A criticized Airbnb deal will let users play gladiator in Rome's Colosseum

The ancient Roman Colosseum will be the venue of gladiator fights for the first time in two millennia under a $1.5 million sponsorship deal with Airbnb

World - ABC News - 4 hours ago

Critics say Gladiator II is 'gobsmacking' and 'loopy'

Some critics agree that while the film is an enjoyable watch, it doesn't quite live up to the original.

Why is Roki Sasaki such a big deal? Let’s dive in.

Sasaki is a monster talent, one who could develop into a soul-snatching Cy Young level pitcher. He offers a rare combination of current ability and upside. The only real total package comparison is ...

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 2 days ago

House GOP lawmakers hang on to critical rules deal

Politics - Politico - 17 hours ago

Mormon voters set to play critical role in swing states

Mormon voters are increasingly seen as a crucial swing vote in the presidential election, with both Vice President Harris and former President Trump stepping up their outreach to the demographic in ...

Politics - The Hill - October 16

How the World Series Played a Role in a Critical Super Bowl Partnership

Jay-Z and his Roc Nation brand choose the halftime show performer. This year’s star, Kendrick Lamar, was just as important to the Dodgers’ run.

Sports - The New York Times - November 2

Airbnb misses on earnings but squeaks in a revenue beat

Airbnb reported third-quarter earnings Thursday that showed revenue up 10% year over year.

Business - CNBC - November 7

Tua Tagovailoa blasts critics after mishandled snap, says play only looked easy 'on your couch eating chips'

The Dolphins quarterback returned to action last week against the Cardinals after missing over a month due to a concussion

Sports - CBS Sports - October 31

Joel Embiid rips 'bull----' criticism that he doesn't want to play: 'I've done way too much for this city'

Embiid has not played this season due to left knee injury management

Sports - CBS Sports - November 1

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

Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky Thinks Micromanaging Is Underrated

What the founder and CEO really meant in that infamous ‘Founder Mode’ speech.

Business - Inc. - October 16

Airbnb is seeing ‘strong demand trends’ — with these caveats

Airbnb Inc. on Thursday reported third-quarter sales and other demand metrics that were above Wall Street’s estimates, and the lodging platform said it was “seeing strong demand trends” for the ...

Business - MarketWatch - November 8

Ridley Scott Clarifies Those Gladiator 3 Reports

It took the better part of a quarter century for Ridley Scott to revisit Gladiator , his first--and to date, only--film to win the Oscar for Best Picture. Next month, Scott is unveiling the next ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 23

Character AI clamps down following teen user suicide, but users are revolting

As a result of these changes, Character AI appears to be deleting certain user-made custom chatbot characters abruptly.

Tech - VentureBeat - October 23

Italian court rejects Meloni plan to hold asylum-seekers in Albania

Anger in ruling coalition as first group of migrants sent to processing centres ordered to be returned to Italy

Business - Financial Times - October 18

Hotel review: Casa Monti, a refuge in Rome’s hipster quarter

Key notes | The new hotel from the Leitmotiv group is an arty bolt-hole set back from the teeming tourist crowds

World - Financial Times - October 29

A 'jungle': Rome's teeming jail lays bare Italy's prison ills

World - Yahoo News - 5 days ago

Film crews left this street - then 'annoying' selfie tourists arrived

And the street in London isn't the only place in the UK that has seen an influx of film fans either

Airbnb Posts Higher Third-Quarter Revenue as Travel Demand Accelerates

The short-term rental company posted higher revenue in the third quarter as North American travel trends improved.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 7

Lobbying World: AirBnB books new federal affairs lead

AirBnB has added Aquila Powell as head of federal affairs. She was most recently managing director at Prime Policy Group and is a General Motors alum. Phil Bianchi has joined JPMorgan Chase as vice ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

Mescal cast in Gladiator II after '30-minute Zoom call'

The Irish actor stars in director Ridley Scott's sequel to 2000's Gladiator, released next month.

Ridley Scott on ‘Gladiator II,” Denzel Washington and Joaquin Phoenix

The director speaks his mind on rejected sequel ideas, Joaquin Phoenix’s plan to quit the original and working with a “fractious” Denzel Washington.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 7

Gladiator II review – Paul Mescal slays in Ridley Scott’s gobsmacking reboot

Scott’s return to the Roman arena is something of a repeat, but it’s still a thrilling spectacle and Mescal a formidable lead. We are entertained. What’s Latin for “Groundhog Day”? Once upon a ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

Movie Review: 'Gladiator II,' with Denzel Washington, goes back into the arena

“Gladiator II” isn’t quite the prestige film that the first one, a best-picture winner, was

Entertainment - ABC News - 3 days ago

With 'Dune' and 'Gladiator' sequels in the mix, are we back to hits winning the top Oscar?

Here are the 10 best picture winners with the highest box-office grosses

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - Yesterday

The New Gladiator 4K Steelbook Is Only $20 Ahead Of Sequel's Theatrical Debut

Almost 25 years since it first released, you'd be hard-pressed to find a historical action movie better than Gladiator. With Gladiator II releasing in theaters November 22, it's the perfect time to ...

Tech - GameSpot - Yesterday

The year of the 'lega-sequel': What 'Gladiator II' and 'Twisters' say about Hollywood

From 'Twisters' to 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice,' decades-later sequels have scored big at the box office. Will 'Gladiator II' continue the trend?

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 22 hours ago

Denzel Washington says gay kiss in 'Gladiator II' was cut

“Gladiator II” is set to release next week, bringing audiences the glory and gore of the Roman Empire: Swords will be unsheathed in this blockbuster sequel and heroes will rise — and perhaps share ...

Gladiator knife handle found in Tyne ‘reflects spread of Roman celebrity culture’

Handle depicting secutor gladiator found on ‘edge of empire’ to go on display. A rare and pristine example of gladiator memorabilia found in the River Tyne is to go on display, shining light on a ...

World - The Guardian - 4 hours ago

Meta misses on user growth, warns of 2025 jump in AI spending

Meta reported weaker-than-expected user numbers and warned of a significant acceleration in its infrastructure expenses in 2025 in its third-quarter earnings.

Business - CNBC - October 30

Addicted to love: how dating apps ‘exploit’ their users

Online services that promise to find people romantic matches have been likened to gambling products designed to keep customers hooked. “Designed to be deleted” is the tagline of one of the UK’s ...

World - The Guardian - November 3

AirTag users will soon be able to share location with airlines

Ever use an AirTag to locate lost luggage? Soon airlines will be able to see your bag's AirTag location, too.

Unfortunately, She Was a Nymphomaniac by Joan Smith review – debunking misogynist myths of ancient Rome

This retelling of the lives of much-maligned Roman women sees their plight through a contemporary feminist lens. Joan Smith is braver than I am. A classicist, as well as a feminist campaigner, she ...

World - The Guardian - October 23

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