six people, including two children, reported missing
Steve Told Us – The cars in which they were travelling were swept away by the floods. Twelve departments have been placed on orange alert. After several months of drought, torrents of water have been pouring down on the Mediterranean region since Friday March 8, 2024. The Monica low-pressure system and the well-known Cevennes phenomena […]
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The decline of the nuclear industry in France and around the world
Steve Told Us – Far from the official rhetoric, which in his view is totally disconnected from reality, Mycle Schneider, a leading specialist in the nuclear industry, takes stock, as he does every year, of the global situation. And dispels preconceived ideas: nuclear power remains insignificant in the global electricity market. By Frédéric Crotta China […]
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The mysteries of the Paris 2024 Olympic poster
Steve Told Us – The poster for the Paris 2024 Olympics is the work of artist Ugo Gattoni. It’s packed with detail, but it’s hard to make sense of it all. The poster is very colorful. A motley collection of small monuments suggests that we are in Paris. The stylized Eiffel Tower, the Invalides. But […]
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How to Develop a Strong Sense of Self
Steve Told Us – By Leo Babauta Developing a strong sense of self is one of the most under-appreciated ways to be happy. To have healthy relationships, with others and with yourself. It’s not often understood, and as a result, problems in this area cause problems in all areas of our lives. Let me point […]
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World famous Journalist Julian Assange fights for a new appeal and release from prison
Steve Told Us – Hearings took place in the High Court in London this week to decide whether Julian Assange should be allowed to make a new appeal against his extradition to the United States. Robert Harneis (DR) By Robert Harneis The on-line journalist has been held in the British Bellmarsh high security prison in […]
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Macron, Attal : Irresponsible!
Steve Told Us – The French president’s appalling comments on the possibility of sending troops to Ukraine have sparked a wave of indignation. The Prime Minister’s attacks on Marine Le Pen in the French Assembly are downright odious. On Monday February 26, 2024, at the close of an international conference in support of Ukraine held […]
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Over 1,000 tractors in Brussels
Steve Told Us – Farmers are expressing their anger in Brussels on the sidelines of the meeting of the 27 EU agriculture ministers. Hundreds of tractors invaded the streets of the European quarter. Clashes broke out with the police. Emmanuel Macron’s promises and soothing words at the Paris Agricultural Show on Saturday have not calmed […]
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Eventful opening of the 60ᵉ Salon de l’agriculture
Steve Told Us – The French President was greeted by jeers and whistles at the Parc des expositions at Porte de Versailles. He cut the inaugural ribbon 5 hours late after debating with union representatives. Nourrir, protéger et renouveler. C’est le sens de la politique que nous portons avec et pour nos agriculteurs. pic.twitter.com/YDsK4YN7Ft — […]
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The Salon de l’Agriculture 2024 opens amid controversy
Steve Told Us – The tractors in the streets of Paris bear witness to the high level of anger among farmers on the eve of the opening of the 60ᵉ Salon de l’Agriculture. The FNSEA declines the French president’s invitation to a debate in the presence of Soulèvements de la Terre. A communications error? That’s […]
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Our daily bread : what regulations?
Steve Told Us – A very interesting survey of bread and bakeries by UFC Que-Choisir in Nancy and the surrounding area. Curiously, there are no regulations on the weight and price of baguettes. The association UFC Que Choisir de Nancy et sa région wanted to find out a little more about France’s best-selling product, the […]
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