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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 - 3d -
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 - 1d -
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 - 21h -
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 - 2d -
‘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 - 1d -
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 - 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 - 1d -
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 - 23h -
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 - 3d -
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 - 1d -
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 - 4d -
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 - 4d -
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 - 2d -
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 - 1d -
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 - 1d -
At the Fashion Trust U.S. Awards, everyone understood the assignment
At the third annual Fashion Trust U.S. Awards, a perfectly extra affair celebrating emerging designers, artists from all corners of the industry were grateful for the opportunity to dress up.Los Angeles Times - 4d -
Rail minister reports himself to police after using phone while driving a bus
Lord Peter Hendy apologises after being spotted texting behind wheel of vintage Routemaster in London. The rail minister, Lord Peter Hendy, has reported himself to the police after he was spotted ...The Guardian - 2d -
Here Comes the Sun: Elvis Duran and more
Radio host Elvis Duran sits down with Mo Rocca to discuss his ongoing career as host of “Elvis Duran and the Morning Show.” Then, Faith Salie visits the de Young Museum in San Francisco where ...CBS News - 1d -
‘Gaza, it breaks my heart to see you in this state’: three stories from young Palestinian writers
Authors from the We Are Not Numbers project on their dreams of becoming architects or artists, and a report on how a young woman found fulfilment in fast food. Ahmed Alnaouq: ‘It’s our duty that ...The Guardian - 1d -
"Price of Admission": The battle over concert tickets
Why are concert tickets so expensive and so frustratingly hard to get? Brook Silva-Braga spent a year talking to artists, fans, scalpers, and executives from Ticketmaster and StubHub in search of ...CBS News - 1d -
Jean Marsh, co-creator of 1970s TV hit Upstairs, Downstairs, dies aged 90
ITV drama set in aristocratic house in Edwardian London explored class and social change, and won many awards. Jean Marsh, the actor and writer best known for co-creating and starring in the 1970s ...The Guardian - 1d
