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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1880, Friedrich Lahrs, German architect and academic (died 1964) was born. In 1922, Gene Evans, American actor (died 1998) was born. In 1927, Theodore Maiman, American-Canadian physicist and engineer (died 2007) was born. In 1962, First transatlantic satellite television transmission. In 1966, Delmore Schwartz, American poet and short story writer (born 1913) passed away. In 1968, Michael Geist, Canadian journalist and academic was born. In 1980, Kevin Powers, American soldier and author was born. In 1990, Patrick Peterson, American football player was born. In 2013, Emik Avakian, Iranian-American inventor (born 1923) passed away. In 2021, Renée Simonot, French actress (born 1911) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
An American in Paris, Sans Air-Conditioning
Narrative Analysis: Transfer
The French disdain for climatisation hits its breaking point.
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Hot Air
· Jun 29, 2026
It's Now Right-Wing to Be Pro-Air Conditioning in Europe
It's Now Right-Wing to Be Pro-Air Conditioning in Europe
Metro
· Jul 11, 2026
New map shows every pub and restaurant in the country that has air conditioning
A heatwave godsend.
Legal Insurrection
· Jun 27, 2026
From ‘Luxury’ to Lifeline: Europe Reconsiders Air Conditioning
Europe is beginning to embrace air conditioning, both practically and politically. The post From ‘Luxury’ to Lifeline: Europe Reconsiders Air Conditioning first appeared on Le·gal In·sur·rec·tion.
The Local France
· Jul 3, 2025
ANALYSIS: Why are the French resistant to air conditioning?
Despite the soaring temperatures in France in recent days, many French people remain deeply resistant to air conditioning - from concerns about health risks, environmental damage and excessive consumerism, here's a look at the French attitude to AC.
National Post
· Jul 3, 2026
Geoff Russ: Europe’s irrational allergy to air conditioning
The so-called green transition is cooking them alive
Investing.com
· Jun 29, 2026
Rising Europe temperatures an opportunity for U.S. HVAC stocks, Citi says
Rising Europe temperatures an opportunity for U.S. HVAC stocks, Citi says
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Related coverage for "An American in Paris, Sans Air-Conditioning": Hot Air — It's Now Right-Wing to Be Pro-Air Conditioning in Europe. Metro — New map shows every pub and restaurant in the country that has air conditioning. Legal Insurrection — From ‘Luxury’ to Lifeline: Europe Reconsiders Air Conditioning. The Local France — ANALYSIS: Why are the French resistant to air conditioning? . National Post — Geoff Russ: Europe’s irrational allergy to air conditioning. Investing.com — Rising Europe temperatures an opportunity for U.S. HVAC stocks, Citi says