Columbus, OH

Nine days before the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympics, Anne Hidalgo, the mayor of the French capital, braved the murky waters of the Seine on Wednesday morning to show that the river is clean enough to host the Games’ outdoor swimming events. Sporting a wetsuit and goggles,...

Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo swims in the Seine nine days before Olympic Games kickoff

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Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo took a dip in the murky waters of the Seine to show the world the river is clean enough for Olympic swimming events.

Murky waters: Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo fulfills Olympic pledge by swimming in river Seine

Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo has delivered on her promise to swim in the River Seine, in an effort to alleviate concerns around the river’s suitability for swimming events during the Paris Olympics, despite a 1.4 billion Euro (1.5 billion USD) clean-up plan ahead of the Games. The Opening Ceremony will take place on the river on July 26, if currents are not too strong.

CNN correspondent and Paris mayor swim in France’s River Seine

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Anne Hidalgo, the mayor of Paris, will swim in the Seine in a showcase of how clean the river is for the outdoor swimming events at the 2024 Olympics which opens in days.

Paris mayor swims in Seine to show how clean the water is ahead of 2024 Olympics

Paris's cultural sector is bracing for a tough summer. Judging by the 2012 Olympics in London, when the city’s cultural visitor numbers dropped by a staggering 30 percent, Paris cinemas, museums and theatres are expecting much of the same. The London statistics are a scary read: During the two-week...

Parisian cultural sector braces for a fall during 2024 Olympics: ‘We’re the big losers’

Lancaster County, PA

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Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

Arlington, TX

After a widely panned performance of the U.S. national anthem at the MLB Home Run Derby, country singer Ingrid Andress apologized Tuesday and said she was drunk. “I'm checking myself into a facility today to get the help I need,” she wrote in an Instagram post. “That was not me last night. I apologize to MLB, all the fans, and this country I love so much for that rendition.”

Singer Ingrid Andress says she was drunk during panned MLB anthem performance, will get treatment

New York City, NY

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Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

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.

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BANGKOK (AP) — Initial autopsy results showed traces of cyanide in the blood of six Vietnamese and American guests at a luxury hotel in central Bangkok and one of them is believed to have poisoned the others over a bad investment, Thai authorities said Wednesday. The bodies were found...

Traces of cyanide are found in the blood of Vietnamese and Americans found dead in a Bangkok hotel

Aurora, CO

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David Heitz

Aurora’s pallet shelters for people experiencing homelessness, which only allow a maximum 30-day stay, have been cycling the same individuals in and out, city staff told council members Thursday. Many return to street encampments when their time in the pallet shelter runs out, Jessica Prosser, homeless services director for the city, said. Then, the city sweeps the encampment again, and they get to come back to the shelter for another 30 days, Prosser explained. This process can repeat multiple times.

Aurora pallet shelters a revolving door for homeless

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The tourist fell ill while on a trip to the famous volcano's southern side as temperatures sore across southern Europe and rescuers warn about the dangers of high temperatures and humidity for tourists

American tourist dies suddenly during visit to Sicily’s Mount Etna as eruption fears spark ‘red alert’

Wyoming State

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Caitlin Tan wanted to breed her childhood horse, JP, because she’s been “amazing” — the type of animal any equestrian would be lucky to have once in a lifetime. Having access to coveted bloodlines increased the allure. Via the Miller Ranch, she could pair her 18-year-old mare with a stud descendent of Playboy’s Buck Fever.

Cream of the crop: a cremello foal is born in Wyoming

Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

Have you ever met someone who easily wins people’s hearts whenever he attends conferences and parties? You probably envied them wishing you would catch other zodiac signs’ attention like them. Some individuals are popular and have a large number of friends. People like them because of their character, hygiene, and kindness. Such people are usually easy going and they freely interact with individuals of different ages. Read on to learn about signs that are a darling to many people.

3 Zodiac Signs Who Become Everyone’s Favorite

Missouri State

Fulton, MO

CJ Coombs

Bringing them home: for 40 years, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has been helping to locate missing children. Since July 1, 2024, according to the NCMEC, 15 children have been reported missing in the U.S. Not included in that number are those who have been missing in Missouri since June 2024.

Seven teenagers have been missing in Missouri since June 2024

Yerington, NV

The City of Yerington is urging folks to conserve water due to the recent heat wave. It says the heat wave has increased water demand and the city is taking proactive measures to ensure a sustainable water supply for all residents. The City of Yerington has reduced watering on parks...

City of Yerington Urges Water Conservation Amid Prolonged Heat Wave

Kingston, MA

Dianna Carney

Get ready for a summer filled with music, food, and community as Kingston's waterfront comes alive with free concerts. Organized by the Kingston Parks and Recreation Department, these Music in the Park nights promise a delightful mix of tunes, delicious food, and family-friendly fun. Hosted at the scenic Gray's Beach Park, attendees can look forward to an array of talented musicians and a selection of local food trucks.

Get Ready For Free Summer Concerts On Kingston's Waterfront

Coral Gables, FL

Edmond Thorne

Tragic End for South Florida Hispanic Building Tycoon Sergio Pino. Fort Lauderdale, FL - In a shocking turn of events, prominent South Florida homebuilder Sergio Pino was found dead in his Coral Gables home on Tuesday morning. The Miami-Dade County Medical Examiner's Office confirmed that Pino died from an apparent suicide.

South Florida Tycoon Dead After FBI Raids on Homes and Office

Cities on the Italian island are struggling with a severe drought, resulting in water restrictions . — The ancient city of Agrigento on the island of Sicily is a popular tourist destination. But this summer, it’s asking tourists not to visit because it’s running out of water. Small hotels and guest houses can’t guarantee a consistent water supply to their guests amidst a severe drought that has hit Sicily.

Sicily Is Turning Away Tourists This Summer

Denver, CO

A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

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Paris mayor dips into the Seine River to showcase its improved cleanliness before Olympic events

PARIS (AP) — Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo took a dip Wednesday in the Seine River, fulfilling a promise to show that the long-polluted waterway was clean...

Paris mayor dips into the Seine River to showcase its improved cleanliness before Olympic events

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