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New polling on France's 2027 presidential election projects a second-round runoff between Marine Le Pen and Jean-Luc Mélenchon in every scenario tested. French media, including RTL and Valeurs actuelles, are dissecting what a Le Pen–Mélenchon duel would mean, with commentary focusing on the electoral dynamics and weaknesses of each candidate ahead of the contest.

Beam Therapeutics, the US gene-editing company, has filed a lawsuit against a Chinese venture capital-backed biotech startup, alleging the theft of its intellectual property. The case centers on proprietary technology, and the suit adds to rising tensions between Western biotech firms and Chinese competitors over trade secrets. Details of the alleged theft and the damages sought were not immediately disclosed.

Chicago's housing market remains squeezed by a shortage of homes for sale, and commentators point to a simple remedy: more homeowners putting their properties on the market. High mortgage rates have locked many owners into low-rate loans, discouraging them from selling and keeping inventory near historic lows, which continues to push prices up across the metro area.

The French soap opera 'Plus belle la vie, encore plus belle' continues its third season with a new episode broadcast on TF1. The long-running series, revived by the channel after its original cancellation on France 3, remains a staple of daytime French television, and viewers are following the latest storylines as the season rolls on.

Socialist politician Jérôme Guedj has called for people to draw inspiration from what the Moselle department in northeastern France has managed to achieve over more than 80 years. His remarks were carried by local outlet Moselle TV. The comment has drawn attention locally, with audiences in the region discussing what the department's long track record means and what lessons it offers today.

Michelle Bachelet, born on this day in 1951, is being remembered as one of Chile's most prominent political figures. She served two non-consecutive terms as President of Chile, from 2006 to 2010 and again from 2014 to 2018, becoming a leading voice in Latin American politics and later serving as UN Human Rights Chief.

Florida's housing market is shifting in buyers' favor, with many purchasers holding off and sellers increasingly making concessions on price and terms. HousingWire reports on strategies for navigating the market, as rising inventory and softer demand give buyers more negotiating leverage across the state. Commentators see it as a sign the pandemic-era seller's market is fading in Florida.

On the Dutch current affairs programme Meldpunt Actueel, Elles de Bruin raises the question of whether medical treatment should continue 'until the very last gap', referring to care given to patients up to the end of life. The remark has drawn attention in the Netherlands, touching on ongoing debates about overtreatment, dignity and when to stop care in the final stages of illness.

A report by The Maple examines how pro-Israel voices influenced the public narrative around the Belleville shooting, arguing that early claims and framing distorted what actually happened. The piece suggests misinformation and politically motivated messaging shaped initial coverage of the attack. The specifics of the incident and the alleged distortions remain thinly detailed in available reporting, and reactions are still emerging.

Discussion online points to the NBA moving closer to selecting an owner for a new expansion team in Las Vegas. Posts refer to the city's future NBA franchise and suggest an ownership decision could come soon, though the league has not confirmed any timetable or named candidates in this report.

A US bankruptcy court has ruled that surety bond companies hold no rights to grain funds tied to Hansen-Mueller, the Nebraska-based grain merchandiser that collapsed into bankruptcy owing farmers and creditors tens of millions of dollars. The decision clarifies how remaining grain-related assets will be distributed, and bond companies are expected to challenge or litigate over the ruling as the case proceeds.

A7Production, a French media outlet running the A7Radio web stream, issued a warning that another storm is approaching and people will need to hold on once more. The message was shared alongside links to its blog, radio stream and travel and photography content, but it gives no details on where the storm will hit or how severe it will be.

Fashion outlet ELLE is challenging the colour trend predictions made by industry forecasters, arguing that the widely tipped shade for 2026 is not the one that will actually dominate. The piece positions itself against the annual colour-of-the-year announcements that typically guide fashion, interiors and design, claiming the real standout hue for the coming year is something different from what the experts have said.

PRINT Magazine has published a new installment of its long-running Daily Heller column, this time examining how books are visualized, from cover design to the graphic presentation of the printed page. The piece continues design critic Steven Heller's regular commentary on graphic design history and practice. It is being read within the design and publishing community, where Heller's columns are a fixture for anyone interested in book design and visual culture.

Science City Jena and Vechta face off in the easyCredit Basketball Bundesliga with both still winless after two matchdays. Only Phoenix Hagen joins them without a victory, so one of the two sides will finally claim a first win of the season. Attention is on which struggling team can break its drought in this early-season clash.

A new Adidas Gazelle Indoor sneaker in a Solar Gold colorway, made in collaboration with Bad Bunny, is set for release in October. The Puerto Rican superstar has a long-running partnership with Adidas, and his limited sneaker drops typically sell out quickly, drawing strong attention from sneaker collectors and fans ahead of each release.

Boiron's Ambrosia Artemisiaefolia 30C, a single-medicine homeopathic pellet product marketed for hay fever and itchy eye relief, is being listed by retailers including Whole Foods Market in an 80-pellet size. The remedy is sold over the counter as a seasonal allergy option, though homeopathic products remain debated, as there is no robust scientific evidence supporting effectiveness beyond placebo.