Columbus, OH

Speedo Fastskin proved once again to be the world’s fastest swimsuit and is the result of four years of innovation. Following the close of the Paris 2024 swimming events, global swim brand Speedo, reflects on 9 days of swimming which saw over half (50.3%) of Olympic swimming medals won in Speedo. Topping the ‘unofficial’ brand podium, Speedo Fastskin 2.0 was worn in the competition’s most exciting performances which included a Speedo medal count of 75 (29 gold, 23 silver, 23 bronze) and Olympic Record performances from multiple Speedo athletes including one World Record from China’s Pan Zhanle in the 100M freestyle.

Speedo Tops Olympic Medal Haul With Over Half Of Swim Medals Won In Speedo

Bettina Fabian has been hospitalized after falling ill shortly after the women’s open water 10km race that took place on Thursday in the Seine River, Hungarian media reports. Fabian said on social media that she had vomited and also had a fever. She was hospitalized with her symptoms, receiving...

Hungary’s Bettina Fabian Hospitalized Shortly After Women’s Open Water Race In Paris

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Hollywood child stardom has taken its toll on many actors through the decades. Lani O'Grady, for one, found fame in the 1970s on the TV family series, Eight is Enough. O'Grady followed in the footsteps of her brother, actor Don Grady, an original Mouseketeer and member of another popular TV family show: My Three Sons. Their mother, Mary B. Grady, was a talent agent who represented several child actors. But Lani, who would also eventually become an agent, died in 2001 just one week before what would have been her 47th birthday.

TV's 'Eight is Enough' Star Lani O'Grady Found Fame Early in Life but Died a Tragic Death

Charlottesville, VA

Keating made the 200 breaststroke 'A' final at 2024 NCAAs and swam at all four NCAAs during her career with Virginia. Archive photo via Matt Riley/UVA Athletics. Anna Keating will be returning to Virginia for her COVID-19 fifth year, she announced via Instagram. Keating has helped the Virginia women to four straight NCAA titles.

NCAA ‘A’ Finalist Anna Keating Returning To Virginia For COVID Fifth Year

New Haven, CT

He was born on April 2, 1949, in New Haven, Connecticut, and died of a heart attack at only 63 on August 14, 2012, in Palm Beach Gardens. His birth name was Ronald Gabriel Paolillo, but his stage name was Ron Palillo who was best known as Arnold Dingfelder Horshack on TV's hit 1970s sitcom, Welcome Back, Kotter.

The Tragic Death of 'Welcome Back, Kotter' Actor Ron Palillo: A Look Back

The closing ceremony of the 2024 Olympic Games is now behind us, however, the night didn’t go exactly as planned for one gold medalist. Ireland’s Daniel Wiffen, winner of the men’s 800m free, was set to carry his nation’s flag during the ceremony. However, the 23-year-old had to miss the entire event due to being ill.

Irish Olympic Champion Daniel Wiffen Too Ill To Carry Flag At Closing Ceremony

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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

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has announced its findings in a study on Therapeutic Use Exemptions (TUEs) in Olympic and Paralympic Athletes. Results found that across four Olympic Games, TUEs were present in 0.90% of athletes while the four Paralympic Games had a total TUE prevalence of 2.76%. TUEs allow...

WADA Study Finds Low Prevalence Of TUEs Among Olympic And Paralympic Athletes

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PARIS — Italy stormed to a historic women’s volleyball Olympic title here on the final day of the 2024 Games, leaving a valiant Team USA in its wake. The Italians, who had not lost a single set since the opening round of pool play, won Sunday’s gold medal match 3-0 (25-18, 25-20, 25-17) over the U.S.

Paris Olympics: U.S. women's volleyball loses to dominant, history-making Italy team, takes silver

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A retired military officer who had been struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) tragically died after jumping from the world’s largest cruise ship last month, authorities confirmed.

Cruise Passenger Who Jumped from World's Largest Ship After Dispute Suffered with PTSD

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In the charmingly delightful world of astrology, you should know that each of the zodiac signs carries a specific set of traits. Those characteristics influence how individuals navigate the challenges they may meet in life. Some signs are known for their over-the-top boldness. These are the people who usually have such a strong willingness to face conflicts head-on.

3 Zodiac Signs That Hate Confrontation

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	A pair of surprising events at the Paris Olympics have caught the public’s imagination and taken on a life of their own on social media as the 2024 Games draw to a close.How To Watch The Olympics Closing Ceremony: Is It Streaming?




	A rather wonderful thing occurred during the highly competitive women’s volleyball gold medal match between Canada and Brazil.








	As detailed in this clip posted on X by Bastien Fachan, the competing teams became engaged in a verbal dispute halfway through the match, resulting in a yellow card for the Canadians. Bad feeling continued, until the DJ in the arena took...

Paris Olympics: Volleyball ‘Imagine’ Moment Goes Viral On Social Media, Aussie Breakdancer Also Inspires

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The flavor combos in this will blow your mind! At only 20 minutes from start to finish, that's a dinner winner in my book! Here's all you'll need to make it (4 servings):. 1 Tbl light soy sauce (I like Shoyu)

Garlic Shrimp with Browned Butter Honey Sauce

The very last swimming event of the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France was the women’s 4x100m medley relay. The United States established a new World Record en route to gold, while Australia captured silver and China earned bronze. While the Aussies didn’t top the podium, the foursome of...

Relive Emma McKeon & Company’s Celebratory Jump Into Paris Pool

Edinburg, TX

“We will host our first meet,” said coach Betsy Graham. “I’m excited to get us off the ground and running. It’s a great kickoff to the season.” Current photo via Mike Lewis/Ola Vista Photography. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) Swimming and Diving...

UTRGV Swimming & Diving Announces 2024-25 Schedule, Will Host First-Ever Dual Meet

4x Olympic gold medalist Leon Marchand extinguished the cauldron at the 2024 Paris Olympics. He also carried the Olympic flame as he extinguished the cauldron and now makes his way into the stadium for the closing ceremony with the flame. The cauldron was located at the Tuileries Gardens, located outside...

Leon Marchand Extinguishes Olympic Cauldron At Closing Ceremony In Paris

SCM (25m) The final day of the 2024 Queensland Short Course Championships unfolded from the Brisbane Aquatic Centre with additional state records biting the dust. One fell at the hands of 27-year-old Grayson Bell of Somerville House in the men’s 50m breaststroke event. Bell got to the wall at...

Additional Records Go Down On Final Day Of 2024 Queensland SC Championships

Florida State

Akeena

Red Lobster, the popular seafood chain, has confirmed additional closures in Florida, adding to its recent wave of shutdowns following the company’s bankruptcy filing in May. The latest round of closures includes two more Florida locations, highlighting the ongoing struggles of the iconic restaurant chain.

Popular seafood chain announces more closures in Florida

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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

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.

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Paris Olympics Closing Ceremony: Swimmer Emma McKeon Represents Oceania Into Retirement

After recently announcing her retirement from the sport, Australian Emma McKeon closed out her swimming career with quite the honor: representing the continent of Oceania at...

Paris Olympics Closing Ceremony: Swimmer Emma McKeon Represents Oceania Into Retirement

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