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Mar 29 2026POLITICS

A Supervisor Steps Back in San Francisco’s Political War

San Francisco is buzzing after Supervisor Jackie Fielder checked into the hospital last Friday, sparking questions about what’s happening behind closed doors. Not long after her office described the situation as an "acute personal health crisis, " rumors surfaced that she might resign—less than two

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Mar 26 2026BUSINESS

France Eyes Aussie Mineral Deals as Australia Pushes for Global Supply

Australia is working hard to become a major supplier of minerals that power gadgets and defence tech. In the last four years, Canberra has signed deals with the United States, Japan, South Korea, India, Germany and Britain to build this industry. Now France is showing interest too, especially after

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Mar 18 2026LIFESTYLE

Staten Island Gets a New Juice Spot That Says Science Is the Key

A fresh juice shop is opening on Staten Island, bringing a science‑backed menu that started in New Jersey. The new location at 2955 Veterans Rd. W. , inside South Shore Commons, is the first time the brand has left its home state. The owner, Gianna Rebosio, says the move makes sense because friends

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Mar 16 2026CRIME

French Spy Sentenced in Azerbaijan

A judge in Baku handed down a ten‑year prison term to a French national accused of spying for France. The case began after authorities detained the man in December 2023 and charged him with gathering classified details about Azerbaijan’s defense ties with Turkey and Pakistan. He also allegedly tried

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Mar 15 2026SPORTS

Ty France: The Padres' Flexible Fix

Ty France is back where he started. The Padres took him in the draft way back in 2015. Now, after playing for other teams, he's returned to finish what he began. Last season, he hit decently with a . 257 average and seven home runs. He also won a Gold Glove for his great defense at first base. But a

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Mar 03 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Sony Gains Full Control of Peanuts

Sony Music Entertainment Japan and Sony Pictures Entertainment have secured an 80‑percent stake in the Peanuts franchise, paying $460 million to acquire the remaining shares from WildBrain. Sony Music Japan already owned 39 percent since 2018, so this deal adds another 41 percent and brings the belo

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Feb 27 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Poppy Playtime Chapter 5 Breaks Records and Fans Go Wild

The newest entry in the Poppy Playtime saga has smashed previous sales figures, reaching 175, 000 copies sold on its first day and staying at the top of Steam’s Global Top Sellers for over a full day. The game also topped Twitch viewership charts at launch, showing how much hype the community builds

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Feb 27 2026POLITICS

Le Havre Mayor Race May Shake Up 2027 French Politics

A new poll suggests that former Prime Minister Edouard Philippe, who has led the city of Le Havre since 2010, might lose his mayoral seat in next month’s local elections. If this happens, it could dent Philippe’s hopes of running for president in 2027. The survey was conducted by OpinionWay fo

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Feb 24 2026HEALTH

Cryptococcosis Hits the ICU: What French Doctors Learned

A recent study in France followed patients who had to be moved into the intensive care unit because of a fungal infection caused by Cryptococcus. The fungus is usually harmless to healthy people, but it can become deadly when the immune system is weak. The research team collected data from severa

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Feb 15 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Cross Season 2: A Comeback Story Worth Watching

The crime thriller series Cross is making waves on Prime Video. After a shaky start, the second season is proving to be a hit. It's now the number one trending show worldwide. This is a big deal, especially after the first season didn't get great reviews. Cross is based on a series of popular books

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