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Burberry Street Fashion Week Ad Sows Confusion in London

Tourists and Londoners alike were perplexed when the Bond Street tube station was temporarily renamed “Burberry Street” as part of a sponsorship deal with Transport...

‘Unhappy Hour’: U.K. Pub Chains Adopt Surge Pricing for Pints

Britain’s largest pub company is charging more for drinks during weekends and evenings.

Two American Tourists Caught Sleeping in the Eiffel Tower

The two men posed no threat and were handed over to the police, officials said.

Europe’s Cities Rely on Age-Old Ways to Stay Cool as Heat Waves Intensify

Architectural styles and construction materials can significantly reduce the need for air-conditioning during heat waves, according to sustainable architecture experts.

Wheat Prices Remain High as Concern Grows About Black Sea Instability

There’s a robust supply of grain globally, but a long-term disruption to exports from Ukraine and a reliance on fewer countries for grain could cause...

Expert Raised Safety Concerns After 2019 Trip on Titan Sub

After hearing a loud cracking sound during the dive, the expert, Karl Stanley, emailed OceanGate’s C.E.O., Stockton Rush, to urge him to hold off on...

Should You Use Heat or Ice to Treat a Sports Injury?

Sports physicians have long recommended the R.I.C.E. method — rest, ice, compression, elevation — for muscle injuries, but guidance is changing.

Richard Lewis, Diagnosed With Parkinson’s, Will Retire From Stand-Up Comedy

Mr. Lewis, whose roles include a long-running appearance on the HBO hit “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” said that he was diagnosed two years ago, and that...

How to Claim Your Share of Facebook’s $725 Million Privacy Settlement

Anyone who had a U.S. Facebook account between May 2007 and December 2022 is eligible to apply, though payouts are likely to be small.

Aesop, a Skin Care Company, Will Be Acquired by L’Oréal

L’Oréal, the French cosmetics giant, said it would help Aesop, an Australian luxury brand with a cult following, expand in China.