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Russian Cyberattacks Present Serious Threat To U.S.
Russia's cyberwarfare activity was a focus of President Biden's meeting with President Vladimir Putin last month. Analysts say it is the great leveler when it comes to Russia-U.S. competition.
Lockdowns In Paris Made Its Decades-Long Crack Problem Visible
Crack has been a problem in Paris for 30 years but has become visible after pandemic lockdowns. One neighborhood is protesting against users and dealers who have been allowed to occupy their park.
Raffaella Carrà, Glittery Queen Of Italian TV, Has Died At 78
The beloved entertainer is often credited with having sparked a sexual revolution in Italy with her spangled midriff-baring costumes and frank lyrics about initiating sex — and falling for gay men.
How A Medieval City Dealing With The Black Death Invented Quarantine
The wealthy merchant city of Dubrovnik, in present-day Croatia, had a problem. The Black Death was killing much of Europe, but Dubrovnik didn't want to lock down and lose business.
Iceland Finds 'Major Success' Moving To Shorter Workweek
The results of two trials in Iceland found that a 35- to 36-hour workweek resulted in similar or greater productivity and improved well-being among workers.
Cannes Rolls Out The Red Carpet For An Expanded, More Inclusive Film Festival
After the cancellation of the festival in 2020 due to COVID-19, the Cannes Film Festival returns to the French Riviera with an expanded program and a historic jury led by filmmaker Spike Lee.
Belgian Child Prodigy Graduates With Bachelor's Degree In Physics
Laurent Simons, 11, took a year to complete his degree and graduated summa cum laude. Simons is now doing research that he hopes will someday enable him to replace his body parts with mechanical ones.
News Brief: Florida Condo Search, Biden And Police, U.K.'s COVID Restrictions
Teams searching the collapsed condo site face harsh weather. Biden tries to balance police reform calls amid more mass shootings. England may lift nearly all of its pandemic restrictions by July 19.
Johnson Outlines Plan To Lift Nearly All Of England's COVID-19 Restrictions
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson says the United Kingdom will alleviate most restrictions associated with the pandemic by July 19, despite a recent increase in infections.