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U.S. and China fight to 40-40 draw for most Olympic gold medals
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U.S. and China fight to 40-40 draw for most Olympic gold medals

A detailed view of the Eiffel Tower which features the Olympic Rings during the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 on July 26, 2024 in Paris, France.  Cameron Spencer | Getty Images The U.S. and China each won 40 gold medals in the first Summer Games draw in Olympic history, with the Americans pulling into a […]

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European markets close mixed after U.S. jobs data boosts sentiment
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European markets close mixed after U.S. jobs data boosts sentiment

Tourists visiting the city take boat trips on the canals in Amsterdam, Netherlands on May 25, 2024.  Anadolu | Anadolu | Getty Images LONDON — European stocks nudged just above the flatline in late trade Thursday, helped along by a revival in confidence around the U.S. economy. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index closed 0.02% higher […]

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European markets plunge 2.5% as global volatility deepens; mining stocks shed 3.6%
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European markets plunge 2.5% as global volatility deepens; mining stocks shed 3.6%

A stock exchange in Germany. Torsten Silz | AFP | Getty Images LONDON — European stocks fell sharply at the start of Monday’s session, as global volatility continues amid concerns of a looming U.S. recession. The regional Stoxx 600 index was 2.34% lower by 8:52 a.m. London time, with all sectors and major regional bourses […]

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Ice vests, extra breaks and slushies: Olympians are struggling to keep cool in the Paris heat
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Ice vests, extra breaks and slushies: Olympians are struggling to keep cool in the Paris heat

Britain’s Jack Draper cools himself with a bag of ice during a break in play against US’ Taylor Fritz during their men’s singles second round tennis match on Court Suzanne-Lenglen at the Roland-Garros Stadium during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, in Paris on July 30, 2024. Martin Bernetti | Afp | Getty Images U.S. gymnastics […]

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European stocks head for mixed open as selloff eases; U.S. inflation data due
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European stocks head for mixed open as selloff eases; U.S. inflation data due

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange as a picture of Vice President Kamala Harris is displayed on a television screen, on July 22, 2024. Spencer Platt | Getty Images LONDON — European markets are heading for a mixed open Friday, as a global stock selloff eases and investors await U.S. […]

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She spent four months in France and Spain on a ,000 budget
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She spent four months in France and Spain on a $6,000 budget

In 2023, Rowena Hennigan came to a difficult but necessary conclusion — she needed an extended break from work. Hennigan was dealing with disrupted sleep, anxiety, brain fog — all normal symptoms of menopause – but it was wreaking havoc on her work and her mental health. She said she tried exercise, a new diet, […]

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How the ultra wealthy travel in Paris
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How the ultra wealthy travel in Paris

ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email Paris – the city of lights, of love, and of luxury. Over 30 million tourists touch down in the French capital each year, but only a select few see the high-octane opulence that Paris can offer. CNBC’s ‘First Class’ reveals the city […]

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How the ultra-wealthy travel in Paris
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How the ultra-wealthy travel in Paris

Paris boasts many luxurious five-star accommodations. At the Hotel Plaza Athénée, a single night during peak season can cost around $44,000, while a stay in the Imperial Suite at the Ritz Paris can command an astounding $70,000 per night.  Hôtel de Crillon, an 18th-century palace which was converted into a luxury hotel in 1909, has […]

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Packing your bags for Paris? Here’s what to expect from a visit this summer
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Packing your bags for Paris? Here’s what to expect from a visit this summer

During the six years that I was lucky enough to live in the center of Paris, I learned a lot about the ups and downs that come with being a Parisienne. I would move back in a heartbeat. But I also feel for international visitors who arrive with a romantic vision of beautiful perfection, only […]

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EU countries divided on Chinese EV tariffs in vote, Reuters reports
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EU countries divided on Chinese EV tariffs in vote, Reuters reports

Pictured here is a Zeekr electric vehicle charging station in Dongguan, Guangdong province of China, on Nov. 14, 2022. Vcg | Visual China Group | Getty Images European Union governments exposed divided views on the merits of EU tariffs on imports of China-built electric vehicles in a non-binding but still influential vote, sources with knowledge of the vote said on Tuesday. The European Commission, which oversees […]

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