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The Amazon Is Burning. How Did We Get Here?

What led to the fires raging at a record rate through one of the world’s most important natural resources, and is there anything we can do about it?

August 23, 2019 02:18 PM

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Michelle Baran

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What’s New in NYC This Summer

Whether it’s the opening of the new Aman, the Basquiat exhibit everyone’s talking about, or the return of NYC Pride March, there are plenty of reasons to visit NYC now.

May 20, 2022 12:15 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

Disney

“Frozen” Land Coming to Disneyland Paris in 2023

Yes, there will be a castle, and yes, it will be epic.

February 18, 2020 07:36 PM

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Nicole Antonio

Tips + News

Egyptian Archeologists Uncover 30 Ancient Coffins With Mummies Intact

The largest discovery of its kind in more than a century will go on display to the public when the Grand Egyptian Museum opens in 2020.

October 25, 2019 12:22 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

People walking on a cobblestone street on a sunny day

Where to Travel Next

10 Places in Mexico to Visit for Food, Beaches, and Amazing Sights

Here are several places that should be on everyone’s must-visit list.

November 7, 2023 07:27 AM

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Meagan Drillinger

Art + Culture

Pixar’s “Luca” Invites You to Summer in the Italian Riviera

Genoa-born director Enrico Casarosa draws on his childhood—from the films and the music to the 1959 Vespa—for Pixar’s new animated release, out Friday.

June 16, 2021 06:13 PM

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Lindsey Bahr

13 Unique Ice Cream Shops in the U.S. to Try This Summer

Food + Drink

20 Ice Cream Shops in the U.S. With Seriously Unique Flavors

These ice cream shops are anything but vanilla.

May 8, 2023 07:00 PM

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Alina Polishuk

A red-hued blood moon against a black sky

The “blood moon” eclipse will be visible throughout North America early Tuesday morning.

November 7, 2022 04:32 PM

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Bailey Berg

Restaurants + Cafés

Want to Support Your Favorite American Restaurant? Here’s How.

As we wait to revisit our favorite restaurants around the country, buying a cookbook (and actually cooking from it!) is an excellent way to show our love.

May 28, 2020 08:26 PM

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Aislyn Greene

Where to Travel Next

10 Ways to Play—and Relax—in This Dreamy Caribbean Destination

Packed with stunning beaches, adventurous excursions, and delicious dining, the Cayman Islands is an ideal choice for a rejuvenating trip.

Sponsored by The Cayman Islands Department of Tourism

Books

How Working in the French Quarter Showed Me a Different Side of New Orleans

In an excerpt from her debut memoir “The Yellow House,” NOLA native Sarah M. Broom reflects on a summer job she took in the heavily touristed French Quarter while home from college.

June 7, 2019 08:29 PM

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Sarah M. Broom

A woman in a hotel rooms looks out a window in an illustration by Melanie Lambrick

Resolutions are easy enough to set. But how can we better build on ones we’ve set previously?

December 16, 2022 12:30 PM

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Kayla Stewart

Tips + News

Powerful Quake Destroys Famed Natural Wonder in Puerto Rico

The Punta Ventana natural arch was a popular tourist draw in the southwest town of Guayanilla.

January 8, 2020 02:20 PM

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Lyndsey Matthews

Air Travel News

Book $99 Flights to Hawaii During This Alaska Airlines Sale

Last-minute spring break planner? This two-day sale for flights between California and Hawaii could be for you.

March 3, 2020 03:12 AM

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Lyndsey Matthews

View of cliffside buildings in Positano on Italy's Amalfi coast during the early morning sunrise

Air Travel News

An Airport Is Reopening in One of Italy’s Most Beloved Destinations

After being closed since 2016, the Salerno Costa d’Amalfi Airport is being reborn as a commercial hub for the Amalfi Coast.

March 6, 2024 05:37 PM

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Erica Firpo

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