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…
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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 …
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 …
Lonnie G. Bunch III, the Smithsonian's first Black secretary, will retire as the Trump administration escalates criticism of the institution.
Trump posted a social media image suggesting renaming New Mexico as "New America," adding to the list of his renaming fixation.
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…
President Donald Trump has promoted the idea of changing the name of the state of New Mexico to "New America.”
Scandinavia's Viking days may be long gone, but its legacy of maritime exploration (and plunder) continues to capture our imagination. Tap into the region's seafaring heritage by visiting excellent museums in Stockholm, Oslo, and just outside Copenhagen.
As the showrunner and co-creator of the new Netflix series “Crew Girl,” Vivian Lin knew she wanted the show’s protagonist to be Asian American. “When you get into casting, the search generally broadens out, but it was important to me that we considered actors of Asian descent for the role, j…
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Content by Shenandoah Medical Center. Find out how a mammogram can help empower you to take charge of your health, confidence and future.
Content by Ballard's Resort. Read the tale of amateur angler Doobie Flathers, one of the most prolific walleye fishermen of his time.
Get Healthy. If you’re feeling mentally or emotionally worn down, a forest bath may be just the ticket to clear and cleanse your mind and spirit. Here are a few tips on how to make the most of the experience.
Content by Milan Laser Hair Removal. These laser hair removal experts share their observations and insights about the benefits of Brazilian laser hair removal vs. Brazilian waxing.
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Long gone are the days where impulse buying meant grabbing an unplanned candy bar or magazine in the checkout line. Now, social media makes it quick and easy for us to purchase just about anything with the click of a button, whether or not it’s in the budget. And for some Americans, it’s hurting them...
Black Friday is fast approaching, and shoppers are gearing up. The National Retail Federation expects more than 183 million people to shop over the weekend spanning Thanksgiving to Cyber Monday this year. But fraudsters are preparing for Black Friday too, looking for opportunities to steal your money or personal information. Before you dive into holiday...
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