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Battling draw delights McCarthy

Ipswich boss Mick McCarthy hailed the “belligerent, stubborn and hard working” qualities of his “horrible bunch” of players after a 1-1 draw at his former club Wolves moved Town closer to securing a place in the play-offs.

Diane von Furstenberg named Icon in The Time 100

Diane von Furstenberg is a Time 100 icon U.S. fashion designer Diane von Furstenberg has been selected by Time magazine as one of 2015’s 100 Most Influential People. The annual Time magazine listing, first published in 1999 and organized by the publication’s editors, honors individuals who have changed the world, in good ways and bad. By being recognized by Time magazine, an issue now rooted in American culture, readers unfamiliar

Armani updates Milan boutique to celebrate 40th anniversary

Armani’s Milan boutique Italy’s Giorgio Armani reopened its Milanese flagship April 8, after the space underwent a complete redesign. Located on Via Montenapoleone, the Armani boutique is housed within the historic Palazzo Taverna, given its historical setting updating the storefront helps the brand to show its modernity. To this effect, Armani’s store renovation comes as the brand is celebrating its 40th anniversary. New digs Armani’s flagship was completely redesigned by

Fodor's Week in Travel: Global Getaways

Take your spring adventures abroad to discover emerging destinations or visit old favorites. Whether you want to sample wine in Tbilisi or delicacies in Bangkok, our weekly roundup has you covered. 5 Reasons You Shouldn’t Miss Inle Lake, Myanmar Over-the-water hotels and a Jumping Cat monastery might be the only two incentives you’ll need in 5 Reasons You Shouldn’t Miss Inle Lake, Myanmar. Food Lover’s Guide to Bangkok Indulge your taste buds in

10 Budget-Friendly Getaways for Spring 2015

What’s the real definition of a spring break? Taking a trip for less than you might expect. There’s no better time of year to find bargains, with a host of last-minute deals as destinations prepare to boost prices for summer. Here are our picks for some of the best buys of the season, whether you want to find discount beachfront stays, take advantage of slashed airfares, or capitalize on the

Long Weekend in Hershey, Pennsylvania

Hershey, Pennsylvania, likes to call itself the sweetest place on earth, and if you’re looking for a small-scale theme park getaway on the East Coast, it will indeed hit the sweet spot. Located in Pennsylvania Dutch Country, Hershey is synonymous with chocolate, as it happens to be the place confectioner Milton S. Hershey opened his factory in 1905. Today the town is home to a variety of Hershey–themed attractions, as

Trollbusters: This algorithm can predict if you're going to get banned

The way commenters write can be used to detect if they’ll end up getting banned, according to US researchers working on troll-busting algorithms. A team from Cornell and Stanford Universities scanned the comment threads on three news sites – CNN, Breitbart and IGN – over the course of a year and a half. That totalled up to 35 million comments, sent by almost two million users. 50,000 of those users