Columbus, OH

Marseille, France – Over the course of 12 days, 13 American athletes in nine classes will take to the Bay of Marseille for competition at the Paris 2024 Olympics, following a shortened runway of three years due to the delayed Tokyo 2020 Games. Against a dramatic backdrop of rocky Calanques and the classic city of Marseille, athletes will battle for the podium on the biggest stage in international sport. Sailing fans watching from the U.S. will be able to follow the racing both live and on replay through NBC’s Peacock streaming service, starting at 6:00 AM EDT on July 28 (3:00 AM PDT) with the Women’s Windsurfing events featuring USA’s Dominique Stater.

Paris Olympics Set Sail in Marseille, France for 13 American Athletes

ESPN

Mariafe Atache del Solar and Taliqua Clancy want to go one better than Tokyo. With their beach volleyball partnership just like a marriage, they're in the right place in the City of Love.

The Aussie 'marriage' hunting gold beneath the Eiffel Tower

HELLO

While LeBron James, Simone Biles and Sha'carri Richardson will all be sleeping on cardboard beds in the Paris Olympic village, some of Team USA have a very different living situation. Find out more here...

Olympics 2024: Team USA's unique living situation in pictures – and it's not in the Olympic Village in Paris

USA TODAY

The U.S. women have a good shot to medal with Taryn Kloth and Kristen Nuss, No. 2 in the world, and Kelly Cheng and Sara Hughes, No. 3 in the world.

Beach volleyball at 2024 Paris Olympics: How it works, Team USA stars, what else to know

The Guardian

Australia’s most decorated Olympian will again have to overcome adversity to add an individual swimming medal to her remarkable career haul

Australian great Emma McKeon sets sights on crowning glory at Paris Games | Kieran Pender

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

New York City, NY

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Cheryl E Preston

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

Katy Perry was met with lukewarm reviews as she slipped her curves into a tight pink dress back in 2016. Glamming up for the Golden Globes that year, the 39-year-old singer opted for an eye-popping neckline that even saw her joking about her “globes,” but it doesn’t look like everyone was a fan.

Katy Perry Disappoints In Plunging Dress That’s ‘Cheap’ And ‘Awkward’

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

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	International Olympic Committee leaders got a proper introduction to France Thursday, as staff members at their Hôtel du Collectionneur reportedly protested for two hours, disrupting breakfast service, a day before the 2024 Olympics Opening Ceremony.House v. NCAA Settlement: Plaintiffs Refine Their Complaint




	According to the Union Départementale CGT Paris trade group, employees are pushing for their first raises since 2017 amid negotiations with hotel management.




	“We can’t wait for the workers of the world to discover our French way of striking,” UD CGT Paris posted online while saying that the IOC is paying €22 million to stay at the five-star hotel about a kilometer...

IOC Hotel Staff Strikes as Labor Pains Plague Paris Olympics

Kristin Cavallari is opening up about dating a younger man. The former reality star, 37, who appeared on "Laguna Beach" and "The Hills," is currently dating TikToker Mark Estes, 24. The couple went Instagram official in February, and she has shared moments from their relationship on social media ever since.

Kristin Cavallari says dating a younger man isn't for 'anything other than just pure happiness'

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Stop & Shop Announces Closure of 32 Stores Across the Northeast. Stop & Shop, a well-known grocery chain, has confirmed the closure of 32 of its underperforming stores across the Northeast region of the United States. The decision, aimed at streamlining operations and fostering future growth, will affect locations in New Jersey, Massachusetts, New York, Connecticut, and Rhode Island, with all closures scheduled to be completed by November 2nd.

A well-known grocery chain, has confirmed the closure of 32 of its under performing stores


				













	At its home Olympic Games, France could collect the most medals in over a century, thanks largely to an athlete development system born from disgrace.NBA Players Get Paid to Play in the Olympics--Just Not by the USOPC




	In 1960, France returned from Rome with only five medals (25th overall among participating countries) and no golds for just the second time in the history of the modern Olympics. With postwar political instability at home and decolonization taking place overseas, French president (and former military officer) Charles de Gaulle determined the country couldn’t continue suffering defeats on playing fields as well. After all, Frenchman Pierre...

France Aims for Record Medal Haul Thanks to de Gaulle’s Disgust

Virginia State

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

J. Souza

According to cruise industry reports, the world's largest cruise ship is sailing well above 100% capacity, thanks to more beds being filled on recent sailings. Royal Caribbean’s newest flagship, the Icon of the Seas, is proving to be an unprecedented success, with occupancy rates far exceeding expectations.

The Largest Cruise Ship in the World is Sailing at 132% Capacity: How This is Even Possible

Emily Standley Allard

Marriage is a significant life decision that requires extreme commitment, understanding, devotion and a heck of a lot of compromise. While many people dream of a lifelong partnership, others find the concept of marriage challenging. Astrology offers insights into personality traits and behaviors, suggesting that certain zodiac signs might face more difficulties in maintaining a traditional marital relationship. This article explores the five zodiac signs that are often considered less suited for marriage due to their unique characteristics and tendencies when it comes to lifelong commitment.

The 5 Zodiac Signs Not Meant for Matrimony

Missouri State

Fulton, MO

CJ Coombs

Updated on July 17, 2024, concerning two of the missing children listed below. Bringing them home: for 40 years, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) has been helping to locate missing children.

Seven teenagers have been missing in Missouri since June 2024

Australia's Grace Brown stormed to her first Olympic gold in the women's individual time-trial on Saturday raced over 32.4km of rain-slicked Paris streets. The 32-year-old finished 1min 31sec ahead of Britain's Anna Henderson with world champion Chloe Dygert snatching third after a nasty fall, less than a second off silver.

Australia's Grace Brown Earns Paris Olympics Time Trial Gold

South Carolina State

Colleton County, SC

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

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Cuban duo Noslen Diaz and Jorge Alayo proved to be too much for the United States' Miles Partain and Andy Benesh, taking the opening match of Pool D play in Olympic beach volleyball. Watch the 2024 Paris Olympics on NBC and streaming on Peacock, July 26 - Aug 11.

Cuba knocks off U.S. in beach volleyball preliminary play

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Olympic Beach Volleyball Sand Is Money at Eiffel Tower Venue


				













	Beach volleyball shines at every Olympics, but nothing compares to Paris. With the Eiffel Tower as its backdrop, the venue is one of the most stunning...

Olympic Beach Volleyball Sand Is Money at Eiffel Tower Venue

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