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Pompeii archaeologists reconstruct frescoed ceiling of a banquet hall, with more fragments to come
Archaeologists in Pompeii, the ancient city buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79, have unveiled the partially reconstructed frescoed ceiling vault of a banquet hall featuring detailed images of Greek mythology.
Cinerama Dome, an iconic Hollywood theater shuttered by COVID pandemic, will reopen
The Cinerama Dome, a landmark Hollywood theater shuttered during the COVID-19 pandemic, will be restored and reopen.
Doors, barriers coming to Metrorail’s Red Line platforms
The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority is planning to put screen doors along platforms at Metrorail stations on the Red Line.
As Lake Powell shrinks, marinas must adapt to dwindling water levels
Matt Barrett has seen Lake Powell drop nearly every year since 2013 or so, when he started making annual treks to the reservoir on the Utah-Arizona border. Some very snowy winters helped it rebound quickly, but this year was far from that.
Thousands of African winter skiing tourists are flocking to snowy Lesotho
One may not expect thousands to flock each winter to Lesotho but for many ski enthusiasts from across southern Africa, the small, landlocked mountain kingdom has become the go-to place in recent years.
A Minnesota town now boasts the world’s tallest nutcracker
Crossing the open farmland of southwestern Minnesota, you'll encounter an otherworldly sight: a massive head with a beard, mustache and red-striped top hat looming over the horizon.
The Kennedy Center: Trump’s name is gone but the fight isn’t over
The Kennedy Center's future is caught in a court battle over renovations, leadership, and its name. George Gerbo breaks down how a two-year closure plan and a board takeover ended up in front of a federal judge -- and what comes next for the nation's cultural landmark.
A centuries-old festival in Japan brings Shinto traditions and towering floats to the streets
There's a special moment when Katsushi Horikawa feels closer to the gods. It comes as he rides atop one of the towering floats pulled through the streets in a centuries-old procession in Japan.
United Airlines customers upset at Trump airport name can’t change ticket for free
United Airlines said Friday that customers can't change their destination for free simply because they're upset at an airport's name.
Texas storms ground flights, delay thousands nationwide
Severe storms across Texas triggered a wave of flight delays and cancellations at airports nationwide Wednesday into Thursday. As of Wednesday evening, more than 3,600 flights had been delayed and 83 canceled nationwide.
Aviation cybersecurity has key shortfalls, watchdog warns Congress
The Transportation Security Administration and Federal Aviation Administration have cybersecurity gaps sending stakeholders mixed signals and falling short of federal standards, according to a new congressional watchdog report.
Drained Reflecting Pool reveals Trump’s ‘American flag blue’ liner is now closer to gray
The newly drained Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool's bottom surface has noticeably faded since it was lined with a protective coating in a color President Donald Trump calls "American flag blue" this spring.
An empty middle seat is the latest perk United Airlines will offer on some flights
United Airlines is trying to attract flyers with another luxurious perk: an empty middle seat.
71 things to do in Washington, D.C. this weekend: July 17-19
Summer weekends in Washington are made for exploring, and this one offers plenty of opportunities to stumble onto something memorable. Catch a free performance, discover a new play at Capital Fringe, enjoy an outdoor movie under the stars, spend the afternoon at a Smithsonian museum or cap off the evening with a concert at Wolf Trap, The Anthem or Jiffy Lube Live.
Disneyland tops list of America’s least affordable theme parks
Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Park have tied for the bottom spot in a new industry ranking of America's least affordable theme parks, each carrying an estimated cost of $331.03 per visitor for a single day.
March for democracy planned for anniversary of historic MLK-led 1963 Washington march
A large coalition led by the Rev. Al Sharpton and the family of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. will mark the anniversary of the historic March on Washington next month with a march for democracy.
Cruising sheds all-you-can-eat image as priorities shift to wellness
Global wellness cruise spending is expected to reach $14.2 billion in 2033, growing at an average rate of 10.2% from 2025 to 2033, according to Growth Market Reports. New options greet cruises: hospitality brands Four Seasons, Orient Express and Ritz-Carlton enter the cruise industry with luxury yachts heavy on wellness facilities.
One runner gored in the face at Spain’s San Fermin bull run festival
One runner was gored in the face and many more were fortunate to not be seriously injured during a chaotic bull run at Spain's San Fermin festival on Saturday.
74 things to do in (and around) Washington, D.C. this weekend: July 10-12
Museum activities dominate this' weekend's calendar of events in Washington, with 32 exhibitions making our list. Of course, these are just a few of the many exciting happenings in the area. Here are our picks for the weekend, all 74 of them.
Ryanair flight makes emergency landing after window dislodges midair
A Ryanair flight bound for Germany was forced into an emergency landing in Greece on Friday after a cabin window dislodged in midair. A passenger was partially pulled through the opening before fellow travelers pulled him back inside.