Lastras de Cuéllar (Spain) (AFP) – Across Spain, dozens of villages do not have access to drinkable water due to agricultural pollution, a lack of water quality controls and drought. Residents have no alternative but to purchase bottled water for their everyday needs.
Washington (AFP) – A 25-foot totem pole carved by Native American artists is displayed on the National Mall in Washington, DC, during a ceremony attended by tribal leaders and US Interior Secretary Deb Haaland.
San Francisco (AFP) – Many San Francisco bars and restaurants have begun asking customers to provide proof of full vaccination or a negative Covid-19 test result before entering the premises.
The Italian street artist sprays walls and entire buildings with hyper realistic motifs. His trademark: he incorporates the surroundings into his work, creating stunning 3D images.
Russian artist Sasha Frolova designs unique Latex costumes, and large-scale sculptures. She also takes to the stage in her self-made outfits.
A trio of new video games feature cats, mouse robots and living spaghetti in their game play. Yes, really. Rick Damigella reports.
Chicago (AFP) – One of America's largest events — Lollapalooza music festival in Chicago — is underway this weekend, to the delight of fans and to the despair of others. The four day music festival is expected to draw more than 100,000 people to downtown Chicago each day, at a moment when coronavirus cases are on the rise and vaccinations have plateaued.
Chicago (AFP) – One of America’s largest events — Lollapalooza music festival in Chicago — is underway this weekend, to the delight of fans and to the despair of others. The four day music festival is expected to draw more than 100,000 people to downtown Chicago each day, at a moment when coronavirus cases are on the rise and vaccinations have plateaued. Lollapalooza has said their policy is for unvaccinated people to wear masks and show a recent negative Covid test.
Preparations for the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics have entered into the finishing touches stage with six months to go. All 12 competition venues in Beijing have been completed, inspected and certified by the international winter sports organization.
Lebanon is running desperately short of life-saving medicines to treat cancer, heart ailments, or even of basic vitamins needed by expectant mothers. It is all a direct result of Lebanon's deepening political and economic crisis which has led to severe shortages hard currency and fuel.
Scarlett Johansson filed a lawsuit that alleges Disney breached her contract by releasing the highly anticipated film "Black Widow" on its streaming service, Disney+. CNN's Frank Pallotta reports.
Gyōda (Japan) (AFP) – Japan's Ukiyoe and Kabuki culture are showcased in an unusual masterpiece. Rice fields have been transformed into art in the Japanese city of Gyoda to mark the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
