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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.

How civics education helps diffuse political tension in U.S. schools

How civics education helps diffuse political tension in U.S. schools

  • USA Today - News

Teachers at Alexandria City High School in Virginia use civics education to restore young people’s faith in democracy in politically divided America.

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.

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.

              More gasoline price shocks might hit US drivers this summer travel season

              More gasoline price shocks might hit US drivers this summer travel season

                Millions of travelers hit the road for the Memorial Day holiday weekend, even as households grapple with higher energy costs.

                Movies

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

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

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

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

                Review: ‘Tuner’ gives Leo Woodall a symphony of possibilities

                Review: ‘Tuner’ gives Leo Woodall a symphony of possibilities

                Review: Grogu shows his charms but the Mandalorian’s remain hidden

                Review: Grogu shows his charms but the Mandalorian’s remain hidden

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                Shinrin-yoku: Recharge your spirit with the Japanese art of forest bathing

                Shinrin-yoku: Recharge your spirit with the Japanese art of forest bathing

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                Shopping

                Hank Brown | Iowa Football | April 16

                Hank Brown | Iowa Football | April 16

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                Cam Buffington | Iowa Football | March 31

                Cam Buffington | Iowa Football | March 31

                Cam Buffington | Iowa Football | March 31 (UI Athletics)

                Survey: Impulse Buys May Be Ruining Some Americans’ Finances

                Survey: Impulse Buys May Be Ruining Some Americans’ Finances

                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...

                Holiday Shoppers Beware: 3 Traps to Avoid as Scammers Prepare

                Holiday Shoppers Beware: 3 Traps to Avoid as Scammers Prepare

                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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