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’End of an era’ as New York removes last of its iconic payphone booths

Marking the end of an era, New York City on Monday removed the last of its storied payphone booths, which have fallen victim to the ubiquity of free Wi-fi and cell phones in recent years. But Superman fans can take comfort in the fact…
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Business

Iconic London store Fortnum & Mason looking to expand into Qatar in time for World Cup

One of London’s most popular department stores is in talks to open a branch in Qatar ahead of this winter’s FIFA World Cup, according to a Sky News report. Fortnum & Mason, an upmarket shop in Piccadilly that counts Queen Elizabeth…
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Entertainment

Cilla Black’s iconic life and career celebrated in new documentary

Following months of seemingly endless royal documentaries, Channel 5 switched to a different kind of national treasure. The only mystery was why they chose Sunday to show Our Cilla: The One And Only. As far as I can make out, it wasn’t a…
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