A French Fair as Workers’ Paradise, Feting Cuisine, Music and Communism
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A French Fair as Workers’ Paradise, Feting Cuisine, Music and Communism
The Fête de l’Humanité, a blend of Burning Man, Woodstock and a political convention, attracts the masses with bands, lectures and food, but here K.F.C. is C.F.K.: Communist Fried Kitchen.8 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
'I travelled from Edinburgh to Antarctica to create music'
Michael Begg spent nearly three months aboard the Royal Navy's ice patrol vessel, HMS Protector.12 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
US navy apologizes for razing of Native Alaska community in late 1800s
In ceremony in Kake, military acknowledges bombardment of village that destroyed it and led to many deaths . In a ceremony Saturday afternoon, the US navy apologized for firing upon and torching ...13 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Macron unveils new right-wing French government
The new cabinet pulls in allies from the centre and right, despite left-wing parties winning France's election.14 hours ago - France -
The Guardian - World
Macron names right-leaning French government under Michel Barnier
New cabinet likely to face immediate no-confidence motion from leftwing bloc sidelined by president. The French president, Emmanuel Macron, has named a new government led by the prime minister, ...15 hours ago -
Financial Times - World
French prime minister takes rightward tilt with new government
Michel Barnier maintains big role for loyalists of President Emmanuel Macron16 hours ago - France -
BBC News - Top stories
Harrods worker says Fayed complaint was brushed off by her manager
Another ex-Harrods worker tells the BBC her complaint about the billionaire was dismissed by bosses.16 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
How an American baker became a star of the French culinary world
Jane Bertch was a banker until she quit her job, moved to France and founded a cooking school there. It’s an American dream story set in Paris. Now, she’s telling her story in the new memoir, “The ...17 hours ago -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Lewis Hamilton urges Max Verstappen to refuse ‘joke’ community service order
Lewis Hamilton has sensationally urged Max Verstappen not to carry out what he described as a “joke” of a community service order from the FIA for swearing, with the Dutch driver effectively going ...19 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Why a California music lover is trying to sell his massive vinyl collection
For music lovers, the future is retro. In 2023, sales of vinyl albums grew for the 17th consecutive year, accounting for 40% of album sales in the United States. With no signs of vinyl sales ...19 hours ago - California -
The Guardian - World
Australian celebrity chef Greg Malouf, famed for Lebanese cuisine, dies at 64
Restaurateur and Master Chef star did much to popularise Middle Eastern cooking and adapt it to modern tastes. The Australian celebrity chef Greg Malouf, known for his innovative Middle Eastern ...19 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Former Harrods worker says manager ‘brushed off’ Fayed complaints
Woman says store’s former owner told her he was her ‘boyfriend’ and kissed her on the forehead. A former Harrods worker has criticised Harrods for the way it handled the alleged misconduct of the ...22 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
The staggering fall of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs – from music mogul to criminal charges
Combs’s business empire once seemed to know no bounds. Now he faces abuse allegations and a string of charges. Brooklyn’s grim Metropolitan detention center (MDC) is now for the foreseeable future ...Yesterday -
The New York Times - Top stories
Trump Rally Was Plagued by Communication Failures, Secret Service Finds
The agency found that it did not adequately prepare its local partners for the Butler, Pa., event, and its leader also cited lapses including complacency by some agents and technological breakdowns.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
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Waffle House cheats workers on pay, labor group says
Waffle House accused of using tip credit to avoid federal minimum wage, allegedly paying workers $3 an hour to cook and clean.Yesterday -
Inc. - Business
Striking Boeing Workers Maintain Resolve After First Week
The walkout by 33,000 union machinists began eight days ago, with no end in sight.Yesterday -
Los Angeles Times - Entertainment
In a year of great pop music, Katy Perry's latest is pop trash
For her first album in four years, Katy Perry reteams with producer and songwriter Dr. Luke, with whom she made many of her biggest hits.Yesterday -
ABC News - Top stories
Lack of communication, drone issues plagued Secret Service at Trump rally: Report
Issues with a host of communications and technical difficulties with drone capabilities plagued the U.S. Secret Service at the rally in Butler, PennsylvaniaYesterday - Donald Trump -
The Hill - Politics
Texas judge rejects Paxton attempt to block State Fair gun ban
An Texas judge has slapped down an attempt by state Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) to force the state fair to allow guns. Paxton’s office sued in August to block a change in state fair policy to ...Yesterday -
ABC News - Top stories
Mayor of French town apologizes for his comments downplaying mass rape case
The mayor of a French town making headlines for the trial of dozens of men accused of rapes that occurred there for almost a decade has apologized for comments that appeared to downplay the caseYesterday -
CBS News - Top stories
Unknown music by Mozart discovered in German library
The piece, which dates to the mid- to late-1760s, consists of seven miniature movements for a string trio.Yesterday - Germany -
NBC News - Top stories
Kentucky sheriff charged in fatal courthouse shooting of judge that stunned community
A small eastern Kentucky community is reeling and searching for answers after a Letcher County sheriff was arrested and charged with murder in the fatal shooting of Judge Kevin Mullins in his ...Yesterday -
ABC News - Entertainment
Music Review: Katy Perry returns with the uninspired and forgettable '143'
Katy Perry’s new album title “143” is code for “I love you,” based on the number of letters in each word of the phraseYesterday -
The Wall Street Journal - Business
Will AI Make Job Recruiting More Efficient---but Less Fair?
We asked readers what they think about companies that are relying more on artificial intelligence to screen candidates. Are the trade-offs acceptable?Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
GOP congressman representing Springfield: Trump claims 'tearing the community apart'
Rep. Mike Turner (R-Ohio) on CNN denounced false claims that Haitians in part of the district he represents, Springfield, have been eating residents' pets, which politicians including former ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
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Wired - Tech
Xavier Niel, a Driving Force of French AI, Is Now Shaping TikTok
The TikTok owner’s newest board member revels in challenging the establishment.2 days ago - Tiktok -
ABC News - Entertainment
French cult film 'La Haine' returns as hip-hop musical
The critically acclaimed French film “La Haine” is being adapted into a musical show nearly three decades after becoming a classic2 days ago - France -
Financial Times - Business
The Big Question: when should workers gain full employment rights?
This week, the FT wants to know your view on Labour’s plan for workplace reforms in the UK2 days ago -
Financial Times - Business
Fatal stabbing of 10-year-old rattles Japanese community in China
Spate of attacks reignites concern among expatriates and companies about anti-Japanese sentiment2 days ago - China -
Financial Times - Business
Amazon says workers need to be in the office. Most of Silicon Valley disagrees.
Chief executive Andy Jassy brushes off disgruntled staff with tough five-day office mandate2 days ago -
The Wall Street Journal - Business
Warner Music Increases Layoff Plans
The entertainment conglomerate now expects to cut its workforce by 13%, or about 750 employees—up from a 10% reduction.2 days ago