ECB's Lagarde steps down, saying she can't remain neutral on world events European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde speaks during a debate at European Parliament in Strasbourg, France, in February 2023. FRANKFURT - European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde said on Thursday she would step down early from her position in order to have the freedom to speak out on matters of importance beyond monetary policy. She will depart on Feb. 7, giving current European Union leaders time to pick her successor before a French presidential election that polls show far-right candidate Marine Le Pen is favored to win. Her term was due to expire in October 2027. Lagarde's decision ends months of speculation about her future just as Europe enters a period of rising economic volatility and divisive electoral politics, particularly in her native France.

More questions than answers: Arch Manning likes the disrespect, Big 12's disaster and a CFP race in disarray LaNorris Sellers' acrobatics, late fumble recovery help give South Carolina walk-off win over Tennessee Texas Tech's $30 million roster runs into a buzzsaw as Cincinnati delivers Sorsby revenge in Top-10 upset LSU's Mike the Tiger stalks referee while dressed as Michael Myers, appears to be steered away by staffer Ric Flair shows off eyepatch in update after fall left him hospitalized: 'I will be okay' Exclusive: DOJ reviewing Portland Thorns incident showing women's sports supporters struck, forcibly removed Michael Knowles defends archbishop's White House prayer with Trump Trump weighs pardons after Slotkin's warning to young conservatives Sarkozy's son warns violent protests in France could worsen amid political unrest Enes Kanter Freedom: It's going to be a dunk every time Fraud'czar' calls SNAP fraud the'greatest heist in human history' French President Macron blames'ultra-left' for French riots Kaylee McGhee White: Arguments against voter ID are'completely insulting' Rep Jim Jordan commends'common sense conservative' running in tight Florida district OutKick Human vs. ChatGPT NFL Week 7 betting picks: Human clings to profit as AI claims third straight win Blazin' 5 for Week 7: Chiefs cover, Bengals vs. Ravens, Will the Falcons upset the 49ers? Colin Cowherd predicts the best bets entering Week 7 of the NFL season, including the Cincinnati Bengals, Atlanta Falcons, and Kansas City Chiefs. Apparently, the robot doesn't even have to make money to beat me anymore. ChatGPT finished Week 6 at 2-2-1 and lost 0.16 units. I went 2-3 and lost 1.17 units. That's three straight weeks of GPT getting the better of me, although I'm not sure congratulations on losing less money is quite the victory speech it had in mind. My profit is now 0.09 units. Yes, there's still a plus sign in front of my total, and I intend to keep pointing that out until someone makes me stop.

Fans are sick and tired of the NFL's obsession with flags, anthem fatigue is real & UGA football is too smart! Team USA's Olympic hockey heroes reunite as Jack Hughes' Devils land goalie Connor Hellebuyck in blockbuster AOC says she supports men in women's sports because she's a girl's girl Did Texas use artificial intelligence to call fourth-down play against Florida? LeBron James doubles down with sneaky golf hip turns during national anthem after Trump's'total disgrace' dig Drake Maye's end-zone interception proves costly as Patriots fall 30-24 to Bears in primetime Rhamondre Stevenson's miraculous 48-yard touchdown stuns Bears as clock expires in first half Todd Benzinger, who caught the final out of the Reds' 1990 World Series sweep, dead at 63 Super Bowl champion Marshall Faulk says he is living with Parkinson's disease NBA legend Charles Barkley says he won't'burn every bridge' like Aaron Rodgers as he considers retirement Enes Kanter Freedom says he was treated like a'criminal' at WNBA game President Trump touts his administration's border security at midterm rally in Florida Data shows Iran's shadow tanker fleet has run out of oil Court documents reportedly list Rep. Ilhan Omar under different name OutKick France's top soccer team obeys police order to move Sunday match; Saints, Steelers owners meet with Macron French President Emmanuel Macron bans illegitimate protests and implements curfews as violent clashes break out across France. Greg Palkot reports live from Paris, where businesses are boarding up windows in anticipation of a fresh wave of protests. The unrest has also forced the cancellation of a Steelers fan event ahead of the NFL international game.

Did Texas use artificial intelligence to call fourth-down play against Florida? LeBron James doubles down with sneaky golf hip turns during national anthem after Trump's'total disgrace' dig Drake Maye's end-zone interception proves costly as Patriots fall 30-24 to Bears in primetime Rhamondre Stevenson's miraculous 48-yard touchdown stuns Bears as clock expires in first half Todd Benzinger, who caught the final out of the Reds' 1990 World Series sweep, dead at 63 Super Bowl champion Marshall Faulk says he is living with Parkinson's disease NBA legend Charles Barkley says he won't'burn every bridge' like Aaron Rodgers as he considers retirement Bears fans don Mike Ditka's famous mustache as franchise legend honored at first home game since death Jonathan Fahey on Ilhan Omar: 'This is a massive problem for her' French President Emmanuel Macron bans illegitimate protests and implements curfews as violent clashes break out across France. Greg Palkot reports live from Paris, where businesses are boarding up windows in anticipation of a fresh wave of protests. The unrest has also forced the cancellation of a Steelers fan event ahead of the NFL international game. The Pittsburgh Steelers are canceling events left in right in France even as plans for Sunday's regular-season game against the New Orleans Saints remains on track.

Paris riots and France protests escalate as looters and violent thugs overwhelm police in multiple cities. Emmanuel Macron condemns the violence but remains notably absent.

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Human vs. ChatGPT NFL Week 6 betting picks: AI goes all-in on totals after another weekly win College football chaos: Historic upsets, Arch Manning's fiasco, clock controversy and CFP ramifications arise Hostile Valkyries fans verbally attacked women's sports activists at WNBA Finals Game 1 in San Francisco Could injured Giants star Jaxson Dart return for the playoffs? Joel Embiid rejects idea 76ers stars must'take a back seat' as NBA regular season looms Steve Sarkisian vows to'evaluate everything,' won't rule out benching Arch Manning amid Texas' two-game skid Freshman Tommy Carr's second-half magic leads Michigan to must-have win over Penn State Ole Miss defense takes charge, shuts down Missouri's high-powered rushing attack in 31-3 win Ohio State shatters Indiana's 22-game winning streak, but questions linger about Julian Sayin's health Ex-wrestler Pac's sudden death cause revealed by Cook County Medical Examiner's Office Eagles' Jalen Hurts placed on injured reserve after superficial blood clot found in his calf area Trump defends Iran strikes amid gas price concerns: 'I don't view things politically' Pro-Palestinian, communist mobs in France are making an'anarchic effort,' expert warns Kaylee McGhee White: Voting for Democrats is voting for a'progressive grievance hamster wheel' Kaylee McGhee White: Dems don't even know what they're supposed to be mad about Lara Trump: With super intelligence, there's information everywhere you turn Benjamin Netanyahu: What genocidal country sends food to its enemy? Benjamin Netanyahu: The Iranian people have been taken captive by'ideological thugs' Netanyahu: Let's forge a different future for the Middle East Rep Andy Barr: If it taxes like a socialist, it's a socialist Jack Smith's actions were unjustified for his mandate, Gregg Jarrett says'Border czar' Tom Homan touts major ICE arrest surge Mike Rogers calls Michigan'last line of defense' against socialism A league source says a venue change'can be considered' if events warrant as arrests climb to 1,800 Former NYPD inspector Paul Mauro and criminal defense attorney Josh Ritter join'Saturday in America' to analyze escalating unrest across France as protesters clash with police, fires break out and businesses are vandalized in Paris. Mauro discusses the challenges facing French law enforcement as authorities respond to the violence. The NFL is monitoring the street violence in France with no current plan to move its first-ever game in the country scheduled for next Sunday just north of Paris, but a league source said that can change if events warrant playing in a different venue.

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French former minister Rachida Dati has gone on trial in Paris for corruption, accused of taking money from Renault-Nissan in return for political influence. Dati, 61, who was justice minister under former President Nicolas Sarkozy and culture minister under Emmanuel Macron, is known to have been paid €900,000 (£770,000) by the car giant between 2009 and 2013. According to a contract signed in 2009, shortly after she ceased being a minister under Sarkozy and was elected as a member of the European Parliament, the payment was for legal services performed for the company. But magistrates argue the contract was used to disguise payments for lobbying work. Magistrates believe Renault-Nissan's former CEO Carlos Ghosn recruited Dati to lobby on the company's behalf in the European Parliament, and to facilitate contacts with Sarkozy who was head of state until 2012.

Three theme parks will be built near Paris as part of a €6bn (£5.13bn) deal agreed between France and Saudi Arabia. The new development is expected to include a manga-themed park, inspired by the popular Japanese franchise Dragon Ball Z. French President Emmanuel Macron hailed the move as on a scale not seen since Disneyland Paris, and added you know my interest for manga. An opening date for the parks - which will be built near Cergy-Pontoise - has not set by the Élysée Palace, but they will open in stages and construction is expected to take years. The project was given the green light during a two-day state visit to France by Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. It stemmed from a previous discussion between Macron and bin Salman about their shared passion for Japanese comics, in particular Dragon Ball Z, advisers to the president told reporters on Monday.