The Atlantic5 hours agoThe Bicycles of World War IIverified_publisherThe Atlantic - Alan TaylorOver the course of World War II, countless challenges made basic transportation difficult, costly, and dangerous. The need for fast, efficient, and quiet ways of moving people from A to B—despite fuel shortages, damaged roads, and ongoing battles—led many soldiers and civilians to take advantage of …
The Atlantic2 days agoScenes From Coachella 2024verified_publisherThe Atlantic - Alan TaylorCrowds of music fans gathered once more in Indio, California, this weekend, for the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, catching performances by Doja Cat, Jon Batiste, Vampire Weekend, Sabrina Carpenter, Lil Yachty, Gwen Stefani, Peso Pluma, Atarashii Gakko, the Aquabats, and many more …
3 days agoOlivier Awards red carpet: David Tennant, Sarah Snook and Cara Delevingne among starsbbc.co.uk - By Steven McIntoshThe biggest names in British theatre walked the red carpet on Sunday, as the Olivier Awards took place at London's Royal Albert Hall. Sunset Boulevard, Guys & Dolls, Dear England and Stranger Things were among the winners at the ceremony, which is the most prestigious event in UK theatre. Here's a …
4 days agoWeek in pictures: 6-12 April 2024bbc.co.uk - BBC NewsA selection of striking news photographs taken around the world this week. All photos subject to copyright
The Photo Deskflipped into Photos of the Week5 days agoAP Week in Pictures: GlobalAssociated Press - By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSApril 5 - 11, 2024 Stunned Palestinians found their home city unrecognizable as they filtered in to salvage what they could from the vast destruction left by Israeli troops who withdrew from southern Gaza’s Khan Younis a day earlier after months of fighting and bombardment. Rwanda marked the 30th …
The Photo Deskflipped into Photos of the WeekApr 10Muslims worldwide celebrate Eid al-Fitr in the shadow of Gaza's miseryAssociated Press - By ANDREW WILKS and NINIEK KARMINIISTANBUL (AP) — Muslims around the world celebrated the Eid al-Fitr holiday Wednesday, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan. But events were overshadowed by the worsening crisis in Gaza and Israel’s expected military offensive in Rafah city after six months of war. “We should not forget our …