Small space, big perks: Inside Paris' historic tiny apartments | September 4, 2026

New York City Schools Restrict Student Use of AI

New York City schools are pausing new AI proposals and disabling AI features in more than 38 previously approved programs that officials say do not meet safety and oversight standards.

Students through eighth grade will not use AI in class. High school students may use carefully vetted tools under teacher supervision and will learn to identify bias and misinformation. ChatGPT and Claude are barred in all classes. Teachers may use AI for lesson planning, but not for grading or testing.

Supporters say younger students need time to work through difficult tasks and learn with people. The rules affect an estimated 600,000 students and may influence other districts.

Feminist Leader Gloria Steinem Dies

Gloria Steinem, a central figure in second-wave feminism in the 1960s and ’70s, has died. She co-founded Ms. magazine and was a prominent writer and journalist. President Obama awarded her the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2013.

A statement on her Instagram remembered her for listening to others and helping them feel seen and heard.

Lucas Museum of Narrative Art Opens in Los Angeles

Created by George Lucas and Mellody Hobson, the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art explores how images and stories shape society. Its collection includes Star Wars materials, works by artists such as Frida Kahlo and Norman Rockwell, comics, pop art, and concept art.

Paris’s Historic “Chambre de Bonne” Apartments

These small apartments, originally built for domestic workers in the upper floors of grand buildings, can measure less than 10 square meters. More than 90,000 were still in use as apartments in 2022.

One engineering student pays about $800 a month, while visitors may pay up to $140 a night. Residents and tourists trade cramped quarters—and many stairs—for central locations and striking rooftop views.

A Flight Attendant’s September 11 Memorial Journey

Former flight attendant Paul “Polly” Veneto is pushing a beverage cart 220 miles from Boston to Ground Zero in New York. Through his Polly’s Push initiative, he has traveled more than 750 miles since 2021, following routes associated with the four hijacked planes.

He decorates the carts with photos of the crew members who died. The current journey is planned to pass through 60 towns and cities over 28 days.

Presenters and Contributors

• Coy Wire: Host
• Saskia van Doren: Paris correspondent
• Paul “Polly” Veneto: Featured contributor
• Anatoliy and Gladys: Paris residents