Category: Italy

China Covid: U.S. Testing Rule Meets a Collective Shrug

The New York Times – Travel:
The U.S. travel rule drew a muted response in a country grappling with outbreaks and where mass, regular Covid testing was up until recently a daily reality for many millions of people.
Alberto Zamperla, Amusement Park Impresario, Is Dead at 71

The New York Times – Travel:
His family-friendly company revived historic Luna Park in Coney Island and built attractions for Disney and Six Flags.
Lucio Fontana, a Sculptor but So Perverse

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
In terra cotta, clay, metal and concrete, the Argentine Italian artist overhauled the history of European sculpture.
To Save a Ruin, Send in the Sheep

The New York Times – Travel:
The archaeological park of Pompeii has found a low-tech way to prevent the site from being overrun by vegetation: hungry sheep.
Our Top Travel Stories, Tips and Photos From 2022

The New York Times – Travel:
Long-postponed trips sometimes fizzled into staycations as Covid lurked and costs rose. But when we were finally able to travel, we were dazzled anew.
Help! My Pricey Travel Credit Card Wouldn’t Work When I Traveled

The New York Times – Travel:
A Chase card with an annual fee of $550 is touted as handy for going abroad. But on a recent trip outside the U.S., it was declined at every stop. Is there any protection from fraud protection?
Novak Djokovic Finds Harmony and a Lot of Wins

The New York Times – Sports:
Djokovic missed long stretches of the tennis season because he has refused to get vaccinated against Covid-19. That has only made him more determined.
Rafael Nadal’s Battle Against Time

The New York Times – Sports:
Nadal, the 22-time Grand Slam singles champion, has played all year like he is running out of time. There is a reason for that, and it’s not hard to miss at the ATP Finals.
Decades of Drama at the ATP Finals

The New York Times – Sports:
The year-end event has plenty of great tennis. Here are five of the most memorable matches.
Giorgia Meloni and the Politics of Power Dressing

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
The first female prime minister of Italy can’t avoid people caring about what she wears, but she can use it.
As Inflation Stalks Europe, Leaders Shudder

The New York Times – Business:
The downfall of Britain’s prime minister served as a warning to all of the political peril that awaits those who fail to address the erosion of living standards, no matter the cause.