The Vessel, popular Manhattan tourist site, reopens with new safety features after suicides
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The Vessel, popular Manhattan tourist site, reopens with new safety features after suicides
The Vessel, the honeycomb-shaped tower in New York City that closed in 2021 after a series of suicides, reopened Monday with added safety features.10 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
The Canary Islands: why locals are protesting against tourists
Thousands of residents took to the streets this weekend to campaign against overtourism. And they aren’t the only ones bemoaning an influx of holidaymakers. Name: Canary Islands.. Age: ...11 hours ago -
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NYC’s the Vessel set to reopen with new safety features
The Vessel, Manhattan's popular honeycomb-shaped pedestrian tower, is reopening with new safety nets after it was closed in 2021 due to a string of suicides. WNBC's Chris Glorioso reports.10 hours ago -
World - ABC News
Philippine court jails 17 militants for life for mass kidnapping of tourists
A Philippine court has convicted and sentenced to life 17 Islamic militants for kidnapping for ransom 21 people, including European tourists and Asian workers, more than two decades ago11 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Biltmore Estate reopening after Helene closure
The Biltmore Estate in Asheville, N.C. is reopening at the start of November after more than a month of recovery efforts following Hurricane Helene. The Nov. 2 opening date will mark the start of ...14 hours ago -
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Holiday in Greenland? New airports aim to entice tourists
The Arctic territory hopes that three new airports will pave the way for direct flights from the US and Europe.Yesterday -
Politics - The Hill
‘SNL’ cold open features Alec Baldwin during mock Harris Fox News interview
“Saturday Night Live” featured Maya Rudolph playing Vice President Harris in her interview with Fox News’s Bret Baier during its cold open on Saturday. The skit also featured Alec Baldwin as Baier. ...Yesterday -
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Sydney reopens beaches after thousands of mysterious tar balls washed ashore
They were closed earlier this week after thousands of mysterious black tar-like balls washed ashore.2 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Sydney beaches reopen after tar balls wash ashore but mystery remains over source
NSW Maritime executive director says balls appear to be made up of fatty acids, chemicals found in cleaning and cosmetic products, and fuel oil. Get our breaking news email , free app or daily ...3 days ago -
Business - Inc.
Virginia Congressional Race Features Debate With Incumbent’s AI
Two independent challengers to Democratic Representative Don Beyer streamed themselves taking on an AI avatar trained on his previous responses. There were some glitches.3 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
FAA opening Boeing safety review
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced Friday it is opening a review into Boeing's safety processes to ensure they meet the administration's requirements. "The review will focus on key ...3 days ago -
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The FAA is opening a new review of safety at Boeing
The Federal Aviation Administration is opening a new review of safety at Boeing3 days ago -
Tech - GameSpot
Sea Of Thieves Finally Gets A Much-Requested Feature After More Than 6 Years
Rare has finally broken the pirate's curse in Sea of Thieves that kept players from bending their knees. That's right--buccaneers can finally crouch in the multiplayer action-adventure after ...3 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Body of ‘hero’ Australian found two days after saving German tourist from drowning in Bali
Witnesses said Craig Laidley had almost reached safety when a wave dragged the 56-year-old back into heavy seas . Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news ...3 days ago -
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7 killed in suicide bomber attack at a cafe in Somalia's capital
Police said seven people died and six others were injured after a suicide bomber detonated an unidentified device at a café outside a police training school in Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu3 days ago -
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Bus carrying Japanese tourists crashes in Turkey, injuring 22
A bus carrying Japanese tourists has crashed into a ditch in Turkey, injuring 22 people on board3 days ago - Japan -
Sports - CBS Sports
Jamal Adams landing spots: Identifying logical destinations after Titans grant safety his release
Adams signed with Tennessee in July4 days ago -
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Meta unveils features to combat teen ‘sextortion’
Meta is ramping up its efforts to fight sextortion on Instagram with the launch of new features that are designed to help prevent young users from getting blackmailed into sharing nude photos.4 days ago - Meta -
World - The Guardian
Canadians with nonterminal conditions sought assisted dying for social reasons
Some people have asked to be killed due to non-medical reasons – including isolation and homelessness. An expert committee reviewing euthanasia deaths in Canada ’s most populous province has ...4 days ago -
Tech - GameSpot
Diablo 4: Vessel Of Hatred - Spiritborn Class Guide
Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred has added the first post-launch class, Spiritborn. The Spiritborn challenges the spirit of four different animals to deal a variety of damage, depending on how you want ...4 days ago -
Business - CNBC
UK regulator warns of big fines, service suspensions for tech giants ahead of new safety rules
Technology giants could face "significant" fines if they don't comply with the U.K.'s internet safety regulations, the British media regulator Ofcom warned Thursday.4 days ago - United Kingdom -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
The NFL narrative about Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs is wrong
Kansas City isn't a high-flying, point-scoring machine anymore, but Mahomes still runs a highly efficient unit that may be especially tough for San Francisco.4 days ago - NFL -
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Instagram to block some screenshots to help prevent sextortion
Law enforcement have reported a rise in sextortion scams targeting teens across online platforms.4 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Instagram rolls out new features to prevent sextortion scams targeting teens
Instagram has introduced a series of new safety features to prevent sextortion schemes, marking the platform's latest effort to protect users, especially teenagers, from online harm. The safety ...4 days ago -
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Asheville schools to reopen a month after Helene hit, but challenges remain
When schools reopen for the first time since Hurricane Helene unleashed a deluge on Asheville, teachers will be ready to help kids with academics and emotions.5 days ago -
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Transgender models become the first to walk in Victoria's Secret Fashion Show
Transgender models Valentina Sampaio and Alex Consani strutted down the runway at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show in New York City.5 days ago -
Tech - GameSpot
Exodus Gets A New Trailer Featuring Cosmic Horrors And Matthew McConaughey
Exodus --the debut title from Wizards of the Coast-owned studio Archetype Entertainment--has released a new trailer showcasing one of the game's most terrifying enemies, narrated by Matthew ...5 days ago -
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What is assisted dying and could the law change?
Many countries have legalised assisted dying, assisted suicide or euthanasia, which are different.5 days ago -
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Arrest made after woman killed while exercising on popular Nashville trail
A man has been arrested in the fatal shooting of a woman who was killed while exercising Monday on a popular Nashville, Tennessee, walking trail.6 days ago -
Tech - GameSpot
Diablo 4 - New Difficulty Options Explained For Season 6 And Vessel Of Hatred
Diablo 4 Season 6 has arrived alongside the first major expansion, Vessel of Hatred. This new season features a ton of changes and new content, some exclusive to the DLC and some not, with one of ...6 days ago -
Tech - Wired
The Doctor Behind the ‘Suicide Pod’ Wants AI to Assist at the End of Life
The death of an American woman inside Philip Nitschke’s latest invention reveals the next frontier in the right-to-die debate.6 days ago -
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A pastry brought to Mexico by British miners is still popular after 200 years
Back in the 19th century, migrant miners from Cornwall, in the southwest of England, brought their pastries to the Mexican mining town of Real del Monte6 days ago -
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NHS patient-safety system to be overhauled
The health secretary sets out a review of six key bodies, as changes to the main regulator are unveiled.October 15 -
Business - CNBC
Overtourism: It's not the tourists — it's local 'lack of management,' says sustainability expert
Overtourism can be alleviated by better awareness and management at the local level, said Randy Durband, CEO of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council.October 15 -
Business - CNBC
Protesters in Spain told tourists to 'go home.' Instead more arrived.
Tourist arrivals to Spain increased following anti-tourism protests earlier this year. But organizers against mass tourism say the fight is far from over.October 14