A recent survey suggests that Edouard Philippe, the former Prime Minister who has led Le Havre since 2010, may lose his mayoral seat in next month’s local elections. The result would dent his hope of winning the 2027 presidential race, where he has been a frontrunner against far‑right contenders. T
Navan, a platform that helps companies handle business travel and spending, has added a fresh tool to its event‑planning section. The update brings in BoomPop’s AI skills, letting users pick venues and manage details without juggling spreadsheets. The move aims to cut the time people spend on mee
South African clothing store Truworths International posted a modest increase in its earnings for the first half of the year. The company’s main profit figure, called headline earnings per share, went up by 1. 3 percent to 495. 4 cents. Last year the same period saw a drop of 4. 6 percent, so
Eileen Gu and Caitlin Clark made a splash at the Prada event in Milan, turning heads with their stylish outfits. Gu, fresh from her Olympic success, arrived in a sleek all‑gray ensemble that even reached her socks. Clark opted for a relaxed look, pairing khakis with a striped polo, jacket and
Alex Anzalone, a steady presence on the Detroit Lions’ defense for five seasons, is poised to become a hot commodity as free agency approaches. His leadership and consistent play have made him a captain for the Lions, but his future is uncertain because other teams are eyeing him. Former Lions defe
Netflix keeps the Olympic spirit alive with fresh sports documentaries. First up, a look back at the 1980 U. S. hockey team that stunned the Soviet Union. The film shows players sharing their memories and explains why the win mattered for America. Next, a series about ice dancing controvers
Boston is in a long melt‑down period. Snowbanks still sit on the streets, which helps push the snow away but also traps water and creates puddles. At night the cold makes these pools harden again, only for the cycle to repeat the next day. It’s a tough situation for drivers and walkers alike. Some
Paragraph 1: In the night trade, soybean futures edged up a touch. The lift came as soybean meal stayed strong and worries about wet weather in Brazil grew louder, which could delay the crop’s harvest. Paragraph 2: Rain forecasts for northeastern Brazil predict several inches of water, slowin
A new weather pattern is set to keep Massachusetts mostly clear and warm through Thursday night into the weekend, but commuters should brace for slippery mornings. Temperatures will rise to mid‑to‑upper 30s across most of the state, with Boston and Springfield reaching 37 degrees, Worcester hitti
A Worcester city councilor has requested that the Board of Health look into a local hospital after reports of staffing shortages and patient safety problems. The motion, placed on the council’s agenda for February 24, asked the city solicitor to determine whether a health board investigation is p
