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Today’s highlights in sports history:In 2021, four-time Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles withdrew from the women’s team final at the Tokyo Olympics, citing the need to focus on her mental health.On this date:1920 – Resolute defeats Shamrock IV of Great Britain to defend the America’s Cup title for the United States.1937 – The United States defeats Great Britain, 4-1, to win the Davis Cup.1954 – Chick Herbert wins the PGA Championship, defeating Walter Burkemo 4 and 3 in the final round.1969 – Betsy Rowles wins the LPGA Championship, beating Sue Berning and Carol Mann by four strokes.1973 – The Miami…
If you don’t like crowds, you might want to avoid Edinburgh (Photo: Getty Images/iStockphoto)Going on holiday to Europe this summer?Now that you’ve figured out how to stay cool in the stifling heat, the next thing you should do is avoid crowds.Of course, it’s great to see some of the world’s most impressive places recover in terms of visitor numbers after the pandemic, but too many tourists often lead to inflated prices and accidental damage and pollution.Let’s be honest, no one wants to spend their precious annual leave waiting in line or mixing with other travelers.Thankfully, new research from luxury travel…
The 2024 Paris Olympics will be held on the Seine, but for the first time in Olympic history, the opening ceremony will take place outside the stadium, in the city center.The Sultan did not attend the ceremony.The Sultans of the Nets did not attend the Olympic opening ceremony. This decision was taken by head coach Daniele Santarelli. The Sultans of the Nets chose to rest before their first match against the Netherlands on Monday at 10 a.m. On the other hand, heavy rain fell during the ceremony, affecting all the players. You may be interested in: Abandoned city! Parisians vote…
The History Museum on the Square and Great Southern Bank have announced a new partnership in support of the museum’s Traveling Exploration Trunk education program.Through this sponsorship, Great Southern Bank will make the museum’s travel trunks available to anyone to borrow at no cost, facilitating access to enriching educational experiences within the Springfield and southwest Missouri communities.Presented by History Museum on the Square, the Traveling Exploration Trunks offer local students, community groups and homeschool families a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the history of Springfield and Greene County. Each of the seven trunks features reproductions, primary sources and other…
Middle Eastern military bases of the United States, a key ally of the Tel Aviv regime that provided arms and intelligence support to Israel soon after the war began, were again targeted.In the past 10 months, US military bases in Iraq and Syria have been attacked at least 175 times by rockets and kamikaze-armed drones. The first US soldier was killed in a shooting at Tower 22 base, located in the border triangle where Jordan, Syria and Iraq meet. Pro-Iranian militias have implemented a policy of using attacks to intimidate US troops they want out of the region.After a long…
Berean Baptist Church Location: 1191 W. County Line Road, Greenwood, 317-888-4003 Opening hours: 2nd Wednesday of every month from 12pm to 2pm Eligibility: Photo ID is required to prove Johnson County residency. Recipients are allowed one visit per month. —————————————————- Edinburgh Food Pantry Location: 110 E. Main Cross St., downtown Edinburgh Opening hours: First Saturday and third Thursday, 10am to 1pm Eligibility: Anyone is welcome Contact: 812-344-1433 —————————————————- Gracepointe Church Location: 330 W. Whiteland Road, New Whiteland – 317-535-3512 Opening hours: Wednesday 2pm to 4pm Eligibility: There are no residency restrictions. Bring photo ID or a current utility bill or…
The Fenerbahce Club’s July regular High Council board meeting began with a meeting between Ali Koç and Aziz Yildirim. Aziz Yildirim did not attend any meetings after he lost the presidency to Ali Koc in 2018, but reunited with Koc after they severed ties following the June election. Aziz Yıldırım, who attended the Supreme Council Executive Board meeting for the first time in about six years, was welcomed with applause. When Fenerbahçe Club President Ali Koç looked around, asking “Where is the president?”, he saw Aziz Yıldırım standing behind him, whom he had not noticed at first, and hugged him,…
Strong winds and steep terrain have caused the Park Fire in Northern California to rapidly grow to more than 307,000 acres late Friday, turning what was already California’s largest wildfire this year into the largest in state history, authorities said.The fire, which authorities believe was started by arson, began near Chico and exploded quickly, fueled by intense heat and dense, dry brush. To date, the fire has continued to grow unabated, burning at a rate of 4,000 to 5,000 acres per hour, scorching rugged, difficult terrain filled with grass, brush, timber and dead vegetation, authorities said Friday.The fire is currently…
Wherever you go in Greece, you’ll have fun. This Mediterranean country has many amazing places worth exploring, from historic cities like Athens and Thessaloniki to its famous islands. With so many amazing places to visit in Greece, narrowing down where to go can seem impossible, but this list has more than a dozen ideas for you. Best Destinations: Mykonos, Underrated Hidden Gems: Gythio, Best for Families: Sifnos, Best for Couples: Corfu, Best for Solo Travelers: Athens Whether you’re interested in ancient historical sites or want to swim in blue waters, here are 15 of the best places to visit in…
Another change has come to the Sultans of the Nets squad as they prepare for their first match at the 2024 Paris Olympics.Aydin makes his first appearance on the teamTugba Şenor, who was included in the Sultans of the Net’s initial Olympic squad, was dropped from the team. Ilkin Aydın was included in the Sultans of the Net’s 12+1 squad announced for the 2024 Paris Olympics, replacing Tugba Şenor. You may be interested: The Internet sultans did not attend the opening ceremony of the Olympics. The reason has been revealed. See the newsZEHRA GÜNEŞ was selected to the +1 teamZehera…