Utah State

Salt Lake City, UT

TheDailyBeast

The 2034 Winter Olympics will take place in Salt Lake City, but the International Olympic Committee is retaining the right to cancel over U.S. criticisms of the World Anti-Doping Agency.That provision was included in a revised hosting contract that contained a new clause about respecting the global sports doping regulator. The change came as American authorities investigate a case in which 23 Chinese swimmers tested positive for a banned substance in 2020—several of whom then won gold medals at the Tokyo Olympics the following year.The positive tests went undisclosed until a New York Times investigation in April. The report claimed...

Salt Lake City Gets the 2034 Winter Olympics—With an Unbelievable Catch

The Independent

 The Cuban Olympic Committee demanded on Tuesday the “immediate exclusion” of an island athlete who was included by the organizers as part of a refugee team that will participate in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.Last May, the International Olympic Committee announced that 37 athletes from 11 countries will compete in the Paris Games as part of the Refugee Olympic Team.The team was created for the Rio Olympics in 2016 as a symbol of hope and to call attention to the plight of refugees worldwide.This will be the first time with Cubans on it: Fernando Dayán Jorge, a canoeist who...

Cuban Olympic Committee demands the immediate exclusion of an athlete from refugee team

Sporting News

Many will carry the Olympic torch leading up to the opening ceremony, but only one can receive the honor of lighting the flame.

Who will light the Olympic flame? Latest updates on France's torch bearer for 2024 opening ceremony

TIME

From live pigeon shooting to firefighting, a brief history of discontinued Olympics sports.

5 of the Wackiest Sports in Olympic History

Park City, UT

Deseret News

Utahns celebrate the announced return of the Olympics to Salt Lake City like it was 2002.

Park City knows how to celebrate coming Olympics

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

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

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

USA Beach Volleyball has a rich history with the Olympics winning its first two ever Olympic events in the Men’s and has 4 gold medals in the Women’s. Expectations are still high for the USA Beach Volleyball pairs, and they are all very entertaining to watch in their own ways. We broke down everything you need to know leading up to the 2024 Paris Olympics for the USA Beach Volleyball pairs competing.

How-To-Watch USA Beach Volleyball WIN Gold at Paris Olympics Guide

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?

PARIS -- The U.S. figure skating team was formally confirmed as gold medalists from the 2022 Beijing Olympics by a sports court ruling Thursday, opening the way for the team to get its medals at the Paris Summer Games. “We are thrilled to finally honor these incredible athletes," Sarah Hirshland,...

US figure skaters to get team gold medals at Paris Olympics after doping case ruling

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

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

Virginia State

Anchorage, AK

Daily Express reports that Roger Allan Holmberg Sr., a Virginia pastor, has been accused of hitting his wife while on an Alaskan Airlines flight from Seatle to Anchorage. Holberg allegedly verbally and physically abused his wife, who said she has epilepsy, and her husband hit her in the head, knowing it could cause a seizure.

Virginia pastor facing federal charges after he allegedly hit his wife on an Alaskan Airlines flight

Tennessee State

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John M. Dabbs

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) has issued a health alert to clinicians statewide following reports of severe acute illnesses and adverse effects of consuming Diamond Shruumz™ brand chocolate bars, cones, and gummies. The warning comes after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) received reports of serious health issues linked to these mushroom-containing edible products.

Tennessee Health Alert: Severe Illnesses Linked to Diamond Shruumz™ Products

The Summer Olympics in Paris are fast approaching. On Friday, July 26, the opening ceremony for the 2024 Paris Olympics will kick off, with athletes from all around the world representing their home countries. Nearly 600 competitors alone will be representing Team USA. The opening ceremony traditionally includes athletes selected...

How to watch the opening ceremony at the 2024 Paris Olympics

West Virginia State

Norfolk, VA

Four Virginians were confirmed to be onboard when the Titanic sank on April 14, 1912. Phillip Acts and Selini Decker, who lived a few blocks apart in Norfolk, died when the ship sank. Richmond native Robert Decker and Eloise Smith, who later moved to Richmond from West Virginia, survived.

There's a reason no remains from the Virginia Titanic victims will ever be found

Wyoming State

WyoFile

The Wyoming Democratic Party is calling on U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman to apologize for calling Vice President Kamala Harris a diversity, equity and inclusion hire. “It took only three days for Harriet Hageman to disgrace herself on national television by launching a reprehensible and racist attack on Vice President Kamala Harris,” the WDP wrote in a statement .

Wyoming Dems demand Hageman apologize for calling Harris a ‘DEI hire’

Illinois State

Every year, new laws that were passed the prior year go into effect on July 1. In 2024, a number of new laws will begin this Monday. Among them include higher wages for tipped employees, a gas tax increase, and driver's licenses for undocumented immigrants.

New Laws July 1: Driver's Licenses for Undocumented Migrants, Raises for Tipped Workers, and More

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

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Olympic festival unites youth from across the world

PARIS —When the Utah delegation presented to the IOC, they stressed the importance of giving the youth a chance to participate in the games. That’s why...

Olympic festival unites youth from across the world

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