Columbus, OH

AFP looks at five sites set to wow ticket-holders -- and a global TV audience of billions -- during the 17-day extravaganza starting on July 26:. The most famous of the Paris landmarks, the Eiffel Tower, will welcome beach volleyball. The action will take place in a temporary venue near...

Iconic sites hosting Paris Olympics events

TravelNoire

The capital of France and a major European city, Paris has immense tourism appeal. It has impacted industries globally, serving as a cultural hub unlike any other. The city has made its mark on art, fashion, the culinary arts, and much more. As one of the most visited cities in the world, Paris boasts countless landmarks, attracting tourists year-round. The best time to visit Paris depends on a traveler’s preferences, but July is considered the most pleasant month overall, with the city flourishing under the summer sun and offering plenty of activities.

9 Reasons Why July Is The Best Time To Visit Paris

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All eyes are now on the French capital for the 2024 Olympic Games. But when you’re not dashing from the Stade de France to Champ-de-Mars to watch rugby players and wrestlers tussle for gold, which neighbouthoods deserve your time? And more importantly, where should you stay if you’re in town for the Games (or enjoying a Paris city break at any time for that matter)?The best way to get your head around the layout of Paris’s 20 central arrondissements, which looks as illogical as the French counting system, is to think of it as a snail’s shell. How typically French,...

The six Paris districts you should know, from classically French cobbled streets to edgy underground clubs

 Paris is a popular destination for vacations, of course. The food and drink. The art and history. The landmarks. And so on.The city itself will be one of the protagonists of the 2024 Olympic Games — which is why the Eiffel Tower and Seine River are featured just as prominently as gymnast Simone Biles or swimmer Katie Ledecky in NBC’s ads promoting its TV coverage — and the athletes heading to France, not to mention their friends and family, have been drawing up lengthy to-do lists of the various tastes they want to try and the sights they want...

Athletes are as excited as regular visitors to be tourists in Paris during the Olympic Games

Blanco, TX

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Brigid Pfeifer

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

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

Coral Gables, FL

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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

North Carolina State

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Can You Flash Your Headlights to Warn Other Drivers About Speed Traps?. Flashing headlights can serve as a signal to other drivers that law enforcement is nearby, often warning of speed traps or sobriety checkpoints.

Is it legal to flash your headlights to warn drivers of speed traps? What Drivers should now

Officials in Paris are jumping feet first into the river, just in time for the 2024 Summer Olympic Games. Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo swam the Seine in the heart of the host city as part of efforts to show the people that the river is safe to swim after one hundred years of environmental concerns. The presentation on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 — just nine days away from the Olympics Opening Ceremony — sent the message that the renowned waterway was clean enough to host open water events such as the triathlon, according to multiple media outlets, including NBC News.

Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo Swam in the Seine River For an Important Reason

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

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There's nothing quite like having a balcony cabin on a cruise ship. But while that semi-private space might seem like yours to do with as you please, Carnival is making sure cruisers know it comes with limitations.

Carnival Issues Ban on Balcony Activity Popular with Another Cruise Line

Venice, Italy gets a lot of hate, unwarranted hate in our opinion. Yes, the city can be extremely crowded, the canals can look dirty, particularly during high season, but it is also one of the most unique cities in Europe. It seems people either love or hate Venice, and we...

12 Unique Souvenirs from Venice, Italy

You must carry your ID in Italy. — It’s often a matter of debate–and personal choice–whether to carry your passport when you’re out and about in another country or prefer to leave it in the hotel safe. But in some countries, it’s a legal requirement toalways have a form of identification on you. And a new government warning is reminding travelers that Italy is one such country.

New Government Warnings for Italy Travel

"Despite optimistic forecasts, activity has been down since June, many professionals have seen their revenue fall by 30 percent compared with previous years," a group of restaurant, hotel, retail and nightspot unions said in a joint statement. Their businesses are suffering from tourists avoiding the capital, unfavourable weather, inflation, a...

Paris shops, restaurants say Olympics hammering business

Organizers say they want this summer’s Olympic Games to be the most sustainable yet. CNN’s Clare Sebastian takes a tour of one of the new stadia.

Behind the scenes at Paris 2024’s Eiffel Tower Stadium

If you haven't experienced the pure joy of travelling alone, this is your sign. From avoiding a heated argument with a travel companion over a restaurant (you want the French steak place, they want vegan froyo) to leaving the house without having to wait for someone else to get their shoes on, the sheer freedom of solo travel is something that everyone should experience at least once.

Alone? Explore these 8 amazing Aussie solo travel destinations

Under the slogan "Let's change course and set limits on tourism", the demonstrators formed a sea of brightly-coloured flags and banners as they surged through the city's most visited streets, in the latest in a wave of mass anti-tourism protests in Spain. "Your luxury, our misery," read one sign, while...

In Mallorca, 20,000 rally against overtourism

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In a deeply distressing event that has left the community of Padana village in Lahore reeling, a 15-year-old boy named Arsalan sadly ended his life by leaping from a water tank. The tragic incident is believed to have happened following Arsalan's receipt of poor grades in his final exams, a critical juncture in the educational structure of Pakistan.

Tragedy Strikes: Teenager Commits Suicide Over Exam Results in Lahore

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

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?

Oregon State

Saint Augustine, FL

Lisa S. Gerard

Brittany Tavar, 45, disappeared from her home in St. Augustine, Florida, on July 6, 2010. She was part of a large family scattered on the other side of the country. Brittany's friends in the area described her as generous and caring. Not only was she regarded as a kind person, she was known to help others in need.

Florida Woman Befriends Homeless Man in 2010; Both Tragically Vanish

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How to get around Paris during the Olympic Games

Paris is vast, but getting around it can be simple if you’re familiar with your route or good at reading maps in French. However, it might...

How to get around Paris during the Olympic Games

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