The Italian Unesco site is hoping to reduce over-tourism with the charge – the first of its kind in a major cityAfter years in the making, Venice will on Thursday begin charging day trippers to enter the city in an effort to protect the Unesco world heritage site from the effects of over-tourism.While the measure has ignited criticism and derision from some, who argue it is unconstitutional and restrictive of freedom of movement – the Venice mayor, Luigi Brugnaro, has compared his “bravery” in...
Law Enforcement from all over the world are gathering at the Owensboro Convention Center to learn about the latest forensic technology. Trimble Forensics says the symposium's first appearance in the city brought in law enforcement from Guatemala, Mexico, and Alaska.
Something seems to be terribly wrong with our foster care system. Several children have died in past few years while they were supposed to be taken care of. And now comes a $750,000 lawsuit being settled by the state (“State to pay $750,000 in foster abuse case,” Star-Advertiser, April 16).
Meatable hopes its cultivated sausages will satisfy the world’s appetite for meat without harming animals or the planetEven before I see the sausages, I am greeted by their rich, meaty aroma. Sizzling in a pan of foaming margarine, they look like regular chipolatas being fried up for a Sunday breakfast, their pink-grey exteriors slowly turning a rich caramel brown.Consisting of 28% pork fat, bulked out with textured pea, chickpea, soy and wheat protein, these mini-bratwursts would happily sit...
AM Best expects the recent extreme weather that caused severe flash flooding in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to prompt swathes of claims for motor,
Sanlo, a fintech startup that helps gaming companies manage finances, announced Wednesday the closed beta launch of its webshop tool, giving select game developers and studios a plug-and-play solution that works alongside their existing tech stacks. Gaming companies can sign up for a demo starting today. With Google and Apple charging a 30% fee for […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Researchers have found a way to grow diamonds in just 150 minutes. Although they're small, measuring 100 nanometers - the size of a typical virus - researchers hope they can become bigger in future.
by Wm. Steven Humphrey The Mercury provides news and fun every single day—but your help is essential. If you believe Portland benefits from smart, local journalism and arts coverage, please consider making a small monthly contribution, because without you, there is no us. Thanks for your support! GOOD MORNING, PORTLAND! It's Thursday, April 18, and HOW MANY SLICES OF PIZZA HAVE YOU CRAMMED IN YOUR MOUTH THIS WEEK? Since there are more than 50 local...
BUDGET airlines like Ryanair, Wizz Air and easyJet could end up costing passengers more money compared to the likes of British Airways and Jet2. Consumer watchdog Which? compared the cost of flying
Jim Chilton and his wife Sue, have owned a ranch that shares a boundary with the U.S.- Mexico border since 1987, and are seeing a spike in their expenses because of their location.
Zomato has increased the platform fee it levies on customers for food delivery by 25% to Rs 5 per order effective April 20, according to information on the Gurugram-based company's app and people in the know.The platform fee —a per-order flat charge — has been increased in Zomato's key markets including the National Capital Region, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Hyderabad and Lucknow.According to one of the people, Zomato services 2.0-2.2 million orders per day, and an increase of Re 1 for a large order...
How do you calculate the value of having a child? To find out, this economist interviewed women whose large families are defying the fertility crisis.