Greece to allow pets into more than 120 archaeological sites Posted May 27, 2023 Pets will soon be allowed into more than 120 archaeological sites across Greece, the country’s Culture Ministry announced, although not in the Acropolis or some o…
Ed Sheeran testifies in ‘Let’s Get It On’ copyright suit Posted May 20, 2023 Ed Sheeran took the witness stand in a New York courtroom to deny allegations that his hit song “Thinking Out Loud” ripped off Marvin Gaye’s soul…
Netflix to bring down the curtain on its DVD-by-mail service Posted May 14, 2023 Netflix is poised to shut down the DVD-by-mail rental service that set the stage for its trailblazing video streaming service, ending an era that began a quarter …
Fed up by LA pothole, Arnold Schwarzenegger fills it himself Posted May 7, 2023 Fed up by an enormous pothole in his Los Angeles neighborhood, Arnold Schwarzenegger picked up a shovel and filled it himself. The actor and f…
Italy planning 5-figure fines for monument and art vandalism Posted May 4, 2023 Italy will push for a law imposing stiff, five-figure fines on vandals who damage monuments or other cultural sites, to help pay for the repairs …
Hong Kong’s ‘villain-hitting’ ritual draws crowds Posted April 12, 2023 For people holding a grudge in Hong Kong, one way to release their anger is to take part in the “villain-hitting” ritual…
In unusual step, U2 reinterprets 40 of its best-known songs Posted April 7, 2023 In reimagining 40 of their best-known songs, U2 recognized that many fans would experience them through earphones connected to a device in their pockets — rather than being
‘Super bloom’ swarms force California city to say no more Posted March 21, 2023 A small California city that was overrun by visitors four years ago when heavy winter rains produced a “super bloom” of wild poppies has a message for the public after this year's…
Kentucky Bourbon Trail attendance reaches record heights Posted March 7, 2023 Bourbon tourism reached new heights last year in Kentucky, where visitors flocked to large and small distilleries as the whiskey-making attractions shook off any …
Jill Biden donates inaugural wear, face masks to Smithsonian Posted March 1, 2023 Jill Biden says her Inauguration Day outfits, now featured in a Smithsonian museum exhibit about first ladies, were a “voice for me on one of the most important days of my life.” …