Welcome to Vacation Funds, where we try to figure out how much vacations actually cost by asking people about their travel budgets, and then see how they actually stack up when they return from their getaways. This edition features Kelly Nguyen’s eventful trip to Paris to watch the 2024 Olympic...

I Went to the 2024 Paris Olympics and This Is What It Cost

The Independent

 Many hoped the Paris Olympics would be the post-COVID Games. Instead they seem to be the ‘’who cares about COVID’’ Games.Noah Lyles won a bronze with the virus in front of tens of thousands of spectators, and dozens of other athletes at the Games have tested positive. But organizers have only issued health recommendations, and no restrictions, allowing athletes to compete if they wish and are able to.This comes in sharp contrast with the Tokyo Olympics in 2021, which had to be delayed by a year due to the global pandemic and were held under intense COVID-19 regulations —...

Like Noah Lyles, Olympians with COVID are competing in Paris. Restrictions are a thing of the past

CBS News

Cao Yuan defended his title in the men's 10-meter platform on Saturday and gave his nation an unprecedented sweep of the diving gold medals at the Paris Olympics.The Big Red Machine won all eight golds handed out at the Olympic Aquatics Centre, most of them with dominating victories.That wasn't the case in the final diving event of the Games. With teammate Yang Hao having an uncharacteristically poor day and Rikuto Tamai of Japan keeping the pressure on until a botched dive in the next-to-last round, the burden of completing the Chinese sweep fell entirely on Cao's slender shoulders.He was up...

China sweeps diving gold medals at Paris Olympics

After the lights dim on the Olympics, many athletes told CNN Sport about what comes after the glory and emotion of competition.

For even the most successful Olympians, life after the Games can be like ‘going down that cliff’

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Ma Long, a five-time gold medalist, wins yet another Olympic gold. The legend set Chinese Olympic history on Friday, winning his sixth gold medal in the men’s team event in Paris. Ma, already the most successful Olympic table tennis player, became China’s most decorated Olympian with six gold medals.

2024 Paris Olympics: Ma Long Makes History Winning Gold

The ancient Greek gods are said to have feasted on ambrosia and nectar, but today’s Olympic diets look a little different. Athletes all over TikTok are sharing what they’re eating in the Olympic Village in Paris, and foods like chocolate muffins, pesto pasta, and shrimp dumplings are all on the menu. However, with an egg and meat shortage, some athletes still aren’t getting enough fuel. Read on for all the tea on the culinary controversy.

Here’s What Athletes Are Eating In The Olympic Village

The Mirror US

Gabby Thomas won her first-ever Olympic medal in exceptional fashion on Tuesday, beating Julien Alfred to win the 200m before immediately joining her friends and family

Gabby Thomas' immediate reaction to Olympics win speaks volumes about USA star

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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

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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

In the charmingly delightful world of astrology, you should know that each of the zodiac signs carries a specific set of traits. Those characteristics influence how individuals navigate the challenges they may meet in life. Some signs are known for their over-the-top boldness. These are the people who usually have such a strong willingness to face conflicts head-on.

3 Zodiac Signs That Hate Confrontation

New Haven, CT

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He was born on April 2, 1949, in New Haven, Connecticut, and died of a heart attack at only 63 on August 14, 2012, in Palm Beach Gardens. His birth name was Ronald Gabriel Paolillo, but his stage name was Ron Palillo who was best known as Arnold Dingfelder Horshack on TV's hit 1970s sitcom, Welcome Back, Kotter.

The Tragic Death of 'Welcome Back, Kotter' Actor Ron Palillo: A Look Back

Kate Jackson began her acting career as a silent ghost on TV's classic 1960s gothic daytime drama Dark Shadows but remains alive and well years after two horrific battles with breast cancer. Jackson went on to small screen prime-time stardom on police/detective/crime drama/comedies like The Rookies, Charlie's Angels, Scarecrow and Mrs. King, and more. This is her triumphant story.

'Charlie's Angels' Star Kate Jackson Has Courageously Battled and Conquered Cancer Several Times

Raven Saunders produced a solid effort in the women's shot put qualification at the Olympics in Paris but was misgendered by BBC commentator Steve Backley

Olympics commentator corrected after misgendering U.S. shot putter live on air

 Sunday is the final day for the Paris Olympics. The day will end with the closing ceremony at Stade de France, but 14 gold medals will be decided first.It begins with the women’s marathon in the morning and continues with the men’s handball final between Denmark and Germany. The women’s volleyball final sees the Americans defending their title against first-time finalist Italy. Competition concludes with host France facing the U.S. in the women's basketball final. The Americans are trying to become the first team — in any sport — to win eight consecutive Olympic gold medals, breaking a tie...

2024 Olympics schedule Aug. 11: US women go for basketball gold, closing 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?

Ohio State

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The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A former Jacksonville police officer pleaded guilty Tuesday to enticement of a minor to engage in unlawful sexual activity, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Josue Garriga III, 34, faces a mandatory penalty of 10 years to life in federal prison and must register as a sex offender. A sentencing date has not been set.

Former cop pleads guilty to enticing 17-year-old girl

The US Sun

US SPRINT superstar Noah Lyles collapsed and was taken out in a wheelchair as he missed out on an epic Olympic sprint double. Lyles revealed he had been “feeling really horrible” and has been suffering from Covid since Tuesday. Lyles said: “I woke up about 5am on Tuesday morning and was feeling really horrible. “I […]

Noah Lyles collapses after 200m and taken out on wheelchair as USA Olympics team reveal he has Covid seconds after race

Alameda, CA

Alameda Post

The unthinkable has happened. Again. A gunman has taken multiple lives. The difference this time? It happened here, in Alameda. We are an island, both physically and psychologically. I spend a lot of time explaining to people that our focus is Alameda, and Alameda alone, so our coverage doesn’t usually include stories as horrific as this one.

It Happened Again. Here.

A man died in police custody Sunday after he was arrested when he scuffled with firefighters and police, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said. Joseph Lawson, 43, was the second person to die in the past week while in police custody. Both were hospitalized at the time they died, the Sheriff’s Office said.

Suspect dies in custody; he’s the second in six days

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Olympians Forgetting Medals in Ubers Is the Most Relatable Part of the Games

Regarding physical capabilities, I and the Olympic athletes have 0.00001% in common. Like the singular physical commonality is that I and an Olympian are both sentient...

Olympians Forgetting Medals in Ubers Is the Most Relatable Part of the Games

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