A US Olympic athlete couldn't pay her rent, so Flavor Flav and Reddit cofounder Alexis Ohanian stepped in to help

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Veronica Fraley of Team United States competes during the Women's Discus Throw Qualification on day seven of the Olympic Games Paris 2024
Discus thrower Veronica Fraley was struggling to pay her rent, so Flavor Flav and Alexis Ohanian teamed up to help her out.

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The sprinter Noah Lyles is the fastest man in the world. Here's what to know about his career, records, and speed.

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Noah Lyles, dressed in a navy blue Adidas speed suit, sprints down a track during the 2024 US Olympic Team Track & Field Trials.
The American sprinter Noah Lyles is known for his speed in the 100-meter and 200-meter events.

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How billionaires like Bill Gates and Anant Ambani are enjoying the 2024 Olympics

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Bill Gates at the Paris Olympics
Bill Gates cheering on Team USA at the Paris Games.

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How the US Olympic water polo team trains for the toughest sport in the world

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The US women's water polo team is looking for an unprecedented fourth gold medal in a row at the Olympics. We follow the team through a demanding training session as they prepare for a crucial match against a formidable rival, team Italy. This is one of their last games before heading to the Olympics, where the teams will meet again.

10 of the youngest and 10 of the oldest athletes competing at the Paris Olympics

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intercut photos of skateboarder Zheng Haohao and equestrian Juan Antonio Jiménez
The athletes range in age from 11 to 65.

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From Lady Gaga to Tom Cruise, check out some of the stars who've been spotted at the Paris 2024 Olympics

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Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande are among the stars who have been spotted at the international sporting event.
Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande in Paris.

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An Olympics commentator got fired for making a sexist joke about a gold-medal-winning team

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Team Australia's swimmers Mollie O'Callaghan, Emma McKeon, Meg Harris, and Shayna Jack celebrated their gold medal at the Paris Olympics.
Team Australia's swimmers Mollie O'Callaghan, Emma McKeon, Meg Harris, and Shayna Jack celebrated their gold medal at the Paris Olympics.

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Olympic athletes are roasting the Olympic Village accommodations on TikTok: 'The bed sucks'

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A bedroom at the Olympic Village
The bedrooms at the Olympic Village in Paris features a cardboard bed that some athletes, including US gymnast Simone Biles, have criticized online.

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Céline Dion 'full of joy' as she makes comeback at Paris Olympics following stiff person syndrome diagnosis

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Celine Dion performing on the Eiffel Tower during the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games Paris 2024.
Céline Dion.

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Caeleb Dressel is making his comeback at the 2024 Olympics. Here's what to know about America's fastest swimmer.

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American swimmer Caeleb Dressel holds up both fists in celebration, with water splashing around him, in the pool at the 2024 US Olympic Team Swimming Trials.
Caeleb Dressel is mounting his comeback at the 2024 Olympics in Paris; the athlete already has seven Olympic gold medals and is considered one of the world's fastest swimmers.

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