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France restricts public alcohol consumption and outdoor sports as heat wave bakes Europe

PARIS — France endured sizzling temperatures on Sunday, with trains, concerts and sports events canceled and authorities cracking down on drinking alcohol in public, as an exceptional heat wave unfurled across parts of Europe. Multiple drownings were reported as people sought relief in whatever wat...

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The Columbian (Vancouver WA)News report · Jun 21, 9:53 PM

France restricts public alcohol consumption and outdoor sports as heat wave bakes Europe

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PARIS — France endured sizzling temperatures on Sunday, with trains, concerts and sports events canceled and authorities cracking down on drinking alcohol in public, as an exceptional heat...

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Pittsburgh Post-GazetteNews report · Jun 21, 9:44 PM

France restricts public alcohol consumption and outdoor sports as heat wave bakes parts of Europe

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Jun 21, 9:44 PM: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette joined the source map.

Jun 21, 9:53 PM: The Columbian (Vancouver WA) joined the source map.

Now: score hidden until the source match is cleaner. Story health is developing · 2 sources · 1 bucket.