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Driving The Swiss Alps: Beatenberg – Interlaken
Beatenberg is a municipality in the Interlaken district of the canton of Bern in Switzerland.
Morning News Podcast: George Floyd Murder Guilty Verdict, Vaccines
A.M. Edition for April 21. WSJ reporters discuss reactions as former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin is found guilty in the death of George Floyd.
WSJ’s Sabrina Siddiqui on vaccination challenges in the U.S. And, a soccer league meltdown in Europe. Marc Stewart hosts.
Village Walks: Castel San Pietro Romano, Italy (4K)
Castel San Pietro Romano is a comune in the Metropolitan City of Rome in the Italian region of Latium, located about 35 kilometres east of Rome. In 2017, it had a population of 883.
Aerial Views: ‘Coomera Falls – Australia’ (4K)
The Coomera Falls are situated within Lamington National Park, approximately 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) north of the Queensland/New South Wales border. Located to the west of the Border Track, the falls descend 64 metres (210 ft) into Coomera Gorge. Access is via graded walking tracks in Lamington National Park that commence from Binna Burra. Also located in close proximity to the falls are the Bahnamboola Falls and the Neerigomindalala Falls.
The Coomera Circuit, a 17.5-kilometre (10.9 mi) walking track within the national park that provides ideal viewing of the falls, was rated in 2010 by the Australian Geographic Outdoor magazine as the second best day walk in Australia.
Walking Tour: ‘Bath – Somerset, England’
Bath is the largest city in the county of Somerset, England, known for and named after its Roman-built baths. In 2011, the population was 88,859. Bath is in the valley of the River Avon, 97 miles west of London and 11 miles southeast of Bristol. The city became a World Heritage site in 1987.
Analysis: The Global Race To Produce ‘Lithium’ (WSJ)
Demand for lithium is expected to outpace global supply as consumers switch to battery-powered vehicles. With China currently leading in processing of the vital raw material, the U.S. government is looking to boost domestic production. Photo illustration: Carlos Waters/WSJ
Walking Tour: ‘Leipzig – Eastern Germany’ (4K)
Leipzig is the most populous city in the Germanstate of Saxony. With a population of 605,407 inhabitants as of 2021[6][7] (1.1 million[8] residents in the larger urban zone),[1] it is Germany’s eighth most populous city[9][10] as well as the second most populous city in the area of former East Germany after (East) Berlin. Together with Halle (Saale), the largest city of the neighbouring state of Saxony-Anhalt, the city forms the polycentric conurbation of Leipzig-Halle.[citation needed] Between the two cities (in Schkeuditz) lies Leipzig/Halle Airport.
City Views: ‘Osaka, Japan’
Osaka is a large port city and commercial center on the Japanese island of Honshu. It’s known for its modern architecture, nightlife and hearty street food. The 16th-century shogunate Osaka Castle, which has undergone several restorations, is its main historical landmark. It’s surrounded by a moat and park with plum, peach and cherry-blossom trees. Sumiyoshi-taisha is among Japan’s oldest Shinto shrines.
Walking Tour: ‘Edinburgh – Capital Of Scotland’ (4K)
Edinburgh is Scotland’s compact, hilly capital. It has a medieval Old Town and elegant Georgian New Town with gardens and neoclassical buildings. Looming over the city is Edinburgh Castle, home to Scotland’s crown jewels and the Stone of Destiny, used in the coronation of Scottish rulers. Arthur’s Seat is an imposing peak in Holyrood Park with sweeping views, and Calton Hill is topped with monuments and memorials.
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