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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 -
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 -
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 -
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 - 2d -
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 - 20h -
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 -
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 -
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 - 5d -
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 - 1d -
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 - 20h -
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 - 18h -
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 - 1d -
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 - 21h -
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 - 18h -
Jude Bellingham targets remontada on ‘night that’s made for Real Madrid’
The Englishman says confidence within the squad of a Champions League comeback against Arsenal is ‘infectious’. Remontada, remontada, remontada . . “Honestly, I’ve heard it about a million times ...The Guardian - 17h -
Reform UK targets Labour voters ahead of local elections
Party will ‘park its tanks’ in northern red wall seats, Nigel Farage saysFinancial Times - 17h -
Kim Kardashian will testify in a trial over a 2016 robbery that targeted her in Paris
Kim Kardashian's lawyer says the reality TV star will testify in person at an upcoming French trial over a 2016 heist in ParisABC News - 20h -
Jewish groups condemn 'false choice' as Trump targets universities, students
A coalition of Jewish groups is criticizing the Trump administration for actions it has taken at U.S. universities, saying the stripping of student visas and cutting of grant funding creates a ...The Hill - 16h -
Van Gogh’s Last Painting Poses a Problem for an Idyllic French Village
It was recently determined that the artist painted his final work, “Tree Roots,” in Auvers-sur-Oise. The roots still exist, igniting a fight over their preservation.The New York Times - 15h -
Travellers arriving in Great Britain face import ban on EU meat and dairy
Government introduces measure to prevent spread of foot-and-mouth disease after rise in cases across Europe. Tourists from Great Britain who travel to the continent to satisfy their epicurean ...The Guardian - 3d -
New audio from deadly helicopter crash investigation
New audio from the immediate aftermath from the New York City helicopter crash that killed five Spanish tourists on Thursday. It comes as a member of the victims' family speak out for the first ...NBC News - 3d -
The Last Flight of Helicopter N216MH
The aircraft had flown tourists in New York City thousands of times before crashing Thursday with a Spanish family aboard. Passengers who had flown earlier that day are processing the shock.The New York Times - 3d -
British man, 63, dies after falling at Roman aqueduct in Spain
Unnamed tourist fell from viewing platform overlooking the historic structure in Segovia, authorities say . A 63-year-old British man has died after falling from a viewing platform overlooking the ...The Guardian - 3d -
Experts Doubt Kennedy’s Timetable for Finding the Cause of Autism
The nation’s health secretary announced that he planned to invite scientists to provide answers by September, but specialists consider that target date unrealistic.The New York Times - 4d -
As Hungary votes on amendment to ban LGBTQ+ Pride, what does it mean for other basic rights?
Hungarian lawmakers are set to pass a constitutional amendment that critics say targets LGBTQ+ communities and threatens basic civil rightsABC News - 3d -
One WR for the Eagles in every round of the 2025 NFL draft
Here are the wide receivers Philadelphia could target in each round of the 2025 NFL draftYahoo Sports - 2d -
One WR for the Ravens in every round of the 2025 NFL draft
Here are the wide receivers the Ravens could target in each round of the 2025 NFL draftYahoo Sports - 2d -
On3 recruiting expert projects Alabama to land commitments from top in-state prospects
The Alabama Crimson Tide have recently been predicted to land two of their top in-state 2026 football recruiting targets.Yahoo Sports - 15h -
We trimmed our Wells Fargo price target after mixed earnings. But that's not the whole story
We're willing to look through these results because of a key catalyst on the horizon.CNBC - 4d
