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US bars French groups from Europe grants over 2027 election concerns
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— Sep 10, 2026
The United States is excluding French organizations from a DRL grant program intended to fund groups promoting democratic resilience and free speech in Europe, citing fears of MAGA-aligned influence and potential foreign interference ahead of France's presidential election. French officials and media report this move risks straining US-France ties and drew sharp responses from French Foreign Minister Barrot, who warned against foreign interference.
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Tom Gallagher
This exclusion looks like unnecessary meddling that will only strain ties with France without solving real election security issues.
National Park Service to Waive Fees at Select Sites September 17
Travel
— Sep 8, 2026
Across cities and countries, parks are being positioned as major attractions—from San Francisco’s 1,017-acre, museum‑studded spaces to Colorado Springs’ Garden of the Gods—highlighting the breadth of experiences parks offer beyond simple recreation. At the national and regional levels, several parks are easing access with no reservation needs or fee-free days, including a nationwide free-entry event on September 17, while South African and other regional programs promote temporary free access windows to encourage outdoor exploration.
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Mélenchon Plans Central Bank Debt Cancellation, Critics Warn
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— Aug 26, 2026
French far-left candidate Jean-Luc Mélenchon has revived a proposal to cancel 18% of the public debt held by the Bank of France to free fiscal space, a plan that has drawn cautious support from some allies but fierce legal and economic criticism from opponents. Critics warn it would amount to central-bank financing of the government and could spook markets, with debt levels around €3.5 trillion and a debt-to-GDP ratio above 116%, while EU treaties explicitly prohibit such moves and officials say the idea is dangerous and unworkable.
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Elon Musk Ends Free Lunches for Twitter Employees After Making Ridiculous Discovery
Opinion
— Nov 16, 2022
Twitter employees are once again in an uproar after CEO Elon Musk made a ridiculous discovery involving the program’s costs. Twitter’s San Francisco HQ’s free lunch program was axed by the technology mogul after he…
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Investigation: ActBlue Got Foreign Cash Then Punished Whistleblower
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Kessié Returns to Atalanta on Multi-Year Deal
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— Aug 29, 2026
Ivory Coast captain Franck Kessié has rejoined Atalanta on a free transfer after leaving Al-Ahli, turning down Juventus and Roma to return to the club where he began his European career. The move signals Atalanta’s continued rebuild as Kessié brings experience and a return to Serie A under the club’s evolving leadership.
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McDonald’s CEO Says Company Sales Took Big Hit From Anti-Israel Backlash
Reporting
— Jan 9, 2024
McDonald’s CEO called slumping sales in the Middle East “disheartening” as franchises across the region are struggling after locations in Israel offered free meals to Israeli soldiers following the October terror…
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Chick-fil-A Releases First-Ever Cookbook for a Good Cause
Reporting
— Oct 19, 2023
The restaurant franchise Chick-fil-A released its first-ever digital cookbook for a good cause. Chick-fil-A CEO Andrew T. Cathy released a statement about the free cookbook, “ Extra Helpings: Inspiring Stories and…
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