France's most popular street names
A roundup of the top ten historic figures honored with French street names.
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Norway finds a 'new' volcano
A mud volcano under the Barents Sea has been discovered in Norwegian waters.
Spain spending in drought crisis
Spain is making big investments to increase its water supply as it faces a long drought.
J.D. Power: Airline passengers are unhappier
While airlines are returning to profitability and record revenues, customers are increasingly dissatisfied.
Yosemite closings may last into summer
High snowpack in the park and surrounding areas is causing near-flood levels in rivers and making some park activities dangerous.
Pompidou Center to close for 5 years
The massive modern art museum will undergo major repairs and renovations
EU court ruling could sink SAS
An EU court has overturned a 2021 bailout plan, creating a new peril for the financially-troubled airline
Amsterdam: Vermeer hours extended to 2 a.m.
Demand for tickets has been so high the hours have been extended way into the night
Italy wants to rate 'Italian' restaurants everywhere
Italy's Agriculture (and Food Sovereignty) Minister wants to rate and regulate Italian restaurants worldwide
Ryanair goes for the max Max with big order
Ryanair is ready to update and expand its fleet, this time with a larger variant of its 737s
Hey, take it easy on the weatherman!
Record heat and droughts have caused some Spaniards to turn abuse against the weather forecasters.
America's Most Endangered Historic Places
The National Trust for Historic Preservation posts its annual list of the most endangered sites.
Biden wants EU261-style rules for U.S.
The government will soon announce proposed new rules for passenger compensation, similar to Europe's rules
Another day off for Switzerland?
While there is still opposition, Switzerland may soon add a second national holiday, celebrating its constitution
Autobahn speed limits: Hot issue again
Speed limits are back on the bargaining table in Germany, with climate change as a driver.