Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo has triggered a heated debate by saying she wants to keep the Olympic rings on the Eiffel Tower after the summer Games are over. "The decision is up to me, and I have the agreement of the IOC [International Olympic Committee]," she told the Ouest-France newspaper over the weekend.

Row over plan to keep Olympic rings on Eiffel Tower

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Nikos Zorzos calls for urgent action to halt construction spree he says presents existential threat to Greek island

‘Everywhere jam-packed’: mayor of Santorini warns of overtourism crisis

New York City, NY

NEW YORK, NY.- When Iria Leino, a Finnish-born painter, died at 89, the rent on her 4,000-square-foot loft in a former knitting factory in SoHo was $650 a month. Leino lived in the same building complex from 1966 until her death of leukemia in 2022. She moved to 133 Greene St. in 1966, when the district was a rubbly artists refuge. Later, she relocated to a sixth-floor unit in the building next door. (Both cast-iron structures were combined into a single co-op, 133-137 Greene St., in the late 1970s. The entrance — and current address — is at 135 Greene St.) As high-fashion boutiques sprouted around her and her neighbors bought and renovated some of the most expensive property in the city, she collected the refunds from cans and bottles and later relied on subsidies from a charitable organization to stay afloat.

A Finnish artist and the apartment and paintings she left behind in SoHo

Crisscrossed by bridges, and surrounding the island that was home to the first Parisians, the Seine River has long been a symbol of the City of Love. But it's also famously dirty, unfairly treated as a dumping ground for centuries. Part of the city's bid to host the 2024 Summer Olympics included a promise to detox the river, so that swimmers would be able to compete within the city's natural infrastructure. Sadly, however, three German athletes fell ill after testing the waters. Some researchers still detected levels of E. coli bacteria in the river during the Games.

The Weirdest Things That Have Ever Been Found in the Seine

The Independent

 In the peak of summer, Nice, like many of the major towns along the French Riviera, is rather full. Not as full as Paris or Barcelona, but enough that finding a bare patch of pebble along the city’s famous Baie des Anges is just this side of frustrating.People hustle onto the tram by the city’s Old Town, sweaty bodies cramming into every available space, while visitors from out of town – not realising reservations are essentially obligatory – stand in queues surrounding restaurant terraces, sighing loudly in hopes of pity from the harried wait staff.As a local, I adore...

Why you should swap the crowded French Riviera for Marseille’s lesser-known shores

Washington, DC

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A woman says she overheard Texas Roadhouse corporate managers plotting to terminate an employee who is in the intensive care unit (ICU) by baiting her husband with a fake benefits package. The story has sparked outrage in a now-viral TikTok.

Woman catches Texas Roadhouse managers allegedly scheming to terminate an injured worker

Los Angeles, CA

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It's been more than four decades since former child star William “Billie” Thomas Jr. died in Los Angeles of a heart attack at only 49 on October 10, 1980. Best known as "Buckwheat," the character he portrayed in the original Hal Roach-ignited Our Gang/Little Rascals classic film shorts from 1934 to 1944, Thomas faced similar challenges and misfortunes of several of his co-stars and other former child actors. This is his story.

Billie "Buckwheat" Thomas - 'Little Rascals'/'Our Gang' Child Star: 44 Years After His Tragic Death

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McDermott's Castle is located on Castle Island in Lough Key in Co Roscommon and the ruins have been left to the elements, but a number of the castle's features remain intact

Abandoned Irish castle on small island is like something from a Disney movie

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Popular tourist destinations in Greece, including Athens and Santorini, are struggling with overcrowding and economic strain.

Greece is in the middle of an anti-cruise rebellion, with locals complaining about over-tourism and trashed streets

Las Vegas, NV

When it comes to a figure of such legendary status as Frank Sinatra, there isn't much to say about him that hasn't already been said. The crooning icon of the mid-20th century music scene has an allure that precedes even his music and evokes images of 1950s and '60s American high life, suave suited gentlemen, and raucous big band tunes. But behind the somewhat mystical reputation of Sinatra is a man who is prone to his habits just like the rest of us.

Frank Sinatra's Go-To Steakhouse In Vegas Plus His Regular Orders

Los Angeles County, CA

It's been four years since the charismatic and rugged actor Robert Conrad died at 84. Best known for feature films like Palm Springs Weekend, and the trio of hit TV shows, Hawaiian Eye, Wild Wild West, and Black Sheep Squadron (a.k.a., Baa Baa Black Sheep), Robert Conrad was one tough cookie. This is his story.

In Memory of 'Tough Guy' Actor Robert Conrad ('Wild, Wild West): 4 Years After His Tragic Death

The US Sun

A NURSE was killed in a horror 330ft plunge while on a romantic hike with her boyfriend. Valentina Fino, 31, was climbing with her partner before tragedy struck – just moments he unintentionally captured what would be her final video alive. During her days off from work where she cared for cancer patients, the Italian […]

Nurse, 31, plunged 330ft to her death while on romantic hike moments after boyfriend filmed final video

VIENNA.- KunstHausWien announced Anne Duk Hee Jordan. The End Is Where We Start From, the artist’s first solo exhibition in Austria, which will be on view from September 11, 2024–January 26, 2025. Curator: Barbara Horvath. “What we call the beginning is often the end. And to make an...

Anne Duk Hee Jordan's first solo exhibition in Austria will open at KunstHausWien

SEOUL.- Thaddaeus Ropac announced international representation of Korean painter and sculptor Lee Kang-So (b.1943, Daegu). Recognised as one of Korea’s foremost contemporary artists, since the 1970s he has worked across photography, painting, printmaking, sculpture, installation and performance, profoundly shaping the evolution of Korean contemporary art. From the early decades of his career, he formulated an experimental practice that developed alongside the legacies of other avant-garde movements, including Mono-ha in Japan, Korean Experimental Art, Minimalism in the United States and Arte Povera in Italy.

Lee Kang-So joins Thaddaeus Ropac

Fontainebleau Las Vegas adds more poolside gaming, open to the public on weekends. Pool-goers and Fontainebleau visitors can roll the dice at an expanded gaming area at the resort’s pool. Story continues below. Fontainebleau’s 2,300-square-foot poolside gaming area now includes a craps table, on top of the existing four...

Fontainebleau Las Vegas adds more poolside gaming, open to the public on weekends

Dallas, TX

DALLAS, TX.- On Oct. 10-12, Heritage and HBO® will present Game of Thrones™: The Auction, now open for bidding and expected to be a significant event in the world of entertainment memorabilia. This auction offers fans a unique opportunity to own a piece of Game of Thrones, one...

Heritage Auctions to offer more than 2,000 costumes, weapons, props, set decorations from Game of Thrones

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Three earthquakes were recorded in Georgia during August, the strongest a 2.4 magnitude which occured far outside of the area where Georgia earthquakes most often occur. The quakes were recorded and reported by the US Geological Survey, which maintains seismograph stations throughout the US.

Rare SE Georgia Earthquake Recorded in August, State's Farthest South in 10 Years

Chicago, IL

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Jean Baptiste Point du Sable founded Chicago back in 1780 and it was incorporated as a city in 1837. Since […]

The 5 Most Expensive Hotels In Chicago Are Shockingly Pricey

Have you ever wondered what happens to towns when everyone leaves? Ghost towns are places where time stands still, offering a peek into the past. These abandoned spots can be found all over the world, each with its own story. Some were once bustling mining towns, while others were thriving communities that faced natural disasters or economic downturns. Walking through these deserted streets can feel like stepping into a history book. Whether you're an adventurer or a history buff, visiting a ghost town can be a thrilling experience. Ready to learn about some of the most intriguing ghost towns frozen in time? Let's get started!

Fascinating Ghost Towns Frozen In Time

It's been forty-five years since former child star Darla Hood, best known for the classic Our Gang/Little Rascals film shorts, died tragically of a heart attack at only 47 years old in Canoga Park, CA. This is her story.

A Look Back at Child Star Darla Hood ('Our Gang'/'Little Rascals'): 45 Years After Her Tragic Death

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Eiffel Tower will keep Olympic rings permanently, mayor says

PARIS.- The giant Olympic rings that were installed on the Eiffel Tower for the 2024 summer Olympic Games will become a permanent fixture on the monument,...

Eiffel Tower will keep Olympic rings permanently, mayor says

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