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Oliviero Toscani, Driving Force Behind Provocative Benetton Ads, Dies at 82

A photographer and art director, he broke the boundaries of advertising in the 1980s and ’90s, embracing activism with images evoking AIDS and racial and...

British Agencies Criticized Over Sewage in Public Waterways

The condemnation by a watchdog comes as England’s largest water company asks for an emergency loan and the nation wrestles with water pollution.

Airlines and Senators Battle Over Added Fees for Checked Bags and Seating

At a congressional hearing on Wednesday, senators framed the tacked-on fees for passenger seats or bags as akin to extortion. Airline executives pushed back, saying...

Sinead O’Connor Died of Pulmonary Disease and Asthma, Death Report Says

A death certificate filed last week revealed the natural causes behind the death last July of Ms. O’Connor, the Irish singer and activist.

Britain Approves Lab-Grown Meat for Pet Food

British dogs and cats are set to become the first animals in Europe to chow down on meat cultivated from chicken cells.

A ‘Simpsons’ Joke Comes True for Cypress Hill

The famed California hip-hop group played with the London Symphony Orchestra — 28 years after The Simpsons dreamed up the collaboration.

Hunting the Northern Lights in Iceland

The country markets itself as a destination to see the northern lights — especially this year, which is a peak time for solar activity. But...

Chile, Known for Its Wines and Piscos, Turns to Gin

Distilleries are popping up across the country as Chileans use the versatile spirit to showcase their country’s unique botanicals.

The Rise of Luxury IV Drips for Hangovers

High-powered revelers are trying to hack their hangovers with concierge infusions.

Pickleball vs. Padel: A Match Between Americans and Everyone Else

Americans, bewitched by pickleball, are late to a global sports craze.