2 h. ago There’s an app for that: finding a sunny cafe in Paris, the city of light

Jveuxdusoleil (I want sun) taps into a key part of Parisian culture: drinks on the terrasse, as many fear the extinction of the bistrotIn August, Paris is uncharacteristically quiet as hordes of residents scatter to the country’s beaches and coasts for a yearly month of vacation. Businesses close and the city nearly grinds to a halt. Among those who remain, there is an eternal, quintessentially Parisian quest: hunting for a balmy terrasse bathed in sunlight for an evening apéritif.Finding the perfect seat on the pavement outside a cafe may be a matter of a chance stroll or a timely text from a friend. This summer, though, a digital solution has gained popularity in an extremely French instance of the old Apple slogan “there’s an app for that”: Jveuxdusoleil, an app that tracks the sun’s movement through the city’s maze of buildings to pinpoint exactly where you can claim a sunny spot on a terrace for your coffee. It arrives at a precarious moment for this particularly Parisian pursu...

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68 h. ago Club chief dismissed Man United target Gianluigi Donnarumma's contract demand claim

Both Manchester City and Manchester United are interested in signing Gianluigi Donnarumma from Paris Saint-Germain, with the Italian set to leave the French capital this summer

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3 d. ago From apps to matchmaking: the diverse ways American Muslims navigate finding marriage partners

A Muslim matchmaking show on Hulu and New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani’s comments about meeting his wife on a dating app provide a glimpse into the diverse ways American Muslims find their spouses

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5 d. ago Ederson considering Manchester City future but Guardiola insists he is ‘our player’

Guardiola: ‘If they want to leave, knock on my door’Rodri set to travel to Wolves game despite injury blowEderson is considering his Manchester City future, with Pep Guardiola reluctant to allow the goalkeeper’s exit unless the Brazilian informs him he wishes to leave and a suitable offer is received.If the 31-year-old decides he wishes to play elsewhere, City may move for Paris Saint-Germain’s Gianluigi Donnarumma. The 26-year-old is available after Luis Enrique, the PSG coach, signed Lucas Chevalier from Lille to replace the Italy No 1. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Now London Joins With Amsterdam, Paris, Rome, Venice, New York City and More In Proposing Tourist Tax, How Tourists Can Minimize Its Impact

Now London Joins With Amsterdam, Paris, Rome, Venice, New York City and More In Proposing Tourist Tax, How Tourists Can Minimize Its Impact  Travel And Tour World

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7 d. ago ‘Mind blown’: scientists discover sex reversal in kookaburras and lorikeets with cause unknown

Almost all of the ‘sex discordant’ birds were genetically female but had male reproductive organs, study findsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAbout 5% of common Australian wild birds including kookaburras and lorikeets could have undergone a “sex reversal” where their genetic sex does not match their reproductive organs, according to a new study.The study is thought to be the first to find widespread sex reversal across multiple wild bird species, but the cause of the phenomenon is not yet known. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Gianluigi Donnarumma’s agent hits out at PSG as Premier League giants pursue transfer

Donnarumma announced this week that ‘someone has decided I can no longer’ stay at Paris Saint-Germain amid interest from Manchester City and United

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8 d. ago How to watch Tottenham vs PSG UEFA Super Cup: TV channel, live stream, kick

Europa League champions Tottenham Hotspur take on the winners of the Champions League, Paris Saint-Germain, in the Italian city of Udine on Wednesday, with the UEFA Super Cup up for grabs

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8 d. ago Gianluigi Donnarumma's agent blasts PSG and provides update as 'terms agreed' with Man City

Gianluigi Donnarumma's agent has opened fire on PSG and their treatment of the goalkeeper with his time in Paris up as Manchester City look to swoop in and sign him

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8 d. ago The Scottish city that's now more expensive for a holiday than Paris, Rome, Florence and Venice

At £316 per night, the average price for a hotel room in Edinburgh trumped every other destination on the list

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1 week ago Gen Zers have dozens of people’s exact locations on the Find My app — and they’re too scared to remove them

Generation Z is obsessed with keeping track of their friends thanks to iPhone built-in location sharing app. Amber Raiken speaks to young people tracking the location of so many of their friends — and why it would be rude to remove them

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1 week ago Tell us: did you meet your partner on a dating app within three months?

We want to hear from people in the UK who met their partners within three months of joining a dating appDating apps appear to offer a quick and convenient route to romance – but many users still find they spend years, if not decades, looking for love. Unsurprisingly, this can lead to dating app fatigue.With this mind, we want to hear from those who have managed to find love fast. What’s the secret to dating app success – and what advice would you offer to anyone who is looking to meet someone online? If you met your partner within three months of signing up, then tell us about it below. Continue reading...

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