Police, Yellow Vest demonstrators clash as protests continue in Paris
Clashes broke out between dozens of demonstrators and police in Paris on the 23rd Saturday of Yellow Vest protests. Continue reading
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Billionaires criticized after donating to Notre Dame restoration instead of other, human causes
Pledged donations from French billionaires, companies and ordinary citizens for the restoration of fire-ravaged Notre-Dame cathedral are approaching 900 million euros after just two days, a reflection of the landmark’s resonance in the national psyche. Continue reading
Notre Dame fire likely caused by electrical short-circuit: official
An official who spoke anonymously about the ongoing investigation said investigators think an electrical short-circuit most likely caused the devastating blaze. Continue reading
For Canadian mason, the Notre Dame Cathedral is ‘more than a building’
By Mike Le Couteur Global National Ottawa Correspondent
The iconic French cathedral is a touchstone for John-Philippe Smith. Continue reading
BBB warns of Notre Dame fundraising scams, urges public to ‘wait to donate’
By Jon Azpiri Online News Producer
The Better Business Bureau has issued a warning about fundraising campaigns to rebuild the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. Continue reading
Ubisoft historian says company’s 3D Notre Dame Cathedral a reminder of beauty amid rebuild
A Montreal-made video game may provide some comfort for those longing to revisit every inch of the church. Continue reading
Drone video shows fire left massive holes in roof of Notre Dame Cathedral
The damage to the 800-year-old church, as seen from above in video captured by drone, looks extensive. Continue reading
Notre Dame receives $1 billion in donations as French president vows to rebuild in 5 years
Nearly $1 billion has already poured in from ordinary worshippers and high-powered magnates around the world to restore the fire-ravaged Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, after the French president set a controversial five-year deadline to get the work done. Continue reading
AI blind spots exposed after YouTube’s Notre Dame-9/11 flub
An automated system at YouTube attached background information about the Sept. 11 terror attacks in New York to livestream videos of the fire. Continue reading
Personnel had just 66 minutes to grab priceless artifacts before Notre Dame went up in flames
Firefighters, priests and municipal workers passed treasures hand-to-hand, hoping the speed of desperation could outrun the flames. Continue reading