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

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 the opening ceremony taking place along the River Seine. Competing nations have already begun releasing outfits. Among them, Team Mongolia's ivory-coloured ceremonial garments have...

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

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

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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

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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

Mr Doodle will doodle over a train carriage to mark Kent & East Sussex Railway's 50th anniversary.

Kent artist to doodle over entire train carriage

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

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

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

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

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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

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

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?

Tom Sisley says his family has appealed against a Parole Board recommendation to release Jason Burrows.

Brother fears for family if killer is released

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

Duncan Scott says he will have to swim faster than he ever has before to have a chance of earning individual Olympic Games gold.

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

Nuisance off-road bikers in Greater Manchester will be targeted by police using a special new forensic spray to "tag" offenders. The traceable spray, called SmartTag, will allow officers to mark motorbikes, e-bikes and quadbikes with a bright yellow solution. The spray contains a unique forensic code linked to the cannister...

Nuisance off-road bikers targeted with forensic spray

Minneapolis, MN

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Here are the Minnesotans who are in France for the Olympics

Minnesota high school athletes competing in 2024 Paris Summer Olympics

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

Olympics opening ceremony - the show-stopping outfits

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