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After a 17,000-mile journey, the Olympic flame reached its final stop in Paris at the opening ceremony on Friday, with the cauldron located inside a hot air balloon.

Paris Olympics opening ceremony redeems itself with flame as stunning hot air balloon

The Olympics officially commenced in a grand and elegant ceremony yesterday, the main character of which was the majestic River Seine. It was the first time in history that the Games’ opening ceremony was held outside of a stadium. A flotilla of 85 boats carried 6,800 athletes to the...

Paris Olympics open with pomp and panache

LCM (50 meters) Finals lineups for the women’s and men’s 4×100 freestyle relays have been posted, and there aren’t many surprises. We wrote about how the United States had some interesting decisions to make on which prelims athlete gets the finals nod, and we have our answer. Simone Manuel and Caeleb Dressel will anchor Team USA’s relays tonight.

2024 Paris Olympics Day 1 Relay Finals: Both 100 Free World Record Holders Will Lead Off

"You can be racist but not deaf," the superstar defiantly told the world in the face of racist attacks while gearing up for the performance of a lifetime. The world took notice during the 2024 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony in Paris this afternoon as French pop superstar Aya Nakamura strutted across a bridge over the Seine. Donning a gold metallic feather mini dress and a bold blonde bust down, the songstress belted out her smash hit single “Pookie” while accompanied by a live band helmed by France’s Republican Guard.

Meet Aya Nakamura, The French Superstar Who Bucked Racism To Perform At The Paris 2024 Olympic Opening Ceremony

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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

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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

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

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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

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

Team GB's Max Litchfield qualifies second fastest for Sunday night's 400m individual medley Olympic final in Paris, behind the home favourite Leon Marchand.

Litchfield into final as Paris erupts for Marchand

France turned on the style to overwhelm Argentina - their recent antagonists - as the hosts reached the semi-finals of Olympics men's sevens in front of an euphoric Parisian crowd. London-born wing Aaron Grandidier scored two scintillating tries in a 26-14 victory for Les Bleus and led the jubilant celebrations...

Ferocious France beat Argentina in Olympics grudge match

The swimming leg of the triathlon familiarisation at the Paris Olympics is cancelled due to pollution in the River Seine.

Triathlon swim training scrapped because of pollution

LCM (50 meters) The 2nd morning of competition in Paris will feature five events during prelims. The men’s 200 free will kick off the session where David Popovici of Romania enters as the top seed with a 1:43.13. He is the top seed by over a second as Lukas Maertens is the #2 seed with a 1:44.14. Popovici notably is the World Junior Record holder in the event and the former 100 free World Record holder. Maertens is coming off an Olympic gold in the 400 free after winning on night 1.

2024 Paris Olympics: Day 2 Prelims Preview

Three people remain in police custody following the altercation on Saturday afternoon.

Man in hospital with head injury after assault

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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Team USA picked up its first gold at the Paris Olympics in the pool Saturday thanks to the men men’s 4x100m freestyle relay team, who beat out Australia by more than a second. Jack Alexy, Chris Guiliano, Hunter Armstrong and Caeleb Dressel posted a time of 3:09.28, a strong finish over the Australian quartet’s 3:10.35. Armstrong was the fastest of the quartet, finishing his leg in 46.75 seconds. For Armstrong, this was his second gold medal after a victory in the same event at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics. The victory tied Dressel, 23,  on eight golds with fellow American relay swimmer Matt Biondi. For Guiliano and Alexy, this was their first medal and their first Olympic race. The four exploded with joy when Dressel came into the finish, yelling “let’s go” and “woo!” It was the 11th gold the U.S. has won in the 4x100m freestyle relay race in the past 13 Olympics it has competed in, and was the team’s third in a row. Read it at PeacockRead more at The Daily Beast.

U.S. Wins First Gold of Paris Olympics

Louis Dunne, 21, was due to compete in a triathlon on the eight anniversary of his dad Tim's death.

Triathlete 'devastated' as he pulls out of race

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Lady Gaga delivered a dazzling performance as the first musical act during the Paris Olympics 2024 opening ceremony — but there was one catch.

Was Lady Gaga’s Paris performance prerecorded?

Two boys were reportedly attacked by a group of eight to 15 teenagers.

Boy severely injured in group attack

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The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

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Dupont inspires France's first Paris 2024 gold

Superstar scrum-half Antoine Dupont delivers by coming off the bench to lead France to their first gold of the Paris...

Dupont inspires France's first Paris 2024 gold

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