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‘A gentle calm’: France’s streets once again echo to sound of working horses: Towns say they are not driven by nostalgia as they opt for horsepowered bin ...
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‘A gentle calm’: France’s streets once again echo to sound of working horses: Towns say they are not driven by nostalgia as they opt for horsepowered bin ...
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‘A gentle calm’: France’s streets once again echo to sound of working ...
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U.S. Economic Growth Slows to 1.6%: U.S. economic growth slowed in the first part of the year, falling short of economists’ expectations.
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U.S. Economic Growth Slows to 1.6%
Quick Glance: Unlikelihood of Fed Rate Cut Before Elections Disrupts Markets
  • Investors cast doubt on a Fed rate cut before September.

  • Expectations are now fully priced in for a rate cut on November 6-7.

  • The shift in market expectations stemmed from inflation and growth data.

  • There is now an estimated 75 percent likelihood of a Fed rate cut by September.
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Charles move left ‘furious’ Harry ‘in tears’: Prince Harry was left “furious” and “in tears” after his father decided to evict his family from Frogmore Cottage ...
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Charles move left ‘furious’ Harry ‘in tears’
Quick Glance: Meghan Markle's Podcast Delayed until 2025 - Issues with Schedule
  • Meghan Markle's podcast with Lemonada Media has been delayed until next year, as reported by sources.

  • The company is struggling to launch the podcast to avoid overshadowing by the Duchess's new Netflix project.

  • The couple signed a lucrative $100 million Netflix deal and have two new series in early production stages.

  • Markle is currently focusing on her new brand and Netflix series centered around cooking and polo.
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A photographer documented Black cowboys across the U.S. for a new book: NPR's A Martinez speaks with photojournalist Ivan McClellan about his new book ...
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A photographer documented Black cowboys across the U.S. for a new book
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Blades of Paris landmark Moulin Rouge windmill collapse: The blades of the Moulin Rouge windmill, one of the most famous landmarks in Paris ...
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Blades of Paris landmark Moulin Rouge windmill collapse
Quick Glance: Unexpected Collapse of Moulin Rouge Windmill Blades in Paris
  • The red windmill blades of the famous Moulin Rouge cabaret collapsed unexpectedly onto the street.

  • The cabaret's technicians conduct routine checks on the windmill mechanism, so far without any issues.

  • The fire department verified that the collapse resulted in no injuries.

  • The Moulin Rouge cabaret in Paris is renowned for its iconic red windmill blades and is a popular landmark.
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Tesla cuts its car prices around the world after week of turmoil for the company: The company dropped its starting prices of its Model X, Model Y and Model S by ...
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Tesla cuts its car prices around the world after week of turmoil for the ...
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Speech at the Sorbonne in Paris: Emmanuel Macron calls for a strong Europe: Europe must regain more respect - that was Emmanuel Macron's demand in his new speech ...
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Speech at the Sorbonne in Paris: Emmanuel Macron calls for a strong Europe
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Why Do Millennials Feel Compelled To Write 'Lol' After Everything?: "I’ve transitioned to ‘haha’ instead of ‘lol’ because I read that 'lol' is millennial-coded."
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Why Do Millennials Feel Compelled To Write 'Lol' After Everything?
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A video shows people trying to pull 2 black bear cubs from trees in North Carolina
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A video shows people trying to pull 2 black bear cubs from trees in North ...
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TikTok: US House of Representatives votes for possible TikTok ban: The Chamber of Congress wants to force the Chinese owner of TikTok to sell the video platform ...
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TikTok: US House of Representatives votes for possible TikTok ban
Quick Glance: San Francisco's Real Estate Market in Turmoil
  • The city of San Francisco, once seen as the shining star of the West Coast, is now on the verge of collapse, with seemingly no one raising the alarm.

  • In particular, the city's housing market has been severely impacted over the past year, with prices plummeting and homeowners fleeing en masse.

  • Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase, did not hold back in his comparison of San Francisco's issues to those of New York City, stating that the Bay Area is 'in far worse shape.'

  • San Francisco is failing in all aspects, leading to a quiet collapse of its housing market, where once luxurious properties are now being offered at significant discounts.
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UN Security Council: USA blocks full UN membership for Palestine: The application for full membership of the United Nations for Palestine was submitted 13 years ...
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UN Security Council: USA blocks full UN membership for Palestine
Quick Glance: US Blocks UN Resolution for Palestinian Full Membership
  • In the Security Council, 12 countries voted for a UN resolution recommending full Palestinian membership, with the US opposing and two countries abstaining.

  • The US argued that Palestinian membership should result from negotiations between Israel and Palestinians to enable a two-state solution.

  • The Palestinian delegation emphasized that UN membership is a crucial step for peace in the region and criticized the Israeli government for its rejection.

  • Israel rejected the resolution and warned of its potential impact on future dialogues, especially in light of the recent escalation of violence in Gaza.
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Siblings killed when suspected intoxicated driver crashes into child's birthday party in Michigan
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Quick Glance: Sibling Fatally Hit by Car at Birthday Party
  • A young brother and sister died, and several people were injured, some seriously, when a vehicle driven by a suspected drunken driver crashed into a young child's birthday party at a boat club in Berlin Township, Michigan, on Saturday.

  • An 8-year-old girl and her 5-year-old brother died in the crash, as a 66-year-old woman drove about 25 feet into the building, according to Monroe County Sheriff Troy Goodnough.

  • Three children and six adults were taken to hospitals with life-threatening injuries, while others received first aid on site and some were transported by private vehicles.

  • The driver was taken into custody and is suspected of operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol causing death. Further charges may be pending as the investigation continues.
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‘Just didn’t add up’: Could you survive without a car?: More and more of us are opting to go carless as the cost of owning a vehicle continues to rise.
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‘Just didn’t add up’: Could you survive without a car?
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We Need to Make Cities Less Car-Dependent: Reducing the need for car travel is better for health, the environment and public safety
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We Need to Make Cities Less Car-Dependent
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US 'not involved in any offensive operation' after Israel carries retaliatory attacks against Iran
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Ex-Resistance Olympic torch-bearer still wants to 'change the world': At the age of 102, Melanie Berger-Volle will carry the Olympic torch as high as she can ...
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Ex-Resistance Olympic torch-bearer still wants to 'change the world'
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We Need to Make Cities Less Car-Dependent: Reducing the need for car travel is better for health, the environment and public safety
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We Need to Make Cities Less Car-Dependent
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Luxembourg’s free public transport to be extended across French border with new commuter scheme
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Luxembourg’s free public transport to be extended across French border ...
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Viral 'Not Real' Plane Woman Is Now a Right-Wing Influencer: Several months after her viral moment, Tiffany Gomas has garnered fresh attention with an ...
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Viral 'Not Real' Plane Woman Is Now a Right-Wing Influencer
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Bear cub recovering after being dropped by bystander who picked it up, took photos
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Bear cub recovering after being dropped by bystander who picked it up ...
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Boomers Bought Up the Big Homes. Now They’re Not Budging.: Many empty-nesters are staying put rather than downsizing, keeping housing inventory tight in a market ...
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Boomers Bought Up the Big Homes. Now They’re Not Budging.
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Maximilian Maeder claims victory at French Olympic Week: At the Port of Hyeres in France, the Singapore teen needed just one attempt to win the first-to-three ...
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Maximilian Maeder claims victory at French Olympic Week
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Novak Djokovic tells CNN he has visualized winning record-breaking 25th grand slam title
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Novak Djokovic tells CNN he has visualized winning record-breaking 25th ...
Quick Glance: Awards for Bonmati and Djokovic at Laureus Awards
  • Spain's Aitana Bonmati, a midfielder and World Cup winner, was named Sportswoman of the Year, while Novak Djokovic from Serbia received the top men's award at the Laureus ceremony on Monday.

  • Tom Brady presented Djokovic with his fifth Laureus Award following an impressive 2023 performance, including winning the U.S. Open and tying Margaret Court's record for 24 Grand Slam titles.

  • Jude Bellingham was honored as the Breakthrough Player of the Year, and Simone Biles took home the Comeback of the Year award.

  • Nominees for the Laureus World Sports Awards are chosen by global media, with the winners selected by the 69 members of the Laureus World Sports Academy.
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France, Germany agree deal to develop Europe's next generation of tanks: French and German defence ministers will sign a landmark deal in Paris on Friday that ...
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France, Germany agree deal to develop Europe's next generation of tanks
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All the roads and transport services that are accessible now in Dubai: Operating roads and services, and alternative plans from RTA
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All the roads and transport services that are accessible now in Dubai
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Nestlé subsidary Perrier destroys two million bottles of water after 'fecal' bacteria discovery
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Nestlé subsidary Perrier destroys two million bottles of water after ...
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Butere: Old town that has refused to grow: The town has neither a bank nor a supermarket.
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Butere: Old town that has refused to grow
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Céline Dion talks beauty secrets with Vogue France: “I'm very proud that at 55, I'm being asked to reveal my beauty”
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Céline Dion talks beauty secrets with Vogue France: “I'm very proud that ...
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Rock icon slams Taylor Swift: ‘Not important’: Fan footage has shown the carefree moment Travis Kelce lifts Taylor Swift over his head during a Dom Dolla set at ...
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Rock icon slams Taylor Swift: ‘Not important’
Quick Glance: Rock Icon Criticizes Taylor Swift: 'Not Important'
  • Outspoken rock legend Courtney Love criticized Lana Del Rey, Madonna, and Taylor Swift in a new interview, stating that the latter is 'not important.'

  • Love expressed negative views on Taylor Swift, calling her 'not important' and uninteresting as an artist, despite potentially being a safe space for girls.

  • She also mentioned her ongoing feud with Madonna, dating back to their awkward encounter on MTV in 1995.

  • Furthermore, Love harshly criticized Lana Del Rey, suggesting she delay the release of her upcoming album 'Lasso' until 2031 due to perceived overexposure.
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College is hard enough — try doing it while raising kids: More than 5 million college students are also parents. But many colleges do little to support them ...
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College is hard enough — try doing it while raising kids
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Les Flammes 2024: Aya Nakamura wins three prizes: Aya Nakamura has cemented her status as French hip-hop queen with Les Flammes.
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Les Flammes 2024: Aya Nakamura wins three prizes
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At least five migrants die attempting to cross Channel for UK: At least five migrants, including a child, died overnight during an attempt to cross the Channel ...
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At least five migrants die attempting to cross Channel for UK
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Watch: Italy’s Mount Etna Blows Rare ‘Vortex Rings’ Into Sky: The “volcanic vortex rings” are a rare phenomenon generated by the combination of rapid gas release ...
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Watch: Italy’s Mount Etna Blows Rare ‘Vortex Rings’ Into Sky