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A couple who met on a plane eloped in Paris after ditching their plans for a destination
A couple who met as strangers on a plane left behind their wedding plans to elope in Paris.
Krystina Burton and Gabriel Solberg were due to have a 40-person ceremony in St. Lucia in July.
After delays caused by COVID-19, the couple found a French…
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Man arrested on suspicion of raping a US tourist in central Paris | CNN
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A 23-year-old man has been arrested following an investigation for suspicion of rape aggravated by drunkenness, the Paris Prosecutor’s Office told CNN.
Authorities have not released the suspect’s name and nationality. The investigation was launched on…
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Hotly Anticipated Parisian Bistro Mr. T Opening in Hollywood After Years of Delays
Hollywood denizens first spotted pink neon signage for buzzy Parisian bistro Mr. T back in 2020, and after years of pandemic-related delays, the restaurant is finally set to open at 953 N. Sycamore Avenue on August 16. Mr. T has joined restaurants on the street reportedly either wooed (Gigi’s, Sightglass Coffee) or invested in and owned by…
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From Ottoman palaces to Paris runways: kutnu fabric
The French fashion house Dior has used a Turkish textile in their recent men’s collection, but kutnu has existed long before the 21st century. Here’s its story.…
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UFC Paris fighter injured after toilet accident, severs pinky tendon
Christos Giagos’ hopes of competing at UFC Paris have been flushed down the drain.
Initially set to compete opposite Benoit Saint-Denis at the promotion’s debut event in France on Sept. 3, Giagos revealed today (Mon., Aug. 8, 2022) that he’s suffered an injury thanks to a mishap involving some home appliances.
“It kills me writing this so…
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Philippe Delarue Serves Sweet Slices of Paris His Neighbors
On a recent Saturday, just down the street from the Lincoln Park Steps on California Street, a crowd milled about on the sidewalk. They weren’t waiting around for a photo op in front of the iconic mosaiced staircase. Instead, they had queued up to receive an order of tartes, bread, soup or some other tasty treat made by Philippe Delarue. Over…
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Paris-based Thomson Broadcast closes acquisition of GatesAir – Muddy River News
InsideRadio.com reported Tuesday that French broadcast manufacturing giant Thomson Broadcast has closed its previously announced acquisition of GatesAir, the century-old radio and TV equipment manufacturer.
GatesAir is a manufacturer of products for over-the-air radio and television broadcasting. It is headquartered in Mason, Ohio, with…
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Paralympics-Russia decision on Paris 2024 in November but situation unchanged, IPC chief
Beijing 2022 Winter Paralympic Games - Closing Ceremony - National Stadium, Beijing, China - March 13, 2022. International Paralympic Committee President Andrew Parsons gives a speech during the closing ceremony. REUTERS/Peter CziborraRegister now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.comRegisterAug 5 (Reuters) - A decision on the participation…
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A Charming 200-Square-Foot Apartment on Paris’s Left Bank
You might assume that a 200-square-foot apartment would be the home of a student on a budget or maybe a short-term rental for travelers. This apartment, however, belongs to a successful businesswoman who lives outside of Paris and was in need of a small pied-à-terre in the capital. Pauline Lorenzi-Boisrond was commissioned to renovate the studio…
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In August in Paris, a baguette is sometimes a full 20 minutes away
August 5, 2022 at 10:04 a.m. EDTBaker Sylvie Debellemaniere sweats in the Paris heat. Traditional baguette dough requires special care in hot weather. (Photos by Adrienne Surprenant/MYOP for The Washington Post)Comment on this storyCommentPARIS — In normal times, more than 9 out of 10 Parisians live within a five-minute walk of a bakery. Some…
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