How “Around The World In 80 Days” Gave Birth To 80 Days Around The World Racing EVs

Credit to Author: Nicolas Zart| Date: Tue, 27 Aug 2019 02:40:33 +0000

80DR 80 Day EV Race Around The WorldWhile the name 80DR might not sound too familiar yet, its aim, racing electric vehicles (EV) around the world in 80 days, is taking shape. In fact, it will go to the start line in Paris, France, in June

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Paris streets near Notre Dame to be decontaminated from lead

Credit to Author: kadraneda| Date: Tue, 13 Aug 2019 11:28:25 +0000

Paris streets near Notre Dame to be decontaminated from lead

PARIS — Workers were preparing to decontaminate some Paris streets surrounding the Notre Dame Cathedral that have been tested with high levels of lead following the April blaze that damaged the landmark. High fences blocked Parisians and tourists from several streets and a bridge around the monument on Tuesday. The culture ministry said workers plan […]

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Europe heat wave breaks records, mercury set to go higher

Credit to Author: ggaviola| Date: Wed, 24 Jul 2019 22:41:18 +0000

Europe heat wave breaks records, mercury set to go higher

BERLIN – Europeans cooled off in public fountains Wednesday as a new heat wave spread across parts of the continent and was already breaking records.

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Paris wants a ‘Princess Diana Square’ at site of her death

Credit to Author: eestopace| Date: Thu, 30 May 2019 12:28:37 +0000

Paris City Hall wants to name a small plaza after Princess Diana, at the site of the 1997 car crash that killed the cherished British royal.

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Strike over staff shortage shuts Louvre in Paris

Credit to Author: ggaviola| Date: Mon, 27 May 2019 12:00:48 +0000

PARIS, France –  Staff at the Louvre in Paris went on strike Monday, forcing the museum to close and disappointing tourists hoping to catch a glimpse of the Mona Lisa and other masterworks.

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Happy 130th birthday, Eiffel Tower: Laser show for Iron Lady

Credit to Author: Dennis Maliwanag| Date: Wed, 15 May 2019 22:15:06 +0000

Happy 130th birthday, Eiffel Tower: Laser show for Iron Lady

Paris wished the Eiffel Tower a happy birthday Wednesday with an elaborate nighttime laser show retracing the monument’s 130-year history.

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Police use tear gas in Paris to control May Day protesters

Credit to Author: ggaviola| Date: Wed, 01 May 2019 12:11:20 +0000

Police use tear gas in Paris to control May Day protesters

PARIS – Brief scuffles between police and protesters have broken out in Paris as thousands of people gather for May Day rallies under tight security measures.

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