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Mediapart's front page features several key stories, including an in-depth investigation into accusations of sexual assault against Gérard Depardieu, new videos revealing racist remarks by municipal police in Carcassonne, and an analysis of the political struggles within the French right wing…

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Why California Said 'No' to Billionaire Tax ↗

A coalition that was too limited, opposition from an ambitious governor, and insufficient funds against determined billionaires led to the rejection of an exceptional tax on the wealthiest fortunes by referendum in California.

For AI Giant Anthropic, Risky Bet on Going Public ↗

The company behind the Claude chatbot will launch on the stock markets in the coming days. With the euphoria around generative AI having subsided, the operation is surrounded by uncertainties, despite potentially breaking records, and the entire sector is holding its breath.

In 1873, When the Railway Bubble Finally Burst ↗

The little-known 1873 crash was the first to cause a lasting shock to the global economy. A recent book details the dynamics of a bubble linked to the railway boom, a period that is not without parallels to our own times.

Presidential Election: Panic Grips the Right ↗

With Édouard Philippe losing ground, the right and center are seeing their chances of reaching the second round of the presidential election diminish, increasing pressure for a primary. Amid social unrest, their candidates are being swept up by events and fear a 'throw them out' wave.

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