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An online petition demands and apology and an explanation for how Rachel Gunn was chosen to be Australian's lone female breaker.

Australian breaker ‘Raygun’ faces more criticism

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Raygun — Dr. Rachel Gunn — gave us so much at the 2024 Paris Olympics in breaking, including some jokes and memes about her performance, and we loved seeing the hero’s welcome she got from her fellow Australian athletes. But she’s also received a ton of hate,...

Raygun the Australian breakdancer delivers heartbreaking Instagram statement over 'devastating' hate she received

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Rachel Gunn, the Australian Olympic breaking competitor known as Raygun, responded to 'devastating' criticism against her in an Instagram video.

Viral Australian Olympic breakdancer Raygun responds to 'devastating' criticism

New York Post

The Australian Olympic Committee has criticized an anonymous online petition attacking controversial Paris Games breaking competitor Rachael Gunn, saying the petition was “vexatious, misleading and bullying.”

Last weekend, the sport of breaking made its Olympic debut.

One of the lasting images was the performance of an Australian b-girl known as Raygun — 36-year-old Sydney university professor Gunn — who did a “kangaroo dance” among other questionable moves during her routine, and scored zero points.



Gunn was subsequently heavily criticized for her performance with parodies even being played out on a late night television show in the United States.

Gunn, who has not yet returned to Australia following the Games,...

Australian Olympic Committee hits out at criticism of controversial breaker Raygun

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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are two of the biggest celebrities in modern times. While much of the happenings between the two involved their marriage and divorce, there are bigger things for them to focus on. Most notably their children.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s Son Diagnosed With Rare Skin Condition

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Actor Buddy Ebsen, who died at age 95 in 2003, found fame by starring in two of the most popular classic television shows in history: The Beverly Hillbillies (CBS, 1962 to 1971) and Barnaby Jones (CBS, 1973 to 1980). On the Hillbillies, he played former Tennessee country mountain-folk-turned-wealthy Beverly Hills resident Jed Clampett. On Barnaby Jones, he was one of TV's most senior, slyest, health-conscious detectives. Ebsen, however, almost became even more famous for a certain big-screen classic film in which he ultimately did not appear.

'Beverly Hillbillies" Actor Buddy Ebsen Was "Bitter" about not playing the Tin Man in 'Wizard of Oz'

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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

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

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Trump's running mate went to bat for his wife, Usha Vance, a child of Indian immigrants.

Critics Question JD Vance's 'Weird' Defense Of Wife Usha After White Supremacist Attacks

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Charlamagne tha God said the media should not focus on former President Trump’s comments and racial attacks on Vice President Harris, calling them a distraction from more pressing conversations about important issues. “I don’t give a damn about any of this, and neither should you. Like, nobody in the...

Charlamagne tha God on Trump’s racial attacks of Harris: ‘I don’t give a damn’

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A lady is cautioning others about purchasing budget earrings from Amazon, Shein, and H&M, after she experienced keloid formations on her earlobes due to wearing them. On a TikTok post that has garnered more than 334,000 likes, Sailor Rozema (@sailor.rozema), a content creator, shares a warning with her community of "dangly earring girls": the inexpensive jewelry found in fast fashion can have negative impacts on your well-being.

‘I’ll never be wearing earrings for the rest of my life’: Customer warns against buying from Shein

Detroit, MI

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Former President Donald Trump on Sunday falsely claimed Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign lied about a crowd attending her Aug. 7 rally in Detroit, Michigan. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said a photo of the crowd was created using artificial intelligence and that the crowd in fact "didn't exist." However, numerous videos from the event at Detroit Wayne County Metropolitan Airport show a large crowd attended, and the videos show a crowd similar to the one seen in the photo. Local reporters for the news site MLive estimated 15,000 people were present as Air Force Two arrived.The photo Trump questioned...

Trump falsely claims Harris campaign used AI to fake crowd in Detroit

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Florida’s buffet lovers are in for a shocker as the popular Royal Sushi Buffet & Hibachi in Port Richey has been temporarily shut down following a state inspection. This isn’t the first time the eatery has faced such trouble, but the recent closure has sparked quite a buzz among its loyal patrons and food enthusiasts alike.

Live roaches, flying objects in the kitchen and soiled shelves- Buffet closed again in Florida

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The Olympic row surrounding viral breakdancing star Raygun has taken another turn after The Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) heavily criticised a petition launched against her.In case you missed it, Raygun went viral on social media after her performance at Paris 2024, with her routines failing to pick up a single point from the judges over the course of three rounds.Since then, a petition criticising Raygun has racked up more than 45,000 signatures. It was posted by an anonymous person who goes by the name “Someone Who hates corruption”. It accuses RayGun – real name Rachael Gunn – of “manipulating the...

Olympic boss calls for "appalling" petition against Raygun to be "immediately withdrawn"

Los Angeles, CA

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')

Jacksonville, FL

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A former Jacksonville police officer pleaded guilty Tuesday to enticement of a minor to engage in unlawful sexual activity, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Josue Garriga III, 34, faces a mandatory penalty of 10 years to life in federal prison and must register as a sex offender. A sentencing date has not been set.

Former cop pleads guilty to enticing 17-year-old girl

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Zuckerberg astonished fans with a massive statue of his wife, which he had erected in their backyard in an effort to reignite an ancient "Roman tradition.

Mark Zuckerberg Unveils Massive Statue of His Wife

Do you know any self-righteous person who rarely apologizes? We all have different weaknesses and offend others once in a while. However, some zodiac signs’ pettiness and insecurity hinder them from seeking forgiveness when they cross someone’s path. Instead, they try to prove that they were right when they did something.

3 Zodiac Signs That Don’t Apologize

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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

The top-ranked American man argued with the chair umpire on the sidelines before they had to replay the point. Taylor Fritz was understandably taken off guard when a chair umpire stopped a point vs. Brandon Nakashima at the Cincinnati Open on Tuesday. During a 30–30 point in the second set,...

Taylor Fritz Baffled by Umpire Stopping Play Mid-Point Due to Electronic Line Mistake

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Viral Breakdancer Raygun Makes Emotional Plea After Receiving ‘Devastating’ Hate

The Australian B-girl had a candid message after the Olympics. Raygun, the viral Australian breakdancer who sparked global ridicule for her performance in this summer’s Paris...

Viral Breakdancer Raygun Makes Emotional Plea After Receiving ‘Devastating’ Hate

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