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Paris, France Designs for Olympic medals revealed Organizers of the 2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics have unveiled the medals that will be awarded to top athletes. Each gold, silver, and bronze medal will include a hexagonal (six-sided) piece of iron that was once part of the Eiffel Tower. The metal was removed from the 135-year-old monument during repairs. France’s mint (agency that produces coins) will make 5,084 medals for the Games, which begin on July 26. Seville, Spain Convent rooms available for rent A 16th-century convent (building that houses a religious community) in Seville is renting out rooms through the website Airbnb. The Convent of Saint Mary of Jesus is home to 18 nuns (women who dedicate their lives to religion). The nuns already run a pastry business to earn…

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