Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo Swims in Clean Seine River Ahead of Olympics

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Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo demonstrated the Seine River's cleanliness for the Paris Olympics by swimming in it.
Swimming in the Seine had been banned for a century due to pollution concerns but the river has now been deemed clean before the Games begin on July 26.
- Hidalgo's swim was broadcast live on national TV with hundreds of spectators present, but was delayed after high E. coli rates soared due to heavy rains.
- The city invested more than $1.5 billion in cleaning projects to make the Seine swimmable.
- Triathlon and long-distance swimming events will be held in the Seine during the Games.
- The water will be tested rigorously before each event, and authorities say they are certain the river will be clean with three-quarters of bacterial pollution purged.
- After the Olympics, officials will aim to open river-water swimming pools along the Seine for Parisians and visitors, including near the Louvre and Notre Dame as well as in other less-privileged neighborhoods.
- A recent study of bio-diversity in the river basin documented at least 30 species of fish in the Parisian Seine, compared to just three in 1970.
- In 1990, former Paris mayor Jacques Chirac pledged to clean up the Seine for swimming, but failed to do so.
- Hidalgo said the Seine's clean-up would help efforts to counter pollution of the ocean, into which the river flows.

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Eric Roberts Apologizes to Julia Roberts Through Memoir

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Eric Roberts recently released his memoir 'Runaway Train: Or the Story of My Life So Far' about his life experiences.
- In it, he apologizes to his sister, Julia Roberts, for past claims he made her famous.
- He admits his comments were wrong and hopes Julia will accept his apology.
- Roberts also discloses his struggle with cocaine addiction affecting family relationships.
- His drug use led to losing custody of his daughter, actress Emma Roberts.
- Julia Roberts supported Emma's mother, Kelly Cunningham, during the custody battle due to Eric's issues.
- Eric aims to mend relationships with his sister and daughter through his memoir.

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Princess Catherine resumed her royal duties this week after ending her nine-month cancer treatment.
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- This was her first official engagement since announcing her cancer-free status.
- Kate received chemotherapy for an undisclosed cancer starting in February.
- In a public video, she highlighted the importance of love and family during her cancer journey.
- Despite challenges, she expressed renewed hope and appreciation for life.
- The Princess of Wales plans to increase public engagements, including Remembrance Sunday and a Christmas concert.

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Oprah Winfrey bought back the rights of an Apple TV+ documentary about her life, Page Six is reporting.
- According to the publication, Winfrey clashed with Oscar-winning director Kevin Macdonald over the final product.
- Sources told Page Six that Winfrey didn't like the movie after filming had concluded.
- Macdonald then refused to change parts of it, after which Winfrey "paid back her fee to Apple," in 2022.
- The film was intended to showcase 25 years of her rise to fame.
- A spokesperson for Winfrey told Page Six: "As the Apple TV+ deal was coming to an end, Ms. Winfrey bought back the rights to her docuseries and has since decided to put the doc on hold."
- Financial estimates on the buyback range from six to seven figures.

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Cameron Lindsay, a former Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) warden, has told TMZ that Sean 'Diddy' Combs' fame could make him a target in prison.
- Combs, 54, was arrested on September 16 for sex trafficking and racketeering, among other allegations.
- MDC Brooklyn is notorious for its hard conditions, including overcrowding, violence and poor medical care.
- Due to safety concerns, Combs is in the Special Housing Unit, isolated from general population.
- In the past, judges have hesitate to send defendants to MDC due to the facility's poor conditions.
- MDC Brooklyn has housed high-profile inmates like R. Kelly, Ghislaine Maxwell and Sam Bankman-Fried.
- Lindsay says some inmates at MDC would consider killing Diddy a "badge of honor."

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Influential American songwriter J.D. Souther passed away at 78 in New Mexico on September 17.
- Souther co-wrote famous Eagles hits like 'New Kid in Town' and 'Heartache Tonight'.
- Souther, a Songwriters Hall of Fame member, also wrote tracks for James Taylor, Linda Ronstadt and Bonnie Raitt.
- Souther's death was confirmed by an Eagles representative but the cause was not specified.
- The music maker was an iconic figure in the 1970s Southern California country-rock scene.
- He was set to start a tour with Karla Bonoff next week.
- He was also known for acting roles in 'Thirtysomething' and 'Nashville'.

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