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‘Are we joking?’: Venice residents protest as city starts charging visitors to enter
Day-trippers will have to pay €5 to visit Italian city under scheme designed to protect it from excess tourism. Authorities in Venice have been accused of transforming the famous lagoon city into a “theme park” as a long-mooted entrance fee for ...The Guardian - World -
Venice launches experiment to charge day-trippers an access fee
The move aims to combat over-tourism.ABC News - World -
Europe live: Venice residents protest as city begins visitor charging scheme
Locals say city is against plan and accuse authorities of turning Venice into a ‘theme park’ by charging day trippers for visits. The latest target in Amsterdam’s decade-long battle against overtourism is an unlikely one: river cruises.. City ...The Guardian - World -
Venice residents clash with riot police as city launches world’s first tourist entry fee
The pilot program means day-trippers to Venice, one of Italy's most picturesque and historic cities, will need to pay a charge of 5 euros (US$5.40).CNBC - Business -
Mark Meadows, Rudy Giuliani and Arizona 'fake electors' charged with state crimes
A state grand jury in Arizona on Wednesday indicted so-called "fake electors" who backed then-President Donald Trump in 2020.NBC News - Politics -
‘Recipe for disaster’: Venice entry fee sparks confusion and protest on day one
Some residents say €5 fee aimed at curbing tourist numbers goes against principle of freedom of movement. For more than 160 years, visitors have been arriving at Venezia Santa Lucia train station and disembarking straight into the heart of one of ...The Guardian - World -
Venice becomes first city to charge a daily tourist fee
Visitors will have to pay five euros, a fee designed to offset some of the costs of accommodating tourists.CBS News - Top stories -
Florida man charged in killing of his girlfriend’s 13-year-old daughter
The longtime boyfriend of a central Florida mother whose teenage daughter was reported missing in February was charged Wednesday with the 13-year-old girl’s murder, officials said.NBC News - Top stories - Florida -
US teacher charged with using AI to frame principal with racist audio
Dazhon Darien impersonated high school principal in Maryland in clip that quickly spread on social media, police say. A high school athletic director in Maryland has been charged with using artificial intelligence to impersonate a principal on an ...The Guardian - World -
Rise in all-cash transactions turbo charge price gains for luxury homes
Some 46.8% of luxury homes were bought entirely with cash in the three months ended February 29, the highest share in a decade, according to Redfin.CBS News - Top stories -
Texas prosecutor declines to charge student protesters arrested at UT Austin
University of Texas (UT) at Austin demonstrators arrested during a pro-Palestinian protest Wednesday will not be charged, Travis County Attorney Delia Garza’s office confirmed Thursday. The prosecutor’s office said it has decided not to move ...The Hill - Politics -
The pro-Trump Arizona fake electors scheme: what’s in the charging document?
The indictment details the steps to push the concept of alternate electors in an alleged effort to overturn Biden’s victory. The indictment against the slate of fake electors in Arizona and the Trump allies who advanced the scheme there includes a ...The Guardian - World - Donald Trump -
Briton charged with aiding Russia and planning arson against Ukraine-linked business in UK
Dylan Earl accused of organising arson attack in east London and four others charged in connection with investigation. A 20-year-old British man has been charged with planning an arson attack on a Ukraine-linked business and assisting Russian ...The Guardian - World - Ukraine -
U.K. Charges British Man With Working for Russia in Arson Attack
Prosecutors say Dylan Earl, 20, targeted a Ukrainian-linked business in London.The Wall Street Journal - World - United Kingdom -
U.K. man charged with "Russia-backed arson" attack in London
A 20-year-old British man has been charged with plotting an arson attack on a Ukraine-linked target in London at the behest of Russia.CBS News - World - United Kingdom -
U.K. man charged with "Russia-backed arson" attack in London
A 20-year-old British man has been charged with plotting an arson attack on a Ukraine-linked target in London at the behest of Russia.CBS News - Top stories - United Kingdom -
Man charged with manslaughter after debris from building explosion killed teen
Noor Noel Kestou was taken into custody Saturday at John F. Kennedy International Airport after police learned he had a one-way ticket to Hong Kong, police said.ABC News - Top stories -
Two British men charged with helping Russian intelligence in London arson attack
Three others also charged in connection with case targeting Ukrainian-owned businessFinancial Times - World - Russia -
Two Russian journalists jailed on 'extremism' charges for alleged work for Navalny group
They're accused of working for a group founded by Alexei Navalny.ABC News - World - Russia -
The Justice Department is conducting a criminal investigation into McKinsey related to its past role in advising some of the largest U.S. opioid manufacturers on how to boost sales.
The Justice Department is conducting a criminal investigation into McKinsey related to its past role in advising some of the largest U.S. opioid manufacturers on how to boost sales.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Anti-doping body faces calls for review over Chinese swimmers
UK agency combating drugs in sport adds to pressure ahead of Paris Olympics over 2020 positive testsFinancial Times - Business -
Pedro Sánchez, Spain’s Leader, Considers Resigning as Wife Faces Inquiry
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez put his public duties on hold. He said an inquiry into alleged influence peddling by his wife was politically motivated.The New York Times - World -
Spanish PM considers quitting as wife faces corruption investigation
Pedro Sánchez says he will announce decision on his political future next weekFinancial Times - Business -
Spanish PM considers resigning, blaming political ‘harassment’ of wife
Pedro Sánchez halts public duties, hitting out at opponents after court launches inquiry into alleged corruption by Begoña Gómez. Q&A: why is Sánchez considering resigning from office?. Spain’s socialist prime minister has cancelled his public ...The Guardian - World -
McKinsey faces US criminal investigation over opioid industry work
Grand jury set up to hear evidence on consulting for drugmakers tied to addiction epidemicFinancial Times - Business -
Man who shot ex-Saints star Will Smith receives 25-year prison sentence for manslaughter
The man who fatally shot retired NFL star Will Smith after a car crash in 2016 has received a 25-year prison sentence following his January conviction on a manslaughter chargeABC News - Sports -
McKinsey faces US criminal investigation over opioid industry work
Grand jury set up to hear evidence on consulting for drugmakers tied to addiction epidemicFinancial Times - Business -
Warning SEN children face 'cliff edge' after school
Caleb White is one of many children who face a 'bleak' future when they leave school, says his mum.BBC News - Top stories -
‘Outrageous’ climate activists get in the faces of politicians and oil bosses – will it work?
As the climate crisis has deepened, protesters have become more confrontational – and their ambitions have grown. The head of ExxonMobil told to “eat shit” as he was about to receive an award. A US senator and coal boss called a “sick fuck”, ...The Guardian - World - Climate -
Biden promise to rival China on shipbuilding faces a big economic problem
President Biden wants to bring shipbuilding back to the U.S. in economic rivalry with China and to boost domestic steel. Economic reality isn't on his side.CNBC - Business - Joe Biden -
Humza Yousaf faces knife-edge confidence vote after collapse of Scottish coalition
Greens to back opposition motion against first minister following breakdown of power-sharing deal with SNPFinancial Times - Business -
2K Faces Criticism For Banning Popular WWE 2K24 Creator
Popular WWE 2K24 creator WhatsTheStatus announced on X that all his uploads had been deleted from the game, and that he had received a permanent online ban from the 2K game. The creator was known for uploading hidden content from the game's files ...GameSpot - Tech -
McKinsey Faces Criminal Probe for its Role in Opioid Crisis
The Justice Department is investigating the consulting firm over its role in advising drug makers how to market prescription painkillers and contributed toa national addiction disaster.Inc. - Business -
Southwest to Exit Four Airports, Facing Financial Weakness and Boeing Problems
Southwest Airlines is pulling out of some airports and cutting costs as it grapples with lackluster earnings and delays of new Boeing planes.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Southwest to Exit Four Airports, Facing Financial Weakness and Boeing Problems
Southwest Airlines is pulling out of some airports and cutting costs as it grapples with lackluster earnings and delays of new Boeing planes.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Southwest to Exit Four Airports, Facing Financial Weakness and Boeing Problems
Southwest Airlines is pulling out of some airports and cutting costs as it grapples with lackluster earnings and delays of new Boeing planes.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
These Women Faced the Glass Cliff--and Leveraged Their Experience to Become Successful Entrepreneurs
Women are often placed in precarious leadership roles. But for some, the experience can be a turning point.Inc. - Business -
Arizona Republicans Who Supported Repealing an Abortion Ban Face Blowback
On social media, Arizona lawmakers are accused of being baby killers, cowards and traitors.The New York Times - Top stories - Abortion -
Singapore Economy Likely to Strengthen This Year, But Faces Long-Term Pressures
Singapore’s central bank said growth could be driven by the global electronics upturn, which is broadening beyond semiconductors and is fueling growth in Asia’s emerging markets.The Wall Street Journal - World -
How Sánchez appealed to the heart to save his face — and his wife’s
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