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Trump criticizes Smithsonian's focus on oppression

Trump criticizes Smithsonian's focus on oppression

  • Kanishka Singh Reuters

He called for a five-year exhibition on George Washington in his latest critique of an institution he’s repeatedly attacked.

How a 1931 church became a glamorous new boutique hotel

How a 1931 church became a glamorous new boutique hotel

  • Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times

LOS ANGELES -- There's a cross on the roof, stained glass in the windows and a choir loft upstairs, but this whitewashed three-level building near Sunset Boulevard in Silver Lake is no longer a house of worship. It's the Hotel Lucile, a 25-room boutique lodging that opens Sept. 14 with a res…

These 13 California destinations are splendid in the fall — and now's the time to book a trip

These 13 California destinations are splendid in the fall — and now's the time to book a trip

  • Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times

LOS ANGELES -- That long, hot summer is nearing its end. Kids are back in school. This might be the moment to plot a California trip with more changing leaves and less traffic. I've pulled together 13 fall travel ideas here, from deserts to coast with a couple of mountain destinations mixed …

The travel destinations and habits that defined summer 2026 for Gen Z

The travel destinations and habits that defined summer 2026 for Gen Z

  • Mia Taylor, TravelPulse

Many assumptions are made about Gen Z, based on everything from their work habits to what they spend their money on. We know they’re digital natives having grown up with smartphones, social media, and the internet always available. We also know that Gen Z generally tends to be pragmatic and …

Smithsonian chief Lonnie Bunch announces departure

Smithsonian chief Lonnie Bunch announces departure

  • Bianca Flowers and Donna Bryson Reuters

The Trump administration claimed the national museums he’s led portrayed a skewed and divisive version of the United States.

Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie G. Bunch III to step down

Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie G. Bunch III to step down

  • USA Today - News

Lonnie G. Bunch III, the Smithsonian's first Black secretary, will retire as the Trump administration escalates criticism of the institution.

Trump posts map renaming New Mexico to 'New America'

Trump posts map renaming New Mexico to 'New America'

  • Daniel Borunda and Emily R. Condon USA Today

Trump posted a social media image suggesting renaming New Mexico as "New America," adding to the list of his renaming fixation.

Southwest Airlines Plans First Lounges at Four Airports

Southwest Airlines Plans First Lounges at Four Airports

    Southwest Airlines will launch its first airport lounges, marking a new step for the carrier as it expands its premium travel offerings. The first four lounges are expected to open in late 2027 at airports in Austin, Baltimore, Honolulu and Nashville. Southwest plans to add at least seven mo…

    Trump Promotes Idea Of Renaming New Mexico 'New America'

    Trump Promotes Idea Of Renaming New Mexico 'New America'

      President Donald Trump has promoted the idea of changing the name of the state of New Mexico to "New America.”

      Pink beaches and icebergs in Canada's ancient, alien landscapes

      Pink beaches and icebergs in Canada's ancient, alien landscapes

        DEER LAKE, Canada — Geologist Kirsten Oravec is in her element. "This is a walk on the Earth's mantle. These are wonderfully strange rocks," she says, marveling at the Tablelands in Gros Morne National Park. The Earth's mantle, normally hidden deep beneath the Earth's crust, is the middle layer of the planet. The collision of continents "almost 500 million years ago" catapulted the interior to ...

        US tourists spend more in Greece than Europeans do

        US tourists spend more in Greece than Europeans do

          ATHENS — Tourists from the U.S. are spending the most money per head on their trips to Greece — more than British, French, German and Italian visitors, figures from the Greek central bank show. According to August data from the Bank of Greece for the first half of 2026 and parsed by the Greek financial press, tourists from the U.S. spent an average of around €1,213 per person per trip to Greece ...

          Family travel 5: Vacations on the water

          Family travel 5: Vacations on the water

            Whether you favor a quiet paddle, a deep dive or a shriek-inducing water park, why not center your next vacation around H2O? Here are five ideas to consider. Seabreeze Amusement Park, Rochester, N.Y. Lazy rivers, wave pools, log chutes and rip-tide slides. What more could a water-loving clan desire? And still, there is more for your family to enjoy with a visit to this park that also includes ...

            New survey reveals most Americans work during vacations

            New survey reveals most Americans work during vacations

              For years, we’ve known that Americans consistently leave their vacation time unused. A recent report indicates that 62% of U.S. employees don’t take all of their paid time off, which equals $312 billion in vacation value annually. Now, a new survey reveals that even when Americans take a vacation, they struggle to unplug from work and relax while away. A just-published survey from NumberBarn ...

              Come to Angola for deserts, wildlife and waves

              Come to Angola for deserts, wildlife and waves

                LUANDA, Angola — Angola boasts some of the best waterfalls in Africa, spectacular deserts and all the wildlife you could wish for. Head to the Kalandula Falls, a quarter-mile wide and more than 320 feet deep. Or Kissama National Park, for safaris to see elephants, giraffes, and antelopes. Don't miss the spectacular Namibe desert landscape in the south, which Angola shares with neighboring ...

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                36 Million Small Businesses Are Quietly Fighting the Same Battle

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                Bland County Officials Push for New Guardrails on Route 52

                Bland County Officials Push for New Guardrails on Route 52

                Contributor content. Reports have documented blind curves and damaged infrastructure on Route 52, supporting the need for safety improvements.

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                13 Birthday Gifts for the Cozy, Sentimental Cancer Zodiac Sign in Your Life

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