Jenny Gross
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Two More Arrests Made Over Destruction of Sycamore Gap Tree
More than a month after the tree was mysteriously cut down, the police in Britain said they had arrested two men in their 30s on...
Man in Poland Posed as Mannequin to Steal Jewelry
A 22-year-old man in Warsaw posed motionless, carrying a shopping bag, beside mannequins in a storefront window, the police said. Security officials caught him.
Amazon Prime Video Will Start Showing Commercials Next Year
Seeking to raise revenue, Amazon said that U.S. subscribers to its streaming service could opt for an ad-free version for an extra $2.99 per month.
Family of Man Who Drove Off Collapsed Bridge Says Google Maps Sent Him There
Philip Paxson’s family said in a lawsuit that he was following Google Maps directions last year when he drove off a collapsed bridge in Hickory,...
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...