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This week, the 2024 Olympic Games will be taking over the French capital. If you’re lucky enough to have tickets to the greatest show on earth – or even just happen to be in Paris during the Games – you might want to brush up on how to get around.

All the Paris Olympics road closures and travel disruption you need to know

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

The Mirror US

The Paris Olympic Games opening ceremony will be the first of its kind to be held outside of a stadium, with the spectacle set to take place along the famous River Seine

When is the Paris Olympic Games opening ceremony? Start time, live stream and TV channel

The French capital is about to be transformed into a celebration of all things world-class sport, and ahead of what is set to be a spectacular atmosphere in the city, we’re here to make it all as easy as possible, whether you plan on walking, cycling, bussing, metro-ing or driving in Paris for the Olympics.

Paris 2024 Olympics QR Code: how to apply and the zone system explained

The Guardian

Barricades and restricted zones set up as city centre experiences militarisation not seen since second world war

Paris transformed into city of metal and QR codes as security ramps up for Olympics

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

E! News

No french fries at the Olympics in France? Oui.As it turns out, the dish won't be on the menu at the Olympic Village in Paris."French fries are too risky," chef Charles Guilloy explained to The New York Times in May, "because of fire-hazard concerns over deep-fat fryers.

Rules for the 2024 Paris Olympics That May Surprise You

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

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

Stretching for 12,145 square kilometres, bordered by spectacular mountains on one side and the ocean on the other, and punctuated by a stunning natural harbour that pushes its sapphire sparkle deep into the city, Sydney is a place of loud, unfettered beauty. As editors at Time Out Sydney, it’s our job to shine a light on the brightest and best that this city has to offer – from headline shows at our largest venues to the magnificent restaurants that make Sydney’s food scene one of the world’s best. But it’s also our job to spotlight the lesser-known gems that hide within our city – the venues, parks, experiences and pop-ups that lie off the beaten track. This month we turned to our readers to share the Sydney spots that they think go unnoticed. And though the question to share Sydney’s hidden gems garnered some less-than heartening responses – including “an affordable rental property”, we think our readers have some pretty stellar insights to share.

We asked you to share Sydney's best-kept secrets – here are your favourite hidden gems

Virginia State

Some Virginia fans of The Bold and the Beautiful said they were skeptical when Thomas Forrester (Mathew Atkinswon) asked Hope Spencer (Anikka Noelle) to marry him for a third time on Friday.

The Bold and the Beautiful Spoilers: Thomas was not sincere in his proposal to Hope on Friday

If you've ever wanted to party with G Flip, drop everything and listen up! The superstar has landed Down Under to launch their new business venture, Box Alcoholic Juice, and you're invited to help celebrate. In true G Flip style, the celebration will take place as a public bar crawl...

PSA: G Flip is hosting an epic bar crawl in Melbourne and you're invited

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The woman who shot a video of a hydrothermal explosion in Yellowstone National Park on Tuesday morning told WyoFile she and her family were terrified as the blast sent boiling water and rocks skyward, destroying parts of a boardwalk, its guardrail and a nearby bench.

Yellowstone hydrothermal explosion: ‘We were terrified’

Chicago, IL

Read & Run Chicago is partnering with the The Chicago Race Riot of 1919 Commemoration Project (CRR19) and Lookingglass Theater for a special, one-of-a-kind running tour commemorating the 1919 Chicago Race Riot on the same day and in the same place the multi-day riots began over 100 years ago. Runners will stop at various locations in Bronzeville featured in Claire Hartfield’s book A Few Red Drops and learn more about the devastating and lasting impact the events had on the city. After the run concludes at Eugene Williams Memorial Marker, a free outdoor performance of Sunset 1919—an artistic ritual of music, movement, art and word commemorating the start of the riot—will take place.

Running Tour of "A Few Red Drops"

Join Maple & Ash for an open-air, wine-tasting event hosted by the Gold Coast steakhouse’s sommeliers. Guess will sample more than 50 summer-friendly pours of rosé, bubbles and beyond pulled from vineyards in regions like Puglia and Provence while enjoying oysters, mini lobster rolls and live beats spun by DJ Hari. Tickets are priced at $165 per person.

Shades of Rosé at Maple & Ash

To celebrate the launch of their new Foamies sandal series, Skechers is hosting a time-limited waterpark this summer! Covering an area of 60,000sq ft, it features a giant inflatable swimming pool decked out in slides, floating beds, a jumping castle, and a wave pool, where you can participate in a variety of events and competitions like bubble battles and skimboard challenges. And after you’ve worked up an appetite, freshen up with snacks that range from ice cream to herbal coffee and handmade teas. Complete with changing rooms and parking, this waterpark is the perfect location for your next family outing.

Skechers Summer WaterPark 2024

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?

The metro is one of the most relied-upon ways to scooch around Paris, but with the upcoming 2024 Olympics bringing hundreds and thousands of people to descend on the city, there will be some major changes to the metro routes and schedule over the next two weeks. So, we’ve brought...

Paris 2024 Olympics Metro and tram station closures: everything you need to know

If you were wondering what happened to the global phenomenon Khalid since his last album dropped in 2019, you’re not alone. The American musician – whose soulful melodies blend confident R&B beats with impossibly catchy pop-style hooks – has been relatively quiet for the past few years, after sky-rocketing to fame straight out of high school with hits including 'Young, Dumb and Broke' and 'Location'. Now, aged only 26, Khalid has announced that he’s launching his third album – and he’s revealing it to the world right here in Sydney. Location? No other than the iconic Sydney Opera House.

How to get tickets to Khalid's Sydney Opera House shows: dates, presale, prices & more

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

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Paris Olympics: here’s the full list of metro stations open all night during the opening ceremony

Paris is about to fire the starting gun on the 2024 Olympics, and needless to say whether you’ve nabbed some tickets or are planning on catching...

Paris Olympics: here’s the full list of metro stations open all night during the opening ceremony

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