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The Paralympics kick off in Paris on Wednesday and run through Sept. 8. Thousands of athletes from a record number of countries will compete across 22 sports. Here's what to know and how to watch.

Paralympics 2024: When, who and how to watch the Paris games

USA TODAY

Competition at the Paralympic Games begins Thursday. Here's what to know to watch Team USA in its first day of action.

What to know about Day 1 of the Paralympics: How to watch, top events Thursday

A spectacular opening ceremony marked the start of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games as athletes paraded along the iconic Champs-Elysees to Place de la Concorde in glorious conditions. As with the Olympic Games, the Paralympics opening ceremony was held outside of a stadium for the first time in the French...

Spectacular opening ceremony ignites Paris Paralympics

The Guardian

Join us as thousands of athletes take part in a parade through the French capital’s iconic landmarks

Paris 2024 Paralympics opening ceremony: Games get under way – as it happened

The US Sun

WHEN it comes to inspirational people, Ellie Challis is at the top of the list. The Team GB Paralympic star is now hoping to emulate the success she had at Tokyo 2021 when she takes on Paris 2024. Who is Ellie Challis? Born on March 23, 2004, Ellie Challis is a British Paralympic swimmer who […]

Who is Ellie Challis? Meet the Paralympics swimmer who’s heart stopped for two minutes aged 16 months

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Virgo season will progress well on August 27. Three struggling zodiac signs will tap Gemini’s immense energy which will help them end their grief. The Half Moon will test their resolve to heal and desire to continue facing hardships. Still, Gemini’s healing vibe will inspire them to end their hardships and change existing circumstances.

3 Zodiac Signs Whose Hardships End on August 27, 2024

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In a turn of events that has left many locals surprised, Star Wellington LLC, the company behind two popular Italian restaurants in Wellington, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The company, which owns Franco Italian Bistro and Victor’s Pizza Café, made the filing on August 23rd, citing over $2.4 million in debt against just over $300,000 in assets.

Florida Based Owner of Italian Restaurants Files for Bankruptcy

The neighbouring hotel on the old A14 is advised to keep its doors and windows closed.

Former Burger King goes up in flames

A farmer has been ordered to pay £3,500 for letting his grandchildren ride on a tractor. Howard Walters, 78, was also given a 12-month community order after he was spotted with a child in the cab as he fed cattle. Walters had already been handed a prohibition notice by...

Farmer fined for letting grandchildren on tractor

The travel card will give veterans 50 free bus trips in Gloucestershire.

Veterans seeking work given free bus travel

A trainee surgeon already in prison for raping two women has been given a further custodial sentence for misusing patient records at two hospitals. Salil Korambayil, 32, of Redhill, Surrey, was jailed in December 2023 for raping the two women in their Devon and Cornwall homes after he pursued them online.

Rapist surgeon sentenced for misusing patient records

The government hopes the new scheme will save lives and help ease the pressure on the NHS.

Plan for workplace health checks to curb heart disease

Jack Russell Lola had to be put down after three larger dogs, one possibly an XL bully, attacked.

Dog walker injured as pet is fatally attacked

The government confirms three more cases of bluetongue virus in Norfolk and Suffolk.

Three more cases of bluetongue disease confirmed

The 29-year-old Sark man's body was discovered by a cruise ship off the Devon coast in 2021.

Death of man found by cruise ship remains unexplained

The incident in Defford, Worcestershire, has been handed over to the Air Accidents Investigation Branch.

Pilot dies after problems during take-off

A major scientific breakthrough could halt a devastating pest and save the Scottish potato industry from collapse.

Could 'super potatoes' save the tattie industry?

Police say after the XL bully attacked another dog, its owners allegedly threatened the dog owner.

Appeal after dog injured in XL bully 'attack'

Four puppies found abandoned at the side of a country lane are believed to have starved to death. The 12-week-old spaniel-type dogs were found dead, soaking wet and lying in grass on Moor Road near Staindrop, County Durham. The male puppies were from the same litter and dumped 24 to...

Four 'starved' abandoned puppies found dead

Managing director of Mineral Resources Chris Ellison wants to "hold staff captive all day long".

Mining boss opposes staff leaving office for coffee

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What to expect from Scots at the Paralympics on Thursday

The Paralympics starts on Thursday with Scottish athletes involved right from the off as they look to start the ball rolling towards ParalympicsGB's target of 100-140...

What to expect from Scots at the Paralympics on Thursday

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