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Prince William walks nature trails near South Africa's Table Mountain to promote conservation
Read full article: Prince William walks nature trails near South Africa's Table Mountain to promote conservationPrince William has gone on an early-morning nature walk near South Africaโs Table Mountain to promote the work of conservation rangers in a unique urban national park.
True crime's popularity brings real change for defendants and society. It's not all good
Read full article: True crime's popularity brings real change for defendants and society. It's not all goodIn 1989, Americans were riveted by the shotgun murders of Jose and Kitty Menendez in their Beverly Hills mansion by their own children.
What to stream: 'Yellowstone' starts its end, Eddie Redmayne as a sniper and Aubrey Plaza gets high
Read full article: What to stream: 'Yellowstone' starts its end, Eddie Redmayne as a sniper and Aubrey Plaza gets highEddie Redmayne's return to TV starring as a sniper for hire in the new limited series โThe Day of the Jackalโ and โYellowstoneโ riding off into the sunset with the launch of its final episodes are some of this weekโs new streaming entertainment releases.
Willie Nelson on his new album, cannabis cookbook, Kris Kristofferson and what makes a good song
Read full article: Willie Nelson on his new album, cannabis cookbook, Kris Kristofferson and what makes a good songWillie Nelson, who is 91, will release โLast Leaf on the Tree" on Friday, his second studio album this year.
Inside a 1760 schoolhouse for Black children is a complicated history of slavery and resilience
Read full article: Inside a 1760 schoolhouse for Black children is a complicated history of slavery and resilienceA museum in Virginia has nearly finished restoring the nationโs oldest surviving schoolhouse for Black children.
A Bolivian artist carves faces of the departed onto Day of the Dead bread
Read full article: A Bolivian artist carves faces of the departed onto Day of the Dead breadDuring the Day of the Dead celebrations that take place in late October and early November, Latin Americans honor their departed loved ones by setting up altars adorned with food, flowers and photographs.
We are what we celebrate: America's holiday calendar is increasingly diverse
Read full article: We are what we celebrate: America's holiday calendar is increasingly diverseFor the first time, New York Cityโs public school students have the day off to mark the holiday of Diwali, celebrated in India and among the global Indian diaspora as the victory of light over darkness.
Pets join Mexico's Day of the Dead celebrations, as Fido and Tiger get their own altars
Read full article: Pets join Mexico's Day of the Dead celebrations, as Fido and Tiger get their own altarsPets are not forgotten during Mexicoโs famed Day of the Dead celebrations, when even Fido and Tiger get a place at the altars Mexican families set up to honor their deceased loved ones, complete with flowers, candles and photographs.
Trump and Harris both support a bigger child tax credit. But which families should get it?
Read full article: Trump and Harris both support a bigger child tax credit. But which families should get it?Never before in a presidential election cycle has there been so much discussion of the child tax credit โ a tool many Democrats and Republicans have endorsed as a way to lift children and young families out of poverty.
Ex-Disney worker accused of hacking computer menus to add profanities, errors
Read full article: Ex-Disney worker accused of hacking computer menus to add profanities, errorsA former Disney worker has been arrested based on a complaint that says he hacked into servers at Walt Disney World in order to manipulate computer menus.
Care for a sweet treat during Mexico's Day of the Dead? Have a bite of 'pan de muerto'
Read full article: Care for a sweet treat during Mexico's Day of the Dead? Have a bite of 'pan de muerto'โPan de muerto," or โbread of the dead,โ is freshly baked in Mexico ahead of Day of the Dead celebrations.
Vinyl thrives at United Record Pressing as the nation's oldest record maker plays a familiar tune
Read full article: Vinyl thrives at United Record Pressing as the nation's oldest record maker plays a familiar tuneIn its 75 years in operation, United Record Pressing in Nashville has survived 8-tracks, cassettes, CDs, Napster, iPods and streaming services.
Erykah Badu celebrated as fashion icon at CFDA Awards after years of pushing boundaries
Read full article: Erykah Badu celebrated as fashion icon at CFDA Awards after years of pushing boundariesGrammy award winning singer Erykah Badu was honored with the โfashion iconโ award at the 2024 Council of Fashion Designers of America fashion awards Monday night.
They came to America looking for better lives โ and better schools. The results were mixed
Read full article: They came to America looking for better lives โ and better schools. The results were mixedThe school system in Aurora, Colorado, is striving to accommodate more than 3,000 new students mostly from Venezuela and Colombia.
American Airlines tests boarding technology that audibly shames line cutters
Read full article: American Airlines tests boarding technology that audibly shames line cuttersAmerican Airlines is testing a new technology at three airports across the country during the boarding process that aims to cut down on passengers who try to jump the line.
Khatia Buniatishvili is a classical music superstar. Her new album honors Mozart โ in her own way
Read full article: Khatia Buniatishvili is a classical music superstar. Her new album honors Mozart โ in her own wayKhatia Buniatishvili has been one of the most well-known classical musicians for more than a decade.
What to stream: Tyler, the Creator, 'The Substance,' Olivia Rodrigo concert film and 'The Diplomat'
Read full article: What to stream: Tyler, the Creator, 'The Substance,' Olivia Rodrigo concert film and 'The Diplomat'โThe Substanceโ and albums by Willie Nelson and Tyler, the Creator are some of this weekโs new streaming entertainment releases.
Warsaw opens a new modern art museum as it tries to leave Poland's communist legacy behind
Read full article: Warsaw opens a new modern art museum as it tries to leave Poland's communist legacy behindThe grand opening of new modern art museum designed by the American architect Thomas Phifer is taking place in the Polish capital, Warsaw.
In Asheville, high school seniors make key life choices under the stress of Helene recovery
Read full article: In Asheville, high school seniors make key life choices under the stress of Helene recoveryHigh school seniors in Asheville are grappling with several important life decisions as they still recover from the devastating impact of Hurricane Helene on their region.
In Colombia, Amazon River's extreme drought falls hard on Indigenous communities
Read full article: In Colombia, Amazon River's extreme drought falls hard on Indigenous communitiesThe severe drought of the Amazon River has caused Indigenous communities who live beside it to struggle for food, water and simply getting from one place to another.
Venice extends its day-tripper tax through next year to combat overtourism
Read full article: Venice extends its day-tripper tax through next year to combat overtourismVenice will extend its day-tripper tax through next year, increasing the number of days and doubling the fee to 10 euros for last-minute visitors.
Edmunds: These are the best lightly used hybrid cars, SUVs and trucks
Read full article: Edmunds: These are the best lightly used hybrid cars, SUVs and trucksMany car shoppers like the idea of hybrids, but not the upfront premium that often is thousands more than the sticker price of a non-hybrid model.
They made 36 million Corn Poppers. Here's how they pick the right ones for the Toy Hall of Fame
Read full article: They made 36 million Corn Poppers. Here's how they pick the right ones for the Toy Hall of FameBefore the National Toy Hall of Fame inducts a new class each fall, curators at the upstate New York attraction have to figure out how to showcase the honorees.
Hurricane Milton ravaged one of the most popular areas for 'snowbirds' on Florida's Gulf Coast
Read full article: Hurricane Milton ravaged one of the most popular areas for 'snowbirds' on Florida's Gulf CoastHurricane Miltonโs devastating landfall along Floridaโs Gulf Coast hit one of the most popular areas for temporary residents who spend the winter months living in the Sunshine State.
US fines American Airlines $50 million over mishandling of disabled passengers and wheelchairs
Read full article: US fines American Airlines $50 million over mishandling of disabled passengers and wheelchairsThe U.S. government is fining American Airlines $50 million for failing to provide wheelchair assistance to passengers with disabilities and damaging thousands of wheelchairs over a five-year period.
Peloton plans to sell its deluxe stationary bike at Costco to reach holiday shoppers
Read full article: Peloton plans to sell its deluxe stationary bike at Costco to reach holiday shoppersPeloton plans to sell its deluxe stationary bike at Costco this holiday season as the struggling connected-exercise company seeks to broaden its customer base.
Samoan coast where King Charles will visit worries about the future after ship damaged reef
Read full article: Samoan coast where King Charles will visit worries about the future after ship damaged reefPeople who live in villages along the Samoan coastline where a New Zealand navy ship ran aground, caught fire and sank this month are worried about their livelihoods and the future of tourism and fishing in the area as they prepare for the arrival of Britain's King Charles III on Wednesday.
Asian American boba brand finds opportunity after Simu Liu sparks cultural appropriation debate
Read full article: Asian American boba brand finds opportunity after Simu Liu sparks cultural appropriation debateThe owners of boba milk tea brand Twrl have a chance to pitch a pretty well-known investor, actor Simu Liu.
King Charles III ends first Australian visit by a reigning British monarch in 13 years
Read full article: King Charles III ends first Australian visit by a reigning British monarch in 13 yearsKing Charles III is ending the first visit to Australia by a reigning British monarch in 13 years with anti-monarchists hoping the debate surrounding his journey is a step toward an Australian citizen becoming head of state.
Here's why every Australian can request, and receive, a free portrait of King Charles
Read full article: Here's why every Australian can request, and receive, a free portrait of King CharlesPhoto portraits of King Charles are available in Australia under a little-known government policy that says every citizen there can request, and receive, a portrait of their monarch.
McDonald's agreed to Trump event but says it isn't endorsing a presidential candidate
Read full article: McDonald's agreed to Trump event but says it isn't endorsing a presidential candidateMcDonaldโs Corp. says it agreed to host former President Donald Trump at a Pennsylvania store over the weekend but that it isnโt endorsing a candidate in the U.S. presidential race.
Tourists return to NYC's Vessel sculpture after it reopens with netting to prevent deaths
Read full article: Tourists return to NYC's Vessel sculpture after it reopens with netting to prevent deathsA building-sized sculpture popular with tourists in Manhattan is open again with new safety features meant to prevent people from jumping off its viewpoints.
Will US convenience stores find the secret to selling better food?
Read full article: Will US convenience stores find the secret to selling better food?Americans who think of petrified hot dogs, frozen burritos and salty snacks when they imagine getting food at a gas station or truck stop may be pleasantly surprised during their next road trip: U.S. convenience stores are offering them more and better โ though not necessarily healthier โ choices.
Learning about God from dogs, Orthodox monks breed and train canines in upstate New York monastery
Read full article: Learning about God from dogs, Orthodox monks breed and train canines in upstate New York monasteryA group of Orthodox monks in upstate New York takes the Christian imperative to care for creation more literally than most religious communities.
Black male teachers are a rarity in preschools. This pioneering program wants to change that
Read full article: Black male teachers are a rarity in preschools. This pioneering program wants to change thatA fellowship program is training young Black men to become literacy aides in preschool classrooms across the country.
Palauโs vibrant Helen Reef is a magnet for poachers. These rangers keep it safe
Read full article: Palauโs vibrant Helen Reef is a magnet for poachers. These rangers keep it safeHelen Reef, a 40-square-mile atoll at the southern edge of Palau, is one of Earth's most remote and biologically diverse reefs.
โKindnessโ influencers on TikTok give money to strangers. Why is that controversial?
Read full article: โKindnessโ influencers on TikTok give money to strangers. Why is that controversial?A wave of influencers on TikTok and other social media platforms have started specializing in a trend they call โkindness content,โ which usually entails recording a charitable act like giving money or goods to strangers in need.
King Charles III's visit rekindles Australia's debate on ending ties to the British monarchy
Read full article: King Charles III's visit rekindles Australia's debate on ending ties to the British monarchyKing Charles III and Queen Camilla have arrived in Sydney on the first Australian visit by a reigning monarch in more than a decade.
One Direction was the internet's first boy band, and Liam Payne its grounding force
Read full article: One Direction was the internet's first boy band, and Liam Payne its grounding forceOne Direction member Liam Payne was found dead this week after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina, at just 31.
Biggest source of new Floridians and Texans last year was other countries
Read full article: Biggest source of new Floridians and Texans last year was other countriesFlorida and Texas were the two U.S. states with the largest number of new residents last year, and their biggest source was other countries.
Listeria recall grows to 12 million pounds of meat and poultry, some of it sent to US schools
Read full article: Listeria recall grows to 12 million pounds of meat and poultry, some of it sent to US schoolsA nationwide recall of meat and poultry products potentially contaminated with listeria bacteria has expanded to nearly 12 million pounds.
Many schools are still closed weeks after Hurricane Helene. Teachers worry about long-term impact
Read full article: Many schools are still closed weeks after Hurricane Helene. Teachers worry about long-term impactTens of thousands of students in the Southeast are dealing with school disruptions after Hurricane Helene wreaked havoc so severe โ on homes, campuses and municipal power and water systems โ that some districts have no idea when they will reopen.
Protesters demand Kellogg remove artificial colors from Froot Loops and other cereals
Read full article: Protesters demand Kellogg remove artificial colors from Froot Loops and other cerealsDozens of people have rallied outside the Michigan headquarters of WK Kellogg Co. to demand that the company remove artificial dyes from their cereals in the U.S. The maker of Froot Loops and Apple Jacks announced nearly a decade ago that it would remove artificial colors and ingredients from its products by 2018.
US retail trade group expects holiday season sales to grow more slowly
Read full article: US retail trade group expects holiday season sales to grow more slowlyThe largest retail trade group in the United States says it expects consumers to spend more during the upcoming holiday season but the growth in sales to be slower than last year due to concerns over persistent inflation and prices.
Al Roker and his oldest daughter, Courtney, team up on a cookbook that celebrates their family
Read full article: Al Roker and his oldest daughter, Courtney, team up on a cookbook that celebrates their familyAl Roker and his oldest daughter, Courtney, are naturals to collaborate on a food project, and they've done just that.
A pastry brought to Mexico by British miners is still popular after 200 years
Read full article: A pastry brought to Mexico by British miners is still popular after 200 yearsBack in the 19th century, migrant miners from Cornwall, in the southwest of England, brought their pastries to the Mexican mining town of Real del Monte.
Leaf-peepers are flocking to see New England's brilliant fall colors
Read full article: Leaf-peepers are flocking to see New England's brilliant fall colorsNew England leaf-watching season is in full swing, with people from as far as Florida and Berlin flocking to the region for scenic hikes, drives, train rides and bus tours to soak in the splendid hues of red, orange and bronze.
Kim Jones steps down as artistic director at Fendi to concentrate on his role at Dior Men's
Read full article: Kim Jones steps down as artistic director at Fendi to concentrate on his role at Dior Men'sBritish designer Kim Jones is stepping down from his role as artistic director of womenswear and couture at Fendi, parent group LVMH announced.
TikTok was aware of risks kids and teens face on its platform, legal document alleges
Read full article: TikTok was aware of risks kids and teens face on its platform, legal document allegesTikTok has been aware that its design features are detrimental to its young users and that publicly touted tools aimed at limiting kidsโ time on the site were largely ineffective.
What to stream: 'Warriors' album, 'The Dating Game' killer, 'NCIS: Origins' and Travis Kelce's games
Read full article: What to stream: 'Warriors' album, 'The Dating Game' killer, 'NCIS: Origins' and Travis Kelce's gamesTravis Kelce adding game show host to his growing resume with โAre You Smarter than a Celebrity?"
Disney World and other Orlando parks to reopen Friday after Hurricane Milton shutdown
Read full article: Disney World and other Orlando parks to reopen Friday after Hurricane Milton shutdownFlorida theme parks including Disney World, Universal Orlando and SeaWorld say theyโll open their gates on Friday after shutting down for Hurricane Milton.
Hurricane Milton has caused thousands of flight cancellations. What to do if one of them was yours
Read full article: Hurricane Milton has caused thousands of flight cancellations. What to do if one of them was yoursThousands of flights in and out of the U.S. have been canceled this week as Hurricane Milton barreled into the Gulf of Mexico and plowed across Florida.
Next Met Gala chairs: Pharrell Williams, Lewis Hamilton, Colman Domingo, A$AP Rocky and LeBron James
Read full article: Next Met Gala chairs: Pharrell Williams, Lewis Hamilton, Colman Domingo, A$AP Rocky and LeBron JamesThe theme of the next Met Gala and its celebrity chairs have been announced: Pharrell Williams, Lewis Hamilton, Colman Domingo, A$AP Rocky and LeBron James will help the museum celebrate Black style in menswear over the centuries.
Bakery that makes Sara Lee and Entenmann's pushes back on FDA sesame warning
Read full article: Bakery that makes Sara Lee and Entenmann's pushes back on FDA sesame warningA top U.S. commercial bakery is pushing back on a Food and Drug Administration warning to stop using labels that say its products contain sesame โ even when they don't.
Mega Millions tickets will climb to $5, but officials promise bigger prizes and better odds
Read full article: Mega Millions tickets will climb to $5, but officials promise bigger prizes and better oddsThe cost of a Mega Millions lottery ticket will soon more than double, but officials said theyโre confident players wonโt mind paying more after changes that will lead to larger prizes and more frequent winners.
Hot-air balloon bumps line, causing brief power outage during Albuquerque balloon fiesta
Read full article: Hot-air balloon bumps line, causing brief power outage during Albuquerque balloon fiestaAuthorities say nearly 13,000 utility customers were without electricity for an hour after a hot-air balloon bumped a power line in northeast Albuquerque.
'Magical' flotilla of hot air balloons take flight at international fiesta amid warm temperatures
Read full article: 'Magical' flotilla of hot air balloons take flight at international fiesta amid warm temperaturesA flotilla of hot air balloons ascended into a clear desert sky on Saturday to kick off a colorful mass ascension at the 52nd annual Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta.
What to stream: Jelly Roll, 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice,' Cate Blanchett and Charli XCX remixes
Read full article: What to stream: Jelly Roll, 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice,' Cate Blanchett and Charli XCX remixesSean Wangโs semi-autobiographical feature debut โDรฌdiโ and Jelly Roll's 22-track album โBeautifully Brokenโ are some of this weekโs new streaming entertainment releases.
International fiesta fills New Mexico's sky with colorful hot air balloons
Read full article: International fiesta fills New Mexico's sky with colorful hot air balloonsHundreds of colorful hot air balloons are scheduled to take off together for the 52nd annual Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta.