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Riots in France and Questions About the Beach Boys' Future Reported

The Guardian reported riots in France in which a town hall was set ablaze, and The New York Times examined what lies ahead for the Beach Boys.

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According to The Guardian, the country has seen "After weeks of protests and a weekend of riots" in France, a weekend in which a town hall was set ablaze. The outlet's summary also refers to more than 2,000 shops, but the excerpt ends before stating what happened to them.

The Guardian has invited readers to submit questions about the unrest. On its reader question-and-answer page, the paper said Guardian Europe columnists Rokhaya Diallo and Alexander Hurst would be live at 3pm BST / 4pm CEST on Friday, 23 October, to take questions about the riots and protests. Readers were asked to send questions by email or join the discussion.

The summary does not identify the town where the town hall was set ablaze, the causes of the protests, or any official response. It also does not say how many people took part.

In a separate report, The New York Times examined the future of the Beach Boys. In a article by Timothy Sommer, the paper described Mike Love as a "constant, and sometimes contentious" steward of the band's performances.

According to the Times, health problems and a recent concert appearance have prompted fans to ask what the future holds for the band. The summary does not describe the health problems, name the concert, or report any decision about the band's plans.

The two reports cover unrelated subjects, and each is known here only through a summary rather than the full article. Neither summary names a dateline.

Sources: The New York Times: What’s Next for the Beach Boys?; The Guardian: Reader Q&A: What’s next for France after a weekend of riots? Ask our Europe columnists.

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