The 2024 Paris Olympic Games are officially underway with early competition beginning on the soccer pitch as the city puts finishing touches ahead of the opening ceremony. NBC’s Tom Llamas reports for TODAY. Watch the 2024 Paris Olympics on NBC and streaming on Peacock, starting with the Opening Ceremony July 26 at 12 p.m. ET.

Paris Olympics buzz builds as early competition gets underway

The official opening of the Paris Olympics is set for a first-of-its kind ceremony with thousands of athletes sailing down the river Seine and even more spectators lining its banks to witness the spectacle. Céline Dion and Lady Gaga have been spotted in the city, rumored to be special guests of the event. NBC’s Tom Llamas reports for TODAY.

Paris set for first-of-its-kind Olympics opening ceremony

With the anticipation building for the Olympic Games and more athletes are settling in, NBC’s Keir Simmons reports from Paris with a roundup of all the latest news including Coco Gauff being selected as flag bearer and Salma Hayek carrying the Olympic torch at the Palace of Versailles. "It's better than an Oscar!"

Get a look around Paris as the city gears up for the Olympic Games

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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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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

Watch the 2024 Paris Olympics on NBC and streaming on Peacock, starting with the Opening Ceremony July 26 at 12 p.m. ET.

Hoda Kotb shares a peek inside the Team USA welcome center

After Peloton producer Jessie Malone went to the emergency room while experiencing an elevated heart rate, she was diagnosed with Atrial fibrillation — and she immediately changed her lifestyle. She joins TODAY along with cardiac electrophysiologist Dr. Marc Miller to share an update on her health.

How a Peloton producer changed her lifestyle after AFib diagnosis

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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

The Opening Ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics is underway. The Games' ceremonial kickoff features a boat parade down a 3.7-mile stretch of the Seine River, passing by some of Paris' iconic landmarks and Olympic venues. U.S. flag bearers Coco Gauff and LeBron James are leading a group of nearly...

Live updates: Paris Olympics open with parade on the Seine

A man named Evan planned a surprise picnic date for his high school sweetheart, Mariah, where they tried their hand at painting. When it came time to admire each other’s work, Mariah realized Evan’s design bared a sweet marriage proposal! TODAY’s Hoda Kotb has the Morning Boost.

Man paints surprise proposal to girlfriend during art session

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Former Dallas Cowboys cheerleader Victoria Kalina may have left the team, but she's still dancing. The new Netflix docuseries “America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders” features Kalina’s story, and in doing so reveals struggles behind the coveted job. Kalina, who also appeared on the CMT show "Making the Team" about the DCC, opens up about her body image and mental health journeys.

What ‘America’s Sweethearts’ star Victoria Kalina has been up to since leaving the Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders

Bullied at school, he says he hated himself and felt like a “freak, a monster.” It was 2020 and he welcomed the lockdowns that came during the COVID-19 pandemic. “I was happy. I was relieved when COVID happened because I didn’t have to leave the house,” Garratt, now 19, tells TODAY.com.

Teen loses 200 pounds on his own, shares No. 1 tip for weight loss success

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Talula Dempsey’s pastries are just what the doctor ordered, according to her dad, “Grey’s Anatomy” alum Patrick Dempsey. On July 23, Patrick, 58, announced the launch of his 22-year-old daughter’s Los Angeles pâtissière, Talula’s Kitchen. “So proud and excited,” the actor captioned...

Patrick Dempsey shares new photos of daughter Talula, 22 — and an announcement

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History Facts lists eight names US parents no longer give their newborns, which you may no longer hear in Virginia. The girls' names are Doris, Gertrude, Mildred, and Judith. I know or have known women with all four names, but they are either baby boomers or boomer parents' ages and someone's grandma or great aunt. Consider the ages of females in Virginia you know with these names.

Eight names parents in Virginia may no longer be giving to their newborns

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Two boaters escaped with their lives off New Hampshire after a whale breached and capsized their vessel in a dramatic spectacle that was captured on video, the Coast Guard said Tuesday, July 23. The boaters, who were essentially catapulted into the Atlantic Ocean when the giant mammal breached and struck...

Dramatic video shows whale capsizing boat off New Hampshire

TODAY nutrition and health expert Joy Bauer shares a variety of snacks the whole family can enjoy while watching the Olympics — all made with superfoods! The gold medal-worthy treats include brownie bites made from whole grain flour, frozen yogurt blueberries and more.

Cheer on Team USA with these gold medal-worthy snacks

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"Every Day is a Good Day" is my mantra. All the meats smoked at my restaurant, Rodney Scott's BBQ, take several hours to cook because of the low temperature and slow timing. So when I want to grill at home, I fire up my barbecue or smoker and cook chicken breasts and leg quarters seasoned with my rib rub.

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Tony Hale "fit right in" carrying Beyoncé's fur in their 2024 Super Bowl ad. They starred in a Verizon ad that aired during the big game on Feb. 11 in which Beyoncé resorted to lavish stunts in an effort to break the phone company's signal while Hale reported back on whether she was successful. She was not and ultimately announced her new album, "Cowboy Carter," as her Hail Mary.

Tony Hale explains what it was like to act with Beyoncé in their Super Bowl ad

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Mercedes and Jonathan Sandhu, the Texas couple who welcomed identical quadruplets on May 1, have an exciting announcement: All four babies are home!. Hannah Grace, Lucy Marie, Rebecca Claire and Petra Anne have been discharged from Texas Children's Pavilion for Women. Their brothers, Luke, 4, and Aaron, 20 months, couldn’t be happier.

1 (or 4) in 15 million: Rare identical quadruplets beat the odds, come home from hospital

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Olympic fans prepare to line up along Seine for Parade of Nations

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