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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

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The Olympics officially got underway with the Opening Ceremonies in Paris on Friday. However, things quickly went awry during one of the most crucial moments when the flag was raised upside down. Hopefully the awkward blunder was not a bad omen for the rest of the Games! The flag for the Olympics was created in […]
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Paris Begins Olympics With Embarrassing Blunder By Raising Flag Upside Down At Opening Ceremonies

Hours before the opening ceremony for the Paris Olympics, French rail company SNCF says its high-speed network has been targeted by "malicious acts" aimed at paralysing the system. Several high-speed TGV lines have been hit to the west, north and east of Paris and queues have formed at Gare Montparnasse...

French high-speed rail vandalised before Olympic ceremony

PARIS -- French sprinter Sounkamba Sylla will be allowed to participate in the opening ceremony at the Paris Olympics wearing a cap to cover her hair, an agreement reached with the French Olympic Committee after Sylla said she was barred because of her hijab. During Friday's opening ceremony, which includes...

French sprinter will wear a cap during Olympic opening ceremony after hijab dispute is resolved

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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

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Wendy's birthday was spent away from her loved ones. Virginia Wendy Williams fans, the latest update is not encouraging. The former talk show host turned 60 on July 18 without any of her loved ones around. According to Yahoo, family members remain "out of bounds" and have no access to Wendy as she battles dementia and progressive aphasia.

The family of talk show diva Wendy Williams were unable to celebrate her 60th birthday by her side

Andrei Tudorov, Lyuben Gogov, Narcis Titianu, and Ioan Toma died when their car hit a tree.

Families pay tribute to four friends killed in crash

Fighters and pundits offer their predictions with Britain's Leon Edwards set to defend his welterweight title against Belal Muhammad at UFC 304 in Manchester this weekend.

Edwards v Muhammad - big fight predictions

Up to 115 jobs are at risk under plans to close a McCain Foods factory in Lincolnshire. The manufacturer said it had launched a consultation into the future of the plant near Grantham. McCain is proposing to end production of a brand of microwave chips called Fries To Go, which...

Chips factory closure plan puts 115 jobs at risk

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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

Debbie Holland and Sarah Sykes are supporting each other as they live with their cancer diagnoses.

School mums bond over shared cancer journey

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The summer 2024 Olympic Games are here, and they're in Paris — which means there's a healthy dose of fashion included along with the bows and arrows of archery and the ping pong balls of table tennis. While there's always interest in seeing what each country's official athletic wear looks like, and we can't stop staring at the USA's gymnastics team uniforms, our eyes will also be drawn to the spectator stands to see who's watching the action, and what they're wearing.

The Worst-Dressed Stars At The 2024 Paris Olympics

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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

A former professional dancer on Strictly Come Dancing said she was "shocked" by recent complaints of abusive behaviour on the show. Chloe Hewitt, from Burleydam, near Nantwich, Cheshire, who worked on the show in 2016 and 2017, said her experience was "positive" and "genuine". Actress Amanda Abbington had claimed her...

Ex-Strictly dancer shocked at complaints

Police are investigating a "sickening, heartless assault" on a horse, which was found dead and mutilated in a field. Nottinghamshire Police said Alfie, a 16-year-old traditional tri-coloured cob, was found at a property off Owday Lane, Carlton-in-Lindrick, Worksop, at about 10:30 BST on Thursday. Alfie was last seen fit and...

Horse killed and mutilated in 'cruel' attack

Kettering Town Council says the design had to be updated because it previously broke heraldry rules.

Removal of slave from coat of arms sparks backlash

The family of a diver who disappeared off the Dorset coast have said they will "miss her forever". Emily Sherwin, 20, from Poole, failed to resurface following a dive off Old Harry Rocks, near Swanage, on Tuesday at about 18:00 BST. An extensive search involving the coastguard, the RNLI, police...

Missing diver presumed dead as family reveal heartbreak

Divers Yasmin Harper and Scarlett Mew Jensen win Team GB's first medal of the Paris 2024 Olympics with a dramatic bronze in the women's synchronised 3m springboard.

Harper & Mew Jensen win Team GB's first Paris medal

France turned on the style to overwhelm Argentina - their recent antagonists - as the hosts reached the semi-finals of Olympics men's sevens in front of an euphoric Parisian crowd. London-born wing Aaron Grandidier scored two scintillating tries in a 26-14 victory for Les Bleus and led the jubilant celebrations...

Ferocious France beat Argentina in Olympics grudge match

Two men have been arrested on suspicion of murder after the death of an 82-year-old man in Doncaster. Emergency services were called to Mexborough just after 07:30 BST on Thursday, following reports a body had been found in the River Don. Ambulance crews attended and the man was pronounced dead...

Murder arrests after body found in river

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'My heart is broken by France's Olympic hijab ban'

How France's ban on the hijab affects athletes, including an Olympic prospect who will be watching from the...

'My heart is broken by France's Olympic hijab ban'

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