Gunmen in combat fatigues fire at crowds at Moscow concert hall, a big blaze follows

MOSCOW — Several gunmen in combat fatigues burst into a big concert hall in Moscow on Friday and fired automatic weapons at the crowd, injuring an unspecified number of people, Russian media said. Russian news reports said that the assailants also used explosives, causing a massive blaze at the Crocus City Hall on the western … Read more

Slerf Shows the Crypto Crowd’s Standards Are Lower Than Ever

While multi-billion dollar disasters like FTX would lead a reasonable person to believe that the cryptocurrency industry is dead or dying, the unfortunate truth is that it’s doing just fine. Not only has Bitcoin’s market price been on a familiar rollercoaster ride lately, but droves of crypto believers have, in recent weeks, proven themselves willing … Read more

U.S. warns of imminent Moscow attack by ‘extremists,’ urges citizens to avoid crowds

U.S. citizens in Moscow have been warned to avoid large gatherings Friday and Saturday because of heightened fears of a terrorist attack. The U.S. Embassy in the Russian capital said it was “monitoring reports that extremists have imminent plans to target large gatherings in Moscow, to include concerts, and U.S. citizens should be advised to … Read more

Trump’s crowds don’t want to move on from Jan. 6. They want retribution for him.

MASON CITY, Iowa — Donning a red puffer coat and a “Make America Great Again” hat, Barbara LaGow smoked a cigarette while waiting in a long line on a cold night to hear Donald Trump speak. The 58-year-old had driven more than two hours from Minnesota on Friday to come to the former president’s rally … Read more

Where to travel in 2024? Here are five spots to avoid crowds

Tired of the usual sights or craving a break from the travel herd? These five travel spots may be the getaway you’re looking for. Adventure travel company Intrepid Travel’s new “Not Hot” list is out — spotlighting overlooked travel spots around the world. The company’s annual list attempts to combat overtourism by helping travelers “beat … Read more

Venice rolls out day-tripper fee to try to regulate mass crowds on peak weekends

ROME — Venice authorities on Thursday unveiled a pilot program to charge day-trippers 5 euros ($5.45) apiece to enter the fragile lagoon city on peak weekends next year in an effort to reduce crowds, encourage longer visits and improve the quality of life for residents. The rollout of the tourist “contribution” program came after Venice, … Read more

Beat the crowds and complete your holiday shopping early with Walmart’s early bird deals

Who likes pushing their way through the holiday crowds and paying full price? Nobody. This is exactly why Walmart is giving you the chance to get a huge jump on the holiday crunch this year and score deals on rad gifts for everyone on your list, including yourself, all from the comfort of your sofa.  … Read more