Why are Italian authorities fining tourists for snacking?
Officials in Rome have started to fine tourists up to $645 for snacking around the ancient city’s historic monuments, including the Colosseum. The law bans camping or the use of makeshift shelters in the historic areas, but it also prohibits people from eating or drinking inside designated historic zones. Florence and Venice have similar laws. Venice also charges tourists a special hotel tax that funds efforts to keep the city from sinking.
How much are chickens worth in Virginia?
Though Virginia’s economy is dominated by the Pentagon, particularly in Northern Virginia, agriculture remains a crucial sector for the state and poultry alone has an $8 billion impact on the local economy, according to the U.S. Poultry & Egg Association. The industry provides 13,480 jobs and $500 million in direct wages in Virginia. Federal, state and local taxes paid by the industry and its workers total $827 million, the group reported.
What changes did the Secret Service institute following the scandal in Colombia?
The service was rocked five months ago when a dozen agents doing advance work for President Obama were caught with prostitutes in Cartagena. In response, the Secret Service toughened restrictions on agents, including a ban on excessive drinking and on sharing work-related information on social media.
