Street Dreams Century

Fifth Avenue: The ‘Street of Dreams’ for Over a Century

The reputation of the iconic New York City thoroughfare began with a competition to build lavish mansions that came crashing down with the advent of luxury apartment buildings.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 5

A Monroe Doctrine for the 21st century

The time to secure the Western Hemisphere is now, reinforcing it as a bastion of cooperation and shared Western values.

Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago

18th-Century Perfume Bottles Come Up for Auction

The 100-piece collection has been praised for its size, variety and representation of all major European porcelain makers of the era.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 25

Shakeel puts Pakistan in charge of deciding Test

A masterful century from Pakistan’s Saud Shakeel and late wickets from the spinners put England in huge danger after two days of the deciding Test in Rawalpindi.

Diving to Drink a 19th-Century Shipwreck’s Treasure

A team recently dived deep beneath Lake Huron hoping to harvest grain that may one day be distilled into whiskey with a flavor forgotten to history.

Science - The New York Times - November 1

Salt century fires England to victory in first T20

Phil Salt powers a superb century to take England to a commanding eight-wicket victory over West Indies in the first T20 in Barbados.

Putting on the glitz: a 17th-century mansion in the Forest of Dean

This elegant home has been faithfully restored, after serving as a men’s residential home, but with twists and quirks everywhere. We wanted to give the old girl a good tart up,” laughs New ...

World - The Guardian - November 16

Georgia’s crumbling European dream

The Caucasus republic’s future is at stake. So is western credibility

Business - Financial Times - October 28

AM radio is seeking a lifeline after a century of storied history

For more than a century, AM radio has amassed a rich and storied history. That history includes Beatlemania, fireside chats with President Franklin D. Roosevelt and the Super Bowl. Now, in a world ...

Watch Saka's best Premier League goals as he reaches half-century

Watch a selection of Bukayo Saka's best Premier League goals after the Arsenal forward's strike against Liverpool brought up his half-century in the top flight.

Skeletal remains in a castle well lend credence to a centuries-old Norse saga

Scientists have connected 800-year-old skeletal remains found in a well at Norway’s Sverresborg castle to a mysterious figure mentioned in a medieval Norse saga, using advanced DNA analysis.

Vatican tribunal explains conviction of cardinal and others in 'trial of the century'

The Vatican tribunal says it convicted a cardinal of aggravated fraud and other charges because of his “objectively inexplicable behavior” in paying a self-styled intelligence analyst more than a ...

World - ABC News - October 31

Spain searches for bodies after unprecedented flooding claims at least 140 lives

Crews are searching for bodies in stranded cars and sodden buildings as people try to salvage what they can from ruined homes following monstrous flash floods in Spain that claimed at least 140 lives

World - ABC News - October 31

AP PHOTOS: Death by water, burial by mud. Images of Spain's floods of the century

World - Yahoo News - November 10

AP PHOTOS: Death by water, burial by mud. Images of Spain's floods of the century

Twelve days have passed since catastrophic flash floods carved a muddy scar through eastern Spain, killing over 200 people and soiling the homes of thousands more. Apocalyptic scenes documented by ...

World - ABC News - November 10

Iran cites 19th century British maps in row over ownership of islands

Tehran cites 1888 charts in effort to prove ownership of islands near strait of Hormuz that are also claimed by UAE. Maps drawn up more than 130 years ago on the instruction of the Marquess of ...

World - The Guardian - November 12

The Commanders haven't been relevant this century. That can change tonight.

There’s an argument to be made that Thursday’s game between the Washington Commanders and the Philadelphia Eagles is the most important Commanders regular season game in nearly 20 years.

First evidence of familial embalming in Europe dates back to 16th century: Study

World - Yahoo News - November 16

Tales of 19th-Century A.I.: Don’t Fall in Love With a Singing Robot

Now we fret about chatbots. An earlier age worried about automatons, the uncanny humanoid contraptions whose voices could trigger love or mania.

Top stories - The New York Times - 5 days ago

‘It changed 20th-century art’: revisiting Robert Frank’s The Americans – in pictures

Frank’s iconic photo book exposed the racism, loneliness and consumer culture lurking behind the American dream. It still resonates today Continue reading...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

Barrowbeck by Andrew Michael Hurley review – folk horror spans the centuries

The chill of the supernatural pervades these unsettling tales, following a settlement’s history from the deep past to the near future. The quintessential “bad place” is one of the staples of horror ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

A Hollywood Drought and a Game Show Dream

It’s tough to get work in film and television these days. So one unemployed writer decided to study up on “The Price Is Right.”

Top stories - The New York Times - November 5

Streets are safer but our policing is no better

Yvette Cooper plans reforms to improve performance across England and Wales, urging better government leadership

World - Financial Times - Yesterday

Yankees-Dodgers is MLB's marketing Dream Series

Major League Baseball’s dream matchup is the Los Angeles Dodgers and the New York Yankees in the World Series

Sports - ABC News - October 26

'I struggle to speak but dream of being on stage'

A lack of awareness of selective mutism is making diagnosis life worse for families living with it.

Hemp and Shaw on 'dream' Ballon d'Or nominations

England international Lauren Hemp says she "always dreamed" of being nominated for the Ballon d'Or award.

Tesla’s robotaxi dreams will start small, these analysts say

Tesla has promised a fleet of Cybercabs by 2026 and millions of the robotaxis at some point in the future, but analysts at Deutsche Bank sought to temper expectations and map out how a Cybercab ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 28

Volpe makes dreams a reality, sparks Yanks in G4

Anthony Volpe's performance in Game 4 -- one that included a game-changing grand slam to keep the Yankees alive in the World Series -- was something he envisioned "probably every night" growing up.

Sports - ESPN - October 30

A Murder at an Elite Hamptons Resort Ends an Artist’s Dream

The owner of a tile company funded Sabina Khorramdel’s life of travel and creation. After she was found slain, his body was discovered at his Pennsylvania home.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 30

Why Elon Musk's Robotaxi Dreams Are Premature

Tesla is pushing to build true self-driving vehicles by 2026. The way its CEO wants to do it seems risky.

Tech - The Wall Street Journal - November 1

Aspinall, McGregor & the 'dream-makers' - welcome to Cage Warriors

From Tom Aspinall to Conor McGregor, Cage Warriors has a rich history of producing MMA stars. BBC Sport visits a show in Manchester to discover why.

Marler retires from England 'dream bubble'

England prop Joe Marler retires from international rugby having won 95 caps.

Former Bad Education actor left without cash by rogue agent

A talent agent who supplied actors to shows on the BBC and Netflix withheld cash due to them, former clients claim.

Slot outshines Alonso at Anfield as dream start continues

Xabi Alonso had been the chosen one among Liverpool fans to replace Jurgen Klopp, but Arne Slot has helped them move on with ease.

With Trump Win, Musk’s Mars Dream May Advance

After bold, even overly ambitious comments about reaching the red planet, the billionaire founder of SpaceX may be positioned for added government support.

Business - Inc. - November 8

Why Himalayan hiking trails in Nepal are a photographer's dream

World - Yahoo News - November 12

When India’s dream faded — and art flourished

A London show reveals how artists responded to the crumbling of post-independence ideals

World - Financial Times - November 13

Dream hire Florida Gulf Coast's Smesko as coach

The Atlanta Dream hired longtime Florida Gulf Coast coach Karl Smesko to lead the team Wednesday.

Sports - ESPN - November 13

Banda: Playing with Marta a 'dream come true'

Orlando Pride striker Barbra Banda has said playing alongside her childhood idol Marta is a "dream come true" and pushes her to be the best version of herself.

Sports - ESPN - November 13

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