Korean-American Olympic breaker Sunny Choi has her parents' support to chase her dreams — but she didn't always. Sunny, 35, whose father Kyung-Ju Choi and mother Jung-In Choi moved to the United States from South Korea in the 1970s, expected their daughter (they also share three sons) to live a more traditional lifestyle, according to NBC Olympics: Get married and have kids.

First, Olympic breaker Sunny Choi won over her mom: Next, the world?

The Team USA star gymnast spoke with TODAY.com about the moment when she and teammate Simone Biles bowed on the podium to gold medal winner Rebeca Andrade after the floor exercise competition on Aug. 5. After Biles won silver and Chiles took bronze, they paid respect to Andrade, as the...

Jordan Chiles says bowing with Simone Biles to Rebeca Andrade on the podium was her idea

An Olympic cameraman disturbed a 5,000-meter run after wandering into the middle of the pack during a race — drawing criticism from the athletes. The incident happened yesterday (Wednesday) in the second heat of the preliminary rounds as the runners entered the final four laps of the race. On the first bend of the lap, the cameraman is seen standing on the track but just as the pack approaches he inexplicably walks toward the inside lane without looking and directly into the racers’ path.

Olympic Cameraman Wanders Onto Track and Disrupts 5,000-Meter Race

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TEAM GB’s latest gold medal hero is 19-year-old climbing star Toby Roberts. The teenager from Surrey was third after the bouldering stage of the final. But his incredible effort in the lead element saw him clinch gold – as the heavy favourite slipped just seconds from glory. Speaking to BBC Sport after the event, Roberts said: “I […]

Meet Team GB new hero Toby Roberts who won gold at Paris 2024 and honed his skills on a climbing wall built by his dad

Watch the 2024 Paris Olympics on NBC and streaming on Peacock, July 26 - Aug 11. Team USA hurdlers Grant Holloway, Daniel Roberts and Anna Cokrell, long jumpers Tara Davis-Woodhall and Jasmine Moore and speed climber Sam Watson join TODAY to celebrate their medal wins at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Team USA medalists in hurdles, long jump, climbing join TODAY

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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

Team Great Britain brought a heartwarming moment to the 2024 Summer Olympics. A supportive crowd at Paris' Stade de France national stadium rallied around Britain's Megan Keith as she crossed the finish line for the women's 10,000m final Aug. 9 by herself. Keith, who was traveling behind the rest of...

What happened to Megan Keith? Why the runner finished her race alone

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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

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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

The U.S. artistic swimming team is basking in the glory of winning a silver medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The team medaled for the first time since 2004 after going viral for a dynamic performance earlier this week. They did a technical routine set to Michael Jackson’s “Smooth Criminal" featuring an underwater moonwalk, in which they are upside down in the water, with their feet above it.

US artistic swimmers react to winning silver following viral moonwalk routine

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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

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Former child starJohnny Crawford was born on March 26, 1946, in Los Angeles, California, where he died tragically on April 29, 2021, from Alzheimer's disease and after contracting COVID-19. The talented actor was best known for his work on the classic TV family-geared Western, The Rifleman, starring Chuck Conners.

The Tragic Death of Former Child Star Johnny Crawford ('The Rifleman'): Three Years Later

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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?

Austrian officials have made a new arrest in connection to the foiled terror plot against Taylor Swift's "Eras Tour" shows in Vienna. Authorities say the 19-year-old suspect fully confessed he planned to run into the crowd, attack fans and later detonate a bomb. NBC’s Kelly Cobiella reports for TODAY.

New details emerge in thwarted plot to attack Taylor Swift concert

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McDonald’s space-themed spinoff universe is expanding. On Aug. 8, CosMc’s, the small-format, beverage- and breakfast-focused restaurant concept from McDonald’s, officially opened its newest outlet in San Antonio, Texas. CosMc’s says in a press release that although folks there can now grab any of its extensive menu items,...

McDonald’s CosMc’s is expanding: See the full list of locations

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Who would have thought that a chain known for its endless shrimp promotion could find itself in such a pickle? But here we are—Florida-based Red Lobster, which has been reeling from financial troubles, may have finally found a lifeline. After a surprising $11 million loss in the third quarter of 2023 due to that very shrimp deal, Red Lobster filed for bankruptcy in May 2024. And now, there’s a glimmer of hope on the horizon.

A Florida based chain that filed for bankruptcy has reportedly found a potential buyer

SAINT-DENIS, France -- The first sign of trouble Thursday night came when Noah Lyles started rounding the curve in the Olympic final of the 200 meters — the sprint that has always been his best race. Normally at the curve, Lyles starts making up ground, then pulling away from...

COVID-stricken Noah Lyles collapses after getting bronze, one of 8 US medals at Olympic track

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

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

Taylor Swift’s “Eras Tour” concerts in Vienna have been canceled after authorities arrested two people allegedly behind a planned terrorist attack on those shows. In recent years, Swift has called such attacks her “biggest fear.” NBC’s Kelly Cobiella reports and Clint Watts, former counter-terrorism agent for the FBI, provides analysis for TODAY.

Taylor Swift cancels Vienna shows after thwarted terrorist attack

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American climber broke a world record for speed climbing but didn't win gold. Here's why

Sam Watson beat his previous world record at the Paris Olympics but it was not enough to get him his first Olympic gold medal. The 18-year-old...

American climber broke a world record for speed climbing but didn't win gold. Here's why

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