The ‘Sleeping Beauty’ of Basque Country
For a mellower vibe, travel and shop in Bayonne, on the French side of the Pyrenees mountains.
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It’s Official: The Leap Second Will Be Retired (a Decade from Now)
On Friday, an international vote was taken to ditch the leap second, a technical fudge that has caused headaches since its inception 50 years ago.
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Half of France’s Nuclear Plants Are Off-Line
France’s state-backed nuclear operator is scrambling to overcome a monthslong crisis to get as many reactors as possible restarted before winter sets in.
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Who Has Qualified for the 2022 World Cup?
The coaches have picked their players, the squads have arrived in Qatar and the schedule is set. But who has put together the winning team?