TALLINN, Estonia — Watching the Paris Olympics will be difficult for most people in Russia — and in the view of its media, it’s not really worth the effort. Only 15 Russian citizens will be competing in the Games and, in principle, they won’t be representing Russia. Because Russia and neighboring Belarus were banned from … Read more
PARIS — On the first sunny day of the Paris Olympics, the stars from the United States shined bright. Simone Biles and LeBron James dazzled, so did the U.S. women’s soccer team. Torri Huske grabbed some of the spotlight, and Haley Batten made a name for herself by earning a silver medal in mountain biking … Read more
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The 2024 Olympic Games in Paris are off to a strong start. Only a few days in, and we’ve already witnessed a star-studded Prelude party, a thrilling Opening Ceremony (Gaga! Celine!), and incredible displays of athleticism, from top athletes such as Simone Biles. The events have been chockfull of A-listers—Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Tom Cruise, … Read more
After remarking that she felt a twinge in her left calf during warm-ups on Sunday, Biles returned to the competition floor with her ankle heavily taped. All the same, her subsequent scores of 14.600 on floor (the highest of the day), 15.800 on vault, 14.733 on beam, and 14.433 on uneven bars easily secured her … Read more
The 2024 Olympics may be tennis star Coco Gauff’s first ever, but already, the 20-year-old is a star. After the tennis champion kicked off the Paris event at the opening ceremony carrying the American flag alongside Lebron James, she hit the court for her first major Olympic game and came out with a win against … Read more
Was it the Parisians who bluntly told travelers “do not come” to Paris during the Summer Games? Or did sky-high prices for hotel rooms, house rentals and event tickets turn travelers away? For a multitude of reasons, many people — including residents — avoided Paris in the build-up to the Olympic Games, despite prognostications … Read more
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As a performer at the 2024 Olympic Games opening ceremony in Paris earlier this week (watch the fabulous pink-filled set here), Lady Gaga is currently in sporty mode. The star even attended the gymnastics and swimming Olympic events today, inserting herself into the middle of the action by cheering on her favorite athletes from the … Read more
PARIS — It may be too early to call these Paris Olympics the Fashion Olympics. But, in the city widely considered the capital of fashion, the word “fashion” has surely been mentioned so far more by now than in any other Games. And so it made sense to Angela Ruggiero, a four-time U.S. Olympic medalist … Read more
Guests were greeted by a decadent raw bar, where lobsters were as plentiful as the red, white, and blue decor. Speaking of, floral arrangements in a patriotic theme—white hydrangeas, red roses, and blue delphiniums—also filled the space. The party started at 8:30 p.m. and guests caught up about their Olympic plans. Chamberlain, Jonas, and Chastain … Read more
From the operatic opening ceremony to athletes’ warmup songs, music is intrinsic to the Paris Olympics now underway. Athletes from around the world are competing in dozens of disciplines among 32 sports. For those watching at home: Do you know what you’re going listening to during commercial breaks, while making snacks, or to distract you … Read more
