Cathy L. Waldor in Newark federal court on July 17, 2024. He remains detained following the hearing.

Convicted Felon Faces Multiple Narcotics and Firearms Charges

Savannah, GA

Daily Coffee Press

Newly returned indictments in the Southern District of Georgia include felony charges for illegal firearms possession and drug distribution, while additional defendants have been sentenced to federal prison or await further proceedings after pleading guilty to federal gun charges.

Federal Charges in Southern GA: Indictments and Sentences for Firearms and Drug Offenses

Colorado State

David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Kentucky State

Lexington, KY

UK argued it should avoid culpability for "vicarious liability" related to Jorgensen's actions because they did not fall within the scope of his employment. Archive photo via Jack Spitser/Spitser Photography. The University of Kentucky filed a motion to dismiss four counts of a lawsuit accusing the school of negligence that...

Kentucky Seeks to Dismiss Four Counts in Lawsuit Against Former Coach Lars Jorgensen

Massachusetts State

Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, is still looking for a forever home for an adorable six-year-old French bulldog named Joannie. The local animal rescue explains: “Joannie was found as a stray extremely emaciated and less than half her current weight now. She was missing fur on her body, face and ears. She has been nursed back to health and is doing wonderfully. While her age and exact history is unknown, it is clear she has mothered more than enough litters in her short lifetime.”

Meet The "Extreme Snuggler" French Bulldog Still Looking For Love

Los Angeles, CA

Herbie J Pilato

Adam Rich was born on October 12, 1968, lived a troubled life, and died on January 7, 2023, at only 54 years old. This is his story. He lived in the Granada Hills area of Los Angeles with his parents and younger brother. The Rich family resided for a time in Florida where Adam studied acting at the local gym.

A Look Back at the Tragic Life and Death of Former Child Star Adam Rich (TV's 'Eight is Enough')

Auburn, AL

With another year to continue improving, Matson could help strengthen Auburn’s sprinting group. She is an Ohio HS State finalist in the 50 free and 100 free. Current photo via Olivia Matson. Fitter and Faster Swim Camps is the proud sponsor of SwimSwam’s College Recruiting Channel and all commitment...

OHSAA Div. I State Finalist Olivia Matson Announces Commitment to Auburn (2025)

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Horoscope for Tuesday, August 13th

Ohio State

The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

Florida State

Jacksonville Today

Republican Donald Trump has a 7-point lead over Democrat Kamala Harris among Florida voters, 49% to 42%, according to a new poll from the University of North Florida. Four percent are backing another candidate, and 6% are undecided or didn’t answer.

New Florida poll: Trump leads; support strong for abortion and recreational weed

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Paris 2024: Serbia def. Croatia to Retain Title in Men’s Water Polo, US Wins Historic Bronze

Paris Aquatic Centre/La Défense Arena — Paris, France. In the concluding match of the water polo action at the 2024 Olympic Games, Serbia defeated Croatia to...

Paris 2024: Serbia def. Croatia to Retain Title in Men’s Water Polo, US Wins Historic Bronze

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