US women’s soccer team defeats Australia with 2-1 win to advance to quarterfinals

The US women’s soccer team continued their unbeaten record at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games with a 2-1 victory over Australia on Wednesday, qualifying them for the quarterfinals (per CNN.) Trinity Rodman and Korbin Albert each found
Chicago Bears sign wide receiver D.J. Moore to 4-year, $110M extension

The Chicago Bears announced they have signed veteran wide receiver D.J. Moore to a four-year contraction extension (through 2029), with sources telling ESPN that the deal is worth $110 million – the largest in franchise history. The
U.S. Senate introduces bill to protect artists from AI Deepfakes

A bipartisan group of U.S. senators introduced the highly anticipated NO FAKES Act on Wednesday (July 31), which aims to protect artists and others from AI deepfakes and other nonconsensual replicas of their voices, images and likenesses.
U.S. Senate introduces bill to protect artists from AI Deepfakes

A bipartisan group of U.S. senators introduced the highly anticipated NO FAKES Act on Wednesday (July 31), which aims to protect artists and others from AI deepfakes and other nonconsensual replicas of their voices, images and likenesses.
Joe Rogan stand-up comedy special to stream live on Netflix Aug. 3

Netflix announced that comedian and podcaster Joe Rogan is set to headline a live stand-up special on Netflix, airing Aug. 3 at 10 p.m. ET. Joe Rogan: Burn the Boats, Rogan’s first comedy special in six years,
Cops 4 Cancer raises more than $100,000 from Summer Event

Cops 4 Cancer announced Wednesday its two-day Summer Event in Cedar Point registered more than $104,000, and that amount continues to grow as more donations come in.
Cops 4 Cancer raises more than $100,000 from Summer Event

Cops 4 Cancer announced Wednesday its two-day Summer Event in Cedar Point registered more than $104,000, and that amount continues to grow as more donations come in.
5 Things to Do: Fests in Streator, Ottawa, Peru over the weekend

Streator will host its biggest party of the summer, drawing headline musical acts, a carnival and fireworks, while Ottawa continues Friendship Days and Peru hosts the Taste of the Illinois Valley.
Bureau County Senior Center to host Laughter Club

The Bureau County Senior Center will host Laughter Club with Chris Thompson, certified laughter leader from Greenfield Retirement Home, at 10:30 to 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 8.
Edward Jones offices of Princeton donate $20,115 to Second Story Teen Center

Edward Jones offices of Princeton donated $20,115 for Second Story Teen Center’s new building project.