You can play a giant tetris these days in one of the entertainment centers in London. Such an interactive display appeared in honor of the 40th anniversary of the famous computer game. Alexandra Payne, an employee of the Outernet center: “We use an application, which can be downloaded by scanning a QR code. The game will launch on your phone and you can move the pieces in real time right on the screen....

Diwali is also the festival of lights. In India it is customary to light lanterns and candles as a symbol of the victory of good over evil. In London, concerts and fairs are held in honor of Diwali. This year the festival was visited by the mayor of the city Sadiq Khan. He has Pakistani roots and tries to unite the different communities of the city. A guest at the festival: “London has always been and...

The 7th NTD International Piano Competition kicked off in New York at the Kauffman Music Center. 16 participants from nine countries gathered here to show their skills. Each submits two selected works based on the requirements of the competition committee. They must include compositions by classical composers such as Bach and Paganini. The young contestants also showed impressive skills. Wei Wu is a recent...

The new Aston Martin Vanquish will make its debut in Venice. It is the fastest and most powerful production car of the British brand and its flagship. The two-seat hypercar is powered by a gasoline powertrain. There will be neither hybrids nor electric versions. The name of the model means “to win”. Marco Mattiacci, an Aston Martin employee, said: “This is the most iconic car in our lineup. It's a...

Cinderella, a spider and hot dogs - there's plenty to see in Tompkins Square Park in New York City today. Dozens of dogs and their owners are participating in a Halloween costume parade. The owners tried to come up with the most amazing outfits for their shaggy pets. Among the participants are both music lovers and sports fans. The dog's owner: “His name is Gremlin. He's wearing (former baseball player...

In Rio de Janeiro, 2,000 runners helped collect food for the poor. Christmas is still two months away and everyone is already preparing for the holiday. A charity run was dedicated to the upcoming festivities. Local non-profit organization Citizen Action collects money for food for low-income Brazilian families. According to statistics, last year 64 million Brazilians experienced some degree of food...

If a tourist in Rome wishes to return to this beautiful city, they can simply toss a coin into the Trevi Fountain. According to legend, standing with their back to the fountain and throwing the coin over their left shoulder is the proper way to make a wish. Every year, millions of visitors delight in this charming tradition. But, you may wonder, where do all those coins go? Thanks to a partnership...

Two rescued southern wild boars are making their debut at the New York Aquarium. These orphaned females were found off the coast of California when they were still cubs. The calans decided to be taken in. At first, the marine predators lived in different zoos. Now their permanent home will be the New York Aquarium. Southern wild boars live on the coast of California. Once the population of these animals...

During the hot summer months, cities heat up to unprecedented temperatures. The lack of greenery creates so-called “heat islands”, which are much hotter than the countryside. Now German inventors have created special oases that will help reduce the temperature. The Frankfurt-based startup has developed an architectural solution for urban gardening. Its vertical landscaping system includes diagonally...

Hong Kong has tripled the number of pandas thanks to the birth of two cubs, a brother and sister, Aug. 15. Previously, there were only two pandas in the city, which did not produce offspring. The new addition is the first time pandas have been born in Hong Kong, sparking much interest among locals. The cubs' mother, 19-year-old Ying Ying, and her partner Le Le were donated by China in 2007. Ying Ying...