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PARIS (Reuters) - The Australian Olympic team is aware of allegations by an Australian woman that she was raped in Paris, the team's chief said on Tuesday, urging the nation's athletes to take extra care during the Paris Games amid heightened security concerns.

Australia Olympic team aware of alleged rape of Australian woman in Paris

NBC News

YAOUNDE, Cameroon — The daughter of Cameroon’s president said she hoped that by coming out as a lesbian she can help change laws that ban homosexuality in the country. Brenda Biya, who lives between the United States and Switzerland, came out in an Instagram post on June 30.

Daughter of Cameroon's president hopes to help the country's gays by coming out

The US Sun

FORMER French first lady Carla Bruni has been charged with several corruption offences. The supermodel, 56, was allegedly part of a criminal conspiracy to whitewash her husband, former President Nicolas Sarkozy, 69, over allegations that he accepted millions in cash from late Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi. On Tuesday, a judicial source in Paris said Bruni […]

France’s ex-first lady supermodel Carla Bruni is charged over husband Nicolas Sarkozy’s presidential campaign case

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

French President Emmanuel Macron’s office said Tuesday he was pressing Danish authorities not to extradite arrested anti- whaling activist Paul Watson to Japan. Watson, the 73-year-old American-Canadian founder of activist group Sea Shepherd, has lived in France for the past year. Macron is “following the situation closely” and “intervening...

France urges against anti-whaling activist Watson's extradition to Japan

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

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

Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

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

The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee is suing YouTuber Logan Paul’s energy drink brand, accusing it of trademark infringement just a week ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics. In a federal lawsuit filed Friday in the District of Colorado, the committee alleges that Paul’s company Prime Hydration used trademarked...

U.S. Olympic Committee hits Logan Paul's drink brand with trademark infringement suit

Los Angeles, CA

South African actor Esta TerBlanche, who starred on the beloved soap “All My Children” for years, has died, her publicist and manager said. Lisa Rodrigo, TerBlanche’s publicist, shared the news on Facebook, writing that “it’s with a heavy heart that my friend and client Esta TerBlanche passed away Thursday of natural causes. An autopsy report is pending.”

'All My Children' star Esta TerBlanche dies at 51

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Utah State

Hurricane, UT

A 56-year-old hiker in Utah died at a state park after she fell into “distress” due to a lack of water amid sweltering 106 degree-heat, officials say, marking at least five deaths at state and national parks this month alone. The tragedy unfolded on Sunday when Hurricane City...

56-year-old hiker in Utah is at least 5th person to die in state and national parks due to heat

In a groundbreaking discovery, archaeologists have uncovered a significant site linked to the epic battle between the legendary slave revolt leader Spartacus and the Roman army. This historic find, located in the Dossone della Melia forest in south-central Calabria, Italy, reveals a stone wall and earthwork believed to have been used by Roman forces in 71 BC.

Site of epic ‘clash’ between Spartacus and Romans discovered in Italy

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Bucks County Beacon

“[I]nvoking the favor and guidance of Almighty God,” the Constitution of the Confederate States of America composed by southern slaveholders in 1861 sought to “establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity.” The authors of Project 2025, the latest playbook for restructuring the federal government in order to accomplish the policy goals of Christian Nationalists, similarly declare their manifesto will “decide America’s future” by securing their “God-given individual rights to live freely” and exercise dominion over others.

Legislating Inequality: The Christian Confederate Roots of Project 2025

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

Oklahoma State

Eleven years ago, the Regal Warren Moore theater in Oklahoma was severely damaged by an EF5 tornado. Over the weekend, theater employees and moviegoers in Moore re-lived the experience as they watched "Twisters," a movie about a fictional natural disaster that takes place in their home state. Watching the film...

For Oklahomans, 'Twisters' helps highlight community solidarity after storms

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Celina, TX

They say everything’s bigger in Texas. And between 2020 and 2023, that seems to have been true of population growth. Nine of the 10 U.S. cities and towns where populations grew at the fastest clip during that period are found in the Lone Star State, according to the latest U.S. Census Bureau data on places with populations of 20,000 or more at any point between April 2020 and July 2023.

Americans are flocking to Texas: 9 of the 10 fastest-growing U.S. cities are there

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Colorado Springs, CO

Our guide to feeling Parisian without leaving our great state. All eyes are on France this week. A historic Tour de France finished yesterday, and the Paris Olympics opens Friday. Whether you are hosting a watch party or just want a taste of Paris while you watch all the events, here is our guide to Colorado-crafted French products and experiences.

Watch the Olympics from Colorado in French style

Four days before the Opening Ceremony of the Paris Olympics, the games have taken over the city, which has turned many of its landmarks into Olympic venues. NBA superstar LeBron James will be a flag bearer for Team USA. NBC News' Stephanie Gosk reports from Paris.

Paris decks itself out for summer Olympics

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Arizona public health officials are warning that hantavirus, a virus spread by rodents to humans, is causing an increase in a potentially fatal lung syndrome. There have been seven confirmed cases and three deaths in the past six months, according to a recent health alert. Most cases of hantavirus are...

Arizona officials warning about spread of potentially fatal hantavirus

There’s mounting evidence that artificial sweeteners may be linked to heart disease and other possible health risks. Scientists say the findings are far from definitive, however, with some leading researchers calling for better-designed clinical trials investigating the long-term health effects of sugar substitutes. That’s why, in separate trials, researchers...

Which artificial sweetener is the safest choice?

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With the Olympics just days away, France prepares for biggest security operation in the country's history

PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron and his government ministers have been relentlessly hitting the airwaves and speaking to reporters before Friday’s Olympic opening ceremony. Their...

With the Olympics just days away, France prepares for biggest security operation in the country's history

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