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Many host cities struggle with the financial aftermath of the games for years after the Olympic cauldron is extinguished.

What happens to host cities after the Olympics are over?

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Led by flagbearers Katie Ledecky and Nick Mead, members of the U.S. Olympic team walked into the Stade de France for the Closing Ceremony of the 2024 Paris Games. Watch the 2024 Paris Olympics on NBC and streaming on Peacock, July 26 - Aug 11.

Team USA walks into Paris 2024 Closing Ceremony

The Paris Olympics have officially come to a close, but not without a grand finale!. Before athletes and fans gathered at Stade de France, the nation’s largest stadium, the Olympic flame, carried by swimmer Léon Marchand, traveled once again through the City of Light before it handed over to Los Angeles, the host city of the next Summer Games in 2028.

Paris Olympics closing ceremony: A recap of who sang and performed

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"They accidentally gave us 2 washers and a dryer when we only ordered 1 of each". Last month, Lowe’s experienced a glitch that lowered the price of its $2,300 Midea jumbo capacity refrigerator to just $169.

‘Lowe’s messed up’: Shopper says they got $2,300 fridge at Lowe’s for just $169

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A retired military officer who had been struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) tragically died after jumping from the world’s largest cruise ship last month, authorities confirmed.

Cruise Passenger Who Jumped from World's Largest Ship After Dispute Suffered with PTSD


				













	Brigitte Macron is France’s first lady, married to French President Emmanuel Macron. Over the course of the last several years, the French first lady has gone through an entire style evolution. She’s attended red carpet events, state dinners with world leaders and even sat front row at a few fashion shows. More recently, Brigitte Macron fashioned a suited look in Louis Vuitton at the 2024 Paris Olympics.Queen Camilla Debuts Suzannah London Shirtdress With Maximalist Floral Prints for King George Day at Ascot Racecourse




	Ahead, see how Macron’s style has evolved over the course of the last decade.



	
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French First Lady Brigitte Macron’s Fashion Journey: From Runway Front Rows to Suiting Up in Louis Vuitton for 2024 Paris Olympics and More

Puerto Rico activated the National Guard and canceled the start of classes in public schools as forecasters warned that the U.S. territory would be hit by Tropical Storm Ernesto.

Puerto Rico cancels classes, activates National Guard as Tropical Storm Ernesto nears

"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

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National Park Service officials said harsh weather, including wind and rain, have led to erosion and spalling, which occurs when fragments of stone chip or break off.

A geological feature called the 'Double Arch' in southern Utah has collapsed

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If Mangia & Bevi Pizzeria Napoletana in Weston has been on your radar, you might want to know about some recent hiccups they’ve encountered. The pizzeria was ordered to close on July 29, and here’s what the health inspectors found:

Florida Pizzeria closed for 14 Violations- Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands

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A convicted child rapist who represented the Netherlands in beach volleyball at the Paris Olympics broke down in tears Tuesday while reflecting on his experience at the Games.Steven van de Velde was booed during his matches which took place at the foot of the Eiffel Tower in the heart of the French capital. The 30-year-old’s participation at the Games was highly controversial given his conviction and status as a registered sex offender in the U.K.In 2014, a then-19-year-old Van de Velde traveled to Britain to meet a 12-year-old girl he’d met on Facebook, fully aware of her age. In 2016,...

Child Rapist Cries After Being Booed at Paris Olympics

Invasive sea lamprey populations spiked in the Great Lakes during the pandemic. But scientists are finding new ways to keep their numbers in check.

'Like something out of a horror movie': Scientists tackle invasive sea lampreys in the Great Lakes

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(MA) Meet Angel August, a small Yorkie and Chihuahua mix pup who could really use your help moving...into your house! Angel recently came into Great Dog Rescue New England's care after an unexpected tragedy. Although she has been an owned pup her whole life, sadly Angel's owner passed away. Now safely in rescue care, Angel is patiently waiting for the next chapter of her life to begin. Will you help her write it?

Little Yorkshire Terrier Who Lost Her Owner Now Looking For Love

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The chances for the tropical wave in the Atlantic developing have now risen to 80% over the next seven days. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has advised that this disturbance could become the next tropical storm or hurricane within the coming days, potentially targeting the U.S. East Coast.

Tropical Wave That Could Impact Georgia Now Has 80% Chance of Development

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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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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

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Nation is a metro station in the east of Paris, away from the city’s carefully curated Olympic trail. There are no giant pink signs pointing the way to the nearest venue here. On the platform, a man and his dog slump on a rotten mattress. At the top of the stairs another man is lying motionless on the street, his phone spilled from his pocket, looking half-dead.The station serves Le Place de Nation, a giant leafy roundabout with a pedestrianised ring and a dozen boulevards spoked off in every direction. It is a bustling, diverse space, and at 6pm on...

The side of the Paris Olympics they don’t want you to see

Thousands filled the streets of the Serbian capital Belgrade on Saturday to protest plans to mine one of Europe’s largest deposits of lithium. Lithium is a crucial material for electric car batteries.

Why are people in Serbia protesting plans to dig a giant lithium mine?

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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 famous symbol of fire prevention turns 80. But fire ecologists say that his message is outdated.

80 years ago, Smokey Bear taught Americans about fire safety. Is he still relevant?

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The ceremony marked the end of a remarkable two-and-a-half weeks of competition and controversy.

The Paris Olympics wrapped up Sunday with a lavish closing ceremony

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