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Boeing Starliner's crew debut delayed again over spacecraft issue

By Joey Roulette WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Boeing's first Starliner mission carrying humans to space was delayed to May 21 over issues with the spacecraft's propulsion system, Boeing said on Tuesday. Starliner's mission carrying two NASA astronauts to space had been set for liftoff from Florida last week until a technical issue with its Atlas 5 rocket prompted a delay to Friday, May 17, the latest

2024-05-14T16:51:35Z

The best cities in America for dog owners

If you have a dog, then you need to live somewhere that’s great for both you and your pooch. It needs to have open space for your pup to exercise, other dogs for your pup to socialize with, and it would be nice if you could keep your furry friend by your side when you go out to eat. So where should you and your good boy or girl settle? Try one of these great cities!

2024-05-14T10:07:47Z

Costa visitors handed £100 car park fines in error

A councillor is urging people charged for early morning coffee stops to appeal their fines.

2024-05-11T12:37:57Z

12 Best Aldi Items Dropping in Price Just in Time for Summer

Summertime is celebrated for all the fun it offers. Outdoor festivals. Long vacations. Sinking your hands into a garden and dipping your toes into the ocean. But summer also offers a wide range of...

2024-05-09T17:11:02Z

A Breezy New Baja-Inspired Restaurant Is Opening in Silver Lake This Summer

Plus, Erewhon sues its Studio City landlords, a new omakase heads to Culver City, and more

2024-05-14T17:24:44Z

World's 50 Best Beaches 2024 List Includes 2 from the Philippines

Surprisingly, Boracay isn’t one of them.

2024-05-13T08:05:36Z

Timeline of a Cannes Cornerstone: A Walk Down the Croisette's Past

The Croissete, Cannes’ iconic seaside promenade, is embarking upon its latest renovation. “The City of Cannes has embarked on a major refurbishment and redevelopment program for this legendary boulevard, a leading attraction and key employment generator, reflecting its role as a prestigious, event-based and public venue,” a website dedicated to the renovation says. The reinvention actually […]

2024-05-14T09:20:35Z

Christmas is longer (and warmer) in Puerto Rico: What you can expect in a holiday getaway

Winter is a great time to take advantage of Puerto Rico's warm weather and get to know the local culture.

2023-11-20T15:06:28Z

Why you should see the least-visited US national parks

Believe it or not, there are some extraordinary natural parks in the US that aren't Yellowstone or Yosemite. Don't let the guidebooks fool you. Just because a park doesn't bring in millions of tourists every year doesn't mean it isn't worth visiting. Some of the most spectacular national parks in the United States are completely off the beaten path. Check out this gallery to find out all the spectacular secrets hiding in the 10 most unpopular national parks in the United States.

2024-02-12T18:02:34Z

Turner masterpiece makes first North East visit

It is the first time the artwork has been displayed in the North East.

2024-05-13T08:00:35Z

Tui reveals record holiday sales despite rising costs for trips abroad

Tui said it was seeing “high demand” for package holidays in particular, but the firm said its average prices were around 4% higher for the summer season than a year ago

2024-05-15T09:54:25Z

Cruise ship arrives at New York City harbor with dead whale caught on bow

A cruise ship has journeyed into New York City’s harbor bearing a gruesome cargo in the form of a huge, dead whale sprawled across its bow. The incident happened on Saturday, according to local US media reports, and the event is being held by some as further evidence of the unfortunate impact on sea life that large vessels can have. The 44ft-long whale corpse was an endangered sei whale and was caught on the ship’s bow when it arrived at the...

2024-05-09T12:29:54Z

Get ready for flights to space! $1.4bn 'plane' is about to liftoff

After more than a decade in development, 'Dream Chaser' - which can land horizontally on a runway like a traditional aircraft - has completed testing, report Colorado developer Sierra Space.

2024-05-13T12:35:46Z

I traveled beyond the Arctic Circle to see the Northern Lights. Here are 4 things to know before you go.

I spent $3,000 to travel to a tiny Arctic village in Finland for a chance to see the northern lights. Here's what you should know for your own trip.

2024-03-20T14:28:25Z

Taxpayers spend £3.5m on salaries for delayed ferry crew - despite it never carrying passengers

Despite racking up costs, endless delays, and not carrying a single passenger, taxpayers have spent a huge amount on the crew of a Scottish Ferry

2024-05-12T13:55:38Z

Tourists 'understand importance' of new cathedral charge

All the money generated from the new fee will be spent of preserving the Grade 1-listed building.

2024-05-10T14:49:41Z

How can I get the most out of my Disneyland trip? Pro tips from insiders who know it best

This may be the best time ever to visit Disneyland. To make the most of your trip, we asked cast members to share their pro tips.

2024-05-13T19:54:45Z

Booking Hit by EU’s Crackdown on Powerful Tech Platforms

Booking Holdings Inc.’s travel services platform became the latest technology business to be targeted by the European Union’s crackdown on technology firms’ market power.

2024-05-13T12:27:32Z

Everything You Need to Know About Dining and Drinking at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport

Here’s where to eat at Dallas-Fort Worth’s busiest airport

2023-11-16T14:14:31Z

'World coming to an end': Kenyan town copes with life underwater

Abdi Hussein sat alone on a Kenyan road strewn with ramshackle tents bound with plastic strings and covered with tarpaulins, peering into the sea of rust-coloured flood water. "The water kept rising and rising and it swallowed everything."

2024-05-10T09:40:44Z

Countries with the easiest citizenship options

Does the allure of living abroad call to you? Have you thought more about leaving your home country and pursuing life elsewhere but find yourself stumped at how to accomplish this? While citizenship in other countries can be challenging in many ways, this guide will sort through the countries where it’s comparatively easier to get citizenship. From the different types of citizenship options to exactly where you can move and the respective general requirements for each, you’ll have the knowledge and power to choose which option works best with your goals and life circumstances. Start planning your new life today! Click through this gallery to explore where you might call home next.

2024-05-07T14:15:34Z

Fire-ravaged historic pub could be restored

The Leopard, a meeting place of Josiah Wedgwood and James Brindley, was gutted in a blaze in 2022.

2024-05-16T05:56:37Z

The top 10 most affordable colleges on the 'New Ivies' list from Forbes—2 are private schools

These colleges offer students a top-notch education and they come at a steep discount compared to universities like Harvard and Penn, Forbes reports.

2024-05-15T15:10:43Z

'Banksy Universe' to open at Metropolitan Museum of Manila on May 14—here's a first look

The Metropolitan Museum of Manila is set to open its immersive exhibit centering on renowned street artist Banksy this May 14. Organized by the museum along with Banksy Universe Collective, the Banksy Universe | Manila 2024 recreates the artist's famous "anti-authoritarian art" that are sprayed in public spaces. Art lovers can expect to see "very d...

2024-05-11T05:38:14Z

Behind the Portland Area’s Only Dark Dining Experience

At the Black Forest in Camas, Washington, diners eat a seven-course meal they can’t see

2024-05-13T18:06:10Z

A whale makes a comeback off Argentina's coast 100 years after vanishing

By Anna Portella BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - Giant blue-grey sei whales that vanished from Argentina's Patagonian coast a century ago due to hunting are starting to flourish once again, demonstrating how species can recover when measures to protect them are put in place. In the 1920s and 1930s regular whaling ships along the shores of Argentina, and beyond, saw populations dwindle. In the last 50

2024-05-10T12:45:36Z

Prince Street Pizza and Irv’s Burgers Are Coming to Pacific Beach

They will be part of the reconfigured Mission + Garnet food hall

2024-05-09T16:16:13Z

A Guide to Credit Card's Restaurant Promos and Perks: May 2024

Credit cards aren't just for airport lounges.

2024-05-11T04:14:05Z

The world's most fascinating fortresses

Humans have been building fortresses since the dawn of time. From strategically placed castles to facilities where certain activities can be conducted in a safe environment, the world is full of formidable fortresses. But which exactly are the most fascinating ones and why? In this gallery, we present you with a selection of amazing structures, from hilltop castles to underground military bases. Browse through and discover the world's most fascinating fortresses.

2024-04-12T06:49:36Z

Harry and Meghan begin three-day Nigeria visit

The couple's visit to promote the Invictus Games comes after the duke made a short visit to London.

2024-05-10T10:19:19Z

Boeing Delivers Fewest Jets Since Pandemic on 737 Max Slowdown

Boeing Co. delivered 24 commercial jets in April, its lowest monthly tally since February 2022, as the planemaker slowed production of its workhorse 737 Max and 787 Dreamliner widebody to focus on improving quality.

2024-05-14T15:21:16Z

2024-05-10T10:50:41Z

What are the differences between expats and immigrants?

Imagine leaving the country where you were born and lived for years of your life, possibly even decades, to start a new life elsewhere. You’ve likely heard the terms before and perhaps even thought they were the same thing, however, "expats" and "immigrants" are actually two distinct groups. While the two do have commonalities, many things differentiate them. Whether you fall into one of these groups yourself, know someone who does, or are simply curious about the words you hear in the news, this guide will break down the characteristics of each group for you. Simply click through to learn more.

2024-05-15T06:10:58Z

Universal claims 92% support for theme park plan

The firm says it will converse with stakeholders to decided if the project goes ahead.

2024-05-10T14:04:34Z

Blue Origin to resume space tourist flights after near 2-year pause

(Reuters) - Jeff Bezos-backed Blue Origin will resume flights to space on Sunday, ending a near two-year pause of crewed operations following a 2022 mission failure. The NS-25 mission will lift off from Launch Site One in West Texas, with the launch window for the flight starting at 0830 CT (1330 GMT), the company said on Tuesday. The New Shepard rocket, which flies cargo and humans on short

2024-05-14T17:46:43Z

After Kamuning, Magallanes Flyover and Guadalupe Bridge to Undergo Repairs in 2024

Here's what we know so far, according to the DPWH.

2024-05-10T04:04:19Z

Luxury Yacht Charters Rise as Uber Rich Eschew Buying Outright

Sales of luxury yachts may be down but the world’s megarich have found another, more instantaneous way to get their high seas kicks — chartering a swanky boat instead.

2024-05-11T00:27:25Z

Holidays set in 7 Philippine areas

MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang has declared special non-working holidays in various areas in the country that are and will be celebrating their foundation days and festivals. Today is a special non-working day in Pulilan, Bulacan for the celebration of the Kneeling Carabao Festival. The holiday is contained in Proclamation 540. Tomorrow is a holiday in Sariaya and Tayabas in Quezon, which will celebrate Agawan and Mayohan festivals,...

2024-05-13T16:36:05Z

The 10 worst French aircraft

France has produced some excellent planes over the years, but its share of duffers too – including these ones

2024-05-12T21:03:22Z

Emergency at major Australian airport after plane malfunction

A passenger planes landing gear has failed at Newcastle Airport, with emergency services rushing to the scene.

2024-05-13T01:17:34Z

Airbnb forecasts weaker Q2 revenue despite robust demand for international travel

Airbnb ABNB.O reported a higher quarterly profit on Wednesday but forecast second-quarter revenue below Wall Street expectations, sending shares of the vacation rental company down 8% after the bell. Accommodation companies in the first quarter have seen the demand for travel in regions outside of North America boost earnings as travel accelerates in Asia-Pacific and Latin America. […]

2024-05-13T08:39:07Z

Trilith Studios, Three Ring Studios and More Georgia Studios Outside Atlanta Offer Creators ‘Everything Storytellers Need'

Located 25 miles south of downtown Atlanta, in Fayetteville, Trilith Studios is the nation's largest purpose-built studio complex, with a long list of clients ranging from Marvel movies such as "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3" to the latest iteration of the game show "Family Feud." Now, it's expanding outside its gates with Trilith Live, […]

2024-05-09T18:00:47Z