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Lady Gaga has addressed the backlash she faced after her opening ceremony performance at the 2024 France Olympics in Paris, where she sang a French song

Lady Gaga breaks silence after Paris Olympics performance leaves fans fuming

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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

The Standard

 Police on Thursday launched a series of dawn raids on an organised crime group suspected of stealing phones across Westminster. Detectives arrested nine suspects as part of Operation Phone Snatcher, with more than 100 officers targeting eight addresses across north and east London this morning. The group is suspected of 180 thefts in Westminster over an eight-week period. Territorial Support Group officers bashed in a door at a terraced house in the shadow of the Tottenham Hotspur stadium and arrested two teenage suspects. They were handcuffed and put in a police van. A number of phones were seized at...

Police bust suspected mobile phone snatch gang in dawn raids across London

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With umbrellas deployed, thousands of athletes and spectators who lined the streets of Paris officially kicked off the 2024 Olympics on Friday.The ambitious ceremony kicked off with a giant plume of blue, white and red smoke in the colors of the French national flag with the Parade of Nations from the Austerlitz Bridge beside the Jardin des Plantes.Athletes aboard boats traveled the course of the Seine River from east to west, getting a glimpse of several Olympic venues including the La Concorde Urban Park, Invalides and the Grand Palais.Giant jets of water spurted up from the river as the Greek delegation — as always — was the first boat under the bridge and along the 6-kilometer (3.7-mile) route.American singer Lady Gaga graced the crowds with a performance at a makeshift yellow staircase in the traditional style of the old French subways.About 220,000 invited and security-screened spectators filled the upper tiers of the Seine's banks, and an additional 104,000 paying spectators watched from the lower riverside and around the Trocadéro plaza.The parade ended at the Iena Bridge, which links the Eiffel Tower on the left bank of the Seine to the Trocadéro district on the right bank.Here are more photos from the event:

See photos of the Paris Olympics opening ceremony

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The logo for the 2024 Paris Olympics has a history that goes all the way back to the 1700s.

2024 Paris Olympics logo has hidden double meaning

New York City, NY

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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

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

Virginia State

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

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.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

 The daughter of a “beautiful, kind” woman killed in a hit-and-run has pleaded for witnesses come forward as police continue to hunt her mother’s killer six months on.Ina Rodrigues, 58, was struck down by a moped as she crossed a road in Hammersmith on January 16, as she returned home from work to her two daughters.Police continue to hunt those responsible, and on Friday released new CCTV footage showing two men they would like to speak to.Ms Rodrigues’ daughter, who has been left parentless, told of the agony her family has experienced in the six months since her mother’s...

Daughter's plea as police hunt moped riders six months on from mother's hit-and-run death in Hammersmith

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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

The man arrested over the crossbow murders of a BBC racing commentator’s wife and daughters is paralysed, it has been reported. Medics have said Kyle Clifford, 25, may never walk again after it is believed he fired a crossbow bolt into his upper body before police arrived at the cemetery where he was hiding.It is said to have pierced his spinal cord, according to The Sun. He was found unconscious by armed police the day after Carol Hunt, 61, and daughters Hannah, 28, and Louise, 25, were discovered fatally injured at their home in Bushey, Hertfordshire. Clifford reportedly turned the crossbow on himself in bushes at...

Man arrested over triple crossbow murders 'may never walk again' after self-inflicted wound

 A raging wildfire has swept through the town of Jasper in the Canadian Rockies, devastating up to half of its structures and forcing 25,000 people to evacuate.The picturesque resort town, nestled in Jasper National Park, saw flames higher than treetops engulf its southern edge on Wednesday evening. While no injuries have been reported, the damage to the beloved community is extensive.Jasper Mayor Richard Ireland said in a statement: "The destruction and loss that many you are facing and feeling is beyond description and comprehension, my deepest sympathies go out to each of you."Danielle Smith, premier of Alberta province, estimates...

Jasper wildfire: Huge blaze in the Canadian Rockies ravages picturesque resort town

A jury has been discharged after failing to reach any verdicts in the trial of a man accused of murdering “Good Samaritan” Chris Marriott, who was run over and killed as he came to the aid of a stranger he found lying injured in the street.Father-of-two Mr Marriott, 46, was helping a woman called Nafeesa Jhangur when they were both among five people hit by a Seat Ibiza car driven by Ms Jhangur’s brother, Hassan Jhangur, 24, Sheffield Crown Court has heard.Prosecutors said Jhangur ploughed into them in a cul-de-sac in the Burngreave area of Sheffield on December 27, before...

Jury fails to reach verdicts in trial of ‘Good Samaritan’ murder-accused

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

Jacksonville, FL

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A man died in police custody Sunday after he was arrested when he scuffled with firefighters and police, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said. Joseph Lawson, 43, was the second person to die in the past week while in police custody. Both were hospitalized at the time they died, the Sheriff’s Office said.

Suspect dies in custody; he’s the second in six days

Hollywood actresses Elizabeth Banks and Charlize Theron and the Rolling Stones frontman Sir Mick Jagger have arrived in Paris on the eve of the 2024 Olympics opening ceremony.Stars opted for black and white colours for the event, called the Prelude to the Olympics, which took place at the 6th arrondissement museum, the Louis Vuitton Foundation.It was co-hosted by Mad Max: Fury Road star and South African actress Theron, wearing a white one-shoulder dress, along with Lupin star and French actor Omar Sy, US tennis star Serena Williams and Spanish singer Rosalia.Sir Mick, 80, in a patterned jacket and shirt, attended...

Mick Jagger and Charlize Theron go chic at Paris Olympics fashion event

Dear Lily, Now I’m in my 30s I don’t bounce back like I used to. How can I improve my willpower and know when to call it a night?Having once been historically unable to call it a night, I feel you. Willpower — our ability to avoid short-term temptation — is a funny thing; seemingly given in spades to some while others are desert-parched (while booze soaked, natch).The good news is willpower can be learnt; it’s a habit, a muscle you can develop like any other. The question is, how? Putting aside staying away from temptation (it works but doesn’t...

Life Coach: when should I call it a night?

A former Metropolitan Police officer who launched a “campaign of rape” against his victims has had his sentence increased at the Court of Appeal.Cliff Mitchell carried out more than 50 sex attacks against two female victims between 2014 and 2023, including in September last year when he tied a woman up with cable ties and put duct tape over her mouth.The 24-year-old was jailed for life with a minimum term of 13 years and 225 days at Croydon Crown Court in May.However, on Thursday, judges at the Court of Appeal extended this to a minimum term of 17 years and...

Former police officer’s sentence for ‘campaign of rape’ increased

A man has been remanded in custody after appearing in court charged with the attempted murder of an Army officer in uniform near a barracks.Anthony Esan, 24, is accused of repeatedly stabbing Lieutenant Colonel Mark Teeton in Gillingham, Kent, on Tuesday.The serviceman, in his 40s, is in hospital in a serious but stable condition after the alleged knife attack.Esan, who was arrested near his home in nearby Rochester, is also charged with possessing an offensive weapon in a public place.He appeared at Medway Magistrates’ Court on Thursday wearing a grey T-shirt and will next appear at Maidstone Crown Court on...

Man appears in court charged with attempted murder of Army officer in uniform

 France is “on alert” for further sabotage attacks after the coordinated assaults on the railway network on Friday that caused chaos hours before the Paris Olympic opening ceremony.The SNCF rail network is likely to be subject to delays all weekend after the attack on Friday which could have been left-wing activists or Russians, the Telegraph has reported. The opening ceremony went ahead as planned with a huge display on the river Seine and the first proper day of sport is set to get underway on Saturday morning. But organisers are wary that further attacks could be attempted over the next fortnight. Patrice...

Paris Olympics: French officials fear further attacks with hard left and Russians suspected of sabotage

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