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The iconic Medieval towers of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris have reopened to the public, six years after a massive fire ravaged parts of the historical landmark and forced its closure.The central part of the cathedral was reopened in December 2024, but it has taken longer for Notre-Dame’s twin towers to be accessible once again for visitors.A huge restoration project has taken place over the past few years to bring the cathedral back to its former glory after parts of it were substantially damaged during 2019’s fire. French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday reopened the newly-restored towers to the public.Video edited…

Donald Trump said on Friday that he and Xi Jinping had agreed to approve a deal over TikTok.“He approved the TikTok deal,” Trump said about Xi to reporters in the Oval Office, suggesting the leaders signed off on a preliminary agreement. But Trump offered no details about the agreement or when it would be signed.The American and Chinese leaders had connected over a phone call earlier in the day, the first direct contact between the two leaders since June. China and the US have been at loggerheads over trade negotiations and the future of TikTok, a Chinese-owned social media platform…

I have tested hundreds of smart devices over the years, but only a select few have earned a permanent spot in my home. Too many seem to offer overcomplicated solutions for problems that barely existed in the first place – making them little more than a gimmick you toss in your closet weeks after purchase.However, while many smart home gadgets aren’t the wisest investment, others can bring serious improvements to your home. From robot vacuums and smart bulbs to smart locks and video doorbells, here are five smart home devices that have made my life easier, and why you should…

When it comes to men and women in country music, the playing field is far from level. During this week’s episode of Rolling Stone‘s Nashville Now podcast, singer-songwriter Dasha shares her firsthand experience with the uneven balance of power in Nashville, especially when it comes to what artists can and cannot say. “Especially in the country world, men, for the most part, can do no wrong. The more they’re outspoken and the more they express their opinions and go outside the lines, the more someone’s like, ‘Oh, he’s so cool,’” Dasha says. But were a woman dare to be outspoken,…

Ellie Kildunne lit up Ashton Gate with two sensational solo tries as England battled past a stubborn France side 35–17 to reach the Women’s World Cup final and set up a heavyweight clash with Canada at Twickenham.

Team members arguing about project. Three serious business people discussing emotionally, man in jacket gesturing emotionally. Debates or business solution conceptgettyHistorically, institutions have driven growth and efficiency by establishing productivity standards that encourage conformity in how we think and operate. The goal was to create predictable, scalable systems. However, this relentless pursuit of uniformity has led many to follow institutional playbooks rather than think independently. As a result, we have lost something invaluable: the power of opinion. It’s no surprise that so many people remain stuck in their comfort zones, and polarization in the workplace is becoming the norm.The real…

Key Points Steve Martin announced that he has been diagnosed with COVID-19.Martin’s illness prompted him to cancel two of his comedy shows with frequent collaborator Martin Short in Virginia.The duo canceled shows earlier this year when Short contracted COVID-19. Steve Martin is under the weather. The actor announced that he is canceling two of his comedy shows with Martin Short after being diagnosed with COVID-19 on Friday. The affected events were scheduled for Friday in Virginia Beach and Richmond, Va. “Dear Virginia Beach and Richmond. Sadly, I have come down with COVID,” Martin wrote in the caption of an Instagram…

Leclerc’s crash made it another dire day for Ferrari after Hamilton failed to make the top-10 shootout.The session ran for two hours and the six red-flag stoppages broke a record that had previously been tied by the 2022 Emilia-Romagna and 2024 Sao Paulo Grands Prix.The first person to crash was Williams’ Alex Albon, who hit the inside apex at Turn One, causing the first of three red-flag stoppages in the first session.Sauber’s Nico Hulkenberg caused the second, by crashing at Turn Four, and the session ended a few seconds early after both Alpine drivers made mistakes at the same corner…

Bryan Roth had been hiking and scrambling for a while, with drop-offs evident around him, when his guides held out coveralls and pointed between two rocks. “We have to go in the hole,” one said.Roth was standing at the edge of a cave in Pirkanmaa, Finland. Inside, he knew, was a geocache: a container that was stashed at a particular latitude and longitude and meant to be sought and found like treasure—in this case, like buried treasure.Roth is claustrophobic, but still he climbed down—into a cavern that led to another hole, which led to a subterranean room. A century before,…

President Trump listens to a reporter’s question in the Oval Office of the White House on Friday Alex Brandon/AP hide caption toggle caption Alex Brandon/AP WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Friday the U.S. military has carried out its third fatal strike against an alleged drug smuggling vessel this month. Trump in a social media posting said the strike killed three and was carried out against a vessel “affiliated with a Designated Terrorist Organization conducting narcotrafficking in the USSOUTHCOM area of responsibility.” He did not provide more precise details about the location of the strike. The Pentagon deferred questions about…