Welcome to Vacation Funds, where we try to figure out how much vacations actually cost by asking people about their travel budgets, and then see how they actually stack up when they return from their getaways. This edition features Kelly Nguyen’s eventful trip to Paris to watch the 2024 Olympic...

I Went to the 2024 Paris Olympics and This Is What It Cost

"You can be racist but not deaf," the superstar defiantly told the world in the face of racist attacks while gearing up for the performance of a lifetime. The world took notice during the 2024 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony in Paris this afternoon as French pop superstar Aya Nakamura strutted across a bridge over the Seine. Donning a gold metallic feather mini dress and a bold blonde bust down, the songstress belted out her smash hit single “Pookie” while accompanied by a live band helmed by France’s Republican Guard.

Meet Aya Nakamura, The French Superstar Who Bucked Racism To Perform At The Paris 2024 Olympic Opening Ceremony

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Nation is a metro station in the east of Paris, away from the city’s carefully curated Olympic trail. There are no giant pink signs pointing the way to the nearest venue here. On the platform, a man and his dog slump on a rotten mattress. At the top of the stairs another man is lying motionless on the street, his phone spilled from his pocket, looking half-dead.The station serves Le Place de Nation, a giant leafy roundabout with a pedestrianised ring and a dozen boulevards spoked off in every direction. It is a bustling, diverse space, and at 6pm on...

The side of the Paris Olympics they don’t want you to see

The fans have provided plenty of non-sporting highlights with their passion, patriotism - and peculiarity.

Five Olympic moments from Paris you won't have seen on TV

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PARIS (Reuters) -The United States kept the dream alive with a stirring fourth quarter rally to tame feisty Serbia 95-91 on Thursday and move into the Paris Olympics men's basketball gold medal final against France.

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Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. Lady Gaga has finally addressed the backlash she received following her performance at the 2024 France Olympics opening ceremony in Paris. The pop star performed a French song, which sparked mixed reactions among fans and viewers.

Lady Gaga Breaks Silence After Paris Olympics Performance Leaves Fans Fuming

The Paris Olympics will officially end with the closing ceremony on Sunday.

Paris Olympics closing ceremony - what you need to know

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Marriage is a significant life decision that requires extreme commitment, understanding, devotion and a heck of a lot of compromise. While many people dream of a lifelong partnership, others find the concept of marriage challenging. Astrology offers insights into personality traits and behaviors, suggesting that certain zodiac signs might face more difficulties in maintaining a traditional marital relationship. This article explores the five zodiac signs that are often considered less suited for marriage due to their unique characteristics and tendencies when it comes to lifelong commitment.

The 5 Zodiac Signs Not Meant for Matrimony

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Former child starJohnny Crawford was born on March 26, 1946, in Los Angeles, California, where he died tragically on April 29, 2021, from Alzheimer's disease and after contracting COVID-19. The talented actor was best known for his work on the classic TV family-geared Western, The Rifleman, starring Chuck Conners.

The Tragic Death of Former Child Star Johnny Crawford ('The Rifleman'): Three Years Later

Kate Jackson began her acting career as a silent ghost on TV's classic 1960s gothic daytime drama Dark Shadows but remains alive and well years after two horrific battles with breast cancer. Jackson went on to small screen prime-time stardom on police/detective/crime drama/comedies like The Rookies, Charlie's Angels, Scarecrow and Mrs. King, and more. This is her triumphant story.

'Charlie's Angels' Star Kate Jackson Has Courageously Battled and Conquered Cancer Several Times

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Stephen Nedoroscik, who has affectionately been nicknamed Pommel Horse Guy by the internet, is more than just a bronze medalist at the Paris Olympics. He is also a cat dad. And after we learned about his kitty, Kyushu, we knew that this gymnast was going to be a Dog O'Day favorite.

Stephen Nedoroscik reveals the first thing he plans to do when he gets home from the Paris Olympics

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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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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

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In the charmingly delightful world of astrology, you should know that each of the zodiac signs carries a specific set of traits. Those characteristics influence how individuals navigate the challenges they may meet in life. Some signs are known for their over-the-top boldness. These are the people who usually have such a strong willingness to face conflicts head-on.

3 Zodiac Signs That Hate Confrontation

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Death Valley National Park reported record-high temperatures throughout the month of July.

Death Valley National Park Sets Record For Hottest Month

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Australian breakdancer Rachael “Raygun” Gunn fired back at her critics who mocked her viral performance and uniform at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Gunn, 36, lost all three of her group matches in the inaugural breaking tournament, where she fell to the US, France and Lithuania. But she still turned heads in France. 

“Looking forward to the same level of scrutiny on what the b-boys wear tomorrow,” Gunn wrote on Instagram on Friday. 

The Olympian’s fiery response comes in the wake of social media users ridiculing her green and yellow Australian Olympic tracksuit and a hat while her opponents opted for casual...

Australian breakdancer Raygun fires back at critics over uniform, viral performance in Paris Olympics

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Livvy Dunne may not have competed in the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France (although her Team USA teammates did exceptionally well and are returning home with gold). Still, despite not showing off her gymnastic skills, the trip was not a waste for Dunne. She appears to have been really living it up and experiencing all that Paris has to offer, including a trip to the Eiffel Tower and, more recently, a visit to the famed art museum, the Louvre.

Livvy Dunne Flaunts Her Figure In Paris And Fans Go Wild (Including Marriage Proposals)

PARIS (Reuters) -There was no "Miracle on the Seine" at the Paris Olympics on Saturday as the United States men's basketball team did as expected by grinding out a 98-87 win over France to claim a fifth consecutive gold medal.

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Paris’ little-known canals are a summer haven for the city’s swimmers. The Olympics promised to make the River Seine clean and safe for Parisians too. But will locals take the plunge? 

Would Parisians take a dip in the Seine?

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Paris Beyond the Olympics:  8 Must See Stops After the Games

If inspired to make a trip to Paris after watching the Olympics, here are some of the most iconic sites you must...

Paris Beyond the Olympics: 8 Must See Stops After the Games

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