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Paris is swarming with pests. October 6, 2023 They’re creepy, they’re crawly, they’re a giant pain: Yep, bedbugs. We’re uncovering the infestation in Paris and [how you can stay safe from these critters](. Then, we’re going from the City of Lights to the City of Angels, where we’ve got [the newest drama rocking The Drew Barrymore Show]( and [what happened on last night’s Golden Bachelor](. And away we go!   In the News [Paris bed bugs postcard]( Getty Images / KCM That Bites Bad news for the world's most romantic city: Bloodsuckers have taken over Paris. Videos of bed bugs crawling across train seats and movie theater floors are flooding social media, and giving pretty much everyone a global ick. Now, officials are scrambling to get a handle on the extent of the issue, while also trying to soothe panicked Parisians and tourists alike. As big events like Paris Fashion Week come to a close and tourists return home from their trips, there’s concern these pests will hitch a ride across the Atlantic. That means now’s a good time to make sure you know [how to look out for bed bugs]( and what to do if you get bitten. [READ NOW]( PASS THIS STORY ALONG: mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20this%20story%20from%20Wake-Up%20Call%21&body=https%3A%2F%2Fkatiecouric.com%2Fnews%2Fbed-bugs-signs-paris%2F   More Stories [Close-up Narges Mohammadi looking up]( Getty Images Breaking: Iranian human rights activist Narges Mohammadi has won the Nobel Peace Prize for her "fight against the oppression of women in Iran." That struggle has cost her freedom — Mohammadi is currently locked up in Tehran’s notorious Evin Prison. “The regime has arrested her 13 times, convicted her five times, and sentenced her to a total of 31 years in prison, and 154 lashes,” Nobel Committee chair Berit Reiss-Andersen said. [I recently spoke to actress and human rights activist Nazanin Boniadi about the intense political upheaval in Iran](, and why the fight for women's rights has never been more urgent. Show of support: Donald Trump has endorsed Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio for speaker, posting on Truth Social just after midnight that he'll “be a GREAT Speaker of the House, & has my Complete & Total Endorsement!” The move comes hot on the heels of Trump's statement to Fox News Digital yesterday that if Republicans struggled to find a replacement for Rep. Kevin McCarthy, he'd be happy to step in for a “30, 60, or 90-day period.” Business: The rise in the [use of drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic that reduce patients' appetites]( may have serious knock-on effects on the food industry. As CNN reports, 1.7% of the U.S. population has been prescribed these drugs in 2023 so far. Industry experts say these drugs could be even more disruptive to consumer behavior than fad diets. Uptake could "drive a broad and lasting behavioral shift," affecting a "disproportionate" share of food consumption, Morgan Stanley analysts warned in August. "The ultimate Bear": Pro Football Hall of Famer and Chicago Bears legend Dick Butkus has died aged 80. His family said he went "peacefully in his sleep overnight" at home in Malibu. The linebacker's ferocious tackle earned him a rep as perhaps the most formidable "Monster of the Midway" over his nine-year career. The late Deacon Jones, a fellow Hall of Famer, once said "every time he hit you, he tried to put you in the cemetery, not the hospital.”   Matters of the Media Are you one of the millions of Americans who gets their news from X (formerly Twitter)? Doomscrolling is about to look a lot different, thanks to Elon Musk’s latest update. Instead of seeing the familiar headline and photo accompanying a news article, now X will only show you an image — which can make it hard to discern what, exactly, you’re looking at (and whether there’s more context if you click through). This comes at a worrisome time for media companies: [A report from Axios]( found that traffic to news sites from the likes of X and Facebook has "cratered," exacerbating the challenges of an already volatile business model that's also being threatened by the rise of A.I. This is a trend we'll continue to monitor, but one thing's for sure: You'll always know what's news (and what's true) in your morning Wake-Up Call.   Must-Reads [Drew Barrymore]( Pencils Down The writers' strike may be over, but there are still issues with Drew Barrymore's talk show. Here's more on the latest snag. [Read More »]( [Illustration of women linking arms with breast cancer ribbons]( Know the Difference Just as every person is unique, breast cancer is not one-size-fits-all. We've got a primer on the different forms of the disease. [Read More »]( [Gerry Turner holding a red rose]( Steal You for a Sec The Golden Bachelor continued last night with more tears and another elimination. Here's who got a rose and who had to leave. [Read More »](   Feel-Good Friday [Monarch butterflies sit in a tree]( Getty Images Promising news for lovers of the monarch butterfly: The future of these uniquely beautiful creatures isn't as high-risk as we thought. After they were classified as "endangered" last summer, the International Union for Conservation of Nature has [rolled back that distinction](, clarifying that they're merely "vulnerable" to extinction after data showed the population is actually "doing really well." This uplifting update has us thinking about [this book we told you about last year](, in which artist and author Leopoldo Gout explores the fight to save the species.   Extra Credit Simply the breast: New moms' bodies generate breast milk on demand, but that doesn't mean it’s always easy to feed your baby. We checked in with a lactation consultant from The Lactation Network about [how to make breastfeeding much simpler]( to navigate. Let's dish: Kale had its moment, so it's about time we showed some love to another leafy vegetable that's packed with nutrients: collard greens. [Check out these tips]( for cooking up a side dish that's full of flavor. Rock a pout: Lipstick Legend Charlotte Tilbury has teamed up with the Rocket Man himself on a [limited-edition lip kit]( that includes two stellar shades: a flattering nude and a trendy burgundy. The collab supports Elton John's AIDS Foundation.   Fancy Feet Sneakers and booties and dress shoes — oh my! 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