Today: September 20, 2024
Today: September 20, 2024

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Disney receives another key approval to expand Southern California theme parks

Disney has received another key approval to expand its Southern California theme parks in its first push to make major changes to its iconic Disneyland in decades

Disney receives another key approval to expand Southern California theme parks
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Fans are following Taylor Swift to Europe after finding Eras Tour tickets less costly there

Thousands of Taylor Swift fans are following her across the pond after missing out on her U.S. concert tour last year or being put off by marked-up ticket prices

Fans are following Taylor Swift to Europe after finding Eras Tour tickets less costly there
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Prada focuses generational transition on artisans, expanding production and workforce in Italy

The Prada Group is expanding its production footprint in Italy, including dozens of new jobs at its knitwear factory in Umbria, leaning into “Made in Italy” as integral to the brand’s ethos

Prada focuses generational transition on artisans, expanding production and workforce in Italy
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After appearing on red carpet at Met Gala, Nelly Korda goes for a sixth straight win on LPGA Tour

Nelly Korda will try to become the first woman to win six consecutive LPGA Tour starts when play begins in the 72-hole Cognizant Founders Cup on Thursday at the Upper Montclair Country Club in Clifton, New Jersey

After appearing on red carpet at Met Gala, Nelly Korda goes for a sixth straight win on LPGA Tour
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China's Xi arrives in Hungary for talks on expanding Chinese investments

Chinese President Xi Jinping has arrived in Hungary, the final stop on his five-day European tour

China's Xi arrives in Hungary for talks on expanding Chinese investments
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Airbnb forecasts weaker Q2 revenue despite robust demand for international travel

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Airbnb forecasts weaker Q2 revenue despite robust demand for international travel
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Simone Biles wants to turn her post-Olympic tour into a celebration. The guys are coming along too

Gymnastics star Simone Biles is taking her show on the road following the Paris Olympics

Simone Biles wants to turn her post-Olympic tour into a celebration. The guys are coming along too
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Airbnb slumps as gloomy forecast fans slowdown fears

Airbnb shares tumbled nearly 7% in afternoon trading on Thursday after weak forecasts for the second quarter stoked investor fears about slowing growth at the vacation rental firm and took

Airbnb slumps as gloomy forecast fans slowdown fears
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Passenger plane's tire bursts on landing in Turkey; no casualties

A Corendon Airlines Boeing 737 plane's front tire burst upon landing at an airport in southern Turkey on Thursday, the Turkish transport minister said, adding there were no

Passenger plane's tire bursts on landing in Turkey; no casualties
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Beach League: 5 NFL teams will hold training camp in Southern California this year

Southern California will be a prime spot for NFL training camps this year

Beach League: 5 NFL teams will hold training camp in Southern California this year
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Here's what to know if you are traveling abroad with your dog

The U.S. government has updated its rules for bringing a dog into the country

Here's what to know if you are traveling abroad with your dog
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Senate passes bill improving air safety and service for travelers, a day before FAA law expires

The Senate has passed a $105 billion bill designed to improve air safety and customer service for air travelers, a day before the law governing the Federal Aviation Administration expires

Senate passes bill improving air safety and service for travelers, a day before FAA law expires
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Pennsylvania to ban cell phone use while driving and require police to collect traffic stop data

Pennsylvania will join the majority of states that ban motorists from handling a cell phone for almost any purpose while driving as state lawmakers hope to reduce distracted driving accidents

Pennsylvania to ban cell phone use while driving and require police to collect traffic stop data
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Ex-Venezuelan diplomat 'never' considered being president but will launch campaign this month

A few weeks ago, Edmundo González Urrutia was just another grandfather visiting his daughter and grandchildren, who live abroad, enjoying two months of family time

Ex-Venezuelan diplomat 'never' considered being president but will launch campaign this month
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Turkey reopens ancient church with prized mosaics to Muslim worship

Turkey has opened the ancient Chora church, one of Istanbul's most celebrated Byzantine buildings, to Muslim worshippers after it was used as a museum for more

Turkey reopens ancient church with prized mosaics to Muslim worship
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A bus plunges off a bridge in the Russian city of St. Petersburg, killing 7 people

Authorities in Russia say seven people were killed when a bus veered off a bridge in St. Petersburg, the country's second-largest city

A bus plunges off a bridge in the Russian city of St. Petersburg, killing 7 people
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PGA CHAMPIONSHIP '24: Justin Thomas gets rare experience playing a major in his hometown

Justin Thomas returns to Valhalla in his hometown of Louisville, Kentucky for the third time, with one big difference

PGA CHAMPIONSHIP '24: Justin Thomas gets rare experience playing a major in his hometown
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Airbnb scam turns home into digital kidnapping nightmare

Have you ever had your home violated in the most disturbing way? An Airbnb scams nightmare descended upon one unsuspecting homeowner in the famous Hamptons. Sarah Stewart, a real estate agent, was horrified to learn that her luxurious beachfront estate had been fraudulently listed on Airbnb without her consent or knowledge. Someone was trying to illegally rent out her private residence for a staggering $25,000! Stewart faced a dizzying ordeal to remove this fraudulent Airbnb listing that represented a severe breach of her privacy and security. As rental scams escalate, her harrowing experience serves as a cautionary tale about the

Airbnb scam turns home into digital kidnapping nightmare
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Thousands of protesters in Armenia demand the prime minister's resignation over Azerbaijan dispute

Thousands of protesters angered by the government’s decision to hand over control of some border villages to Azerbaijan have demonstrated in the center of the Armenian capital for a second day to demand the resignation of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan

Thousands of protesters in Armenia demand the prime minister's resignation over Azerbaijan dispute
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Bodies of 2 backcountry skiers buried by Utah avalanche recovered from mountain, names released

Search crews have recovered the bodies of two backcountry skiers who were swept away and buried by an avalanche in the mountains outside Salt Lake City

Bodies of 2 backcountry skiers buried by Utah avalanche recovered from mountain, names released
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How to watch (and stream) the Eurovision Song Contest final

Acts from more than two dozen countries will take the stage in Malmo, Sweden, to compete in the final of the Eurovision Song Contest

How to watch (and stream) the Eurovision Song Contest final
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Fine dining, at a new high. A Michelin-starred chef will take his cuisine to our upper atmosphere

A Danish Michelin-starred chef has teamed up with the Florida-based startup Space Perspective to take fine-dining to our upper atmosphere in late 2025

Fine dining, at a new high. A Michelin-starred chef will take his cuisine to our upper atmosphere
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Twins' lucky summer sausage goes international with road trip to Toronto for series vs. Blue Jays

The Minnesota Twins and their lucky sausage have gone international

Twins' lucky summer sausage goes international with road trip to Toronto for series vs. Blue Jays
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Eight more Chinese cities join Hong Kong solo travel scheme

Eight more Chinese cities have joined a scheme allowing their residents to travel to Hong Kong on their own, rather than as part of a tour group, as part of efforts to boost Hong

Eight more Chinese cities join Hong Kong solo travel scheme
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Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan is heading to the Preakness after all

Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan is heading to the Preakness after all

Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan is heading to the Preakness after all

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