To help prevent heat-related deaths, the French government has asked postal workers to check in on older people.
Category: France
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As France’s Elders Swelter in the Heat, Postal Workers Come to the Rescue
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Was Your Trip to Europe Affected by Heat or Wildfires? Tell Us About It.
The New York Times – Travel:Have you had to cancel, reschedule or replan a trip to France, Spain or elsewhere because of raging fires or stifling heat? If so, we want to hear from you.
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Kavinsky, French D.J. and Electronic Musician, Dies at 50
The New York Times – Music:The artist, whose real name was Vincent Belorgey, was best known for his 2010 hit “Nightcall,” which was featured in the film “Drive.”
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Ships Pull Back Amid Heightened Risk From Iran-U.S. Strikes
The New York Times – Business:Four days of attacks by both countries forced a sharp decline in the number of vessels navigating through the Strait of Hormuz.
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From Florence to Malta, 5 New Boutique Hotels
The New York Times – Business:Whether set amid vineyards in Burgundy or in the heart of Florence, these boutique hotels will keep the crowds at bay.
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Even After a Strait of Hormuz Deal, Moving 1,500 Ships Won’t Be Easy
The New York Times – Business:An agreement to reopen the waterway would be followed by a complicated process of navigating a backlog of vessels stranded for nearly three months.
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Record Debt in the World’s Richest Nations Threatens Global Growth
The cost of borrowing is already choking crucial public spending in many developing economies. Now it’s raising broader alarms.
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A Covid Ruling Opens the French Open Door to Novak Djokovic
With France set to end its vaccine requirements later this month, the unvaccinated Serbian champion appears poised to defend his title at Roland Garros.
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Help! We Got Bedbug Bites in France, and the Luxury Hotel Won’t Admit It.
A country resort near Paris refused to cover $800 worth of medical and cleaning bills for a couple who woke up covered in bites. They’d like their stay comped, too.
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Brigitte Bardot Was the Face of a Nation
A star who never played coy for the camera was once an emblem of France.
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Brigitte Bardot Was the Face of a Nation
A star who never played coy for the camera was once an emblem of France.