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France Bans PFAS in Many Products, but Not Cookware
A new French ban on “forever chemicals” allows their use in nonstick pans after industry opposition, including a rally by employees of Tefal, a cookware maker.The New York Times - 2h -
A team has proposed modifying rules on the Tush Push, made famous by champion Eagles
The debate over the Eagles' signature play isn't going away.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
‘It shatters my heart’: the slow death of India’s once-famous Urdu book bazaar
For over a century, poets, publishers and printers filled this Delhi district’s narrow lanes. But as profits plummet, bookshops are being replaced by kebab shops. Inside one of the oldest bookshops ...The Guardian - 3d -
Ludvig Aberg a famous winner and Brian Campbell an unknown. Both are important to the PGA Tour
Ludvig Aberg and Brian Campbell don't have much in common except winning on the PGA TourABC News - 3d -
Gene Hackman wasn't just a famous actor, but also a painter, author and race car driver
Gene Hackman never considered himself a star, just a working actor who got lucky -- and had many interests outside Hollywood. Martha Teichner has more.CBS News - 21h -
1 dead, 3 wounded in France knife attack labeled Islamic extremism
French authorities say a passerby was stabbed to death and three police officers injured near a crowded market in eastern FranceABC News - 5d -
France hammer Italy to keep Six Nations title hopes alive
France score 11 tries to thrash Italy in a high-scoring contest to set up a potential Six Nations decider with Grand Slam-chasing Ireland.BBC News - 5d -
Antoine Dupont to the fore as France run riot with 11-try thrashing of Italy
Italy 24-73 France Visitors earn second-highest tally in Six Nations history If there were questions over France’s ability to finish teams off after coughing up numerous chances against England ...The Guardian - 5d -
An incendiary device explodes outside Russian Consulate in Marseille, France
French authorities say an incendiary device has exploded outside the Russian Consulate in Marseille on the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of UkraineABC News - 4d -
Trial of Former Surgeon Accused of Abusing Nearly 300 Opens in France
A former surgeon is accused of raping or sexually assaulting 299 people, mostly children, over 25 years. It is considered to be France’s largest-ever pedophilia case.The New York Times - 4d -
Ex-surgeon admits 'despicable acts' in France's largest child abuse trial
Joel Le Scouarnec is accused of assaulting or raping 299 people, the vast majority under 15 years old.BBC News - 4d -
French fugitive 'The Fly' is extradited to France after his arrest in Romania
The notorious French fugitive who staged a deadly escape that killed two guards last year has been extradited to France from RomaniaABC News - 3d -
France joining the U.S. in seeking access to Ukraine's minerals; says it's in talks
The French defense minister says France is also seeking access to Ukraine’s deposits of critical minerals, indicating that the United States isn’t the only playerABC News - 1d -
Britain set to host men's Tour de France Grand Depart in 2027
The UK is set to host the men's Tour de France Grand Depart in 2027, BBC Sport has learned.BBC News - 5h -
Time for England to end Calcutta Cup blues and show France was no fluke | Robert Kitson
Red Rose have lost four in row against Scots, but if they can back up Les Bleus win there will be talk of top-two finish. In recent times the Calcutta Cup has morphed into the “Scottish play” the ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
‘A dream come true’: Syrian twin actors return home after 14 years of exile in France
For the 41-year-old brothers, returning to their flat is bittersweet. Their apartment was more than just a home. It was once a stage, a space where they performed original theatre plays away from ...The Guardian - 4d -
Retired surgeon admits to 'hideous acts' as France's largest child sexual abuse trial gets underway
A retired surgeon admitted in court that he committed “hideous” acts, as France’s largest ever child sexual abuse case got underway on Monday.NBC News - 4d -
‘He did his best’: Macron’s meeting with Trump prompts cautious optimism in France on Ukraine
Commentators say French president’s visit to the White House was amicable – but that differences remain. Russia-Ukraine war – latest news updates French political commentators reacted with ...The Guardian - 3d -
Quantum Computing Is Much Closer Than We Thought
Microsoft unveiled a new chip that shows quantum computing is “years, not decades” away.Inc. - Feb. 20 -
The UK is snipping — rather than shredding — red tape
Regulation is needed, but too much of it puts a brake on growth and stifles innovationFinancial Times - Feb. 21 -
Moyes doing a better job than me - Amorim
David Moyes is doing "a better job than me" says Ruben Amorim, with Manchester United travelling to Goodison Park on Saturday below Everton in the Premier League table.BBC News - Feb. 21 -
Monday Leaderboard: Better to be lucky than good
Mexico Open thriller! Plus: Still no end to golf's civil war, and how long should a tap-in putt take?Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Why Do Women Live Longer Than Men?
By understanding the reasons, scientists hope to help both sexes age better.The New York Times - 3d -
The DOGE Takeover Is Worse Than You Think
What’s happening to the US government right now is bad. What comes next is worse.Wired - 1d -
America has turned on its friends
Donald Trump’s abandonment of allies is real and will endureFinancial Times - Feb. 21 -
As the E.P.A. Withers, Will Its Museum Follow?
Tucked away near the White House is a tribute to the environmental agency and its history — for the time being, anyway.The New York Times - 8h -
Are planes crashing more often?
A recent flurry of air disasters have made some people worried about flying - but are crashes on the rise?BBC News - 6d -
Wowed by a Loft in Philadelphia, and Its Hollywood Pedigree
A couple loved that their apartment was used as a location for the movie ‘Philadelphia.’ But a decade after moving in, they needed to add a new scene.The New York Times - Feb. 18 -
‘The Pitt’ Has Impressed Real Doctors With Its Accuracy
Max’s unusually accurate medical drama, starring Noah Wyle as a beleaguered E.R. physician, has become the talk of real-life hospital breakrooms.The New York Times - Feb. 19 -
Shadow of its former Self: What's going on at Kansas?
After a humiliating road loss to BYU, the preseason top-ranked team is in a sizable rut — and there may not be a way for Bill Self and Co. to rebound.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 19 -
"Weathering" and its effect on poor health and life expectancy
Arline Geronimus' research shows how societal pressures like institutional racism, classism, financial stressors or the environmental can impact not just the length of life, but also the quality of ...CBS News - 5d -
Why Tottenham Hotspur Has Rebranded Its Name
“Never refer to our Club as ‘Tottenham,’” a statement said. But “Spurs” is still acceptable.The New York Times - 5d -
Germany’s election leaves its industrial champions dangling
The deciding vote on where valuations go next will be cast on the other side of the AtlanticFinancial Times - 4d -
What Germany’s Election Result Means for Its Economy
The next German government faces calls to loosen borrowing rules, slash energy costs and spur innovation. It won’t be easy.The New York Times - 4d -
NFL and its competition committee reviewing overtime rules
The NFL is considering changing overtime rules in the regular season to decrease the advantage for teams who win the coin tossABC News - 1d -
Europe at a crossroads: can the EU meet its challenges?
FT correspondents discussed how Europe will respond to geopolitical and economic dangersFinancial Times - 1d -
Quantum computing is struggling to reach its silicon moment
Despite breakthroughs from Amazon and Microsoft, the industry is still a long way from building practical machinesFinancial Times - 17h -
EU struggles to balance its green and growth goals
New policy package makes clear compromises in pursuit of economic growthFinancial Times - 10h -
The SEC Is Abandoning Its Biggest Crypto Lawsuits
Regulators at the US Securities and Exchange Commission have called a sudden truce with the cryptocurrency industry, bringing an end to years of legal conflict.Wired - 10h -
Polar bears increasingly under threat as glaciers melt faster than ever
A new global assessment shows that the world's glaciers are melting faster in the last 10 years compared to the previous decade. Polar bears, which depend on the frozen sheets, are increasingly ...CBS News - Feb. 20