Some 165 photographers working on assignment for National Geographic shot more than 2.1 million images in 2023. Now, 29 are featured in its annual “Pictures of the Year” retrospective. The feature — published in the magazine’s December issue and online in November — contains “stunning photographs that unearth remarkable, rarely seen moments,” according to National … Read more
POMPEII, Italy — A new project inside the Pompeii archaeological site is reviving ancient textile dyeing techniques to show another side of daily life before the city was destroyed by a volcano in A.D. 79 The inspiration comes from frescoes unearthed inside the archaeological site that show winged cupids dyeing cloth, gathering grapes for wine … Read more
Alec Baldwin was captured on video at a pro-Palestinian rally in New York City on Monday during a heated argument with a protester. The confrontation reached a fever pitch when Baldwin began pushing his body into the protester before officers with the New York Police Department (NYPD) stepped in and ushered the actor away. The … Read more
Start your engines. From Formula One races to the Summer Olympic Games, traveling to attend major sporting events is on the rise. Sports tourism, as it’s called, is one of the fastest-growing sectors in the travel industry, according to the United Nations World Tourism Organization. The market is massive, and only stands to grow, … Read more
He’s best known as a record-smashing Paralympic and Grand Slam tennis star. But author, business owner and disability advocate Dylan Alcott has now added yet another string to his heaving bow. The former Australian of the Year has entered acting — and even has his sights set on Hollywood. Stream the world’s best reality, entertainment … Read more
NAIROBI, Kenya — As the sun sets on the narrow streets of Africa’s largest informal settlement, children hurry to change from daily clothes into pointe shoes and other ballet gear. Fifteen-year-old Brenda Branice is among the dancers and can’t hide her joy. It’s time for the Christmas performance in Kibera, one of the busiest neighborhoods … Read more
Robert Irwin’s girlfriend Rorie Buckey has announced some special news, revealing that she is joining the Irwin clan. The 19-year-old took to Instagram on Wednesday to share that she would be joining Australia Zoo, even changing her bio to describe herself as a “Wildlife Warrior”. “I am honoured to be part of groundbreaking research on … Read more
An Olive Garden restaurant in Fremont, California, on Sept. 14, 2023. Bloomberg | Getty Images Darden Restaurants on Friday reported quarterly earnings that beat expectations and raised its annual guidance, helped by sales growth at chains such as Olive Garden and LongHorn Steakhouse. Here’s what the company reported for its fiscal second quarter ending Nov. … Read more
The NHL and Diamond Sports Group, the largest owner of regional sports networks, have reached an agreement that will keep local broadcasts for 11 teams on Bally Sports through the end of this season. The agreement, which was contained in a court filing made Wednesday, is subject to court approval. Diamond Sports has been in … Read more
Former Nickelodeon star Miranda Cosgrove has surprised podcast listeners with the two things she has never done. The 30-year-old, best known for roles in the American teen sitcoms iCarly and Drake and Josh has never been drunk or smoked. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Miranda Cosgrove reveals she has never been drunk. Stream the world’s best … Read more
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