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 - 8 hours ago

‘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 - 8 hours ago

Judge tosses RNC challenge to Michigan voter roll maintenance

A federal judge on Tuesday tossed the Republican National Committee’s (RNC) lawsuit challenging how Michigan maintains its voter rolls. U.S. District Judge Jane Beckering ruled that neither the ...

Politics - The Hill - October 22

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 voters

World - Financial Times - 5 days ago

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

Judge tosses suits against 3 lawmakers over posts after Chiefs Super Bowl Rally shooting

A judge has tossed three lawsuits filed against lawmakers who shared social media posts that falsely accused a Kansas man of being among the shooters who opened fire at a rally celebrating the ...

Sports - ABC News - October 22

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.

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

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 - 2 days ago

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 - 3 days ago

The Uplift: From the court to the swimming pool

NBA player Jared Butler fulfills his lifelong goal of learning how to swim – and hopes to inspire others to chase their dreams. A patient who thought for decades about the nurse who cared for her ...

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 - 2 days ago

Review: 'I, Daniel Blake,' the play, stumbles in its U.S. premiere at the Fountain

A stage version of Ken Loach's film 'I, Daniel Blake,' adapted by the film's star, Dave Jones, has its U.S. premiere at the Fountain Theatre.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 15

Son’s swimming pool death ‘a living horror story’

Christopher Rogers was 20 when he died after being found at the bottom of a pool.

Rachel Roddy’s recipe for pumpkin, lentil and barley soup | A kitchen in Rome

The ultimate autumnal soup, made with ancient grains and new season squash. Barley and, in no particular order, emmer and einkorn, wheat, rice, sorghum, peanuts, squash, cassava, lentils, ...

World - The Guardian - October 14

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 - 3 days ago

'Unusual' Anglo-Saxon replica of Roman coin found

The Anglo-Saxons "made the whole thing from scratch" rather than reuse an old coin, says an expert.

Meme coins’ unlikely rally turns gags into riches

A bewildering resurgence shows that followers can be found even in the frothiest end of the spectrum

World - Financial Times - 10 hours ago

Colorado State receiver Tory Horton will undergo season-ending knee surgery

Colorado State wideout Tory Horton is expected to undergo season-ending surgery on his right knee, finishing 35 yards shy of breaking the Mountain West record for most yards receiving in a career

Sports - ABC News - October 14

QB Daniels to undergo more tests after rib injury

Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels will undergo more tests Monday after leaving Sunday's game against the Panthers in the first quarter with a rib injury.

Sports - ESPN - October 21

NFL football pool, pick'em, office pool, confidence picks: Select the Commanders in Week 7, 2024

SportsLine's advanced computer model locked in the top NFL office pool picks for Week 7 of the 2024 NFL schedule

Sports - CBS Sports - October 20

Retailers Are Tossing Out Traditional Holiday Calendars. Here’s Why

Holiday shoppers have driven retailers to change their seasonal strategies.

Business - Inc. - October 13

Supreme Court tosses decision that shielded officers who arrested citizen journalist

A Texas citizen journalist was arrested after she published two news stories to her Facebook page that included information she sought from a police source.

Politics - CBS News - October 15

Cook moves Scott Perry's House race to toss-up

The nonpartisan Cook Political Report shifted Rep. Scott Perry's (R-Pa.) race toward Democrats on Friday, calling the contest a toss-up. Perry is in a competitive race with Democrat Janelle Stelson ...

Politics - The Hill - October 18

Trump has gained in 538's forecast, but the election is still a toss-up

538's 2024 presidential election forecast shows a very close, toss-up race, with Trump taking a small lead.

Cook shifts Pennsylvania Senate to 'toss-up,' Nebraska to 'lean Republican'

The Cook Political Report on Monday shifted the Pennsylvania Senate race into the "toss-up" category and moved the Nebraska Senate contest from likely to "lean Republican" with just 15 days until ...

Politics - The Hill - October 21

Aaron Rodgers teases cayenne pepper water as 'fountain of youth' while trying to save Jets' season

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Sports - CBS Sports - 2 days ago

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.

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: ...

World - The Guardian - October 21

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.

AI at a swimming bath? German pools are trying out the technology

World - Yahoo News - October 14

Draymond regrets being distant from Warriors after punching Poole

Golden State Warriors veteran forward Draymond Green regrets being distant from the team after punching Jordan Poole on Oct. 5, 2022.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 18

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 home

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.

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

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