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PARIS — Le Champ de Mars is everything you want a Parisian sidewalk café to be. Shaded by a canopy of trees but also open to the sun. Busy, at the intersection of six streets just off the park that gives it its name, but nothing overwhelming like the Champs-Élysées or the Rue du Rivoli. Bright and brassy with a big neon sign, but not intimidating.

From a cafe to the Eiffel Tower, Kristen Nuss and Taryn Kloth fans taking over Paris Olympics

Los Angeles, CA

VERSAILLES, France — The 2028 Olympics are four years away but Los Angeles has already lost. How can any city top Paris? Beach volleyball is in the shadow of the Eiffel Tower, fencing is in the magnificent Grand Palais and archery is at Les Invalides. L.A. could hold the swimming in Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s pool and it still wouldn’t measure up.

Good Luck Topping the 2024 Paris Olympics, Los Angeles

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The International Volleyball Federation commissioned London-based painter Peter Spens for a painting for the third consecutive Olympics.

Meet the painter with the best seat at one of Paris Olympics most iconic venues

Blanco, TX

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There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

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Whew! Chloe Bailey just became the Queen of Carnival!

Chloe Bailey Brings The Heat To St. Lucia Carnival 2024

"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

The Paris Olympics is well under way, with more than 10,000 athletes competing in hundreds of events across the 16-day festival of sport. The French capital's landmarks have provided an enthralling backdrop for the opening ceremony and for the competitors - with more stunning images being captured and added to this round-up every day.

Remarkable images from the Paris Olympics

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Colleton County, SC

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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

Chicago, IL

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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?

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How can Astrology tell you about your worst friends? Astrology is the concept of using the placement of the planets and their related astrological signs, or the Signs of the Zodiac, to determine the course of a life. These placements based on your birth date, time, and location can give you a wealth of information about your personality traits and character and predict events throughout your life based on your sign and current placements. Of course, this is a quick overview, and doing actual natal charts and horoscopes is much more complicated. But now you have a basic idea of what astrology is.

5 Zodiac Signs That Could Be Your Worst Friend

Baton Rouge, LA

Former LSU standout Favour Ofili expected to compete in the 100m dash at the 2024 Paris Olympics on Friday. However, she was told that she had not been registered in time for the 100m heats and will not compete. "It is with great regret that I have just been told...

Ex-LSU sprinter won't run in the Olympics 100 meter despite qualifying. What happened?

Teddy Riner won his third individual Olympic gold medal in judo and became the most decorated athlete in the history of his sport.

Teddy Riner lives out his dream of gold in front of Macron, proud French crowd

You probably know Italy as a country famous for its art, history, and cuisine. But what if we told you that this stunning place also has a dark and bizarre side to it? We’re talking about destinations so unique that they can even leave the most seasoned travelers in awe. From eerie witch villages to ancient mysteries — Italy’s weirdest places offer unforgettable experiences that go beyond the usual tourist attractions. So, if you feel the itch to explore this gorgeous place, but you don’t want to do it in the touristy way — here are the weirdest places in Italy that you should add to your bucket list.

The Weirdest Places in Italy That Will Leave You in Awe

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'A little bit scary': Passenger caught up by sabotage on French train network

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A wedding ring is supposed to be a symbol of lifelong commitment that you never take off—but what about if it falls off? Into a 30-foot-deep moving river no less?Italian high jumper Gianmarco Tamberi was proudly serving as Italy's flag bearer during the Paris 2024 Olympic opening ceremonies on the Seine when a terrible mishap occurred. As Tamberi tells it on Instagram (auto-translated from Italian), "too much water, too many kg lost in the past few months or maybe the uncontrollable enthusiasm of what we were doing," led to his ring flying off his finger while he was waving Italy's flag. 

An Olympian lost his wedding ring in the Seine. His apology to his wife is perfection.

It's hard not to love each Chinese zodiac sign, considering they are all cute animals. However, some of these signs are a little less lovable than the rest, and we're going to check them out! The Chinese signs represent given years (not months) and occur once every 12 years. You may want to brush up on your sign because it's bad luck to land on the year of the animal that you were born under.

3 Least Loved Chinese Zodiac Signs

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Team USA has been struggling to dominate the Paris Olympics, with a slow start on day three. After claiming two gold medals and seven overall on Sunday, the US failed to capture any gold medals on Monday, dropping them down in the standings. Team USA captured six bronze medals and two silver medals - eight overall, but no golds.

Team USA fails to win a single gold medal on day three at Paris Olympics.

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Four people were killed and three others injured in a mass shooting in Northern Kentucky where the suspected shooter led police on chase before turning the gun on himself. Police responded to a call just before 3 a.m. on Saturday morning for an active shooting situation at a home in Florence.

Four dead, three injured in birthday party shooting; suspected shooter dead after chase

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are two of the biggest celebrities in modern times. While much of the happenings between the two involved their marriage and divorce, there are bigger things for them to focus on. Most notably their children.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s Son Diagnosed With Rare Skin Condition

New Orleans, LA

IRVINE, Calif. — Chris Olave returned to practice Wednesday after suffering a hip injury the day prior, but another high-profile member of the New Orleans Saints was sidelined early with an injury. Saints linebacker Demario Davis hurt his hamstring and did not participate in team drills. Coach Dennis Allen...

Chris Olave returns, but Demario Davis exits with injury at Saints training camp

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37 members of Louisiana Olympian's family share their big Parisian adventure

Audrey Nuss, mother of Olympian Kristen Nuss, says she is making the most of the grand adventure of following her daughter to Paris to compete against...

37 members of Louisiana Olympian's family share their big Parisian adventure

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