Columbus, OH

"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

The Guardian

Versailles banquet among lavish spending in 2023 that has plunged president’s office €8m into red

French audit cautions Élysée over €475k cost of King Charles dinner

The Independent

 King Charles banned Meghan Markle from travelling to Balmoral with Prince Harry to be with the dying Queen, royal author Rob Jobson has claimed in his new biography on the Princess of Wales. The move saw Prince Harry, now 39, take a private jet to Scotland alone to avoid travelling with his family on the day his grandmother passed away at the age of 96.However, it was only Princess Anne who was able to be at the monarch’s bedside as she took her final breaths on 8 September 2022 before she died at 3:10 pm. Jobson explained that while...

King Charles ‘banned’ Meghan Markle from visiting dying Queen

French President Emmanuel Macron's office spent nearly one million euros on two lavish banquets for Britain's King Charles III and Indian leader Narendra Modi, the country's top auditors said as they urged the Elysee Palace to tighten its belt. The Cour des Comptes (Court of Accounts), which keeps an eye...

France’s dinner bill for Modi, King Charles banquets came to nearly a million euros

TheDailyBeast

French media is in a frenzy after a passionate cheek-to-cheek kiss between France’s president, Emmanuel Macron, and Amélie Oudéa-Castéra, the country’s sports minister, was captured during the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games.In the photo, Oudéa-Castéra, known colloquially as AOC, can be seen with her arm around the president’s neck, and his head cradled in hers as she plants a kiss below his ear. In the background of the photo, Prime Minister Gabriel Attal can be seen looking away conspicuously.According to The Telegraph, the French magazine Midi Libre first commented on the photo. “After the opening ceremony of the Olympic...

Macron’s Kiss With French Sports Minister During Olympics Causes a Stir

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

An inquest into the deaths of Carol Hunt and her daughters Hannah and Louise opens in Hatfield.

Daughter texted for help before crossbow deaths

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

Convicted child rapist Steven van de Velde made his Olympic beach volleyball debut to a mixed reaction in Paris, with audible boos. Van de Velde was sentenced to four years in prison in 2016 after admitting three counts of rape against a 12-year-old British girl. He and volleyball partner Matthew...

Convicted rapist Van de Velde booed on Olympic debut

The fire is at the Mildenhall Stadium in Suffolk, a venue used for stock car and banger racing.

Firefighters at scene of large barn fire at stadium

The parents of Conor Dowers say staff at a mental health trust failed to keep him safe.

Dancer who took his own life 'badly let down'

Police say two rival gangs co-ordinated to kill the rapper as he celebrated his 26th birthday in June.

Three arrested for murder of Florida rapper Julio Foolio

Channel Island Pride is being hosted in Guernsey this year.

Guernsey to host annual Channel Islands Pride

Armagh's Niall Grimley tells the GAA Social of the "mixed emotions" when celebrating the county's long-sought All-Ireland without his late brother.

Grimley finds 'fulfilment' in family and football after tragedy

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Royal Caribbean’s Utopia of the Seas, a $1.35 billion behemoth of the sea, has recently been introduced to the world since its maiden voyage on July 19th. The ship, boasting nearly 5,700 passengers and a crew of over 2,200, offers an array of amenities designed to cater to multi-generational families on shorter 3- and 4-day itineraries.

Cruise Passengers Not Happy About Feature on World's Newest Mega Ship

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Three Russian warships are docked in Cuba, showing strengthening ties between the two countries. The ships are expected to remain in port through Tuesday, officials said.

More Russian warships dock in Havana port

Chicago, IL

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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?

Daniel Wiffen is the first Northern Irish athlete to win an Olympic gold medal in 36 years.

Congratulations for NI's new Olympic gold medalist

Researchers hope the program could transform care in what is often called the "allergy capital of the world".

Australia starts world-first peanut allergy treatment for babies

The outdoor market will return the town centre three days a week and feature 20 stalls

Outdoor market will return after five years

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Lobster dinner for King Charles cost France €450,000

The country's audit office has warned that \"significant efforts\" are needed to restore financial balance after an increase in...

The country's audit office has warned that "significant efforts" are needed to restore financial balance after an increase in...

Lobster dinner for King Charles cost France €450,000

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