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• Parisian streets littered with trash after strikes

Telehealth and social media are playing a significant role in driving demand for Ozempic, a prescription drug that treats Type 2 diabetes, experts told CNN. The current drug shortage has limited access for patients with diabetes who rely on it to control their blood sugar.

First Republic Bank, facing a crisis of confidence from investors and customers, is set to receive a $30 billion lifeline from a group of America's largest banks. The bank's problems underscored continued worries about the banking system in the aftermath of the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank. CNN's Christine Romans explains how the cash infusion is meant to head off a domino effect of more bank failures and demonstrate the industry still has a solid foundation.

• China's Xi to meet Putin next week in first visit to Russia since invasion • Secret security service document reveals Russia's 10-year plan to destabilize Moldova

Sometimes newfound flower species are lurking where scientists least expect to see them — in parks, gardens and even in planters on balconies.

Ben Affleck is clearing a few things up.

Jessica Layman estimates she has called more than 150 doctors in the past few years in her search for someone to prescribe opioids for her chronic pain.

Seeing surprise guests at sporting events is not uncommon. You often catch a glimpse of a movie star at a grand slam tennis event or a musician at a golf major.

If you're in the market for ghoulish ceramic heads or colorful collages of gay sex among off-duty soldiers, a new digital art platform has you covered.

A secret plan drawn up by Russia's security service, the FSB, lays out detailed options to destabilize Moldova -- including supporting pro-Russian groups, utilizing the Orthodox Church and threatening to cut off supplies of natural gas.

Taylor Swift releases four new songs ahead of her Eras Tour.

Capsized in a river in southern Iraq, the rusting wreck of a yacht that belonged to Saddam Hussein serves as a stark reminder of his iron-fisted rule that ended with the US-led invasion two decades ago.

• There's a new chief judge in DC who could help determine Trump's fate

• Watch: Outrage after decision to raise France's retirement age without a vote

CNN's Kristie Lu Stout and Jim Bittermann report on anger following decision to raise France's retirement age without a vote

Asian markets rebounded Friday after First Republic Bank was rescued by a group of major US lenders, which eased worries about the current banking turmoil.

Rapper and entrepreneur Snoop Dogg is expanding his business empire yet again, this time branching out into a line of premium coffee products with beans sourced locally from Indonesia.

Indian low-cost airline SpiceJet grounded two of its pilots after they allegedly consumed coffee and pastries inside the cockpit -- a snack break that could have gone horribly wrong had one of the hot drinks spilled.