All articles tagged with #american
An American couple, Julia Latoff and Mike Naccarella, learned in Venice that running shirtless in public is illegal and can incur fines up to €250; after locals glared at them, they stopped the run, bought a shirt from a tourist shop, and shared the experience to remind travelers to respect local customs.
An American tourist, a 29-year-old man from Kansas, died after being struck by lightning while hiking in a restricted area of Mount Etna in Sicily as volcanic activity continues; he was airlifted by helicopter but pronounced dead, and authorities have closed large sections of the slope, with nearby airports and flights affected by the eruption-related disruptions.
Prince William surprised listeners on Travis Kelce’s New Heights podcast ahead of Taylor Swift’s wedding, with Kelce jokingly introducing him by his many royal titles. William had previously teased a possible invitation and has a personal connection to Swift, including taking his children to her Eras Tour and once joining Swift and Jon Bon Jovi on stage at a charity event. The wedding is set for Madison Square Garden in New York.
An NBA analyst argues the next American-born MVP is likely years away, noting the last American MVP was James Harden in 2018 and that recent winners have been foreign-born or not top-10 draftees. With Victor Wembanyama rising, the piece surveys current and future American contenders—Edwards, Ball, Cunningham, Tatum—and newer prospects like Cooper Flagg and Cameron Boozer, plus longer-shot teens, ranking Boozer as the top bet to become the next American MVP, followed by Flagg, Cunningham, Edwards, Holmgren, Ball, and Darryn Peterson. It also mentions the 65-game eligibility rule that could extend Wembanyama’s own MVP chances.
An American citizen was killed when a stolen Florida-origin speedboat entered Cuban waters and opened fire on Cuban forces, resulting in four deaths and six others wounded or detained as Cuba described an infiltration attempt. U.S. officials say at least one American was among those arrested, and the White House has confirmed the American casualty as U.S. and Cuban authorities investigate the incident and its motives.
A Danish app lets shoppers scan product origins to boycott the US amid Trump’s Greenland threats, but The Independent reporter Alex Croft discovers going America-free for a day is harder than it sounds.
An American climber has begun a rope-free ascent of Taipei 101, the iconic Taipei skyscraper, drawing photographers and onlookers as the daring climb commences.
The 1991 Maxton Rollerskate Roadster is a rare, lightweight American sports car inspired by British minimalist roadsters, featuring a Mazda rotary engine, simple chassis, and a focus on driver engagement, with only around 50 units made and now considered a collectible curiosity.
Daniel Naroditsky, a talented American chess grand master who achieved the title as a teenager and was known for his efforts to demystify chess, has died unexpectedly at age 29, with no cause of death disclosed.
American chess grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky, known for his influence in the chess community and popular streaming, died at age 29; the cause of death is unknown, and he was celebrated for his passion and contributions to the sport.
A 21-year-old American was seriously injured in Dresden, Germany, after intervening to stop men from harassing female train passengers; a Syrian suspect was arrested nearby, but the second attacker remains at large as investigations continue.
The Combat Motors F-117 Fighter is a limited-edition, high-performance American motorcycle inspired by Confederate Motorcycles' design philosophy, featuring a billet aluminum chassis, a powerful 1.9-liter V-twin engine, and a distinctive minimalist, military-inspired aesthetic, with only 21 units produced.
An American man, Travis Timmerman, was found near Damascus after being freed from a Syrian prison as rebels took over the country. Timmerman, who had been detained for seven months, was released following the fall of Bashar al-Assad. He described his release as non-violent and is now trying to reach Jordan. Despite the notorious conditions of Assad's prisons, Timmerman reported being treated relatively well and had contact with his family during his detention.
Colombian police arrested a 73-year-old American for offering "cannabis tours" in his home in Sabaneta, Colombia, where he taught visitors about the cannabis planting process and sold marijuana for $20 a gram. The man advertised the tours on social media and distributed flyers, with police confiscating 1,380 grams of marijuana during the arrest. Colombia has long struggled with narcotics trafficking, and the country is the world's largest exporter of cocaine.
Jacob Flickinger, a military veteran and father, was killed in an Israeli strike in Gaza while volunteering with World Central Kitchen to distribute food. A former member of the Canadian Armed Forces, he had served in Afghanistan before moving to Costa Rica with his partner and child. His father described him as a compassionate man who wanted to make a difference. His death marks the first time an American has been killed in Gaza by the Israel Defense Forces since the recent conflict began.