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The world is getting ready for the 2024 Olympics, with the opening ceremony kicking things off this Friday in Paris. It's an exciting time for many fans, as it'll officially mark the beginning of the much-anticipated Games. So what can we expect from the event?. Read on to find out...

Paris 2024: What can we expect from the opening ceremony?

"It's going to be a beautiful success," says Claudine Vacelet confidently of the Paris Olympics opening ceremony, before pausing. Vacelet, 77, a retired orthodontist from southwest Paris, is like many residents who are confident about the artistic flair and ability of France to put on a memorable show, but are also slightly anxious about the outcome. 

Locked-down Paris nervously awaits Olympics opening ceremony

Many people choose France, one of the best countries in the world for cuisine, as their vacation destination due to the quality of the food. However, if you want to have authentic restaurant experiences while traveling abroad and eat like a local instead of a tourist, you need to understand the role that cuisine plays in French culture. To fit in, you must engage with your food — and fellow diners.

Unspoken Rules To Dine Like A Local While You're In France

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PARIS — Just a day before the 2024 Paris Olympic Games opening ceremony, the French capital was abuzz Thursday as it prepared to host the world’s biggest sporting party. Though the Olympics soft-launched Wednesday with soccer and rugby sevens, the real action will begin Friday night when the city will stage perhaps the most ambitious inauguration in the Games’ history.

Paris is abuzz ahead of the Olympics opening ceremony as a festive atmosphere takes hold

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City to stage a ‘sporting Armada’ as games curtain-raiser, the first to take place outside a stadium

Paris prepares for Olympics opening ceremony spectacle along River Seine

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

A deli isn’t just a place to get a sandwich without breaking the bank. For many, the deli is a lifestyle: a place to build community, get a good meal made by someone who probably knows their order verbatim, and maybe get yelled at by said person, especially if they’re in New York.

The Highest-Rated Deli in Major U.S. Cities, According to Yelp [MAP]

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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

FanSided

Well, folks, the US men's soccer team had an Olympic debut to forget. The long-awaited return to Olympic competitions, after a lengthy 16-year absence, was marked by a painful 3-0 defeat to host nation France. Playing at the Vélodrome stadium in Marseille, the Americans managed to hold off the French for an hour but eventually succumbed to the talent and experience of Alexandre Lacazette and company. The stadium atmosphere was electric, with 67,000 fans eager to see their team shine, and in the end, the hosts did not disappoint.

USA Humiliated by France in 2024 Paris Olympic Opener

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

Wine on Men's Journal

A Chilean of French descent is producing the most inspired Chardonnay in the land.

Your New Favorite White Burgundy Isn’t From France

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

Jacksonville, FL

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Jacksonville Today

Our area might be the best place in the country to retreat to an island, judging from a survey released this week. Readers of Travel + Leisure magazine rated the Golden Isles in Georgia — consisting of Jekyll Island, Little St. Simons Island, Sea Island and St. Simons Island — as the best island in the continental U.S.

Two local islands rated the best in continental US

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

Winemaking in Greece goes back thousands of years. But although Greek wines were little more than a footnote for much of the 20th century — largely defined by an era of cheap, overly resinated Retsinas — Greece may be enjoying a golden age of wine, thanks to modern techniques, vastly improved production, and an emphasis on artisanal winemaking.

6 of the Best White Wines From Greece

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Norfolk, VA

Four Virginians were confirmed to be onboard when the Titanic sank on April 14, 1912. Phillip Acts and Selini Decker, who lived a few blocks apart in Norfolk, died when the ship sank. Richmond native Robert Decker and Eloise Smith, who later moved to Richmond from West Virginia, survived.

There's a reason no remains from the Virginia Titanic victims will ever be found

Eve Stewart was born in the Netherlands to a proud Welsh mum who played netball for her country - but it was the boats and blades which drew Eve's interest. She rowed for the Netherlands at first, but - after going to university in Iowa - the well-travelled Stewart eventually came to the UK and began rowing for Britain.In Paris she will be part of the women's eight, who begin competing at 11:00 BST on Monday, 29 July with the final taking place at 09:50 BST on Saturday, 3 August.Stewart's grandmother was Pat Stewart - one of the 'Blackpool Belles' photographed in a spotty dress on Blackpool beachfront in 1951 that became an iconic photo of the time.“Competing at my first Olympics as part of Team GB is a literal dream come true," Stewart said. "We’ve done some great training on our pre-Olympic camp and I can’t wait to show the world what we can do.”

Paris a 'dream come true' for Stewart

South Carolina State

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The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

Virginia State

In Virginia, Drinking in public or offering another person alcohol in a public space is prohibited. This is a class 4 Misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $250.00. Under a new law that goes into effect on July 1, this will change to a degree.WDBJ7 reports that the prohibition on drinking or offering an alcoholic beverage to someone else in public will no longer apply under the following conditions.

Drinking in public will no longer be prohibited on private Campgrounds in Virginia beginning July 1

Chicago, IL

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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.

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12 French Wines That Will Transport You to Paris for the Olympics

The much-anticipated summer Olympics are kicking off in Paris this week and, given the host city, there’s almost as much discourse around the event’s food and...

12 French Wines That Will Transport You to Paris for the Olympics

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