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Miami Herald
07-07-2025
- Miami Herald
6 years after the fire, Notre Dame to reopen its towers to visitors
PARIS - The towers of Notre Dame in Paris are to reopen later this year, six years after a devastating fire severely damaged the iconic cathedral. According to the French Centre for National Monuments (CMN), visitors will be able to climb the 420 steps up to the viewing platform again starting on Sept. 20. The towers were closed after the fire in 2019 and have since undergone extensive restoration work. The work focused primarily on stabilizing and securing the belfries and the viewing platform at a height of 69 meters (225 feet) - with a view over Paris and the new spire of the cathedral. Due to the expected crowds, online booking is mandatory. Tickets are expected to cost €16 ($18.80) and the annual capacity is limited to 400,000 visitors. Ticket sales are due to start at the beginning of September. The cathedral itself has been open for services again since December. The Gothic cathedral was heavily damaged in the fire in April 2019. Without the towers, visiting Notre Dame takes approximately 30 minutes, according to its website. Visitors can download a free app that includes suggestions for a range of tours, including for families and pilgrims. The app is available for Android and iOS. It's currently offered in English, French and Spanish, with more languages to follow in 2025. What happened to Notre Dame? The more than 850-year-old Gothic masterpiece in the center of the French capital was heavily damaged in a fire on April 15, 2019. The exact cause of the blaze remains unclear to this day. Many were skeptical at the time that restoration work at the medieval cathedral could be completed in such a short time period when French President Emmanuel Macron vowed to rebuild Notre Dame in five years. After five years of restoration, however, the Parisian landmark is now almost unrecognizable. Natural stone surfaces covering about 42,000 square meters now shine brightly after having been cleaned of centuries of accumulated dirt and soot. The cathedral was reconstructed identically, but the furnishings inside are now contemporary. The altar and the tabernacle, where the consecrated hosts are kept, have a minimalist design and are made of bronze, as is the baptismal font right at the entrance to the cathedral. The old baptismal font used to be located in a chapel on the north side. What else is there to see in Paris? Tours of Notre Dame's towers aren't the only addition that Paris is getting this summer. The golden balloon that hovered in the sky above Paris during the Olympics is back, sailing above the city at dusk and visible from rooftops across the capital. Before it rises from the Tuileries Garden in the city center, it is accessible to visitors during the day. You can see the glowing hot air balloon free of charge and without reservation every day from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., before it rises into the sky in the evening. We first saw the hot air balloon ascend with the Olympic flame near the Louvre during last year's Summer Games in Paris. The balloon's return is part of France celebrating Paris as a symbolic place in the history of ballooning. After all, this is where the Montgolfier brothers launched the first manned hot-air balloon in 1783. The balloon isn't the only mark that the Olympics left on Paris, and after the river Seine was showcased in the swimming competitions and opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympics, officials have also decided to open special pools so anyone can swim in the river. Three outdoor pools are preparing to open on July 5: one opposite L'île aux Cygnes (Swan Island) near the Eiffel Tower, one not far from Notre Dame Cathedral and one near the National Library. They will have changing rooms and showers, be supervised by lifeguards and offer space for sunbathing, city officials say. There will also be swimming facilities specifically for families and children near the Eiffel Tower. __________ Copyright (C) 2025, Tribune Content Agency, LLC. Portions copyrighted by the respective providers.
Ya Biladi
24-06-2025
- Politics
- Ya Biladi
Iran-Israel war : Morocco's RAM reroutes Doha-bound flight as Qatar closes airspace
Morocco's national carrier Royal Air Maroc (RAM) announced on Monday evening that it had rerouted Flight AT216, linking Casablanca to Doha, due to the «temporary closure of Qatari airspace». The flight had departed from Casablanca's Mohammed V Airport en route to Hamad International Airport in Doha. RAM assured that the diverted aircraft would return to Casablanca, with its arrival estimated at 8:55 p.m. ? [1/3] Mise à jour opérationnelle – Lundi 23 juin Suite à la fermeture temporaire de l'espace aérien du Qatar, le vol AT216 CMN–DOH a été dérouté par mesure de précaution. ✈️ Arrivée estimée à Casablanca : 20h55. ? Vérifiez votre vol : #RoyalAirMaroc — Royal Air Maroc (@RAM_Maroc) June 23, 2025 Earlier in the day, Qatari authorities confirmed the temporary airspace closure, citing heightened security concerns amid escalating tensions between Iran and Israel. In a statement, Qatar's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the measure was taken to ensure the «safety of residents and visitors», following U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. Later that evening, Iran launched a retaliatory attack targeting U.S. forces stationed at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar. Qatari authorities confirmed that their air defense systems successfully intercepted the incoming missiles.
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Inside Manuel Turizo's 201 World Tour: ‘We're Going to Create Chaos'
Manuel Turizo officially hits the road on Wednesday (June 11), taking his 201 World Tour to Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. The CMN and La Industria Inc-produced stint is in support of his latest studio album 201, which is an homage to the apartment number where he grew up in Montería, and 'represents all those dreams I had since I was a child, all those young desires,' he previously told Billboard. More from Billboard DJ Akademiks Denies Taking Payola From Drake During Kendrick Battle Raekwon and Ghostface Killah Release Trailer for 'Only Built 4 Cuban Linx' Documentary SEVENTEEN Have a Good Time Being a 'Bad Influence' in Futuristic Video For Pharrell-Produced Single In bringing the ultra-personal and intimate album to life, Turizo assures us that 'the story [of my album] will be finished telling on the tour.' 'I was thinking about how to connect Manuel Turizo as a performer with where he comes from and where all these inspirations or all these stories a person lives originate,' he tells Billboard in an exclusive interview at his Miami home. 'All of that happens in my house. In [apartment] 201 there were heartbreaks, there were loves, drunken parties with friends, with family—all the stories are there. All the songs are born there, all the ideas are born there. I wanted to tell it in the same way and bring that 201 to the 70 cities where I'm touring.' He reveals that the stage is inspired by his childhood living room back in Colombia: '201 tour is basically Manuel Turizo's apartment that we're going to fill with people and create chaos,' he elaborates. While on tour, the Colombian artist will visit other Latin American countries like Chile, Costa Rica and Argentina, before launching the North American leg of the trek on Aug. 21 in Chicago. After visiting major markets like New York, Miami and Los Angeles along the way, he will return to Latin America to wrap up, with the last date on Dec. 6 in Guatemala. Above, check out our exclusive 'En Conversación,' where Turizo also opens up about his friendship with Shakira, his No. 1 Billboard hit 'En Privado' with Xavi, releasing new music and more. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
Yahoo
06-06-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
$1.2 million raised for kids' health care in Eastern N.C.
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — The 40th annual Children's Miracle Network (CMN) Celebration Broadcast raised more than $1.2 million dollars to support pediatric care across eastern North Carolina. According to a press statement, the telethon raised an outstanding $1,278,873 to support pediatric care across eastern North Carolina, bringing the cumulative total raised to $35,680,524. 'This year's Celebration Broadcast was incredibly special, marking 40 years of support for Children's Miracle Network and bringing together those who have made a difference,' said Elise Ironmonger, Director of Programs at the ECU Health Foundation. 'It was amazing to reflect on this journey and connect with our dedicated supporters. We also honored the generous businesses, community groups and individuals whose commitment will continue to save lives and bring hope to the children at Maynard Children's Hospital.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Daily Mail
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Mexican singer Julion Alvarez postpones sold-out concert at Dallas Cowboys stadium after visa is revoked
Popular Mexican singer Julion Alvarez said he was forced to push back a sold-out Texas show because his U.S. visa was unexpectedly revoked. The star, 42, shocked fans by canceling his band's highly anticipated performance at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington through an Instagram post shared on Friday. More than 50,000 tickets were sold to see 'Julion Alvarez Y Su Norteno Banda' at the Dallas Cowboys home stadium, located 30 miles outside of Dallas, on Saturday night. Alvarez addressed his 3.7 million followers, alleging his work visa was abruptly canceled on Friday morning and he had no way of entering the U.S. for the concert. He said in Spanish: 'Sadly, the event will not go on as planned due to our work visa being canceled. 'It is not possible for us to go to the U.S. and fulfil our show promise with all of you. It's something out of our control. That's the information I have, and it hurts.' He added the venue had been set up for the maxed-out concert and part of his production team was already in Texas. Alvarez apologized for the troubling news and reassured fans the show would be rescheduled. He also offered refunds. The concert's promotor, CMN, and the band's management company, Copar Music, also released a formal statement with Alvarez about the show getting called off. It said 'unforeseen circumstances' forced them to ax the event and reiterated that the lead singer was barred from U.S. entry. Thousands flocked to Alvarez's comment section to share their reactions, with many commending the star for being upfront and honest with them. One said: 'First artist I see making a formal, clear, official statement and without any pretext other than something why I love you Julioooon.' Another agreed; 'The only who apologizes personally, even though he's not at fault.' One supporter even joked: 'My mom says marry her so you don't fight with visas anymore.' In a statement to CNN, a U.S. State Department spokesperson declined to comment on Alvarez's situation, saying that all cases are confidential. This is not the first time the musician has run into U.S. visa trouble. In 2017, he had his visa revoked after the U.S. government alleged he and more than 20 others, including soccer star Rafael Marquez, were connected to a drug trafficker, Raul Flores Hernandez, with ties to major cartels. The U.S. Department Of The Treasury claimed Alvarez had acted as a 'front person' for Hernandez's drug-trafficking ring. Alvarez has fiercely denied these accusations, claiming the only connection he had to the criminal was a real estate purchase, Rolling Stone reported. The U.S. eventually removed its sanction on Alvarez in 2022 and he was able to re-obtain his visa this year. Fans welcomed him back to the country with open arms, with his three April shows at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles all being sold out.
