Jenny Gross
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The Hardy Tree, a Beloved Fixture of a London Cemetery, Topples Over
The tree, named after the author Thomas Hardy, was surrounded by 18th- and 19th-century gravestones. It was a popular site for locals and tourists.
As Dollar Strengthens, U.S. Students in Europe Feel the Benefits
The pound and the euro are trading at decades-long lows against the dollar. For American students abroad, that has made weekend trips, dinners and theater...
Kanye West Agrees to Buy Parler, Company Says
The agreement in principle to buy the social media service comes days after Twitter and Instagram restricted the rapper’s account for violating its terms.
Why a Weak British Pound Matters
Investors briefly sent the pound to a record low against the dollar, which has implications for people and businesses inside and outside Britain.
4-Day Workweek Brings No Loss of Productivity, Companies in Experiment Say
More than 70 companies in Britain are undergoing a six-month experiment in which their employees get a paid day off each week. So far, most...
Hundreds of Flights in France are Canceled As Air Traffic Control Workers Strike
More than 400 flights departing from or arriving to Paris Charles de Gaulle and Paris Orly airports had been canceled, and about 200 had been...
Who Will Pay for Queen Elizabeth’s Funeral
The state will cover the huge price tag at a time when many in Britain are struggling to pay their bills and are bracing for...
Bank of America Tests No-Down-Payment Mortgages in Black and Hispanic Neighborhoods
The pilot program aims to help first-time buyers in several neighborhoods obtain affordable loans.
Be ‘Less Squeamish’ About Drinking Recycled Wastewater, British Official Says
As droughts become more frequent, drinking water that has been reprocessed from sewage treatment is the future, the head of Britain’s Environment Agency said.
Low Water Levels Disrupt European River Cruises, a Favorite of U.S. Tourists
As the continent faces a severe drought, companies have had to use buses to transport passengers along parts of the Rhine and the Danube, where...