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Travel

Costlier flights, hotels divide US summer travel into haves and have-nots

Costlier flights, hotels divide US summer travel into haves and have-nots

  • Doyinsola Oladipo Reuters

The trend underscores a growing divide in what had been a resilient post-pandemic travel rebound, another example of a so-called K-shaped economy.

In Oklahoma, one family preserves a piece of Black history on Route 66

In Oklahoma, one family preserves a piece of Black history on Route 66

  • Jonathan Bullington Chicago Tribune

About half the counties on the route were thought to comprise towns where Black people were pressured to leave before sunset.

Immigration decline is reversing post-COVID population growth in these cities

Immigration decline is reversing post-COVID population growth in these cities

  • Dian Zhang USA Today

The latest Census Bureau data shows that the post-COVID population rebound for many metropolises stalled or reversed in 2025.

Canada's economy is struggling, technical recession or not

Canada's economy is struggling, technical recession or not

  • CBC English

As economists debate whether Canada's economy has entered technical recession territory, they agree it is struggling with next to no growth due to ongoing U.S. trade tensions and tariffs across several key sectors.

China-Canada tourism bounces back as relations warm

China-Canada tourism bounces back as relations warm

  • CBC English

Tour operators in Canada and China are celebrating the continuing thawing of relations, and the subsequent boost in two-way tourism, after Beijing returned Canada to its list of approved travel destinations earlier this year.

US draws up plans to halt immigration, customs processing at 'sanctuary city' airports

US draws up plans to halt immigration, customs processing at 'sanctuary city' airports

  • David Shepardson Reuters

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne ​Mullin said the Trump administration is drawing up plans to stop processing international travelers ‌and cargo at major U.S. airports in "sanctuary cities."

Avoid These Hotel Booking Mistakes

Avoid These Hotel Booking Mistakes

  • ZMG - Buzz60

It’s finally here – warm weather and the season where travel is a priority.  Whether you’re road tripping or getting on a plane, you’ll likely need a place to stay when you get there.  We’ve got some tips from pros to help you avoid common mistakes when booking a hotel.

US draws up plans to halt immigration, customs processing at 'sanctuary city' airports

US draws up plans to halt immigration, customs processing at 'sanctuary city' airports

    Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne ​Mullin said the Trump administration is drawing up plans to stop processing international travelers ‌and cargo at major U.S. airports in "sanctuary cities."

    Avoid These Hotel Booking Mistakes

    Avoid These Hotel Booking Mistakes

      It’s finally here – warm weather and the season where travel is a priority.  Whether you’re road tripping or getting on a plane, you’ll likely need a place to stay when you get there.  We’ve got some tips from pros to help you avoid common mistakes when booking a hotel.

      Trump claims 2020 election 'rigged' at least 107 times in six months as midterms loom

      Trump claims 2020 election 'rigged' at least 107 times in six months as midterms loom

        Aides and interviewers often shrug off his comments, and critics dismiss them as the musings of a sore loser.

        Trump’s immigration reset: ICE’s tactical shift | This is America

        Trump’s immigration reset: ICE’s tactical shift | This is America

          ICE rebrands as “NICE” and shifts raids out of public view, but mass deportations and harsh detention persist as Trump eyes midterms.

          Here are the Democrats taking early steps in potential 2028 White House bids

          Here are the Democrats taking early steps in potential 2028 White House bids

            No one formally entered the race, but governors, senators and former candidates are fanning out to traditional early voting states, courting donors and rolling out books.

            How Trump's revenge tour against Republicans could cost the party in November

            How Trump's revenge tour against Republicans could cost the party in November

              Trump may be as unpopular as he's ever been among the American electorate — but his grip on his core base of MAGA voters remains unshaken.

              US Supreme Court's uneven approach to election-map rulings boosts Republicans

              US Supreme Court's uneven approach to election-map rulings boosts Republicans

                The court's seemingly inconsistent approach to the Purcell principle has resulted in decisions favorable to Republicans, as Trump's party fights to retain control of Congress in November's midterm elections.

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                Movies & Television

                Attending theater in New York offers a different experience | Streamed & Screened podcast

                Attending theater in New York offers a different experience | Streamed & Screened podcast

                Nicolas Cage revels in being 'a Spider-Man for aging adults'

                Nicolas Cage revels in being 'a Spider-Man for aging adults'

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                Tubi series highlights soccer star Weston McKennie as he preps for the World Cup

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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

                Contributor content. Find the perfect birthday gift for the cancer zodiac sign in your life. 

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                Cryptocurrency Adoption in Business: Advantages and Challenges

                Provided content. In this article we examine the types of businesses adopting cryptocurrencies, along with the advantages and disadvantages they face.

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