A post shared on social media purportedly shows a diver during the Paris Olympics failing during his routine. The claim is inaccurate. The video is from 2015. Organizers of the Paris Olympics issued an apology to anyone offended by the opening ceremony, The Associated Press reported. The organizers stated that they meant no disrespect with the performance that showed a recreation of Leonardo da Vinci’s “The Last Supper” that featured drag performers.

FACT CHECK: No, Video Of Diver Is Not From The Paris Olympics

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Many fans are wondering what happened to Hezly Rivera or if she might be hurt or injured at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The youngest member of the women’s gymnastics team for Team USA, the 16-year-old Hezly appeared during the qualification rounds, performing on beam and uneven bars. However, she is not slated to compete in the women’s team final, all-around, or any apparatus finals. This has led to a selection controversy where gymnastics fans are confused about her absence in the team final. Here’s a breakdown of the Hezly Rivera controversy during the 2024 Olympic Games.

What Happened to Hezly Rivera at the 2024 Paris Olympics?

"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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Medal table | Olympic schedule |How to watch | Olympic news. Before the setting comes into play, the Olympics are already guaranteed to be a spectacle. The best athletes from around the world twist, contort, jump and dive in ways most of us couldn't even imagine. Mix in the backdrop of one of the world's most iconic cities in Paris and its surroundings, and it adds up to a photographer's dream.

2024 Olympics: 10 of the best images from Day 3 of the Paris Games

French photographer Jerome Brouillet knew he had the chance of capturing something special when Brazilian surfer Gabriel Medina caught one of the day's biggest waves. "The conditions were perfect, the waves were taller than we expected," said Brouillet. But what Brouillet found when he checked his camera was beyond his...

Is this the photo of the Paris 2024 Olympics?

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Mississippi-based company C Spire has announced it will pull its adverts from the Paris Olympics after being left angry by a scene in the opening ceremony

U.S. sponsor pulls out of Olympics amid anger over Paris opening ceremony scene

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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

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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

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Watch: 2024 Olympics: Tom Cruise, Lady Gaga & More Stars Cheering on Team USA Women’s Gymnastics!. Nada Hafez wasn’t alone for her 2024 Olympic bouts. The Egyptian fencer revealed that when she stepped up to the piste in Paris for her third Olympic Games, she did so while seven months pregnant with her and husband Ibrahim Ihab’s first child.

2024 Olympics: Egyptian Fencer Nada Hafez Shares She Competed in Paris Games While 7 Months Pregnant

The opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics 2024, held on July 26 along the River Seine, was an unprecedented spectacle. For the first time in Olympic history, the ceremony was held outside a stadium, featuring 85 boats carrying nearly 7,000 athletes from 205 countries along a 6-kilometer stretch of the Seine. Among the many highlights were two enigmatic figures: a masked torchbearer and a caped rider on a metal horse.

Who was the masked torchbearer at the Paris Olympics opening ceremony?

Stephen Nedoroscik helped Team USA make history in the men’s gymnastics competition on July 29, then got a big message of support from his girlfriend. The men’s gymnastics star turned in a performance on the pommel horse — his only event — that helped Team USA break a 16-year medal drought and earn the bronze at the Paris Olympics. After his big night, Nedoroscik got a two-word message from girlfriend Tess McCracken on Instagram.

Stephen Nedoroscik’s Girlfriend Sends Two-Word Reaction to Paris Olympics Performance

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Wow, that's a tough situation for UKG employees in Florida. Imagine gearing up for a holiday weekend and then getting blindsided with news of massive layoffs. It's not just the number—2,200 employees, which is 14% of their workforce—but also how abruptly it was done, right before the Fourth of July.

Thousands of workers in Florida laid off by a major company

As the 2024 Paris Olympics continue, audiences watching athletes receive their medals while on the podium might have one lingering question: What's in the box?. Gold, silver and bronze medalists, in addition to their medals, often receive additional gifts at the Olympics — flowers, stuffed animals, etc. In Paris, athletes have also been receiving a mysterious additional gift, in a slender gold-colored box.

2024 Paris Olympics: What's in those mysterious boxes that Olympic medalists receive on the podium?

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Seven current or former Oklahoma athletes are competing at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games until Aug. 11.

A Look at Oklahoma Athletes Competing in Paris Olympics

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NEWARK, N.J. – Jasmine McGregor, 32, and Jhenelle Lewis, 35, both of Paterson, New Jersey, have pleaded guilty to conspiring with a physician to distribute oxycodone, a powerful opioid, without legitimate medical justification. The announcement was made today by U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

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In a recent announcement, The Fresh Market, a beloved grocery chain in Florida, is bidding farewell to its Valrico location. The store, located in one of the fastest-growing areas of the U.S., has cited uncontrollable inflation as a driving force behind its closure, echoing broader economic challenges impacting even higher-end retailers.

A grocery chain in Florida is unexpectedly closing down

As she and her teammates led the USA to a team gold medal in the women’s gymnastics competition. A day after the men won bronze in their team competition, gymnastics has been a highlight for Team USA. Coco Gauff wasn’t as fortunate as she wound up crying after a third-round loss in the women’s tennis singles. And, an amazing run led to the USA women’s rugby players earning bronze. What a play.

Biles shines in Paris 2024

A post shared on social media purports that President Joe Biden’s physician Dr. Kevin O’Connor was arrested by the military. The claim stems from a satirical outlet. Vice President Kamala Harris received the endorsement of former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama, which she thanked them for, CNN reported. The Obamas released a video to announce their support and said “she gives us all reason to hope,” according to the outlet.

FACT CHECK: Was Joe Biden’s Doctor Arrested By The Military?

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One raunchy piece of advice made Haliey Welch an internet sensation — though her fame has come with a price. The 23-year-old, best known as "hawk tuah girl," has had to deal with some rather creepy fans ever since a video of Welch giving a tip about intercourse went insanely viral online.

'Hawk Tuah' Girl Haliey Welch Says She Was Offered $600 to 'Spit in a Jar' After Her Lovemaking Tip

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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?

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FACT CHECK: Was LeBron James Rejected From Being Flag Bearer At The 2024 Paris Olympics?

A post shared on Facebook claims basketball star LeBron James was “instantly rejected” from being the flag bearer at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The claim originates...

FACT CHECK: Was LeBron James Rejected From Being Flag Bearer At The 2024 Paris Olympics?

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