Paris Olympics Aug. 7 recap, highlights: Quincy Hall, Sarah Hildebrandt win gold for Team USA
Results, updates and latest news from Day 12 of competition at the 2024 Paris Olympics on Wednesday, Aug. 7.
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Paris Olympics Aug. 7 recap, highlights: Quincy Hall, Sarah Hildebrandt win gold for Team USA
Results, updates and latest news from Day 12 of competition at the 2024 Paris Olympics on Wednesday, Aug. 7.
Continue Reading Paris Olympics Aug. 7 recap, highlights: Quincy Hall, Sarah Hildebrandt win gold for Team USA
Results, updates and latest news from Day 12 of competition at the 2024 Paris Olympics on Wednesday, Aug. 7.
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Above normal temperatures into the weekend, smoky at times
The area will be chance for the area to see an isolated thunderstorm Thursday and Friday, but mainly over eastern Oregon. There is a chance for a rogue storm or two to develop in the heat of the day, but the chance is very low, only about 10%, but it is not zero. Overall, the
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Matt Wearn wins sailing gold for Australia in men’s dinghy
Australia’s reigning Olympic champion Matt Wearn won the gold medal in the men’s dinghy division on Wednesday, holding off his Pavlos Kontides of Cyprus, who won silver, his second. Stefano Peschiera from Peru won bronze.
Continue ReadingLos astronautas de la nave Starliner de Boeing llevan más de 60 días en el espacio y no se vislumbra un final
Luis Ernesto Quintana Barney (CNN) — Butch Wilmore y Suni Williams, dos veteranos astronautas de la NASA que pilotaron el primer vuelo de prueba tripulado de la nave espacial Starliner de Boeing, llevan 63 días en el espacio, aproximadamente siete semanas más de lo esperado inicialmente. Todavía no hay una fecha de regreso clara a
Continue ReadingSimone Biles Dazzles Houston: The Gold Over America Tour is Coming!
By Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story August 7, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — Houston, get ready to be inspired and amazed as the unparalleled Simone Biles brings her glittering Gold Over America Tour to our city this October! On Saturday, October 19, 2024, the Toyota Center in Houston will transform
Continue ReadingIllinois governor calls on Sangamon County sheriff to resign after Sonya Massey shooting
By Brad Parks, Amy Simonson and Ray Sanchez, CNN (CNN) — Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker called on Sangamon County Sheriff Jack Campbell to resign Wednesday over his handling of the fatal officer-involved shooting of Sonya Massey – a request Campbell dismissed as “political maneuvering during a tragic event.” “We join the Massey family in calling
Continue ReadingBeyoncé Joins Forces with Kamala Harris in High-Stakes 2024 Presidential Campaign
By Francis Page, Jr. Click here for updates on this story August 7, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — In an exciting development for the 2024 presidential race, global superstar Beyoncé has announced her support for Vice President Kamala Harris by donating a staggering $4 million to her campaign. This move underscores the significance of this
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Smiling Saman Soltani proud to represent refugees, realize Olympic dream
Saman Soltani may have come last in her final canoe sprint race at the Paris Games but the refugee athlete from Iran still bore a thousand-watt smile despite her Olympics coming to an end at the quarterfinal stage on Wednesday.
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Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat misses weight, gets disqualified from gold medal match
Wrestling 50kg finalist India’s Vinesh Phogat failed to make weight — and won’t get to compete Team USA’s Sarah Hildebrandt for Olympic gold.
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Qatar overpowers United States to reach semifinals
Americans Miles Partain and Andy Benesh fell to Qatar’s Cherif Younousse and Ahmed Tijan in the quarterfinals to be eliminated from the men’s beach volleyball tournament at Eiffel Tower Stadium.
Continue ReadingSecond person charged with hate crimes in acts of antisemitic vandalism at NYC homes of museum leaders, court records show
By Jeff Winter, CNN (CNN) — A second person was arrested Tuesday and charged in acts of antisemitic vandalism at the New York City homes of two Brooklyn Museum leaders earlier this summer, court records show. Samuel Seligson faces four felony counts of criminal mischief as a hate crime and four misdemeanor counts of criminal mischief
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How to watch the men’s water polo gold medal game at Paris Olympics: TV and stream schedule
How to watch the men’s water polo gold medal game at Paris Olympics: TV and stream schedule
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Oregon National Guard leaders tour wildfire response, from fire camps to helicopters
BURNS, Ore. (KTVZ) — Brig. Gen. Alan Gronewold, the Adjutant General of Oregon, and senior leaders visited National Guard members deployed for wildfire response efforts on Tuesday6, underscoring the Guard’s crucial role in protecting Oregon’s communities. Gronewold’s itinerary included stops at the Harney County Fire Camp and a helicopter staging area near Cottage Grove, where
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Adrian Weinberg saves the day for U.S. men’s water polo in quarterfinals win over Australia
Adrian Weinberg saved the day for the U.S. men’s water polo team on Wednesday in the quarterfinals. Weinberg had 11 saves and 2 more in a penalty shootout to help Team USA to a win over Australia.
Continue ReadingAlley Theatre announced that single tickets for all remaining shows of the 2024-25 season are now on sale
By Jo-Carolyn Goode Click here for updates on this story August 7, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — The Tony Award®-winning Alley Theatre, under the visionary leadership of Artistic Director Rob Melrose, has announced that single tickets for all remaining shows of the 2024-25 season are now on sale. This season promises a diverse and captivating
Continue ReadingBet365 ordered to refund $519K to customers who it paid less than they were entitled on sports bets
Associated Press ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Online gambling company bet365 must refund more than a half-million dollars to customers who won bets, but were paid less than they were entitled to when the company unilaterally changed the odds when making the payouts, state gambling regulators said. The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement ordered
Continue ReadingNew TxDOT Campaign to Keep Kids Safe in School Zones as the New School Year Begins
By Jo-Carolyn Goode Click here for updates on this story August 7, 2024 (Houston Style Magazine) — As the back-to-school season approaches, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is launching its new “Be Safe. Drive Smart” Back-to-School campaign this week, urging everyone to stay vigilant and help keep kids safe. Ensuring Safety in School Zones
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Hungary bests Italy to advance to water polo semifinals
Hungary came out on top in its quarterfinal game, beating Italy 3-1 in penalty shots to move on to the semifinals.
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