Team USA nabs three gold medals in the first weekend of action at the Paris Olympics, including 1-2 finishes in two sports. Plus, a teen shares how he lost 200 pounds with diet and exercise, and our Covid map shows the areas with high levels around the country amid a summer wave.
Team USA picked up three Olympic gold medals over the weekend in Paris, while high-profile teams like men's basketball and women's soccer got off to strong starts. Swimmer Torri Huske edged teammate Gretchen Walsh in the women's 100-meter butterfly and then asked Walsh to join her at the top of the podium, while fencer Lee Kiefer topped teammate Lauren Scruggs for gold in women's foil fencing. Also, star swimmer Caeleb Dressel anchored the men's 4x100 relay for his eighth career gold medal. Yesterday, Simone Biles battled through injury to dominate the qualifying round in the team gymnastics competition. Here's the latest.
When he reached 400 pounds at 15 years old, Nicolas Garratt was determined to make a change. Four years later, he's lost 200 pounds and is an aspiring fitness influencer on Instagram. Garratt shared his story with us, including the ups and downs of his weight loss journey, how he stays dedicated to the gym, and how walking an hour a day has helped him stay on track. "I want to help people do what I did," he said. Read more.
The United States is in the midst of a summer wave of Covid fueled by highly contagious new variants. As summer travel peaks, experts are warning people to take precautions to stop the spread. Currently, levels of Covid found in wastewater are considered "high" nationally, and 36 states have "high" or "very high" levels. Here are Covid hot spots across the country and a map to show the levels in your state.
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This hero wears a Speedo. After Team USA's Emma Weber lost her swim cap during the women's 100-meter breaststroke preliminary race on Sunday, "Bob the Cap Catcher" answered the call. A man wearing a bright floral Speedo has gone viral after diving into the pool to retrieve Weber's cap from the bottom. He exited the pool and received huge applause, but his true identity remains a mystery. "I need the entire story," one TikTok user commented. See the video.
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Written by Scott Stump | Edited by Philip Caulfield
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