The Eternal City is expecting hundreds of thousands of visitors to descend upon St. Peter’s Square, watchful for white smoke to signal the next pope has been elected. Key Takeaways Key Background Following Pope Francis’ funeral and burial at the church of Santa Maria Maggiore outside the Vatican walls in Rome, the Catholic Church is […]
The fifth and final season of You, starring Penn Badgley, is now streaming on Netflix. Across 10 nail-biting episodes, the series delivers twist after twist, leaving viewers unsure whether Joe will make it out alive after everything he’s done. Read on for a full breakdown of You Season 5’s ending, including Joe’s fate in Episode 10. Warning: Major spoilers ahead for You Season 5. […]
The 23.24-carat “Golconda Blue” fancy vivid blue diamond has been pulled from the May 14 Christie’s Magnificent Jewels sale. If it went to auction it would have been the largest fancy blue diamond to have been presented at a public sale. Its estimate was US$35 – $50 million. Christie’s provided a brief statement saying the […]
Illegal every other day of the year, two-up, one of Australia’s most iconic traditions returns on April 25. For a few chaotic hours after the dawn service, pubs and RSLs across the country fill with punters, pennies, and the familiar cry: “Come in, spinner!” Here’s what you need to know about the Anzac Day favourite. […]
From the Burj Khalifa in Dubai to Big Ben in London, the following tourist landmarks are some of the most expensive places to snap a souvenir photo while abroad. Traveling doesn’t come cheap—especially if you’re hoping to visit some of the more popular tourist attractions around the world. The average entry fee for famous landmarks […]
After five Grand Prix races in Australia, China, Japan, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, is this shaping up to be the new F1 season of the century? Let’s review. If you don’t like the weather, wait five minutes. That’s what we used to say about my home state of Connecticut and the greater New England area. […]
Looking for the best places to visit in the world? Here’s a sneak peek at Time’s 2025 list of the World’s Greatest Places: a travel guide filled with must-see destinations across the globe. What are the best places to visit in the world in 2025? Time recently revealed its annual list of the World’s Greatest Places, highlighting 100 […]
Porsche reaches to the Disco 1970s for inspiration with its third Heritage Design special edition, this one based on the 911 Carrera GTS cabrio. The Spirit 70 follows the previous 911 Targa 4S Heritage Design Edition and the 911 Sport Classic. Spirit 70 shares the same standard equipment as the new 911 GTS models, including […]
Adventure meets oolong on a 555km ride through Taiwan’s misty mountains and tea fields — with a side of sea snails and peanut & coriander ice cream. One minute, we’re sipping tea in a considered tasting, discussing tannins and malty notes, trying hard not to fall victim to tea wankery. The next, we’re bombing the […]
Smart rings have exploded in popularity thanks to their ability to report heart health and sleep insights, all in a tiny package. They can also do it while requiring less frequent charging than smart watches—often just once per week. After testing a slew of smart rings over the course of several months, I picked the […]