Columbus, OH

The Independent

The 2024 Olympic games has begun in Paris, with 206 nations competing across 40 sports.Gymnastics is often among the most watched events at any Olympcis and encompasses a variety of disciplines, including artistic, rhythmic, and trampoline events. Artistic gymnastics are perhaps the best known, involving events such as the parallel bars, vault, and balance beam, while rhythmic gymnastics takes the form of individual floor exercises akin to dance routines. Gymnastics competition will take place throughout the Games, with the first medal events taking place on 29 July for men’s artistic gymnastics. Trampoline and rhythmic gymnastics will not begin until 2...

Olympics gymnastics schedule: Every event, date and start time at Paris 2024

The Spun

The 2024 Summer Olympics are underway, with the Opening Ceremony set to take place on Friday evening live from Paris, France. The Olympics are where the world's most fittest - and smartest - athletes come to compete. There are 15,000 Olympians competing in the Summer Games in Paris, but a handful ...

The 10 Athletes With The Best Bodies At The 2024 Summer Olympics

As the Paris 2024 Olympics gets under way, BBC Sport looks at some of the best recent opening ceremony outfits.

Olympics opening ceremony - the show-stopping outfits

UPI News

Simone Biles showed why she remains a top contender for gold at the 2024 Summer Games on Thursday, sticking the landing on the Biles II on the vault during a practice session in Paris.

Watch: Simone Biles hits stunning 'Biles II' vault at Paris Olympics practice

India will be looking to top its previous medal tally of seven as its best athletes compete in the Paris Olympics 2024. The games will kick off on Friday, with the opening ceremony being held along the scenic Seine river. India has sent 117 athletes to participate in 16 of...

India pins hopes of Olympic glory on star athletes

Eight people have been jailed for their role in a county lines plot which involved children delivering Class A drugs. The group was sentenced after being convicted of conspiring to supply heroin and crack cocaine in Barrow and Manchester, between September 2022 and January 2023. Preston Crown Court heard Jordan...

Eight jailed for county lines drugs plot

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

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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

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

Leo Milligan, 29, is jailed for assaulting and threatening his partner over a 12-month period.

Man who told partner he would kill her jailed

NBC News

Even though the highly-anticipated Paris Olympics are just getting underway, we're already looking ahead to the next official Games. This summer's Olympic Games kick off July 26 with the opening ceremony parade — the first of its kind on water — and wraps with the closing ceremony Aug. 11. Over the course of approximately two weeks, hundreds of athletes will represent Team USA, competing against countries across the world.

When and where are the next Winter and Summer Olympics?

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

A murder investigation has been launched after a man in his 30s died. Paramedics were called to an address in Dereham, Norfolk, on Sunday, at about 05:00 BST, following reports of a man being unwell. He was take to hospital but later died. Norfolk Police said inquiries revealed a serious...

Murder investigation after man in his 30s dies

Virginia State

Virginia Wendy Williams fans, this is your July 2024 update on the former talk show host. Her best friend of 44 years, Regina Schell, has shared recent concerns with TV Show Aces and says she has not seen or talked to Wendy in more than a year.

Wendy Williams fans are worried after her best friend claims not to have heard from her in a year

The Ministry of Justice said public safety would always be the government’s priority.

People 'left in the dark' over prison closure

A man who repeatedly attacked his puppy until it had to be put down, then left an RSPCA inspector with life-changing injuries, has been jailed. Storm Williams from Sutton Coldfield blinded the puppy with his attacks, as well as leaving him with broken bones, bruising, and swelling all over his head and body.

Puppy beaten so badly it had to be put down

Christopher and Janine Barton died in the collision which claimed a total of six lives, police say.

Bike couple in crash that killed six people named

A prison officer at a privately-run male prison in Staffordshire has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office. West Midlands Police said the arrest of the 49-year-old woman came after an investigation by the Regional Organised Crime Unit for the West Midlands. The woman, who works at HMP...

Prison officer arrested over alleged misconduct

Plans to build 92 homes in a village on the border between Leicestershire and Derbyshire have been withdrawn. An application to construct the buildings - about 80% of which were to be affordable housing - off Hepworth Road in Woodville was submitted to North West Leicestershire District Council in May last year.

Plans for 92 new homes withdrawn

Duncan Scott says he will have to swim faster than he ever has before to have a chance of earning individual Olympic Games gold. The 27-year-old is Britain’s most decorated Olympic swimmer, adding four medals in Tokyo three years ago to the two he won in Rio in 2016.

Scott 'must go faster than ever before to claim gold'

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The opening ceremony is a chance for Olympians to shine even before the medal chase has begun. Paris 2024 begins officially on Friday, 26 July with...

Olympics opening ceremony - the show-stopping outfits

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