Columbus, OH

LeBron James wasn’t totally sure what the opening ceremony was all about when he was picked for his first Olympics in 2004. This time, he’ll be one of the stars of the show. James has been picked by his fellow U.S. Olympians to serve as the male flagbearer...

You've Probably Heard Of U.S. Flag Bearer For Paris Olympics' Opening Ceremony

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The Olympic Games are an opportunity for little-known sports to get the big spotlight.Here are five sports you may not realize athletes will be competing in at this summer's Paris Games.Breaking or BreakdancingThat's right, breakdancing will get its Olympic debut in Paris this summer.The competition will be divided by gender and scored similar to gymnastics with judges watching and awarding points to the best routines.CBS News spoke to and got a demonstration from, one of the athletes representing Team USA.
Breakdancing, rooted in New York's hip hop culture, debuts at this year's Paris Summer Olympics. Luke Burbank talks with Victor Montalvo...

Five little-known sports at the Paris Olympics

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

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Paris 2024 Olympics: Murray to retire after Games; Covid cluster fears played down despite positives – live

BroBible

French President Emmanuel Macron is completely backtracking on a promise he made to the people to swim in the Seine. The Olympics will get underway in Paris next weekend and the 46-year-old has yet to hop in the water. He is trying to get off on an extremely lame technicality. Macron is trying to claim […]
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French President Emmanuel Macron Continues To Cower From Paris Poop Water After Promising To Swim

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

USA TODAY

Activist say migrants and the homeless are being forced out of Paris to improve the Olympic city's image.

Paris promised the most socially responsible Olympics ever. It's been moving out migrants

"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

ABC News

Fifteen years of tax returns show how Kamala Harris, who is now the front-runner for the Democratic presidential nomination, became a millionaire as a public servant.

Harris' wealth comes mostly from her and her husband's investments, records show

Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle, who came under scrutiny for the agency’s failure to prevent the assassination attempt on Donald Trump, has resigned.

Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle resigns

Virginia State

Charisma reveals that Megachurch pastor Joel Osteen has been criticized again for what are considered to be insensitive comments. On his Twitter/X account, the Texas preacher said the following.

Virginia ministers weigh in on Joel Osteen's comments about blessings

DETROIT -- U.S. customers who bought a new General Motors vehicle last quarter paid an average of just under $49,900, a price that helped push the company's net income 15% above a year ago. And GM Chief Financial Officer Paul Jacobson said he doesn’t see his company cutting prices very...

With US vehicle prices averaging near $50K, General Motors sees 2nd-quarter profits rise 15%

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

As Vice President Kamala Harris emerges as the frontrunner for the Democratic presidential nomination, the spotlight is increasingly focused on not only on her, but also her family. Harris, who entered the 2024 presidential race after President Joe Biden ended his reelection campaign Sunday, is the stepmother of two children...

Kamala Harris is a stepmom of 2: What to know about her family

New Mexico State

Ruidoso, NM

RUIDOSO, N.M. -- A southern New Mexico village that was ravaged by wildfires in June and then battered off-and-on by flooding across burn scars was cleaning up Monday from another round of flash flooding in which a dozen people had to be rescued and many more were displaced from their homes.

New Mexico village battered by wildfires in June now digging out from another round of flooding

Pennsylvania State

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Bucks County Beacon

Gov. Josh Shapiro on Tuesday said his administration won’t defend in court a state law that prohibits state Medicaid funding from being used on abortion. “Pennsylvania’s Constitution prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex — and as our State Supreme Court ruled earlier this year, the state ban on Medicaid coverage for abortion services is sex-based discrimination,” Shapiro said in a statement. “Following that ruling, today I am filing notice with Commonwealth Court stating clearly: the current ban imposes an unsustainable burden on women, and therefore violates our State Constitution. My Administration will not defend this ban in court.”

Shapiro Administration Tells Pennsylvania Court It Will Not Defend State Ban on Medicaid-Funded Abortions

Former President Donald Trump is a father of five and grandfather of 10 whose family is intertwined with his political career, including the 2024 presidential campaign. When Trump accepted the GOP presidential nomination at The Republican National Convention on July 18, nearly his entire family was there to celebrate. Here...

Donald Trump is a dad of 5, grandfather of 10: What to know about his family

Illinois State

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

MOD Pizza has over 500 locations across the country with 22 restaurants in Illinois. The Washington-based chain offers fast-casual fare known for its customized, artisan-style pizzas. Customers can choose from over 40 toppings and 8 sauces to create their own masterpiece.

Bankruptcy Looms for Major Pizza Chain With Chicago Suburban Locations

LONDON -- Britain’s defeated Conservatives will spend more than three months picking a new leader to replace former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, the party has announced. Sunak will remain acting leader until his successor is announced on Nov. 2. The right-of-center party was kicked out by voters in a...

Britain's defeated Conservatives launch race for a new leader, with the winner announced in November

Former President Donald Trump swiftly reacted to President Joe Biden's withdrawal from the 2024 election, saying his former opponent was "not fit to run."

Donald Trump reacts to President Joe Biden dropping out of 2024 election

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Ahead of 2024 Paris Olympics, IOC leaders tout games as multilateral unifier in divided world

PARIS -- On the eve of the Paris Olympics, IOC president Thomas Bach touted the games Monday as a uniting force in a world of divisive...

Ahead of 2024 Paris Olympics, IOC leaders tout games as multilateral unifier in divided world

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