"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

French hero Leon Marchand threw down the gauntlet with a storming 400m medley swim Sunday as Mollie O'Callaghan outgunned Ariarne Titmus to top the women's 200m freestyle heats. Marchand is the Olympic hosts' big hope after last year demolishing Michael Phelps' 15-year-old world record in a phenomenal 4min 2.50sec. The 22-year-old, trained by Phelps' old coach Bob Bowman, had not dipped under 4:10 this year as a number of his rivals did, piling on the pressure. FRANCE 24's Selina Sykes reports.

Paris Olympics: French swimmer Leon Marchand qualifies for final

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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?

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PARIS (AP) — Egyptian fencer Nada Hafez has revealed that she fought at the Paris Olympics while seven months pregnant. Hafez posted on Instagram that she was “carrying a little Olympian one” hours after she had reached the round of 16 in women’s saber Monday. The...

Egyptian fencer Nada Hafez reveals she competed at the Paris Olympics while 7 months pregnant

As the world set its eyes on Paris for the opening ceremony of the 2024 Olympics, this special edition looks back at some of the highlights of the dazzling ceremony, the first to be held outside a stadium in Olympic history. Produced by François Picard, Leo McGuinn, Luis Miguel Cabrera,...

Paris 2024 Olympics: Decoding the opening ceremony

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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

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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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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

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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

The riveting sporting angle of the 2024 Paris Olympics has seemingly taken a backseat to a controversy caused by interpretations of the Olympics’ opening ceremony. The situation has even led the Paris Olympics organizers to apologize to anyone who was offended by what was depicted. But what actually happened at the Olympics to cause the apology?

Why Did the Paris Olympics’ Organizers Apologize? Explained

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?

A third child died on Tuesday and five others remained critically injured after a knife attack on a Taylor Swift-themed dance event in a quiet seaside community in northern England, police said. The nine-year-old girl died in hospital early Tuesday, Merseyside Police said, as the force confirmed that two victims...

Third girl dies after knife attack at UK dance studio

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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

Landslides swept through tea estates and villages in southern India's Kerala on Tuesday, killing at least 93 people, local media reported, after heavy rain collapsed hillsides and triggered torrents of mud, water and tumbling boulders.

Landslides in India's Kerala kill 93, hundreds still missing

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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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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?

In a seven-minute clinic that'll long define his legacy, Antoine Dupont scored two tries and created another to deliver a coveted gold medal for France and end two-time champion Fiji's Olympic dominance in rugby sevens. FRANCE 24's Selina Sykes reports.

France clinches gold medal in Olympic rugby sevens

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Dutch Olympian Steven van de Velde, who was jailed for just one year after raping a 12 year old girl, made his bow at the Paris Olympics on Sunday morning

Olympics outrage as Van de Velde booed in Paris after conviction for raping 12-year-old

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The men's individual triathlon race at the Paris 2024 Olympics, scheduled for Tuesday, has been postponed due to poor water quality in the River Seine. The decision, made by World Triathlon, the International Olympics Committee, a team of doctors and Paris city officials, was reached following ...

Summer Olympics Event Delayed Due To Condition Of River Seine

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French swimmer Léon Marchand nearly brought down Paris La Défense Arena on Sunday night with a standout gold medal-winning performance.

Léon Marchand runs away with 400 IM gold to the joy of French fans

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Paris Olympics: Marchand mania and dueling pistols

Former Olympic swimmer James Parrack tells Destination Paris why at 22, France’s Léon Marchand ticks all the boxes...

Paris Olympics: Marchand mania and dueling pistols

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