‘I’m just here for the selfie’: the mirror reflecting Rome’s TikTok visitor boom

Thousands flock to Chiesa di Sant’Ignazio di Loyola and other former hidden gems just for photo ops. There are two entrances for visitors to Chiesa di Sant’Ignazio di Loyola, a prominent ...

World - The Guardian - 9 hours ago

‘I’m walking here!’: jaywalking legalized in New York City

New law, letting people cross street outside of crosswalk, ends racial disparities in enforcement, council member says. Jaywalking – that time-honored practice of crossing the street outside of the ...

World - The Guardian - October 30

Orlando shooting survivor speaks out: 'Thank God I’m still here'

Another centimeter or two in either direction and it could have been the last Halloween Anthony Berry ever celebrated.

I’m the Governor of Kentucky. Here’s How Democrats Can Win Again.

I won re-election last year in a state that Trump just carried by 30 points. Here’s how.

Top stories - The New York Times - 3 days ago

U.S. added just 12,000 jobs in October, reflecting impact of strikes and 2 devastating hurricanes

The U.S. added just 12,000 jobs last month, a figure economists say was impacted by two hurricanes and a strike.

Trump may try to reverse TikTok ban. Here's how he could.

The ban is set to go into effect on Jan. 19, a day before Trump's inauguration.

‘DJT’ is booming. Here’s why other SPAC stocks haven’t been so lucky.

A surge of companies decided to go public via SPAC mergers in 2020 and 2021. Since then, not so much.

Business - MarketWatch - October 24

The Guardian doesn’t ‘sanewash’ Trump or take orders from a billionaire owner. That’s why I’m proud to write here | Rebecca Solnit

Thanks to reader support, the Guardian is free from the political and commercial pressures that influence other US outlets. Please help us raise the $2m we need to keep up our momentum. . The ...

World - The Guardian - October 29

‘I’m here for the ghosts’: an after-dark walk through Istanbul in search of its soul

The author of the Istanbul-set Inspector Ikmen novels takes a trip into the Old City’s thrilling and turbulent past. It is a cold, autumnal wee hour of the morning in Istanbul and I am sipping a ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

Here's Just How Massive Elon Musk's $75 Million Trump Donation Is

Elon Musk isn't the only Silicon Valley billionaire to line up behind Donald Trump's presidential campaign. See how his donations, which total $75 million, make everyone else look tiny in comparison.

Tech - Wired - October 17

Here's how much Kamala Harris is worth — it isn't just from politics

Beyond her decades in politics, the vice president's earnings include book royalties and investments.

More homeowners just started pulling cash out of their properties. Here's why.

While mortgage rates don't exactly follow the Federal Reserve's rate, home equity lines of credit, or HELOCs, are tied to it.

Business - CNBC - November 4

More homeowners just started pulling cash out of their properties. Here's why.

U.S. homeowners are sitting on a record amount of equity, but higher interest rates over the past two years have made them reluctant to tap into it.

Just Received an Insulting Email? Here’s How to Instantly Turn Conflict Into Collaboration and Resolution

Science says a brief, informative, friendly, and firm response can immediately change the tone and the outcome.

Business - Inc. - 2 days ago

Gabriela is an undecided US voter. Here's the very different content TikTok and X showed her

How is the battle for votes unfolding over different social media feeds this US election?

Ancient tomb with jewelry and copper mirrors unearthed in Egypt

The joint Egyptian-American mission excavating the necropolis found coffins for five women, two men and three children.

World - CBS News - November 4

Close race in Pennsylvania mirrors 2020 election

Pennsylvania remains too close to call as Trump leads in where the first assassination attempt occurred, and Harris closing in on some swing counties, with Latino voters becoming a crucial group in ...

‘A shrine’: Turkish visitors throng to Atatürk’s birthplace in Thessaloniki

Museum dedicated to founder of republic is marking ‘improved’ relations between Greece and Turkey – and changes in Turkey itself. This autumn, Ozlem Karakus, her son Ali and cousin Cansu made the ...

World - The Guardian - November 5

Pompeii is limiting its daily visitor numbers

World - Yahoo News - 4 days ago

In Rome, the water is back in the Baths of Caracalla, a luxurious spa

The Baths of Caracalla in Rome were one of the most luxurious spas the world has ever known. Now, for the first time in some 1,500 years, water is back.

For Catholic Jubilee, Days of Joy and Sadness in Rome and Bethlehem

For Rome, the rare Christmas Eve rite of redemption is cause for celebration this year. For Bethlehem, it is another grim reminder of the generations of war and deprivation.

World - The New York Times - October 29

TikTok's 'Winter Arc’ challenge helps you get ahead of your New Year goals. Here’s why it’s gone viral and 4 tips to get started

The latest obsession on TikTok is the "Winter Arc" challenge, which sees young people get ahead of their New Year's Resolutions.

Business - CNBC - 18 hours ago

A prime minister defending immigration? It can happen. It just did here in Spain | María Ramírez

Pedro Sánchez’s tone sharply contrasts with that of his European counterparts. He needs to prove it’s not just rhetoric. The Spanish prime minister, Pedro Sánchez, recently read in parliament a ...

World - The Guardian - October 25

I just bought a Jeep for my teen driver. Here's what I learned about the used car market

If you haven't shopped for a used car in a few years, prepare for massive sticker shock.

Business - CNBC - October 26

'We earn £100,000 together. We are not worse off after the Budget'

People tell the BBC how much they earn and what they made of the Budget.

The IRS just set 401(k) limits for 2025 — here’s how much you can save

The Internal Revenue Service said Friday that 401(k) contribution limits will climb to $23,500 next year, meaning retirement savers will be able to tuck away a little more in 2025.

Business - MarketWatch - November 2

Medicare enrollment is often just one big sales pitch. Here’s where to get help.

Sales pitches are often biased, choices can be overwhelming and impartial help is not equally available to all.

Business - MarketWatch - November 2

The Fed just cut interest rates by another 25 basis points—here’s what will get cheaper

With interest rates declining, borrowing costs for credit cards, personal loans, and auto financing should get a bit cheaper, saving a few bucks on most loans.

Business - CNBC - November 7

Credit card debt just hit a new high. Here's how to tackle yours now.

The total amount of credit card debt nationwide just keeps climbing. Here's how to get rid of your card debt now.

The US economic boom is a mirage

Its lopsided, brittle quality helps explain why so many Americans will cast votes in anger

World - Financial Times - November 4

Miami’s smoke-and-mirrors routine gets another act against Florida State

Miami is a perfect 7-0, but the Hurricanes have yet to play a ranked team and have needed every crucial call to break their way to get there.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 24

Intel CEO’s turnaround mirrors some moves by Steve Jobs. But is it too late?

Intel Corp. Chief Executive Pat Gelsinger gave a few important details Thursday about the company’s ongoing restructuring that mirrored some of the moves that Steve Jobs made at Apple — but it may ...

Business - MarketWatch - November 1

Marie Gluesenkamp Perez Wants Fellow Democrats to Look in the Mirror

Representative Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, who is on track to win re-election in a rural Washington district, says her party needs to stop demonizing others and change the candidates it supports.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 8

Maher: Democrats need to ‘look in the mirror’ after Harris loss

Comedian and TV personality Bill Maher said that Democrats need to “look in the mirror” after Vice President Harris lost the 2024 White House election to President-elect Trump this week. “My ...

Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago

Simu Liu Just Called Out Cultural Appropriation on ‘Dragon’s Den.’ Here’s What You Need to Know–and How You Can Avoid Similar Claims

Bringing a culturally rooted product to a broader market requires time, sensitivity, and intention.

Business - Inc. - October 18

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