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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 -
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 -
‘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 -
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 -
Kamala Harris counts on superior ground game in ‘coin toss’ Arizona
An army of Democratic volunteers goes door to door in battleground state to find unlikely votersWorld - Financial Times - October 27 -
LOOK: Helicopter drop replaces traditional coin toss in Utah high school football championship game
Rich High School and Monticello High School really upped the ante in the Utah state championship matchSports - CBS Sports - 3 days ago -
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 AirbnbWorld - ABC News - 6 days ago -
Obama rallies Democrats in Wisconsin's liberal bastion as they fret over 'coin flip' election
With just two weeks to go, former President Barack Obama made the case against Donald Trump in Wisconsin.Top stories - NBC News - October 22 -
3 Arrested in Sri Lanka Over Possible Threats Against Israeli Tourists
The arrests, all of Sri Lankans, came a day after the U.S. and Israel issued warnings to its citizens to avoid a popular tourist area.World - The New York Times - October 24 -
Fight over Trump’s Treasury secretary blamed for some stock-market jitters as candidate pool grows
Investors need a scorecard to keep track of the array of candidates vying to be President-elect Donald Trump’s Treasury secretary, and that was likely part of the reason for stock-market weakness, ...Business - MarketWatch - 2 days ago -
Carson Beck throws 3 picks but also tosses the go-ahead TD pass in No. 2 Georgia's 34-20 win over Florida
Beck has thrown 11 interceptions over his last five games.Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 2 -
Sri Lanka says 3 locals were arrested over a possible attack on Israel tourists
Sri Lanka police have arrested three persons in connection with a possible attack on Israel travellers in the Indian ocean island, a government minister said on Thursday, a day after the ...World - ABC News - October 24 -
Family of 31-year-old American tourist killed in Hungary's capital mourns loss, suspect in custody
Hungarian police say a 31-year-old American tourist has been killed while on vacation in the capitalWorld - ABC News - November 9 -
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 -
A makeshift memorial grows in Ukraine’s capital after 1,000 days of war
After 1,000 days of war, a makeshift memorial has grown in the heart of Kyiv with thousands of blue-and-yellow flags honoring soldiers who died defending UkraineWorld - ABC News - 3 days ago -
Rams' Nacua on punch: Emotions got best of me
Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua was ejected after throwing a punch at linebacker Tyrel Dodson in the second quarter of Sunday's overtime win against the Seahawks.Sports - ESPN - November 4 -
Judge Tosses Out Biden Program For Undocumented Spouses
The ruling issued by a federal judge in Texas struck down a new initiative aimed at helping undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens stay in the country.Top stories - The New York Times - November 8 -
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.Top stories - CBS News - October 26 -
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 -
Meme coins’ unlikely rally turns gags into riches
A bewildering resurgence shows that followers can be found even in the frothiest end of the spectrumWorld - Financial Times - November 1 -
Are gold bars and coins a smart investment right now?
There are many gold assets to consider, but buying gold bars and coins could be a good move in today's market.Top stories - CBS News - Yesterday -
City forward Miedema undergoes knee surgery
Manchester City have confirmed that striker Vivianne Miedema has undergone knee surgery, although the club did not specify the extent of the injury.Sports - ESPN - October 30 -
Sources: Ben White undergoes minor knee op
Arsenal have suffered another injury setback after Ben White underwent a minor knee operation earlier this week, sources have told ESPN.Sports - ESPN - 6 days ago -
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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 -
Judge delays decision on tossing Trump’s hush money conviction
The judge overseeing Donald Trump's New York criminal trial delayed a key ruling Tuesday on whether the president-elect's conviction should be set aside, according to correspondence between the ...Top stories - NBC News - November 12 -
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 crowdsWorld - Financial Times - October 29 -
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‘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 - 6 days ago -
Ancient coins unearthed by metal detectorists sell for $5.6 million
A trove of more than 2,500 silver coins buried for almost 1,000 years will go on display in British museums after being acquired for the nation.Top stories - CBS News - October 23 -
Police recover more than 40,000 stolen Bluey coins
Sixty-three thousand of the limited edition coins were reported stolen in July.Top stories - BBC News - October 30 -
Australian police recover 40,000 stolen coins based on the children's series 'Bluey'
Australian police say they have recovered more than 40,000 stolen limited-edition coins based on the hit children’s animated series “Bluey.”Entertainment - ABC News - October 30 -
40,000 stolen coins based on animated kids' series "Bluey" recovered by police
Australian police say they recovered more than 40,000 stolen limited-edition coins based on the hit children's animated series "Bluey."Top stories - CBS News - October 30 -
Spain’s deadly floods and droughts are two faces of the climate crisis coin
Scientists say violent weather battering Mediterranean is a harbinger of what the rest of Europe can soon expect. Residents of Chiva, a small town on the outskirts of Valencia, can expect a grim ...World - The Guardian - October 30 -
Rare coin found in piece of furniture sells for $2.52M at auction
A rare 17th Century coin sold at auction for a record-breaking $2.52 million eight years after it was found in an old cabinet.Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago -
Aaron Rodgers teases cayenne pepper water as 'fountain of youth' while trying to save Jets' season
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Shohei Ohtani undergoes shoulder surgery after playing through torn labrum in World Series
Ohtani's shoulder injury in the 2024 World Series was apparently a bit worse than the Dodgers let on.Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 5