Like most Americans, I was glued to my seat for the 19 days the Olympics took over news coverage and my TikTok feed. While I won't say that watching elite athletes compete motivated me to start my rugby or canoe slalom career, it did have me planning trips to Paris and Tahiti, the island site of the Games' surfing events.

Here's How to Fly from the U.S. to Paris for $110, Really

Colorado State

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Wilmington, NC

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Wilmington landed on a list ranking America's cleanest cities. Fortunately for the Port City, it was put in the clean category. American Lung Association, a voluntary health organization whose mission is to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease through education, advocacy and research, ranked 2024's Polluted Cities in America and the top 10 cleanest cities. Wilmington came in 4th on the clean list.

North Carolina City Has Been Named the Most Cleanest City in the State

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Charlotte, NC

Choosing the right city to call home can be a daunting task, especially in a country as vast as the U.S. Fortunately, U.S. News & World Report has made the decision a bit easier with their annual list of the Best Places to Live.

North Carolina City Lands On The Best Places to Live in the U.S. in 2024-2025

Beaufort, SC

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Earlier this month, Travel + Leisure magazine published its list of the Top Twelve Best Small Towns to Live in the U.S., and there's onlt one town in South Carolina that made the list.

Beaufort is the only town in South Carolina named on list of Best Small Towns to Live in the U.S.

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Fayetteville, NC

It’s never too early to think about retirement, and where you live plays a huge role in your quality of life during those golden years. Surprisingly, four North Carolina cities rank among the worst places to retire in the United States, according to WalletHub.

4 North Carolina Cities Ranked Among Worst Places to Retire in America

Apache Junction, AZ

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When I studied Anthropology in college, I learned that teeth have been indicators of economic status just about forever. Archaeologists look at the teeth in ancient skeletons and know who the rich were based on their tooth decay. During the Renaissance period, it became fashionable for women to blacken their teeth to look like they were better off than they were, because the royals and aristocrats, who could afford sugar and sweets, had more rotten and missing teeth than the poor.

Opinion: Stop Stereotyping Bad Teeth as a Sign of Drug Addiction

As our ferry sliced through the early summer mist, St. Pierre played a game of hide-and-seek. One moment the island’s brightly painted buildings splashed a pop of color against the grey Atlantic—then the whole thing vanished like a mirage into the chilly Grand Banks fog. For my husband...

Americans Can Now Drive to France

Kentucky State

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Starting in late September, the federal government will relaunch its at-home COVID-19 test program that makes every U.S. household eligible for four free COVID-19 tests to be sent directly to their home.

Every household can get four free COVID-19 tests by mail, starting late September

Denver, CO

David Heitz

An opinion piece appearing in the Journal of the American Medical Association, or JAMA this week illustrates why the drug problem among people experiencing homelessness in Denver may be so severe. It's because many homeless people aren't addicted to just one drug, but two, according to the viewpoint's author, Benjamin A. Howell of Yale School of Medicine and colleagues.

Fentanyl-meth combo ravages homeless in Denver, so why aren't there better treatments?

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A significant norovirus outbreak aboard P&O Cruises' ship Ventura has affected over 1,000 passengers and crew members across eleven separate sailings between February and June of this year.

Over 1,000 Norovirus Cases Spread to 11 Sailings from One Ship, New Stats Show

Alameda Post

Refined by New York chemist Robert Chesebrough almost 150 years ago, petroleum jelly is still widely used today in topical applications. Even with the myths that abound online about it being carcinogenic, it has withstood the test of time.

Wonder Jelly

Brevard, NC

Brevard, North Carolina, has earned a spot among the best small towns in the South, according to USA Today’s 10Best. This charming mountain town, located just about 30 miles from both Charlotte and Asheville, ranks #9 on the list, making it the only North Carolina town to crack the top 10.

Small North Carolina Town Ranks Among Best In South By USA Today

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"They get more than us, Why nobody told me about this?". If you're looking for a tasty option that won't break the bank, a Chick-fil-A's kids' meal might be just what you're after. It seems like a great deal. In fact, some people argue it's a better deal than a regular adult meal. This TikToker took the audience through the ins and outs of this meal.

Chick-fil-A customer says they’ll never order a full meal again after seeing kids’ meal

Salem, OH

Every day, 8-year-old Emma sits in a small garden outside her grandmother’s home in Salem, Ohio, writing letters to her mom and sometimes singing songs her mother used to sing to her.

Thousands of parents die of overdoses; advocates say their kids need more help

Lawrence Township, NJ

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A couple from Lawrence Township, New Jersey, admitted in federal court to conspiring to submit fraudulent asylum applications on behalf of non-citizen clients, according to U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

NJ Couple Guilty of Submitting Fraudulent Asylum Applications

Saturday, Aug. 31 is Overdose Awareness Day. Unfortunately, we are all too aware of overdoses at Fusion Studios, the homeless hotel run by Colorado Coalition for the Homeless where I live.

Opinion: Denver homeless hotel diary: Overdoses common here

‘This is a game changer.’ Ordering off the kid’s menu comes with a certain set of expectations. Small portions, lower prices—possibly an age restriction—but generally, nothing too off-base as far as ordering food.

‘For $6, who cares?’: Applebee’s customer shocked after ordering both adult and kids’ cheeseburgers

Wyoming State

Sometimes, you just need a good cry. From cinematic sunsets to majestic mountains and surprisingly emotive responses to in-flight movies (Free Willy just hits differently at 30,000 feet), tear-soaked catharsis can be a natural reaction to awe-inspiring beauty or a twang of nostalgia. As a self-proclaimed public cryer, I’ve done...

The Most Dramatic Places in the World to Cry

Massachusetts State

Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced an adorably tiny dog named Cha Cha who is looking for her forever home. Sandy Paws Rescue explains that she is 5 to 6 months old, and "our best guess on breed is chi/frenchie mix". Cha Cha may be small in size, but she's bursting with personality and love to give. This pint-sized pup is eagerly awaiting her chance to find her forever home, with her arrival in Massachusetts scheduled for Monday, August 26th.

Meet The Tiny 8lb Puppy Looking For Love

Declutterbuzz

A cluttered kitchen sink area can make the whole room look messy and this likely impedes your productivity. Why not take a couple of minutes to do a proper decluttering to get the kitchen sink area decluttered & organized?

Keep The Kitchen Sink Area Decluttered & Organized

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When to Book Your Holiday Travel to Save Money This Year, According to Google Flights

Somehow, summer's done. Kids are heading back to school, beach days are becoming more scarce, and your family has started to text about when they can...

When to Book Your Holiday Travel to Save Money This Year, According to Google Flights

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