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Con Artists Scamming London Tourists Meet Their Match: Batman and Robin
The police shared video of an unconventional tactic that led to two arrests in London: Going undercover as superheroes.The New York Times - 4d -
Batman Beyond Complete Series Blu-Ray Box Set Drops To $25 At Amazon
Batman Beyond: The Complete Animated Series is on sale for a low price right now. If you're in the mood to watch some classic Caped Crusaders cartoons, head over to Amazon and snag the Batman ...GameSpot - 4d -
Danh Võ is cultivating an artistic revolution
From a garden oasis in Guangzhou, China, to the turbine halls of M+ Museum in Hong Kong, the artist’s work is springing up in the most unexpected placesFinancial Times - 3d -
Robin Villeneuve rakes, Texas Tech baseball wins series from Baylor: What we learned
Robin Villeneuve homered in a 4-for-4 game, Jack Cebert continued dealing as Texas Tech baseball won only its second Big 12 series in its past eightYahoo Sports - 2d -
Full English breakfasts and bonhomie: the timeless charms of London’s Mario’s Café
Glorious fry-ups, Italian comfort food and — above all — a strong sense of community are on the menu at this much-loved north London ‘caff’Financial Times - 2d -
Jamaican reggae artist Max Romeo dies aged 80
Musician best known for tracks such as Chase the Devil and War Ina Babylon rose to fame in the 1960s. Max Romeo, the influential Jamaican reggae artist best known for tracks such as Chase the Devil ...The Guardian - 3d -
‘Like you’re a giant’: Edinburgh artist creates pintsize replicas of city’s pubs
Among Keith Crawley’s detailed tiny models is the Greyfriars Bobby’s Bar that includes statue of the dog. “It’s almost like you’re a giant looking down on something,” says the artist Keith Crawley, ...The Guardian - 2d -
The best exhibitions to see in London this weekend
The FT’s critics recommend the most compelling 2025 shows, including the soon-to-close Brasil! Brasil!Financial Times - 3d -
Real Madrid have ‘analysed’ transfer swoop for Liverpool star
The name of a leading member of the midfield ranks at Premier League champions-in-waiting Liverpool has emerged as a notable one in the boardroom at Real Madrid of late.That’s according to Marca, ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Erie Otters return home down 2-0 to London Knights in OHL Western Conference semifinal
The London Knights scored against each of the Erie Otters' goaltenders en route to a 2-0 advantage in the teams' OHL playoff series.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
AI-generated action figures were all over social media. Then, artists took over with hand-drawn versions.
As another AI-driven trend gained traction, artists countered by sharing their own human-made takes on the ChatGPT-generated action figures that circulated online in recent days.NBC News - 2d -
Two British tourists drown near Great Barrier Reef
The men were found by a rescue helicopter, as was an Australian who is being treated in hospital.BBC News - 1d -
France says prisons are targeted with gunfire and arson over new anti-drug crackdown
French officials say several prisons have been targeted in incidents including gunfire and arsonABC News - 15h -
Bronze statue of Joe Mauer unveiled by Minnesota Twins outside Target Field
The Minnesota Twins unveiled a bronze statue of Hall of Fame catcher Joe Mauer at Target Field before Sunday's game against the Detroit Tigers. Mauer spoke as the statue was unveiled outside a ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
WATCH: Rory McIlroy collapses full of raw emotion, relief at 2025 Masters after finally winning green jacket
Sinking a putt on the first playoff hole to end his Masters drought, McIlroy let more than a decade of frustration out in one fell swoopCBS Sports - 2d -
UK could target parts of Chinese state under new foreign influence rules
Exclusive: Government is weighing up security concerns against economic benefits of closer ties with Beijing. The government could target parts of China’s security apparatus under new foreign ...The Guardian - 2d -
Live from London, it's Saturday night! SNL taking sketch comedy across the pond
Saturday Night Live says it plans to launch a British version of the sketch comedy show that is celebrating its 50th anniversary across the pondABC News - 5d -
This momentous LACMA exhibition called for a group portrait — to the tune of Roberta Flack
Artists in "Imagining Black Diasporas" gathered for a special photograph, which will live on in the archives.Los Angeles Times - 4d -
Jean Marsh, British actress and co-creator of 'Upstairs, Downstairs,' dies at 90
Marsh played a housemaid on the worldwide hit set in Edwardian London.Los Angeles Times - 2d -
Sudan paramilitaries massacre hundreds of refugees in Darfur
Activists warn of unfolding genocide as UK and others host peace conference in LondonFinancial Times - 16h -
Constance Marten's baby exposed to 'substantial' cold, jury hears
Marten and the baby's father, Mark Gordon, are in the middle of a retrial at the Old Bailey in London.BBC News - 15h -
Beijing Tells City Residents to Stay Home as Strong Winds Hit China
Beijing residents were told to stay home, tourist sites were closed and thousands of flights were canceled across the country.The New York Times - 3d -
In Argentina, a Boom in Antarctic Cruises Is Straining the ‘End of the World’
Crowds of tourists bound for Antarctica have brought prosperity to Argentina’s southernmost city, but the boom is also squeezing locals and stressing the environment.The New York Times - 21h -
Santa Lives in Rovaniemi, Finland. Some of His Neighbors Are Not Thrilled.
A tourist season that stretches from October to March has been anything but jolly for some residents of the “Official Hometown of Santa Claus.”The New York Times - 15h -
Russia targets Ukrainian city on Palm Sunday
Dozens killed and more than 100 injured in missile attack on SumyFinancial Times - 2d -
Core Democratic groups are preparing to be targeted by the Trump administration
Some of the Democratic Party’s core political groups are preparing for the possibility that President Donald Trump’s allies may soon launch criminal investigations that could handicap Democratic ...ABC News - 1d -
An Expedition for Thousands of Sandhill Cranes in Nebraska
Each spring, hundreds of thousands of cranes converge in Nebraska. The phenomenon draws in artists, conservationists and curious friends alike.The New York Times - 1d -
Trans Musicians Are Canceling US Tour Dates Due to Trump’s Gender ID Rules
Two trans Canadian artists are pulling out of US concerts as Donald Trump’s border crackdown sparks ‘panic.’Wired - 13h -
British Government Takes Control of Country’s Last Major Steel Mill
London says it acted to prevent the plant’s Chinese owners from closing the plant, threatening jobs and national security.The New York Times - 3d -
Cambridge win men's and women's Boat Races
Cambridge continue their recent dominance over Oxford by winning the men's and women's Boat Races in London.BBC News - 2d -
Leaders Pulse beat Panthers to win fifth in a row
Netball Super League leaders London Pulse maintain their 100% start to the season with a 68-58 win over Birmingham Panthers.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Ancient oak tree cut down by Toby Carvery
The felling of a much-loved and centuries-old north London oak tree was initially reported to police.BBC News - 12h -
FBI analyst targeted in Kash Patel's book placed on leave
The FBI has placed an analyst on leave whose name was on a list of "Deep State actors" in a book written by FBI Director Kash Patel.NBC News - 3d -
ECU cornerback named potential Day 2 NFL draft target for Jaguars
East Carolina cornerback Shavon Revel was named a potential Day 2 NFL draft fit for the Jacksonville Jaguars.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
EU targets Iranian prison and justice officials over arrests of its citizens
The European Union has imposed sanctions on seven Iranian prison and justice officials over what the it says is a politically motivated campaign by the Islamic Republic to detain its citizensABC News - 1d -
Syria's Alawites still face targeted attacks a month after brutal counteroffensive
A month after a wave of revenge attacks left hundreds of Alawite civilians dead, members of the Syrian religious minority are still living in fear, with dozens killed in smaller attacks since the ...ABC News - 23h -
Attackers Target Prisons in France, Burning Vehicles and Firing Shots
The office of France’s counterterrorism prosecutor said it would begin an investigation into the violence. The justice minister blamed drug traffickers.The New York Times - 16h -
Trump Has Targeted Universities Like Harvard, Cornell, Columbia. Why?
President Trump has set his sights on defunding colleges, singling out some of the world’s wealthiest schools in what critics say is an attack on academic freedom.The New York Times - 13h
