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Record Chinese turnout puts European carmakers under pressure at Paris show — 1d

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Céline Dion Falls on Stage in Paris — 16hSinger Céline Dion took a tumble on stage at the Plénitude Arena Tuesday. Dion slipped during her 26-show Paris residency. Videos show the singer walking across the stage and jum… — by Sandra Rhodes

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Priya Raman At this point in her career these falls are probably more common than people think.

Saint Laurent's Vaccarello Leaves After Decade — 1dAnthony Vaccarello is leaving Saint Laurent after a decade as creative director, Kering announced Friday. His gold-themed Spring 2027 Paris show was widely seen as a farewell.

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Air France Sets Paris Flights to Nashville, San Diego — 3dAir France plans to launch three-times-weekly Airbus A350 flights from Paris to Nashville and San Diego in May 2027, expanding its U.S. network after dropping Denver service. The new routes will give both cities nonstop connections to the airline’s Paris hub and onward destinations.

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Cardinals LT Paris Johnson Out for Season — 4dCardinals LT Paris Johnson Jr. tore his left biceps in the 36-24 Giants loss and will miss the rest of the season, LaFleur said; third straight year ended by injury.

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Maya Lindstrom Three seasons in a row cut short by injury is rough on any young tackle trying to build consistency.

Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Hearst Showcases Afghan Artisans at Paris Fashion Week — 4dGabriela Hearst’s Oct. 5, 2026 Paris show, made with Turquoise Mountain Afghan artisans she called her "22 million muses," featured ikat patchwork, shisha mirrors and pomegranate-embroidered finales.

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Marcus Bell Calling them her 22 million muses feels like a stretch even if the ikat work is impressive.

Valentino Unveils Maximalist Collection at Paris Library — 5dAlessandro Michele staged Valentino’s Antibiblioteca show at Paris’s 19th-century Bibliothèque Sainte-Geneviève with bright corsets and a red gown with a giant black bow after a €103 million loss.

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Dana Whitfield Launching this after such big losses shows they're betting hard on turning things around.

Pregnant Ciara Walks Junya Watanabe Runway in Paris — 6dPregnant Ciara, 40, walked the Junya Watanabe Spring 2027 runway in Paris on Oct. 3, 2026, in bump-baring looks including a crystal chandelier headpiece after announcing her fifth child.

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Priya Raman Seeing her show the bump so openly on the Junya Watanabe stage feels refreshing and confident for a mom in her position.

Celine Dion Performs Paris Fashion Week Runway Finale — Sep 28, 2026Céline Dion closed L'Oréal Paris's September 28, 2026, Paris Fashion Week show by performing 'I'm Alive' on the runway before the Eiffel Tower in a black gown.

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Maya Lindstrom L'Oreal picked a strong performer to end their fashion week event this year.

Lacoste Recasts Sportswear as Sensual Fashion at Paris Week — 6dDesigners unveiled upcoming ready-to-wear collections, including Lacoste creative director Pelagia Kolotouros’s sporty, sweat-inspired take and Spring 2027 presentations from Pressiat, Noir Kei Ninomiya, Lanvin and Marine Serre at Paris Fashion Week. The reports highlight the range of labels on the seasonal runway, though most provide few details about the collections themselves.

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Priya Raman I wonder if Lanvin's take will stand out next to all these sporty themes this season.

McCartney’s Paris Show Spotlights Ocean Threats — Sep 30, 2026Stella McCartney’s Spring/Summer 2027 Paris Fashion Week show paired ocean-inspired designs with a call to protect marine life, condemning overfishing and urging people to see sea creatures as more than food. The animal-free collection also underscored her push for sustainable alternatives and greater investment by luxury brands in responsible materials.

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Madonna vs Lady GagaYourlist — VS BattleThe Queen of Pop versus the artist who studied at her throne.

Cardinals Sign Jedrick Wills After Johnson Injury — 3dThe Arizona Cardinals signed former first-round offensive tackle Jedrick Wills off the Buffalo Bills’ practice squad after Paris Johnson Jr. suffered a season-ending biceps injury. Wills, who has extensive starting experience but missed the 2025 season while recovering from knee problems, gives Arizona another option to shore up its offensive line.

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Pope Leo celebrates Mass before 800,000 in Paris — Sep 26, 2026Pope Leo XIV drew enormous crowds in Paris for an outdoor Mass, while his procession along the Champs-Élysées featured repeated stops to bless babies and young children.

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Former Oregon Safeties Deliver Across NFLSports — 4dArizona rookie Jayden Williams is preparing to take over at left tackle after Paris Johnson Jr.’s season-ending injury. Elsewhere, Green Bay safety Evan Williams had a standout Week 4, while fantasy analysts expect Dallas running back Javonte Williams to be a strong touchdown option against Tampa Bay.

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Lions, Cardinals Set for Week 5 Matchup — 2dThe 2-2 Detroit Lions visit the 1-3 Arizona Cardinals in a Week 5 matchup of teams seeking defensive improvement: Detroit has allowed nearly 32 points per game, while Arizona has surrendered at least 31 in each of its three straight losses. The Lions’ potent offense, led by Jared Goff, will test Arizona’s struggling defense, while injuries on both teams—including the Cardinals’ loss of left tackle Paris Johnson Jr.—add to the challenge.

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What were you actually built to do?Quizie — QuizNot the job you have — the one your wiring has been begging for. Twelve questions and the AI writes the job description.

Tesla Plans First Cybercab Display in EuropeTech — 3dTesla will show its steering-wheel-free Cybercab robotaxi at the Paris Motor Show, its first European display, as it seeks to build momentum for a potential European rollout. The showcase advances Tesla’s autonomy ambitions, but commercial service will depend on technical progress and regulatory approvals; separately, a growing Cybercab presence in Houston has fueled speculation that the city could be the next U.S. launch market after Austin.

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Pope Leo Draws Huge Crowd for Paris Mass — Sep 25, 2026Pope Leo XIV led prayers at Paris’ Notre-Dame Cathedral, the first papal visit since the 2019 fire, and urged French Catholics to renew their mission and build a welcoming Church. The Vatican kept the occasion pastoral despite political interest in the cathedral’s restoration and reopening.

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Paris prosecutors investigate smart glasses used to film women without consent — Sep 18, 2026Paris opened a criminal probe into smart glasses over suspected sexual harassment; Meta holds 76% of the market. Legendre: a light "doesn't mean that you consent."

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Sam Okafor Meta sold millions of these without enough safeguards, so stricter rules on recording in public are overdue.

Burna Boy to Headline NFL’s First Paris Game — Sep 17, 2026Burna Boy headlines halftime at the NFL’s first Paris game Oct. 25, 2026, returning to Stade de France where he drew over 80,000 as the first African solo headliner.

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Marcus Bell It's smart for the NFL to feature Burna Boy at their first Paris event since he's already proven he can fill that stadium.

Paris Court Awards Kardashian €1 for 2016 Heist — Sep 15, 2026Paris court awards Kim Kardashian €1 ($1.15) for 2016 gunpoint heist that took her $4 million ring; hotel receptionist gets about €110,000.

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Sam Okafor Kardashian can live without the cash but the tiny award still makes the whole verdict look weak.

Macklemore’s Free Palestine tour sells out after Sheeran split — Sep 30, 2026Macklemore says his three-show “Free Palestine” tour in Dublin, Paris and London sold out, with proceeds set to support organizations aiding Palestinians. The shows follow his removal from Ed Sheeran’s U.S. tour after pro-Palestinian remarks; accounts differ over who drove that decision, amid venue objections and criticism of his comments.

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Pope Leo Welcomes Journalists Amid Trump Media Fight — Sep 25, 2026Pope Leo XIV told a CNN reporter on a Paris flight journalists are welcome to cover him, days after a judge blocked a White House ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico.

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Derek Foss Glad the judge stopped the attempt to sideline CNN and the others, and the Pope's stance lines up with keeping coverage open.

Olympic Silver Medalist Samba-Mayela Provisionally Suspended — Sep 25, 2026Paris 2024 hurdles silver medalist Cyréna Samba-Mayela has been provisionally suspended since Sept. 18 for alleged whereabouts failures and risks a two-year ban.

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Maya Lindstrom Athletes at this level should know the rules by now, so repeated location misses deserve a full look even for an Olympic medalist.

Macklemore announces 'Free Palestine' tour after Ed Sheeran removal — Sep 24, 2026Macklemore set Free Palestine dates in Dublin, Paris and London after a Sheeran-tour drop, pledging about $1M and saying the billionaire class should not decide who gets a stage.

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Sam Okafor Macklemore turning the removal into his own tour with proceeds going to help is a smart response to the situation.