Columbus, OH

VILLENEUVE-D'ASCQ, France -- And now, the real work begins for the U.S. Olympic men's basketball team. The four-time defending gold medalists arrived in France on Wednesday to begin their final preparations for the Paris Games. Their train from London arrived in their early afternoon, a couple of hours before the team held a photo shoot and acclimation practice at the arena where it will play its three group-stage games starting Sunday with a matchup against Serbia.

The US men's basketball team arrives in France, with its Paris Olympics opener on Sunday

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

BroBible

For the next few weeks, the sports world will be centered in Paris France, site of the 2024 Summer Olympics. While opening ceremonies aren’t until Friday, men’s soccer and men’s rugby sevens action started on Wednesday. And, it didn’t take long for our first bit of controversy, as the end of the men’s soccer match […]
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Paris Olympics Already Chaotic After Unprecedented Finish To Argentina-Morocco-Soccer

The US Sun

PARIS 2024 is upon us and some of the world's best athletes are set for a date with destiny. The Summer Olympics kick off on Friday and will last until August 11 before the Paralympics follow on August 28 until September 8. The medals for this year's Games have been...

What are the medals at the Paris 2024 Olympics made out of?

The Associated Press

The 2024 Olympics is getting underway this week. Stay on top of all the action — everything on the track, courts and fields, in the pools and all the other events — with this guide that tells you everything you need to know about the event in Paris. In a variety of ways, on a variety of channels. Each day’s most popular events will air live on NBC in the morning and afternoon in the United States. NBCUniversal says the Paris Games will have more programming hours on NBC than any previous Olympics.  Mike Tirico will host two daily Olympics shows, one that coincides with prime time in Paris (2 to 5 p.m. Eastern in the U.S.) and features live competition in marquee sports like swimming and gymnastics. The other, during prime-time hours in the United States while Paris sleeps, will be a curated view of the day’s best action.

Olympics 2024: How to watch, when it starts, key dates in Paris

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

Lancaster County, PA

NewsByJoshua

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

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

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 Summer Olympics in Paris are fast approaching. On Friday, July 26, the opening ceremony for the 2024 Paris Olympics will kick off, with athletes from all around the world representing their home countries. Nearly 600 competitors alone will be representing Team USA. The opening ceremony traditionally includes athletes selected...

How to watch the opening ceremony at the 2024 Paris Olympics

Virginia State

Ronkonkoma, NY

The New York Post reveals that two men who died in a plane crash at MacArthur Airport were from Virginia. The men had been visiting friends in Long Island and were returning home when the tragedy occurred.

Life partners from Virginia have been identified as the victims of a New York plane crash

Charlotte, NC

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Pat Doughty, the Charlotte Hornets' public address announcer for the past 20 seasons, died on Wednesday, the team announced. He was 55. The Hornets said family members notified them of Doughty's death. He had kidney-related health problems and used a wheelchair in recent years. He...

Hornets mourn the death of Pat Doughty, longtime PA announcer known as 'Big Pat'

The United States Geological Survey confirmed a a small hydrothermal explosion occurred in the Biscuit Basin thermal area of Yellowstone National Park Tuesday morning. (Scripps News)

'Small hydrothermal explosion' reported at Biscuit Basin in Yellowstone National Park

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?

In the charmingly delightful world of astrology, you should know that each of the zodiac signs carries a specific set of traits. Those characteristics influence how individuals navigate the challenges they may meet in life. Some signs are known for their over-the-top boldness. These are the people who usually have such a strong willingness to face conflicts head-on.

3 Zodiac Signs That Hate Confrontation

Alaska State

Williamsburg, VA

Last week Roger Allan Holmberg Sr.made the news because of a disturbance on an Alaskan airline flight. 13 News Now said a social media page indicated the pastor and his wife Patty had moved to Williamsburg, Virginia in November, 2023.

Virginia pastor banned from Alaskan airline after assault charges are filed

USA TODAY

Sha'Carri Richardson has qualified for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Here's what event she'll be running and when to watch.

Will Sha'carri Richardson run in the Olympics? What to know about star at Paris Games

Edmonton has just experienced back-to-back heat waves, raising concerns that the risks of extreme heat aren't taken seriously enough. CBC’s Stephanie Cram breaks down a growing movement to name and categorize heat waves in a similar way to hurricanes, in order to raise more awareness about heat safety.

Should heat waves be named?

WEKU

Olympic surfing events are taking place in Teahupo’o, a small village nearly 9,800 miles from the host city of Paris. The path to Tahiti has been years in the making, and not without controversy.

Why Olympic surfing events are in Tahiti, thousands of miles from Paris

FanSided

Warm-up games have come to a close and the 2024 Paris Olympics are nearly here. Men’s basketball at the 2024 Paris Olympics will tip off this weekend. The tournament will open with a marquee matchup from Group A’s Group of Death between Australia and Spain. The day will close with a Group A matchup as well, between Canada and Greece. Those two games will sandwich Group B matchups between world champions Germany and Japan and hosts France taking on Brazil. Team USA will play their first game on Sunday at 8:15 am ET against Serbia.

2024 Paris Olympics Men's Basketball Preview and Predictions

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With big goals and gambles, Paris aims to reset the Olympics with audacious Games and a wow opening

PARIS (AP) — Paris has long been a city of dreamers: Just look at the Eiffel Tower, for decades the world's loftiest structure. Audacity also underpins...

With big goals and gambles, Paris aims to reset the Olympics with audacious Games and a wow opening

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