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The 2024 Summer Olympics are getting underway, with Friday’s historic Opening Ceremony and Parade of Nations officially marking the start of the highly-anticipated games that include athletes from over 200 countries.

Lady Gaga shared a message to the world as she performed at the 2024 Olympics Opening Ceremony, sparking questions over her connection to France.

Watching the Olympics Opening Ceremony? You may expect to see countries in the Parade of Nations come out in alphabetical order. And they will — but not in the way you think.

You might not see Russia at the 2024 Olympics, and you won’t see them at the Opening Ceremony, but Russian athletes will be competing — they’ll just be doing so a different name: AIN.

Additional details in the shooting of a tree trimmer in Schaumburg following a noise dispute with a nearby resident that led to an hours-long standoff Wednesday were revealed in court Friday, shortly after charges were filed against a suspect.

The now-fired sheriff’s deputy Sean Grayson, who is white, has pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder, aggravated battery with a firearm and official misconduct charges in Sonya Massey’s killing.

The 2024 Summer Olympics are getting underway Friday, with a historic Opening Ceremony kicking off the highly-anticipated event in Paris, though one star American athlete won’t be in attendance.

While the time difference might mean you can’t always catch the action live, you’ll still be able to watch the big moments — either on television, via streaming or in primetime coverage.

Attractions such as Shedd Aquarium, the Field Museum and more continue to offer free visits throughout the month of August.

Heat, humidity and storms return Sunday

The Boar’s Head recall comes on the heels of an ongoing fatal listeria outbreak linked to sliced deli meats sold at grocery store counters across the country that has left more than 30 people sickened, including a deadly case in Illinois.

Simone Biles is set to perform a new skill at the Paris Olympics that has never been done before. And, if she pulls it off, it will mark something even greater for the gymnastics legend.

The Opening Ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics will soon be underway, and you’ll have more than one chance to watch it.