Online posts from expats in France find an increased audience among stressed Americans.
With American tourists banned from Europe, online posts from expatriates are as close to a vacation abroad as many got this year.
Norway’s Supreme Court Hears Rights Challenge to Arctic Oil Drilling
Environmental groups argue that exploratory drilling licenses violate a constitutional right to a healthy environment. It’s a test case taking on an industry that is key to the country’s economy.
They Love Paris in the Quarantine
“Frenchfluencers” (expats who blog or post from France) report increased engagement from stressed Americans seeking escapism.
Your Thursday Briefing
Trump’s path to victory grows increasingly narrow.
Denmark Will Kill All Farmed Mink, Citing Coronavirus Infections
Government officials said on Wednesday that a mutation in the virus could interfere with vaccine effectiveness in humans.
Your Thursday Briefing
The latest U.S. election updates.
Ancient Remains in Peru Reveal Young, Female Big-Game Hunter
Scientists are divided on broader implications of the find for ancient gender roles.
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A town in Mexico moved its Day of the Dead competition online during the pandemic.
With the virus still raging, much of Mexico closed graveyards and canceled public festivities on the Day of the Dead this week, robbing many of the chance to collectively grieve those they’ve lost.
‘We want to open!’: French shopkeepers revolt against orders to close.
The order seemed simple enough: Close down restaurants, bookstores and other “nonessential” businesses. Let supermarkets, electronics chains and online retailers like Amazon keep operating so that consumers can work and shelter at home.