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Isabella Kwai
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Delta Flight Loses Emergency Slide After Takeoff From J.F.K.
The plane had taken off from Kennedy International Airport when crew members noticed problems near its right wing, Delta said. What became of the slide…
As Graffiti Moves From Eyesore to Amenity, Landlords Try to Cash In
Brands, developers and even city officials are embracing the global appeal of street art, but the boom comes with questions about preserving a neighborhood’s cultural…
Hate Valentine’s Day? There’s a Market for You, Too.
Single, anti-consumerist or just not a romantic? From petty heartbreak healers to anti-Valentine’s Day parties, groups are finding ways to resonate with naysayers.
Why London’s Tube Is Shutting Down Next Week
Large strikes by workers on the London Underground are expected to cripple the capital’s transportation network for several days.
AI-Generated Jimmy Stewart Reads a Bedtime Story for Calm App
The sleep and meditation app Calm released a new story featuring the late actor’s signature drawl — or a computer-generated version of it.
London’s Black Cabs Can Soon Join Uber. But Will They?
In 2024, passengers are set to have the option to book black cabs through Uber. After longstanding tensions, a union for drivers said they “have…
London’s Canary Wharf Tries to Revamp Its Image as Banks Exit
A major bank is leaving its long-held headquarters in London’s purpose-built financial district. But the district’s owner has other plans for the area, which may…
England’s Water Companies Vow to Clean Up Their Sewage Dumping Act
Private firms apologized for not doing more to prevent the release of untreated sewage into rivers and seas and pledged to invest 10 billion pounds…
London’s Coronation Countdown: Travelers Arrive, Others Flee
While hundreds of thousands are expected to arrive in London ahead of the crowning of King Charles III, others are making plans to get out…
For $18,500 (and Up), You, Too, Can Travel Like James Bond
When the (real) world is not enough, new luxury tours offer fans a chance to engage with their favorite film and TV worlds.