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France’s horrifying rape trial has a feminist hero

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Her former husband is accused of drugging her and inviting men to join in raping her. View in browser | nytimes.com September 30, 2024 Gisèle Pelicot, whose former husband is accused of drugging her and inviting dozens of men to join in raping her, made the rare decision to waive her anonymity and make the trial in France public. Christophe Simon/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images Her poise and courage have made her a feminist icon. → Want to stay updated on what's happening in France? Sign up for Your Places: Global Update, and we'll send our latest coverage to your inbox. Get it in your inbox Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this message because you signed up for updates from The New York Times. To stop receiving From The Times, unsubscribe . To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings . To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athleti...

The secret lives of Maurie and Flaurie, the Superdawg rooftop icons in Chicago

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The refurbishment includes new LED eyes replacing the incandescent eyes for the first time.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌   Where are these beloved culinary and cultural icons? What's happening to them? And what's taking so long? The secret lives of Maurie and F...

Breaking news: Dikembe Mutombo, a towering N.B.A. presence, dies at 58

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  View in browser | nytimes.com   BREAKING NEWS Dikembe Mutombo, a towering N.B.A. presence and...