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Diane Keaton and me: Director Gillian Armstrong’s tribute to a unique artist
When the studio bosses started pressuring me to cut scenes and to lose shooting days, I discovered that Diane and Mel had called them secretly and told them to back off the director, me. We learnt much later that MGM, for whom I was possibly the...

This St. Barth Resort Is Bringing High-Tech Wellness Retreats to the Caribbean
Le Barthélemy Hotel & Spa and Le Barth Villas are expanding their wellness offering with a new collaboration with Dr. Franck Baudino, founder and medical director of Saint-Barth Longevity. The partnership introduces a series of longevity retreats...

KALW Almanac - Thursday October 9, 2025
Today is Thursday, the 9th of October of 2025 October 9 is the 282nd day of the year 83 days remain until the end of the year 73 days until winter begins Sunrise at 7:13:12 am and sunset will be at 6:39:15 pm. We will have 11 hours and 26 minutes...

Isabelle Lindbergh brings windswept images to Monaco
A French photographer and pilot who uses a 16-metre silver veil to capture the movement of wind is bringing her work to Monaco later this month. Isabelle Lindbergh, granddaughter of famous aviator Charles Lindbergh, will display two series of...

Where do world stars vacation: from France to Cyprus
Saint Barthélemy The small island of Saint Barthélemy is located in the Caribbean Sea and looks like a real paradise, straight out of celebrity beach photos. It is not surprising that many show business personalities choose it for their vacations....

Lost in Space: The Limits of Geolocation in a Satellite-Connected World
“Where are you?” is not an easy question to answer on the Internet. The telephone system’s address plan embedded a certain amount of physical location information in the fixed-line network, and a full E.164 telephone number indicated your location...

Pilot Insights: The Hardest Airports In The World To Land At
If you ask pilots what the hardest airport in the world to land at is, chances are you'll get a different answer. In part, this is because it's practically impossible to visit every airport in the world in one lifetime, but also because pilots...

Air France Announces New Flights to Phuket and Punta Cana
Air France will expand its long-haul network with new flights from Paris-Charles de Gaulle to Phuket, Thailand, starting 27 November 2025, and a seasonal service to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, beginning 13 January 2026. The announcement was...
Elizabeth Brisby
Elizabeth Ann Brisby, 83, of Richmond, passed from this life to the next on September 13, 2025. Elizabeth was born on January 17, 1942, in Vidor, Texas, to her parents, George Carroll Griffith and Lottie Gustavia Vaughn. A perpetual learner and...
The Black Girl’s Guide To Travel: How To Enjoy A French Escape—In The Caribbean
Every once in a while, I get a craving for a little Parisian getaway. There’s just something enchanting about Paris: the cobblestone streets, the boutique shopping, and the cafes serving warm, flaky croissants. For most American travelers, a trip...

Caribbean Airlines, Air Caraïbes ink codeshare agreement
Last Updated on Monday, 22 September 2025, 15:27 by Writer Caribbean Airlines and Air Caraïbes on Monday announced the signing of a new codeshare agreement. The carriers say this agreement expands travel options for Caribbean customers and...

Caribbean Airlines and Air Caraïbes Sign Codeshare Agreement to Boost Connectivity Between the Caribbean and France
PORT OF SPAIN, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, September 22, 2025 — Caribbean Airlines and Air Caraïbes are delighted to announce the signing of a new codeshare agreement. This agreement expands travel options for Caribbean customers and visitors, as under...

French Mining Law Reform: Publication of Four New Decrees
Four decrees (décrets) from August 27th, 2025, were published in the Official Gazette on August 28th, 2025, presenting significant changes to the French mining legal framework. The decrees are intended to promote a more sustainable and responsible...

Baziszt Opens First Boutique in Paris
Parisian high-end label Baziszt has signed a collaboration with women’s ready-to-wear brand Sézane. An unexpected association between one of France’s leading brands and a new player on the men’s scene. When he launched his line of shirts three...

Ethel Cain on Her First Kiss and Falling in Love Amid Controversy
“I am always honored when somebody looks at my little country bumpkin ass and thinks, Oh, that could translate to high fashion,” says 27-year-old Hayden Anhedönia from the center booth in a Manhattan diner. The musician known primarily by her...

GALLERY: Inside Union at Crescent
Samantha Gustavia inside her apartment at Union at Crescent on Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025.Rich Janzaruk/Herald-TimesWater damage inside Melvin Charleston's apartment at Union at Crescent on Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025.Rich Janzaruk/Herald-TimesMelvin...

City-supported apartments fall short of promised safe housing
Moving into Union at Crescent apartments four years ago marked a new beginning for Samantha Gustavia and her two daughters. But this month, fed up with conditions that went from pristine and safe to filthy and dangerous, Gustavia and her girls got...

10 Best Places to Travel in November
If you’re thinking about where to travel this November, consider relocating the turkey-powered get-together. Countless destinations offer a delicious counterpoint to that perennial meal, whether you prefer Michelin-starred magic at the Caribbean’s...

Want to experience crowd-free Caribbean? Try these small-ship cruises
There are plenty of reasons to opt for a smaller ship when sailing around the Caribbean. True, they may not have waterslides, zip lines or too many restaurants to count, but they will offer a friendly atmosphere, a more personalised service and...

National Geographic Reveals Surprising Islands As Best Alternative To The Bahamas
If you're ready to dust off your passport, there are few places dreamier than The Bahamas for much-needed sun and sand this fall. Home to pristine beaches, world-class resorts, unforgettable excursions, and underrated cuisine, our crystal ball at...