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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

PARIS -- The U.S. figure skating team was formally confirmed as gold medalists from the 2022 Beijing Olympics by a sports court ruling Thursday, opening the way for the team to get its medals at the Paris Summer Games. “We are thrilled to finally honor these incredible athletes," Sarah Hirshland,...

US figure skaters to get team gold medals at Paris Olympics after doping case ruling

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The first medals of the 2024 Paris Olympics are won today. See the full Saturday schedule and how to watch every event.

Paris Olympics live updates: USA wins first medal; Ledecky wins heat in 400 freestyle

Rebecca Wilde and Mathlida Hodgkins Byrne have qualified for the semi-final of the women’s double sculls. The duo set a time of 6:52.31 to finish second behind New Zealand in the opening heat and book their place in the semi-finals.The semi-finals take place on Tuesday, 30 July from 09:50 BST.

Wilde qualifies for women’s double sculls semi-final

Read about and watch the medal moments for Team GB at the Paris Olympics 2024.

Who are Team GB's medal winners at Paris 2024?

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

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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

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

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

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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

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

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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

The victim, aged 30, remains in hospital in a serious, but stable condition, police say.

Man attacked with bat in serious condition

Swimmer Kieran Bird has failed to qualify for the final of the men’s 400m freestyle. Bird, 24, finished fifth in his heat with a time of three minutes and 47.54 seconds, 3.41 seconds behind German Lukas Märtens who finished first.With only the fastest eight from this morning's five heats reaching tonight's final, Bird has not progressed.

Bird misses out on men’s 400m freestyle final

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A major goof-up occurred during the opening ceremony for the 2024 Paris Olympics on Friday night.Just as the 143-strong South Korean delegation paraded on their boats on the River Seine, the vessel carrying the athletes was accidentally introduced by an announcer as the "Democratic People's Republic of Korea" — the official name of North Korea in English.
It's honestly shocking that such an unforgivable mistake could ever happen again at the Olympics. Introducing South Korea as North Korea is such a deep insult that demonstrates complete ignorance and lack of basic world understanding. Deeply shameful and embarrassing. https://t.co/BJjD5YhQ6g— Raphael Rashid (@koryodynasty) July...

IOC apologizes to South Korea for Paris Olympics blunder

Convicted rapist Steven van de Valde will appear at the Paris 2024 Olympics on Sunday representing the Netherlands in beach volleyball.

Convicted rapist Van de Velde to compete at Olympics on Sunday

Ireland have finished in eighth place in their heat for the Women's 4x100m relay at the Paris Olympics.

Hill, Davison and Catterson eighth in 4x100 freestyle heat

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The United States won its first medal at the Olympic Games in Paris.Sarah Bacon, 27, and Kassidy Cook, 29, won silver in Saturday's 3-meter synchronized springboard competition at the Aquatics Centre. The American duo scored 314.64 points, which put them firmly in second place behind Chang Yani and Chen Yiwen of China.Great Britain's Tasmin Harper and Scarlett Mew Jensen took bronze with 302.28 points.The silver medal marked Team USA's first medal in women's synchronized springboard since Kelci Bryant and Abby Johnston won silver in London in 2012.This is Bacon's Olympic debut. The Indianapolis native will also compete in the individual...

Team USA's first medal at the Paris Olympics came in synchronized diving

A woman is arrested after a festival-goer suffered a serious head injury at the event, police say.

Arrest after woman seriously hurt at music festival

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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.

Peaty through to 100m breaststroke semi-final in Paris

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