"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

China's men's table tennis team triumphed over host nation France with a 3-0 semi-final victory at the Paris Olympics on Thursday but the scoreline belied the closely contested matches that captivated a packed stadium of French and Chinese fans. More information with FRANCE 24's sport journalist Selina Sykes.

French Lebrun brothers defeated in Olympic table tennis semi-finals against China

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PARIS (AP) — Karch Kiraly made one request when the decisive fifth set began: Win or lose, make sure to enjoy the moment. The U.S. coach asked his players to take in the atmosphere, one of the best for women’s volleyball, with mighty Brazil on the opposite side of the net.

Defending champion US women’s volleyball team beats Brazil in semifinal thriller at Paris Olympics

Several photos have been circulating online purporting to show Olympic swimmers wearing swimsuits with the message "Not a dude!" crudely emblazoned on their crotches to protest the participation of transgender athletes in the Paris Olympic games. These posts appeared online on July 28 and August 2. However, it turns out...

No, Olympic swimmers weren’t wearing swimsuits emblazoned with a transphobic message

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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

Roberts, 19, scored 92.1 points on the lead wall, taking his overall score to 155.2 points after placing third in the boulder round. Anraku, the favourite to clinch the title in Paris, had been in front after the boulder section but fell on his final lead climb and had to settle for silver, with 145.4 points.

British teen Toby Roberts scales to Olympic climbing gold

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It's the first time since 1996 that the host country will play for a gold medal in men's basketball

2024 Paris Olympics: Victor Wembanyama lifts France to gold-medal match after thrilling win over Germany

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Adam Rich was born on October 12, 1968, lived a troubled life, and died on January 7, 2023, at only 54 years old. This is his story. He lived in the Granada Hills area of Los Angeles with his parents and younger brother. The Rich family resided for a time in Florida where Adam studied acting at the local gym.

A Look Back at the Tragic Life and Death of Former Child Star Adam Rich (TV's 'Eight is Enough')

The Chilean government described the Huachipato plant's decision as "irresponsible," with at least 2,700 workers directly affected and as many as 20,000 jobs indirectly linked to the plant. The company's board of directors said the decision to "indefinitely suspend" operations was made because it was impossible to competitively price its...

Chile's largest steelmaker suspends production, blames China

PARIS (AP) — The 2024 Olympics are underway. The United States led the medal standings after the 11th day of competition with China second and host France third, but more winners will join the list every day from July 27-Aug. 11. See which countries lead the medal count and the highlights in today’s schedule. Below is a list of all the medal winners, day by day.

Paris Olympics 2024 Winners Day 12

With just a few weeks to go until the Paralympic Games in Paris, athletes are finishing up their training. Among the 14 athletes in the Kenyan delegation, meet veteran powerlifter Hellen Wawira Kariuki. Story by Clemence Waller.

2024 Paralympics: powerlifter Hellen Wawira's hopes for a medal

Dennis the Menace actor Jay North is now 73 years old. This is his story. On August 3, 1951, Jay North was born Jay Waverly North, Jr., in Los Angeles, and seven years later, began acting on TV on shows like Wanted: Dead or Alive, and 77 Sunset Strip.

Former Childstar Jay North (TV's 'Dennis the Menace') Turns 73

Richardson turned on the afterburners to overhaul Britain, Germany and France in the home straight as the US quartet took gold in 41.78sec. Britain took silver in 41.85sec while Germany finished with bronze after crossing in 41.97sec, just edging out host nation France. The victory represented a redemption of sorts...

Richardson shines as US win women's 4x100m relay gold

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PARIS — Victor Wembanyama walked off the court Thursday night with a two-inch-long slice over his left collarbone, and a tiny bloodstain on his white Team France jersey. He might have suffered that cut at pretty much any time in the previous 40 minutes of France's tense, thrilling semifinal victory over Germany. He'd just fought his way through a deeply physical game, and he was now quite literally carrying scars.

Paris Olympics: Victor Wembanyama isn't yet an international star, but he's on the right path

Ocean temperatures around the Great Barrier Reef hit their highest level in 400 years over the past decade, according to researchers who warned that the reef likely won’t survive if global warming isn’t stopped. Story by Camille Knight.

Australia's Great Barrier Reef under threat from ocean heat following 400-year high

One goal. One goal was the difference between Brazil going out in the group stages and them advancing to the knockout stages, and now a chance to win a Gold medal. Funnily enough, it’s the team they face this Saturday that helped them kick start this journey. Had the USWNT scored one less goal, or conceded a second against Australia, this would have been a tale of heartbreak for Brazil.

Brazil, the unwavering heroines of the Paris Olympics

Letsile Tebogo has always said an Olympic medal would not just be for Botswana but the continent of Africa and he duly delivered on Thursday by becoming the first African to be crowned 200m Olympic champion. The 21-year-old produced a stunning run in Paris to leave pre-race favourite Noah Lyles...

Tebogo delivers Olympic glory for Africa and late mother

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Most people are guilty of doing it at least once in their lives, many people do it by accident, some do it because they find it fun, and others do it for reasons like honoring loved ones. Regardless of the situation, just about everyone has released a balloon. The difference is that intentionally releasing balloons is now illegal by House Bill 321’s standards.

Law Signed By DeSantis Makes It Illegal To Release Balloons In Florida

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This year’s area of low oxygen in the Gulf of Mexico is larger than average, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on Thursday. The “dead zone” is approximately 6,705 square miles , as measured last week. Within NOAA’s 38 years of measuring the dead zone, this year’s assessment marks the 12th-largest area of low to no oxygen, which can kill fish and marine life.

Gulf ‘dead zone’ larger than average, larger than expected for 2024, scientists announce

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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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Euphoria: France to face US in Olympic basketball finals after a night of comebacks

As the two pre-eminent powers of continental Europe, France and Germany have fought three all-out wars in the past century and a half, give or take...

Euphoria: France to face US in Olympic basketball finals after a night of comebacks

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