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Venice is to double the number of days it charges tourists an entrance fee in 2025, following a “successful” trial last year, the city’s mayor said.Luigi Brugnaro said the objective was remained that of discouraging tourists from visiting the city on the same days “to give Venice the respect it deserves”. Day trippers who book ahead will have to pay €5 (£4.17; $5.41) to access the Italian city on certain days between April and July, rising to €10 if they book less than four days in advance. A charge was first introduced last April and it covered 29 days -…

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Melissa Barrera. Vertical Melissa Barrera was both “terrified” and “excited” about the chance to get some laughs in her new movie Your Monster — but not even a romantic comedy could fully pull her away from her Scream Queen roots. “In my contracts it says that I have to be covered in blood by the end of a movie,” Barrera, 34, exclusively joked to Us Weekly ahead of the film’s release. “But it is a thing with me and I truly love it. I find it very funny because to me, [Your Monster] is a Halloween rom-com, because it has horror elements, but…

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Mary Norris a few years after she moved to New York City in 1977. Photo: Nancy Holyoke/Courtesy Mary Norris Mary Norris came to New York in 1977 hoping to work at The New Yorker; and less than six months later, she was. She worked as a copy editor at the magazine for decades, eventually becoming an expert grammarian and publishing multiple books. (She still writes for the magazine on occasion.) But those first six months, Norris tells me, “seemed like forever.” She almost considered becoming a taxi driver instead. We spoke with Norris about her first months in the city,…

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Bed Bath & Beyond’s owner said in a regulatory filing that it will cut one-fifth of its workforce.Beyond, Inc., formerly known as Overstock, bought the BB&B brand after the original went bankrupt.As an online-only retailer, the company says the cuts will support its “affinity and data monetization model.” Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you’re on the go. download the app By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. You can opt-out at any time by visiting our Preferences page or by clicking “unsubscribe” at the bottom of…

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Lil Xan blew his gasket and pulled a gun on a man at a gas station back in 2020 — a costly decision because a judge just ordered the rapper to shell out a hefty fine!!! TMZ Hip Hop obtained court docs showing the judge entered a default judgment on October 23 against Nicholas “Diego” Leanos (AKA Xan), ordering him to pay $27,823.89 in damages and other costs to Anthony Sanchez. We broke the story 3 years ago … Xan and Sanchez engaged in a heated rap debate at a Los Angeles 7-Eleven stemming from Sanchez confronting Xan over his…

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Whether it’s refining your business model, mastering new technologies, or discovering strategies to capitalize on the next market surge, Inman Connect New York will prepare you to take bold steps forward. The Next Chapter is about to begin. Be part of it. Join us and thousands of real estate leaders Jan. 22-24, 2025. Rising mortgage rates continue to put off would-be homebuyers, although demand for purchase loans is still slightly stronger than it was a year ago when rates were soaring toward post-pandemic highs. A weekly survey of lenders by the Mortgage Bankers Association showed purchase loan applications were down…

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Elon Musk attends ‘Exploring the New Frontiers of Innovation: Mark Read in Conversation with Elon Musk’ session during the Cannes Lions International Festival Of Creativity 2024 – Day Three on June 19, 2024 in Cannes, France.Marc Piasecki | Getty ImagesTesla shares soared 19% on Thursday, putting the stock on pace for its best day since 2011, following the company’s better-than-expected earnings report.The company late Wednesday reported revenue of $25.18 billion, which came in just under analysts’ expectations of $25.37 billion, but was up 8% compared to a year earlier. Tesla reported earnings per share of 72 cents adjusted, topping the…

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Mozambique’s ruling party, Frelimo, has won the country’s divisive, violence-marred election, extending its 49-year grip on power in the southern African nation, according to official results. Daniel Chapo, Frelimo’s relatively unknown presidential candidate, seen as an agent of change, will replace Filipe Nyusi, who has served two terms. At 47 years old, Chapo, who gained 71% of the vote, will be the first president born after Mozambique’s independence in 1975. His closest challenger, Venancio Mondlane got 20%.Following the announcement of the result, there have been violent protests in several towns.The election has been marred by allegations of rigging and the…

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More bad news for Todd Chrisley, folks. The imprisoned former reality star, who is stuck behind federal bars in the wake of his conviction two years ago for various types of financial fraud, has been dismissed from his administrative duties at the prison chapel, his attorney, Jay Surgent, told TMZ. We’ll give you a moment to break out your tiny violin for Chrisley… Todd Chrisley does not appear to be an ethical individual. That’s just our opinion, of course. (Image Credit: USA) The 55-year old had been working as an assistant to the chapel in Pensacola for “Christians, Jewish people…

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