Columbus, OH

Lyles, who ran his way to gold in the 100 meters, chats with ESSENCE about his relationship with his mom, working with three therapists, and being his authentic self. If you ask most people who Noah Lyles is, they’ll tell you he’s a track star. But when I asked the man himself, Lyles, who had just won gold in the 100 meters during the Paris Olympics, said, “At the end of the day, I’m an artist.” This title explains Lyles’ flair when he steps on the track. It’s in his painted nails and the intricacies of his hair. (He’s been wearing pearls in his braids for the past several months.) We catch it in the confident movements he makes as he steps in the blocks and the adrenaline-filled, braggadocious moments after he’s crossed the finish line, often in first place.

Exclusive: World's Fastest Man, Noah Lyles, Shares His Ultimate Goal At The Paris Olympics – 'I’m Just Going To Be Me'

From Britain's Daryll Neita in a buss down middle part to jeweled stiletto nails on US silver medalist Sha’Carri Richardson, “track baddie” beauty ran in first place. On the 2024 Paris Olympic track, the women’s 100-meter stars delivered more than just their medal-winning sprints. The certified “track baddies” stopped by the hair and nail salon on the way to gold, serving beauty moments for spectators to drool over. From Britain’s Daryll Neita in a middle part to jeweled stiletto nails on US silver medalist Sha’Carri Richardson, they played no games with their face cards as beauty ran in first place.

These 2024 Olympic Track Stars Are Giving Us Major Beauty Inspiration

Trained boxer Claire Prince has her sights set on qualifying for the Olympic trials. Like most relentless athletes, she's willing to put it all on line: her mind, body...and money. Before most of us have even awakened, Claire Prince has already completed her 4am workout, the first of the day....

The Price Of Gold: This Olympic Hopeful Discusses How Much It Really Costs To Chase Her Dream

Kansas City, MO

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Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, known for his prowess on the football field, made a personal announcement during a press conference on Tuesday. The three-time Super Bowl champion revealed that he and his wife, Brittany Mahomes, are expecting their third child and that this will be their last.

Patrick Mahomes Reveals He's 'Done' Having Kids with Wife Brittany Mahomes After Baby No. 3

French diver Jules Bouyer may be without any medals after his Paris Olympics, but his behemoth bulge just keeps on giving. Of course, Bouyer’s bulge recently captured the hearts of millions the world over. Dressed in tight speedos, Olympic viewers quickly took note of the size of the athlete’s assets, with many taking to social media to admire Bouyer’s truly Herculean attributes.

Olympic Diver Jules Bouyer Offered Lifetime Supply of Underwear After Bulge Goes Viral

HR expert and founder of workplace consulting firm KW Careers, Kristina Wilson, speaks to biases Black employees with ethnic names face before they even walk through the office door. Dwight Jackson stated he applied several times to no avail at the Shinola Hotel under his name between January 2024 and...

What's In A Black Name?

A total of 18 people are dead and only one survived after a plane explodes just minutes after taking off from Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal. According to AP News, the Saurya Airlines plane, a Bombardier CRJ 200, was heading to Pokhara for maintenance work. Airport officials reported that the majority of passengers on the flight were notably mechanics or airline employees.

Plane Explodes in Shocking Video, Leaving 18 Dead With 1 Survivor

People leaning their heads against the window while napping on flights is a common enough sight. However, a flight attendant strongly advises against it. Tommy Cimato, who goes by the username @tommycimato on TikTok, recently shared five things that one should never do on an airplane and he makes some valid points. "Do not touch the flush button or lever with your bare hands. It is super unsanitary and pretty gross," he says at the beginning of his video.

Flight attendant reveals why passengers should never lean their head against plane windows

Portland, OR

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Alaska Airlines flight attendants feared passengers had been sucked out of the plane in the chaos following the Jan. 5 mid-air panel blowout on a Boeing 737 MAX 9 jet, according to harrowing testimony released by safety experts on Tuesday.

The comments gathered from interviews with attendants – who were not named – were among thousands of pages of evidence made public ahead of a two-day hearing that began earlier on Tuesday by the National Transportation Safety Board about the incident. 

They provide dramatic accounts of the cabin crew’s efforts to help passengers and communicate with pilots when the panel blew off the jet at 16,000 feet after...

Alaska Air crew feared passengers were lost in midair blowout: ‘There is a hole in the plane’

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Actor Buddy Ebsen, who died at age 95 in 2003, found fame by starring in two of the most popular classic television shows in history: The Beverly Hillbillies (CBS, 1962 to 1971) and Barnaby Jones (CBS, 1973 to 1980). On the Hillbillies, he played former Tennessee country mountain-folk-turned-wealthy Beverly Hills resident Jed Clampett. On Barnaby Jones, he was one of TV's most senior, slyest, health-conscious detectives. Ebsen, however, almost became even more famous for a certain big-screen classic film in which he ultimately did not appear.

'Beverly Hillbillies" Actor Buddy Ebsen Was "Bitter" about not playing the Tin Man in 'Wizard of Oz'

Athlon Sports

The final event of women's gymnastics at the 2024 Paris Olympics came to a dramatic conclusion at the Bercy Arena. Simone Biles, who's dominated the floor exercise throughout the competition in Paris, went out bounds on two of her tumblings passes, which opened the door for Brazil's Rebeca Andrade ...

Gymnastics Legend Nadia Comaneci Slams Olympics After Jordan Chiles Wins Bronze

Actor Clarence Williams III, best known as the super cool undercover cop Lincoln "Linc" Hayes on TV's classic crime drama, The Mod Squad, died three years ago from colon cancer at 81 years old. This is the story of a talent that lives on.

The Tragic Death of 'Mod Squad'/'Purple Rain' Actor Clarence Williams III: Three Years Later

Burbank, CA

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"Everyone's gonna shut up and we're gonna say this once and we're only gonna say it again because we're frustrated as hell," the gate agent told passengers.

Spirit Airlines Gate Agent Caught on Video Having Meltdown After Passengers Question Plane Flight Delays

"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

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?

As a professional travel writer and all-around wanderluster, it seems like I'm always in a state of packing and unpacking for a flight. I log dozens of flights and many thousands of miles in the air each year for both work and leisure. Off the bat, here's a pro tip...

9 Things You Should Always Carry On A Plane, According To A Frequent Flier

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A California woman is suing JetBlue, claiming the airline’s refusal to allow her emotional support dog to accompany her last year led to a resurgence in her Stage 4 cancer. According to the lawsuit, the woman and her husband claim JetBlue also violated the Americans with Disabilities Act when a crew member kicked them off the flight, forcing them to scramble to find a new way home, the Independent reports.

Passenger Sues JetBlue Claiming Her Stage 4 Cancer Returned After She Wasn't Allowed To Fly With Her French Bulldog

What makes Hodgkinson’s win even more victorious is that she was able to win the gold medal even after a major set back of battling a non-cancerous tumor, which affected her hearing and ability to walk. Speaking to Sky Sports earlier this year, Hodgkinson explained, “I had a mastoidectomy...

Unable To Walk As Ten Year-Old, Golden Girl Runner, 22, Overcomes Tumor Removal To Win Gold

From sexy sprinters and ballers on the basketball court to buff judokas and cutie skateboarders, the fellas are making the Olympic watch parties all the more entertaining. Check out a list of some we’ve got our eyes on that you might consider rooting for before the Games come to a close on August 11.

WATCH: In My Feed - Some Olympic Eye Candy to Sweeten Up Your Day

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Travelers now have even more winter getaway options.

This Airline Just Launched $52 Flights To Jamaica, Cancun, and More

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Olympian Kendall Ellis Got Stuck In A Porta Potty In June. Now, She Has A Partnership With Charmin

The Olympian opened up to ESSENCE about the experience and how, thanks to Charmin, she ensures her hygiene is intact while competing in Paris. Olympian and...

Olympian Kendall Ellis Got Stuck In A Porta Potty In June. Now, She Has A Partnership With Charmin

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