Selfie gone wrong fells 126-year-old statue of Portuguese king
LISBON (Reuters) – A young man’s attempt to take a selfie snapshot with the statue of a 16th century Portuguese king ended badly when the 126-year-old statue crashed to the ground and shattered,…
World’s biggest diamond to be auctioned in London
NEW YORK (Reuters) – “Lesedi la Rona,” the largest gem-quality rough diamond discovered in more than 100 years, will be auctioned in London next month and is expected to sell for $70 million,…
Orlando Bloom visits war-torn Ukraine
UNICEF Goodwill ambassador Orlando Bloom has traveled to war-torn eastern Ukraine to raise awareness of a global education crisis which faces children in humanitarian emergencies.
Wreckage of Captain Cook’s ship Endeavour may be in U.S. harbor
BOSTON (Reuters) – The wreckage of the Endeavour, the storied British ship that 18th century explorer Captain James Cook sailed through the uncharted South Pacific, may reside submerged in Rhode…
California chef brings cannabis to fine dining
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Cannabis may join the herb and spice rack in California kitchens as the most populous U.S. state prepares for the possible legalization of recreational marijuana in November.
Lennon’s lyrics, Cobain’s letter and Gaga’s piano up for auction
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – John Lennon’s handwritten lyrics, Lady Gaga’s first piano and an angry note from Kurt Cobain discussing the possibility of disbanding Nirvana after an unflattering magazine…
Fashion glitterati descend on Cuba for Chanel runway show
HAVANA (Reuters) – First came U.S. President Barack Obama and the Rolling Stones. Now global fashion’s glitterati including supermodel Gisele Bundchen are descending upon Cuba for Chanel’s runway…
U.S. firm to turn Britain’s red phone boxes into mini-offices
(Reuters) – A former venture capitalist is planning to restore the former glory of Britain’s famous red telephone boxes by turning some of them into mini-offices for on-the-go workers.
Rio’s slum hostels offer alternative Olympic housing
RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) – Stunning views of iconic Sugarloaf Mountain, a sun-drenched patio nestled in the hills of Atlantic rainforest and rooms costing a fraction of nearby hotels.
Chicago group opposed to George Lucas museum halts lawsuit
CHICAGO (Reuters) – A Chicago parks protection group that is fighting a proposed lakefront museum by “Star Wars” filmmaker George Lucas has agreed to halt its lawsuit while alternative sites are…
U.S. researchers may have found Captain Cook’s ship Endeavour
BOSTON (Reuters) – U.S. researchers are set to announce on Wednesday that they have found what they believe are the remains of famed 18th century British sailor Captain James Cook’s ship the…
U.S. families struggling with teens’ phone addiction -report
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Half of teenagers in the United States feel addicted to their mobile phones, with most checking the devices at least every hour and feeling pressured to respond immediately to…
Beijing rock dies before it gets old with latest club closure
BEIJING (Reuters) – Mao Live House, a legendary live rock music venue in Beijing, shut its doors on the weekend, the latest closure to hit China’s music scene.
Ready, Steady, Mow! British lawnmower racing season gets under way
LONDON (Reuters) – Behind a start line in a field in southern England, a group of drivers rev their engines, raring to open the throttle on noisy machines more used to cutting grass than racing…
Britain’s Queen Elizabeth features with Obamas in light-hearted charity video
LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s Queen Elizabeth has appeared with U.S. President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle in a light-hearted video to promote a sporting event for injured British, American and…
Ringling elephants, a famed U.S. circus act, pack up trunks for retirement
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Elephants take a final bow at Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey Circus on Sunday, ending a 145-year spectacle that delighted fans but enraged animal activists, who say the highly…
Prince’s motorcycle jacket from ‘Purple Rain’ film on auction
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – A motorcycle jacket worn by the late pop star Prince in his 1984 film “Purple Rain,” when he rides through the woods with the movie’s leading lady, Apollonia, will be sold at…
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