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Venice launches experiment to charge day-trippers an access fee
The move aims to combat over-tourism.ABC News - World -
Venice launches world first tourist entrance fee in bid to fight overcrowding
Visitors to Venice will have to pay for an entry fee after the Italian city became the first in the world to introduce a charging system for tourists.NBC News - Top stories -
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 -
Beats Studio Pro Headphones Are Steeply Discounted This Weekend
The Beats Studio Pro are the most impressive headphones in the Beats lineup, offering a nice combination of style and performance. They're also the most expensive, with a $350 price tag making them a luxury item for most shoppers. However, if the ...GameSpot - Tech -
Titanic gold pocket watch sells for £900,000
The original owner of the watch, businessman John Jacob Astor, 47, went down with the ship in 1912.BBC News - Top stories -
Game company puts new spin on virtual tennis
First there was "Tennis for Two," then Atari's "Pong." Tennis has been a popular subject for video games for decades. Now, gaming company 2K Games is putting a unique spin on the classic game with "Topspin Tennis," which features real-life ...CBS News - Top stories -
How a Virtual Assistant Taught Me to Appreciate Busywork
A new category of apps promises to relieve parents of drudgery, with an assist from A.I. But a family’s grunt work is more human, and valuable, than it seems.The New York Times - Tech -
The 'Senior' Jobs That Require Little or No Experience
Many early-career jobs now come with inflated titles, and a loophole in the FTC’s new ban on noncompetes could lead to dubious promotionsThe Wall Street Journal - World -
Gold pocket watch of richest man on Titanic fetches record-breaking £1.2m
Amount paid for businessman John Jacob Astor’s watch is highest ever for Titanic memorabilia, auctioneers say. A gold pocket watch that was recovered from the body of the richest man on the Titanic has sold for a record-breaking £1.2m.. The watch ...The Guardian - World -
Movement Labs raises $38M to bring Facebook’s Move Virtual Machine to Ethereum
Movement Labs has raised $38 million in funding to bring Facebook’s Move Virtual Machine to Ethereum in order to improve security.VentureBeat - Tech -
Mexican film wins top prize at Moscow International Film Festival while major studios boycott Russia
A Mexican film has won the top prize at the Moscow International Film Festival which took place as major Western studios boycott the Russian market and as Russia’s war in Ukraine grinds into its third yearABC News - World - Russia -
Mexican film wins top prize at Moscow International Film Festival while major studios boycott Russia
A Mexican film has won the top prize at the Moscow International Film Festival which took place as major Western studios boycott the Russian market and as Russia’s war in Ukraine grinds into its third yearABC News - Entertainment - Russia -
More than just a bowl of noodles, ramen in Japan is an experience and a tourist attraction
Spicy, steaming, slurpy, ramen might be everyone’s favorite Japanese foodABC News - World - Japan -
Royal Caribbean sees record bookings as demand for experiences and travel grow
There were a lot of records associated with Royal Caribbean’s first-quarter report, including ticket pricing, bookings and the stock, as demand for cruises remained “very robust.”MarketWatch - 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 -
‘I felt immense shame’: one man’s experience of a female stalker
Tom, whose experience echoes that portrayed in Baby Reindeer, talks about the impact on him and the police response. Not long after he embarked on an on/off dalliance with a former colleague, Tom began feeling uneasy about her behaviour. He ended ...The Guardian - World -
Shannon Sharpe under fire for 'invalidating' Amanda Seales' experiences with autism, racism
Shannon Sharpe hosted actor and comedian Amanda Seales on "Club Shay Shay." The episode has now gone viral, with some criticizing Sharpe's interview tactics.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
LPGA's Emma Talley gets 'insane' experience inside IndyCar
The LPGA veteran got some on-lap miles in Long Beach before playing at Wilshire.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Battery storage costs could fall up to 40 percent by 2030: IEA
A steep decline in battery costs will be the primary driver in the transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy in the years ahead, the International Energy Agency (IEA) projected. Battery costs have declined more than 90 percent in about a ...The Hill - Politics -
Columbia University calls for inquiry into leadership as student protests sweep 40 campuses
Professors at Emory University arrested as campuses follow Columbia’s lead in demanding ceasefire and divestment. Four students on why they’re protesting against war in Gaza: ‘Injustice should not be accepted’At least 40 pro-Palestine protest ...The Guardian - World -
Eagles trade up, draft Iowa DB DeJean at No. 40
The Eagles moved up in the second round to select versatile Iowa defensive back Cooper DeJean on Friday.ESPN - Sports - NFL -
Virtual reality could make seeing your favorite band less expensive, if these artists have their way
Heavy-metal band Avenged Sevenfold and rapper T-Pain are among a growing number of artists who are using virtual reality to connect with their fans at a more affordable price.MarketWatch - Business -
Welcome to Scam World
To own a computer or smartphone — indeed, to engage with the digital world to any degree — is to be a mark. You can try to block, encrypt and unsubscribe your way out of it, but you may not succeed.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
What's News: World-Wide
What’s News: World-WideThe Wall Street Journal - World -
Welcome to Scam World
To own a computer or smartphone — indeed, to engage with the digital world to any degree — is to be a mark. You can try to block, encrypt and unsubscribe your way out of it, but you may not succeed.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Wada launches review into Chinese failed doping tests
The World Anti-Doping Agency launches an independent review after 23 Chinese swimmers were cleared to compete at Tokyo 2020 despite failing drug tests.BBC News - Top stories -
Japan announces plans to launch upgraded observation satellites
Japan’s space agency says it's planning to launch a major upgrade to its satellite imaging system, as a new flagship rocket is put to the test for a third timeABC News - World - Japan -
Teenager describes chaos at launch of Channel deaths boat
Marcus, 16, says he fled a life as a child soldier in South Sudan and hopes to study in the UK.BBC News - Top stories -
To Experience Pure Anxiety, Watch This Video of a Self-Driving Car Navigating India's Chaotic Traffic
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Patriots owner says 'Jew hatred' on U.S. college campuses parallels Germany in 1930s and '40s
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft said Thursday that the campus protests launched nationwide in response to Israel’s campaign in Gaza are another parallel of the lead-up to the Holocaust.NBC News - Top stories -
These REI deals save you 40% on Patagonia, Hoka, North Face and more this spring
Don't wait for Memorial Day. Sports and fitness gear by Patagonia, Hoka and more is up to 40% off at REI now.CBS Sports - Sports -
Eagles 2024 NFL Draft grades: Cooper DeJean joins defense after Philadelphia trades up to No. 40 overall
All the Eagles picks and draft news in one placeCBS Sports - Sports - NFL -
People who do these jobs are 40% less likely to end up with cognitive impairment after 70
A new study on the risks of cognitive decline looked at 7,000 people in 305 occupations.MarketWatch - Business -
Scotland worst in world for boys smoking cannabis - report
Nearly a quarter of boys aged 15 in Scotland said they had tried the Class B drug at some point.BBC News - Top stories -
Despite the Watch World’s Secrecy, Data Services Expand
Swiss brands and retailers now have a few options to determine what’s happening with the industry. Just a couple of years ago, they had almost none.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
'Boy Kills World' Review: Murderer on Mute
Bill Skarsgård plays the silent survivor of a family massacre who is out for revenge in this violently comic saga.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Generative A.I. Arrives in the Gene Editing World of CRISPR
Much as ChatGPT generates poetry, a new A.I. system devises blueprints for microscopic mechanisms that can edit your DNA.The New York Times - Tech -
The World's Biggest Election Is Also Its Hottest
As India’s elections get under way, candidates will need to beat something more perilous than their political rivals—the extreme heat.The Wall Street Journal - World -
NewJeans: The controversy shaking the K-pop world
The infighting between K-pop powerhouse Hybe and its label Ador has put fans on edge.BBC News - Top stories -
World's biggest 3D printer whirs into action
It's hoped giant device will be able to print homes, bridges, boats and wind turbines.BBC News - Top stories