'Nothing cooler than being a Jedi': Ridgewood fencer prepares for 2024 Summer Olympics

"As a little kid, it was 'Star Wars' and 'The Lord of the Rings' that drew me to fencing. I still think there's nothing cooler than being a Jedi," said Saron from Seoul, Korea, where he participated ... Read More

Olympian from Ridgewood has been fencing since age 9. 'Star Wars' helped get him there

RIDGEWOOD — If you want to understand U.S. Olympic saber fencing, Ridgewood native and team member Mitchell Saron suggests you review the "Star Wars" movies. "A fun fact is that the Sith Lords ... Read More

A City Scarred by Terrorism Prepares an Olympic Opening Without Walls

The opening ceremony for this summer’s Paris Games will be held outside a stadium — an Olympics first ... don’t do it because we’re afraid, than they’ve won. And they didn’t win.” ... Read More

2024 Paris Summer Olympics

By Jeré Longman Undocumented workers played a larger and more dangerous role in delivering the Games than the Macron administration ... timed for the Paris Olympics argues that France’s ... Read More

Early forecast says summer 2024 is set to be unusually hot across most of USA

Their forecaster, Todd Crawford, said there are signs in long-range models and climate trends that summer 2024 could end up being one of ... is forecast to have cooler-than-average temperatures ... Read More

When are the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Trials? Key dates before Paris Games

The 2024 Paris Olympics open July 26, and the Paralympics open Aug. 28. Before that, more than 700 athletes will qualify for the ... Florida Headliners should include 19-time Summer Paralympic ... Read More

A scorcher? Fox 8 2024 summer weather outlook

But what about long term? The FOX 8 weather team has been analyzing the data, ready to break down the extended summer outlook, which typically focuses on June, July and August. When it comes to ... Read More

See which popular national parks are requiring reservations for summer 2024

Other times it’s for specific, sought-after activities. This summer is no different, with Mount Rainier and Yosemite joining the mix. The requirements add an extra step and expense for travelers ... Read More