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'What I’m living is just unbelievable': Joao Fonseca reacts after making history with maiden ATP Tour title
1 month ago

'What I’m living is just unbelievable': Joao Fonseca reacts after making history with maiden ATP Tour title

Firstpost  

Joao Fonseca made history by winning his maiden ATP Tour title at the Argentina Open 2025, defeating local hero Francisco Cerundolo. Teenage sensation Joao Fonseca cemented his status as one of tennis’ brightest young stars by clinching his first-ever ATP Tour title with a stunning victory over Francisco Cerundolo on Monday. The 18-year-old Brazilian displayed remarkable skill to defeat the …

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From Oasis to Pink Floyd: The bizarre history of the ‘final gig’
4 months, 2 weeks ago

From Oasis to Pink Floyd: The bizarre history of the ‘final gig’

The Independent  

On 28 August 2009, Oasis were about to take the stage at the Rock en Seine Festival in Paris when everything went pear shaped for the final time. “In some ways it’s befallen me to expose those songs to the public, and it’s a responsibility I take seriously.” If you know a show is going to be the last one, …

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Tour guide brings the past to life in London
1 year, 3 months ago

Tour guide brings the past to life in London

China Daily  

An Ran, Blue Badge accredited tour guide and founder of a tour guide agency. A Blue Badge tour guide based in London with a decade-plus of experience, An, who hails from China, greets Chinese-speaking tourists coming from far and wide to explore the capital of the United Kingdom. Among the 316 people who are currently listed as London-based Blue Badge …

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Tour guide brings the past to life in London
1 year, 3 months ago

Tour guide brings the past to life in London

China Daily  

An Ran, Blue Badge accredited tour guide and founder of a tour guide agency. A Blue Badge tour guide based in London with a decade-plus of experience, An, who hails from China, greets Chinese-speaking tourists coming from far and wide to explore the capital of the United Kingdom. Among the 316 people who are currently listed as London-based Blue Badge …

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Jingdezhen is a city built on white gold
1 year, 3 months ago

Jingdezhen is a city built on white gold

China Daily  

A view of Jingdezhen along the Chang River. There are countless locations that have played a crucial role in the long and storied history of China, and despite being less well-known to the outside world, Jingdezhen must be counted among these. Despite hearing about its prominent place in Chinese history from colleagues before arriving, I was somewhat skeptical that such …

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Kowloon guide steps into history with cultural tours
1 year, 6 months ago

Kowloon guide steps into history with cultural tours

China Daily  

Volunteer tour guide Ng Likbo introduces the former site of a dock near Whampoa Garden in Kowloon City District, Hong Kong, where a ship has been transformed into a shopping mall. From around 13 years ago, it has been routine work of the retiree and volunteer tour guide to lead citizens and tourists to walk along the streets and alleys …

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Chongqing brings history to life with archaeology tours
2 years, 1 month ago

Chongqing brings history to life with archaeology tours

China Daily  

In Diaoyu city, an ancient fortress in Southwest China's Chongqing municipality, a special tour was conducted recently with a focus on dilapidated walls, old stones and ordinary-looking locations, rather than the photogenic spots normally favored by tourists. According to Yuan Dongshan, deputy head of the institute, the tour was designed to "make the cultural relics generate more vitality and cultivate …

History China Archaeology Cultural City Yuan Tour
Bronc-riding Australian women make history on US roughstock rodeo tour
2 years, 7 months ago

Bronc-riding Australian women make history on US roughstock rodeo tour

ABC  

Two trailblazing Queensland women have made history at world-renowned rodeo events in the United States that have traditionally excluded women. Rockhampton bronc rider Jaime-Lee Mant and Normanton's Emily Collits joined 10 other women from the US and Canada to show the world what they're made of on the American rodeo circuit. "It's like getting the golden ticket at Willy Wonka's …

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Mark Cavendish makes British cycling history with Milano-Torino victory
3 years ago

Mark Cavendish makes British cycling history with Milano-Torino victory

The Independent  

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Staycations soar as travelers embrace local experiences
3 years, 1 month ago

Staycations soar as travelers embrace local experiences

China Daily  

The ongoing pandemic has changed the traveling behaviors and tastes of visitors, bringing challenges as well as opportunities to the tourism industry. In Suzhou, Jiangsu province, Yan Wei's routine is to guide small tour groups－no more than 12 travelers, to the city's traditional gardens and museums, with informative commentaries. The demand is higher in cities full of culture and history, …

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AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
3 years, 1 month ago

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

Associated Press  

Jan. 21 1921 — Kenesaw Mountain Landis takes office as baseball’s commissioner. 2012 — The New England Patriots beat the Ravens 23-20 in the AFC championship game after Baltimore’s Billy Cundiff misses a 32-yard field goal attempt with 11 seconds remaining that would have tied the score. 2012 — New York’s Lawrence Tynes kicks a 31-yard field goal in sudden-death …

Career Team Victory Match Super Bowl West New York
History beckons, but ‘buzz’ of yellow weighing heavily on Thomas
6 years, 7 months ago

History beckons, but ‘buzz’ of yellow weighing heavily on Thomas

The Hindu  

A history-making chapter in the life of Geraint Thomas may be around the corner, but the “buzz” of wearing the Tour de France yellow jersey is starting to weigh heavily. “Wearing the yellow jersey, you get a buzz out of that,” Thomas said after his fourth full day in the race lead he took on stage 11 with the first …

Sky Race Team Tour Thomas Froome Yellow Jersey
Geraint Thomas's net worth revealed after making Tour de France history
6 years, 7 months ago

Geraint Thomas's net worth revealed after making Tour de France history

Daily Mail  

Geraint Thomas has already made history in the Tour de France. Cyclist Geraint Thomas currently holds the coveted yellow jersey at the 2018 Tour de France Who is Geraint Thomas? After placing personal best finishes of 15th overall at the 2015 and 2016 Tour de France to help secure victory for teammate Chris Froome, Thomas is currently competing at the …

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Fleetwood Mac: After Lindsey Buckingham's departure - a brief history of the ever-changing lineup
6 years, 11 months ago

Fleetwood Mac: After Lindsey Buckingham's departure - a brief history of the ever-changing lineup

The Independent  

Sign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free Get our Now Hear This email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Fleetwood Mac fans have been …

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At Duke University, A Bizarre Tour Through American History And Palates
7 years, 5 months ago

At Duke University, A Bizarre Tour Through American History And Palates

NPR  

At Duke University, A Bizarre Tour Through American History And Palates Enlarge this image toggle caption Jerry Young/Getty Images Jerry Young/Getty Images Eighteen doughnuts, toasted Brazil nuts, a can of deviled ham, an avocado "pear," and Worcestershire sauce: No, this list doesn't comprise an especially malicious ingredient basket for competitors on the Food Network's Chopped. Jacqueline Reid Wachholz, who directs …

Food History Recipes University Test Duke Young
Teen golfer Aditi Ashok scripts history by becoming first Indian woman to win European Tour event
8 years, 4 months ago

Teen golfer Aditi Ashok scripts history by becoming first Indian woman to win European Tour event

India TV News  

Indian golf sensation Aditi Ashok scripted history by securing the Indian Open title on Sunday as she turned into the primary Indian lady to claim Ladies European Tour occasion. Carrying a two-stroke overnight lead, the teenager took her total score to three-under 213, one stroke clear of Brittany Lincicome of the US and Spaniard Belen Mozo who finished tied second. …

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Dutch Slavery in Amsterdam: A Hidden History Revealed
11 years, 7 months ago

Dutch Slavery in Amsterdam: A Hidden History Revealed

NL Times  

During the Amsterdam Heritage days on the 14th of July residents and visitors of the Dutch city had the opportunity to visit some of Amsterdam's finest and hidden treasures. A walk through the city center to explore the hidden signs that refer to the slavery history in Amsterdam, a tour that will be repeated in English on Saturday, July 20. …

History Amsterdam Dutch Slavery Netherlands Black Period
We have chances as good as others, says Bopanna
12 years, 7 months ago

We have chances as good as others, says Bopanna

India TV News  

London, Jul 25: Indian tennis player Rohan Bopanna feels "extremely lucky" to be part of the Olympics and said he will concentrate on performance rather than result when he pairs up with Mahesh Bhupathi in the men's doubles competition at the Wimbledon. Nowhere else you will find such bonhomie between representing over 200 countries," he said.Bopanna said his wish is …

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One Direction excited about history making debut
12 years, 11 months ago

One Direction excited about history making debut

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — One Direction’s Niall Horan was in a taxi when he learned that the group’s first album, “Up All Night,” debuted at the top of the latest Billboard Top 200 albums chart. “We’re just five normal boys from the U.K. who’ve been given this opportunity, so we’re having a great time working very hard.” The fans of One …

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Opening Doors to History
39 years, 9 months ago

Opening Doors to History

LA Times  

Times Staff Writer The four houses opened for the first homes tour of the Beverly Hills Historical Society seemed like perfect selections, hinting at the wealth and whimsy of the earliest residents and reflecting the loving restoration efforts of the current owners. A book in the living room, “Beverly Hills Palaces,” is opened to a page showing Charles Ray playing …

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