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‘A municipal swimming pool’: tourists react to temporary Trevi fountain replacement
Rectangular structure installed as 18th-century masterpiece undergoes essential maintenance. One of the first things American students Fiona Hastings and Olivia Nieporte did as they visited Rome ...World - The Guardian - November 1 -
Tourists toss coins over a makeshift pool as Rome’s Trevi Fountain undergoes maintenance
Tourists eager to fulfill the fabled promise to return to the Eternal City are being forced to toss coins over a plastic barrier and into a small makeshift pool in front of Rome’s Trevi Fountain ...World - ABC News - November 1 -
Trevi Fountain gets temporary catwalk as famous landmark undergoes cleaning
The Baroque masterpiece constructed on the facade of a palace is one of the most popular sites in Rome for tourists, who strain over the crowds to throw their coins into its water.Top stories - CBS News - November 9 -
Tourists in Rome now have a walkway to visit the Trevi Fountain but can't toss coins
Tourists in Rome won’t be allowed to toss coins over their shoulders into the Trevi Fountain, following tradition, though an elevated walkway now gives limited access to the monument during ...World - ABC News - November 9 -
Kentucky lawmaker dies weeks after plunging into an empty swimming pool on a mower
Kentucky state Sen. Johnnie Turner has died weeks after being injured when the lawn mower he was riding plunged into an empty swimming pool at his homeTop stories - ABC News - October 23 -
Lawmaker dies after plunging into swimming pool on lawn mower
Kentucky state Sen. Johnnie Turner was known for his staunch support for the coal industry and other causes in his Appalachian district.Top stories - CBS News - October 24 -
Kentucky lawmaker dies after lawnmower plunges into swimming pool
Kentucky state Sen. Johnnie Turner (R) died Tuesday from injuries he suffered after being thrown into an empty swimming pool while riding his lawnmower just over a month ago. Turner, 76, formerly ...Politics - The Hill - October 24 -
Kentucky politician dies after lawn mower, swimming pool accident
Kentucky state Sen. Johnnie Turner died after suffering an injury when he plunged into an empty swimming pool while aboard a lawn mower. He was 76.Top stories - CBS News - October 24 -
WATCH: Police officer rescues driver from car in swimming pool
Footage released by the Phoenix Police Department shows officers rescuing a man from a car submerged in a swimming pool. The man told authorities that he accidentally stepped on the gas pedal too hardTop stories - ABC News - November 13 -
Man pulled from sunroof after driving into swimming pool
The man told officers he "accidentally stepped on the gas too hard" driving the vehicle into a pool.Top stories - BBC News - November 14 -
Kentucky state senator dies weeks after plunging into an empty swimming pool on a mower
Kentucky state Sen. Johnnie Turner has died after being injured at home last month when he plunged into an empty swimming pool while aboard a lawn mower. He was 76.Top stories - NBC News - October 24 -
Emperor penguin found 2,000 miles from home on Australian tourist beach
A malnourished emperor penguin that was found more than 2,000 miles from its icy Antarctic home is being been taken care of by a wildlife expert, the Australian government said Monday.Top stories - NBC News - November 12 -
Jets' Rodgers finds 'fountain of youth' in new drink
Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers said he has been drinking cayenne pepper and water as part of his rehab regimen, calling it his "fountain of youth."Sports - ESPN - October 29 -
Buffalo Bills Fans Buy Municipal Bonds to Help Fund New Stadium
Critics of using public money to build sports facilities dismissed the bond sale, but some of the team’s devoted followers eagerly paid in.Business - The New York Times - November 10 -
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Shock as man told 'there's a cow in your pool'
Ian Blackburn said he is over the moon after the bovine was returned safe and well.Top stories - BBC News - 5 days ago -
World reacts to Trump's election as president
Donald Trump is going back to the White House as the 47th president after winning the 2024 election, CBS News projects. CBS News' Holly Williams and Margaret Brennan report on how world leaders are ...Top stories - CBS News - November 6 -
Rooney and Buckingham react to Robins sacking
Plymouth Argyle head coach Wayne Rooney and Oxford United boss Des Buckingham react to Mark Robins' sacking by Coventry.Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 8 -
Aaron Rodgers teases cayenne pepper water as 'fountain of youth' while trying to save Jets' season
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Kate Douglass breaks world record at World Aquatics Swimming World Cup
Kate Douglass broke the 200m breaststroke world record held by Rebecca Soni.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 24 -
‘You had to swim to the stage’: why guerrilla gigs are on the rise again
From airports to dim sum restaurants, a musician explains why bands like his are choosing more offbeat locations as traditional venues close. As the crowd of baying teenagers drew closer, ...World - The Guardian - October 26 -
Regan Smith adds world record at World Aquatics Swimming World Cup
Regan Smith broke her second individual world record this year at the World Aquatics Swimming World Cup.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 25 -
Burglar who tried to swim away from police jailed
Chad Lambert was followed by police after stealing a bottle of wine and the contents of a shop's till.Top stories - BBC News - October 28 -
Biden offers cryptic comment about taking Tony Hinchcliffe 'for a swim'
President Biden offered a cryptic comment Tuesday seemingly referring to a comedian’s recent racist comments about Puerto Rico at a former President Trump rally over the weekend. “For years I’ve ...Politics - The Hill - October 29 -
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‘First instinct is to swim’: my trip on a zero-gravity flight with an Esa astronaut
The sensation of weightlessness is extraordinary as I join Rosemary Coogan for a breathtaking glimpse of life in space. It feels as if I’m hallucinating: as I lie on the floor, the ceiling suddenly ...World - The Guardian - 5 days ago -
Jordan Poole, Dyson Daniels and eight other early-season surprises
Our fantasy experts go over the players that have stood out during the opening week of the season.Sports - ESPN - October 31 -
MLB free agency: 8 O's into pool; Giolito opts in
Cy Young winner Corbin Burnes and Anthony Santander were among eight Orioles to enter free agency, while Boston's Lucas Giolito exercised his $19 million option for 2025.Sports - ESPN - November 1 -
Draymond, Poole trade taunts at end of first half in Warriors-Wizards
Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green and Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole couldn't resist the chance to take shots at each other Monday night.Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 5 -
Steph glad Warriors won ‘bragging rights' vs. Poole, Wizards
Steph Curry is rooting for Jordan Poole to find success with the Washington Wizards -- just not against the Golden State Warriors.Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 5 -
Draymond praises Poole's growth with Wizards despite taunting exchange
Golden State Warriors veteran forward Draymond Green complimented Jordan Poole's growth during the young guard's second season with the Washington Wizards.Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 5 -
The race to build a £354bn British pensions behemoth
Reeves’ Mansion House speech will push for faster integration of council retirement schemesBusiness - Financial Times - November 11 -
Budget boost to UK economy forecast to fade after two years
The government's official forecaster raises its prediction for UK growth in 2024 and 2025 but reduces it for later years.Top stories - BBC News - October 30 -
Future wildfires could trap tourists in Tahoe: Report
Welcome to The Hill's Sustainability newsletter {beacon} Sustainability Sustainability The Big Story Future wildfires could trap tourists in Tahoe: Report Evacuations in certain parts of the ...Politics - The Hill - October 23 -
Venice to double number of days tourists must pay entry fee
The fee, which only applies to daytrippers, will be in force on weekends and public holidays from April to July.Top stories - BBC News - October 24 -
Firearms Expert Reacts To S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Franchise Guns
Jonathan Ferguson, a weapons expert and Keeper of Firearms & Artillery at the Royal Armouries, breaks down more of the weaponry of the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. franchise, including the Obokan from Shadow of ...Tech - GameSpot - October 26 -
'A pity' - Prem coaches react to Ten Hag's sacking
Liverpool boss Arne Slot described his compatriot's dismissal as "a pity" and Manchester City's Pep Guardiola said he feels "sorry" for him.Sports - ESPN - October 30 -
Psychologist Reacts to Silent Hill 2's Endings
Alexander Kriss is a clinical psychologist and author based in New York, and has written extensively about games, and the effect games can have on their players. He's also a lifelong fan of Silent ...Tech - GameSpot - October 30