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The 15 best things to do in Verona, Italy
Shakespeare had no idea what he'd started when he set his (heavily derivative) tale of star-crossed lovers in Verona, but the city has seized the commercial possibilities with both hands. Everything from osterie (casual taverns) and hotels to...

Shroud of Turin didn’t wrap Jesus’ crucified body — it was just art, new research claims
This holy linen’s origins remain shrouded in mystery. Contrary to popular belief, the sacred Shroud of Turin was not used to cover Jesus’ post-crucifixion and was actually a recreation created by artists, per a study published in the journal...

Andrea Pirlo Named 'Best Coach' He Ever Worked With - Not Carlo Ancelotti
Andrea Pirlo is one of the most decorated football players in history, having won everything there is to win in football, including a World Cup, two Champions League titles, six Serie A titles and a whole host of individual accolades - and with...

Turkey, Italy and Libya Hold Trilateral Meeting on Migration Flows
Picture of the Summit with Erdogan, Meloni, Dbeibah. Credit: Giorgia Meloni A closed-door trilateral meeting was held in Istanbul on August 1, bringing together Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, and...

Rafa Benitez Named the 'Best Player' He Ever Coached - Not Cristiano Ronaldo
Rafa Benitez has had an impressive coaching career working with some of the biggest teams in the world and winning some of the most prestigious competitions in club football. With Liverpool, he won the Champions League and the FA Cup; at Valencia,...

7 of the best Costco deals available now you can't pass up
15:09 ET, 01 Aug 2025 Costco isn't just about buying in huge quantities — it's about the thrill of the steal. It starts the moment you walk through the warehouse doors, and the promise of bulk deals that feel like little victories. You might go in...
The best game day foods
VeselovaElena / Getty ImagesWhat’s a game day without food? Put on your team colors, pull out your cooler, and light the grill — it’s time to tailgate. Whether you're into the game, or more into hanging out with friends, we believe that great...

12 of the best things to do in Montréal
A slice of European, a pinch of cosmopolitan North America and fully its own quirky self, Montréal is Canada’s artiest, coolest city, worth spending days and days exploring. Known for its French-Canadian culture, 17th-century historic district and...

Designer Debuts Overtake Milan SS26 Schedule & US Tariffs Rattle Brands in This Week's Top Fashion News
Summary This September, Milan Fashion Week SS26 will feature a wave of new creative directors making debuts. Key shows will include Demna’s debut for Gucci, Dario Vitale for Versace, and Louise Trotter for Bottega Veneta. In the meantime, Pharrell...

Five of the best car-themed hotels with rooftop race test tracks, F1-themed gyms and ‘petrol’ cocktails
WHETHER you are an F1 fan dreading the sport’s annual August shutdown, or simply fancy the idea of dozing off surrounded by supercars, you can build a stay around motor racing. Here are five hotels designed with petrol heads in mind. NH TORINO...

I tested best supermarket wine dupes – Whispering Angel copy was delicious and only cost £13
IS it worth paying more for a bottle of well-known wine? Supermarket Aldi is currently selling its own offerings at up to 51 per cent less than popular brands. And it’s not the only place you can get all the taste of posher plonks at a bargain...

Archaeologists Uncover Roman Production District in Ancient City of Suasa, Italy
Excavation in the ancient Roman city of Suasa, Italy. Credit: Accurimbono / CC BY-SA 3.0 Archaeologists from the University of Bologna, Italy, have uncovered a vast Roman production district in the ancient city of Suasa, revealing deep structures...

Former IndyCar driver Sophia Floersch flexes her toned physique in latest gym selfie with a 3-word update
Sophia Floersch shared a photo of herself during a workout session on her Instagram story. The former IndyCar feeder series driver currently races in the European Le Mans series. The 24-year-old, who was present at the ongoing Hungarian Grand Prix...

A first-time guide to Wales
Known as Cymru (pronounced “kum-ree”) to locals, Wales is one of the four constituent countries of the UK. But it moves to its own rhythms, proudly celebrating its unique language, customs and culture. From the lofty mountains of Bannau...

Austria to host delayed season's first F1 race
IMAGE: The resumption of racing will come as a huge relief to the teams, particularly privately-owned ones who rely on a share of the sport's revenues from television and sponsorship to stay in business. Photograph: Robert Cianflone/Getty Images...

AXA Shares Decline on Net Income Miss, Italian Takeover
AXA SA fell the most in almost four months after profit missed estimates and the French insurance group agreed to buy a majority in Italian car insurer Prima Assicurazioni. The stock fell as much as 7%, the biggest intraday decline since April 7,...

Projecting the Falcons roster after the first week of training camp
The Atlanta Falcons completed the first week of training camp, and we’ve learned a lot about the current state of the roster. Some battles have delivered expected results, while others have been surprising to downright shocking. Atlanta’s defense...

Weekly News Roundup: Friday, August 01, 2025
Rights groups urge Germany to hand over Khaled El-Heshri to the ICC http://lyo.ly/6k2v At least 50 Sudanese displaced people rescued in Al-Kufra desert http://lyo.ly/6k2u El Sonni discusses Libya developments with Guterres http://lyo.ly/6k2t Libya...

Exploring Western New York's Best Restaurants Starting With 'I'
The "Alphabet Challenge" is up to the letter 'I' this week, and at the top of the list are two restaurants that specialize in incredible pasta dishes. Each week, I've been asking for your suggestions for restaurants in the Western New York area as...

Italian steakhouse opens on Morrison’s main street
A husband-and-wife duo behind a fine-dining restaurant in Evergreen has opened an Italian steakhouse on Morrison’s main drag, the duo announced this week. At La Rocca Rossa, 209 Bear Creek Ave., Rand G. Packer and his kitchen staff are grilling...