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Paris Saint-Denis and London Stratford tell a tale of two difficult suburbs transformed by the Olympic Games
Fortune
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Major sporting events have one thing in common—they are often embraced by a global audience with anticipation and excitement but met with high levels of national cynicism. The Paris 2024 Olympics are no exception. As the games commence, a...
Why Paris Olympics will be the most climate friendly in history
The Indian Express
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July 26, 2024
Paris 2024 is set to be the greenest Games in history. The Games’ organising committee has pledged to halve the Olympics’ carbon emissions — from roughly 3.5 million tonnes each in Tokyo 2020, Rio 2016, and London 2012 to 1.75 tonnes this time...
Paris Olympics: Sporting spectacle amid global tensions, gender equity, environmental challenges
Mathrubhumi
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July 25, 2024
Paris, renowned for its iconic Eiffel Tower, now prepares to host its first Olympic Games in a century with unparalleled ambition. The grand opening ceremony on Friday promises to be the most extensive and extravagant in Olympic history, set...
Pelham High alumni to celebrate school’s 50th anniversary with September reunion
The Lowell Sun - Massachusetts
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July 25, 2024
PELHAM, N.H. — It was nicknamed the shoe factory. When Pelham High School opened in 1974, parents were concerned about the building’s unique design. Partitions separated classrooms instead of walls, creating a cavernous factory-like atmosphere....
How Paris plans to host the most sustainable Olympics to date
World Construction Network
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July 22, 2024
The Olympics and Paralympics are being held in Paris this summer. France’s capital city is expecting to host up to 15 million visitors, as well as 15,000 athletes and 45,000 volunteers, for more than 800 sporting events. Such an event comes with a...
NEWS Briefs & NOTES from your editor, 7/3/25
The Lyons Recorder - Colorado
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July 3, 2025
Happy 4th of July! It’s a day to celebrate our FREEDOM! Our DEMOCRACY! And Honor those who made us who we are … The United States of America! A melting pot of nationalities and the right to pursue happiness. REMEMBER all government offices will be...
When will Enzo Fernandez return to Chelsea? Argentine faces awkward pre-season reunion after racist chanting storm
talkSPORT
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July 18, 2024
Enzo Fernandez will most likely face a very awkward return to Chelsea for pre-season after he was involved in some racist chanting. The midfielder sparked fury after posting a video of himself and his Argentina teammates appearing to sing a...
It’s the time for turtles
The Daily Press - Michigan
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Karen Wils photo A newly hatched snapping turtle — a bit bigger than a nickel. ESCANABA — Sort of cute, sort of creepy, turtles are a part of summer in Upper Michigan. We like to be in the turtle’s watery wonderland as soon as the weather gets...
Pierre de Bethmann: Sharing a Musical Breakfast in Lyon
All About Jazz
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June 27, 2025
If interviewing a musical figure is usually a great experience, having a face-to-face conversation with one is a true privilege. Besides, it is April in Lyon, cherry trees in blossom... and the roofs of the capital of the French region of...
Why is Hollywood stuck on repeat?
The Guardian
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July 6, 2025
On Monday, the director of the new Jurassic Park movie explained his aim for the seventh film in the series. Innovation it was not. Rather, said Gareth Edwards, it was karaoke. To prepare, he binged Steven Spielberg clips on repeat, hoping to...
All the happenings in the lakes area, July 5-16
Detroit Lakes Tribune - Minnesota
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July 5, 2025
The Detroit Lakes Tribune accepts community calendar items for publication online and, space permitting, in our Wednesday e-paper and Saturday print edition. Submissions must be made at least a week in advance of the event date, in writing, to...
Park Rapids had summery Fourth until rain washed out concert and fireworks
Park Rapids Enterprise - Minnesota
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July 5, 2025
Hot, bright sunlight helped a large crowd toast America’s Independence Day during Park Rapids’ downtown parade on Friday, July 4. Parade entries lasted a little less than an hour, many of them offering the crowd a cooling treat like an ice pop or...
Dino D’Santiago and Os Tubarões concert at the MED Festival will be “special”
Portugal Pulse
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June 24, 2025
The festival director, Carlos Carmo, stated that the upcoming concert, featuring the Algarve-born musician of Cape Verdean descent and the iconic Cape Verdean band, will be “special and unique,” highlighting it as a “novel experience” with “the...
In Clearwater, a Florida dolphin reunites with her longtime trainer
Tampa Bay Times - Florida
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CLEARWATER — Doris’ pink nose bobbed just above the water as she watched Kelsey Fisher grab a treat from a small metal bucket. The dolphin jumped out of the water and opened her mouth just enough for the treat to land on her tongue. The small...
Burberry got too fancy. This American is taking it back to its British roots.
Mint
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July 4, 2025
What he didn’t see were any $500 umbrellas—the type of higher-volume accessory that, along with trench coats, made Burberry an icon of functional, aspirational luxury for well over a century. As an American who had long admired the British brand,...
Bucket List Adventure: Five Epic Cruises to the World’s Most Iconic Destinations
Go World Travel Magazine - Colorado
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July 3, 2025
The AmaLilia cruises on the Nile. Photo courtesy of Amawaterways After two decades of globe-trotting adventures, seasoned travel journalist Janna Graber reveals her top picks for cruise journeys that explore the world’s most legendary...
Naturally fashionable – brands and celebs take on raffia this season
Financial Express
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Be it a dip in the pool, a quick spa trip or a Sunday brunch, the raffia factor in bags is making a fashion statement this season. Fashion brands are creating their own versions while fashionistas and celebrities are making heads turn with the...
8 Movies To Stream Free On Pluto TV In July
Screen Rant
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July 4, 2025
Pluto TV is continuing its exciting “Summer of Cinema” programming with plenty more incredible films to stream for free this Summer. Blockbusters from some of the best movie franchises of all time, coming-of-age classics, and outstanding sci-fi...
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone Took Bold Step to Protect Her Peace Before Tokyo Olympic Qualifier
Essentially Sports
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July 3, 2025
“Back in March, the Olympics was officially postponed for a year. I was honestly relieved. That was the best thing to happen to me since the stay-at-home order had upended life for everyone.” Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone felt an overwhelming sense of...
Tourists, locals gear up for a busy Essence Fest weekend despite smaller crowds
Nola - Louisiana
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As the Essence Festival of Culture kicks off in downtown New Orleans, thousands of people have already started to pack local hotels, restaurants and venues. Though slightly smaller crowds are projected to visit this year, and as business owners...