What to know about France’s leftist alliance after shock election win
The New Popular Front wants to lower France’s retirement age and vastly expand government spending on social welfare, environmental protection and health care.
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Jubilation and stunned silence: France reacts to exit polls
Polls projected a surprise victory for France's left-wing coalition, denying the far-right of its expected win.
Park Avenue office tower lures another tenant amid major upgrades
Tradeweb Markets signed for 76,000 square feet on two full floors at SL Green’s 245 Park.
NYC developer Michael Shvo’s spat with posh member’s-only Core Club takes ugly twist
As we reported on June 27, he faces a $600 million lawsuit by the Core Club for an alleged, "sinister" fraud scheme involving the club’s location at 711 Fifth Ave.
Tend a cozy garden and stave off corruption, with the help of some cool gnomes, in Horticular
Lay out paths, attract animals, and house transient gnomes.
France's far right 'sad and disappointed' over election result
With the champagne on ice, they thought they were on the brink of victory - but it didn't happen.
Rubio defends Supreme Court immunity ruling
Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) defended the Supreme Court’s ruling on presidential immunity last week, saying that the justices “clarified what the law is.” Rubio, one of former President Trump’s top contenders to be his running mate, said that Trump is being politically targeted
French election shock sparks euro slip after victory for the left
An unexpected victory for the leftist New Popular Front causes the euro to fall as markets fear a radical spending spree.
UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy says commitment to Ukraine 'is ironclad'
On his second day in the job, Lammy is on a whirlwind tour of 'key partner' countries Germany, Poland and Sweden where continued support for Ukraine was high on the agenda.
Israel strike on school kills Gaza government official: rescuers
Civil defence authorities said Ihab Al-Ghussein, the Gaza government's deputy labour minister, was among those killed in a strike on the Holy Family school.
Cannabis legalisation hampered by most German of substances: red tape
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Air pollution can decrease odds of live birth after IVF by 38%, study finds
Research suggests impact of pollution begins before conception by disrupting the development of the egg Air pollution exposure can significantly decrease the chance of a live birth after IVF treatment, according to research that deepens concern about the health impacts of toxic
Senior House Democrats say Biden should step aside during private call
At least four senior House Democrats said President Biden should step aside from the 2024 presidential election during a private phone call Sunday afternoon, sources told The Hill, a concerning sign for the president as he insists on staying in the race after his disastrous
Skydance Media and Paramount Global Move Closer to Sale Agreement But Deal is Far From Done
David Ellison’s Skydance Media is moving closer to its goal of acquiring Paramount Global after a key vote was taken by Paramount board members. But a formal takeover deal between Skydance and Paramount is still far from in the bag. Bloomberg News reported Sunday that the
Besiege's watery expansion will get a patch adding new missions, giant sharks, tentacled horrors of the deep
Besiege: The Splintered Sea took the stuff-building sandbox to the waves.
I'm funding ladybird because I can't fund Firefox
Article URL: http://jackkelly.name/blog/archives/2024/07/06/im_funding_ladybird_because_i_cant_fund_firefox/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40900648 Points: 131 # Comments: 72
Watch London Grammar’s Stripped-Down Cover Of Sabrina Carpenter’s “Espresso”
I’m sure a ton of people have covered Sabrina Carpenter’s “ Espresso ” by this point, but as far as I can tell, London Grammar are the first to do it on BBC Radio 1. The band’s Hannah Reid swung by the BBC studio recently to do a stripped-down piano rendition of 2024’s most
French leftist figurehead Mélenchon says left 'ready to govern'
French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal 'has to go… The New Popular Front is ready to govern', leftist figurehead Jean-Luc Mélenchon said.
Construction of the 4th Chinese aircraft carrier has reportedly started
Article URL: https://meta-defense.fr/en/2024/07/06/4-Chinese-aircraft-carriers-construction/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40900495 Points: 17 # Comments: 19
Nicki Minaj Performs For Only 45 Minutes In Ireland, Cancels Show In Romania
The Pink Friday 2 tour chaos continues. Nicki Minaj recently had to reschedule a show in Manchester after a weed-related arrest in Amsterdam threw off her schedule. Understandably, she then canceled that Amsterdam show. Things did not go better for Dublin and Bucharest over the
Continue (YC S23) Is Hiring a Full-Stack Engineer in San Francisco
Article URL: https://www.ycombinator.com/companies/continue/jobs/smcxRnM-full-stack-engineer Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40900417 Points: 0 # Comments: 0
‘Black Media Matters’: Philadelphia’s WURD Parts Ways With Radio Host Involved in Biden Interview Questions Flap
Black talk radio station WURD in Philadelphia has ended its relationship with host Andrea Lawful-Sanders in the wake of criticism the station has endured after Lawful-Sanders acknowledged using pre-determined questions from President Joe Biden’s campaign team for her July 3
Eminem: J. Cole, JID & More Features Revealed On Leaked 'Death Of Slim Shady' Tracklist
Eminem's upcoming 12th album became available to pre-save on Apple Music over the weekend and briefly revealed a full tracklist, complete with stellar features.
Trump, GOP eye blue states after Biden’s debate disaster
President Biden’s struggles are opening the door for former President Trump to make a play in multiple blue states, a possibility that wasn’t fathomed just weeks ago as Democrats continue to grapple with fallout from Biden’s costly debate performance. Trump’s team and
Mélenchon: 'We are allowed to love our country'
Jean-Luc Mélenchon tells supporters he is "immensely relieved" as exit polls show a lead for his left-wing alliance.
French people reject the far right - again
Voters have turned out in large number to produce a shock result, writes the BBC's Hugh Schofield.
Analysis: French people reject the far right - again
Voters have turned out in large number to produce a shock result, writes the BBC's Hugh Schofield.
Ecuador court rules pollution violates rights of a river running through capital
Ruling, based on constitutional rights for natural features like Quito’s Machángara River, appealed by government A ruling described by activists as “historic,” a court in Ecuador has ruled that pollution has violated the rights of a river that runs through the country’s
House Oversight requests Biden's physician appear for transcribed interview
House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer (R-Ky.) is requesting President Biden’s physician to give a transcribed interview in connection with the committee’s investigation into Biden’s family. Comer told White House physician Kevin O'Connor the committee is "concerned your
4 more senior Dems call on Biden to stand down from reelection bid
Other Democrats also expressed concerns with the president's prospects during a private Sunday call.
From the Tensor to Stable Diffusion
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Biden to deliver remarks in Texas, Nevada during GOP convention
President Biden will deliver remarks at a trio of events focused on key themes and voting blocs for his reelection bid during the week of the Republican National Convention, the White House announced Sunday. The series of speaking engagements, which includes travel to the
Senior Hamas official killed as Israel orders fresh evacuation
Ehab al-Ghussein had been appointed to manage the affairs of the Hamas government in Gaza City and northern Gaza.
Your Favorite Comedians Are on the Road: Here’s How to Buy Tickets
Comedians are taking the stage to embark on national tours and debut brand new material. From Nikki Glaser, fresh off her headline-grabbing Tom Brady roast, to Shane Gillis, currently midway through a nationwide tour, there are dozens of stand-up shows to see this year. Below
Relief and joy in Germany over French parliamentary elections turnaround
With most major politicians holding back until the official results are in, the extraordinary turnaround away from a looming hard-right government indicated by the exit polls has led to first reactions in the neighbouring European nation.