TOURISM

May 01 2026BUSINESS

War in Iran Forces Dubai Chefs to Cut Menus and Seek Local Foods

Dubai chefs are tightening their menus because the war in Iran has made key ingredients like tomatillos and scallops hard to bring in. Shipping routes that once ran smoothly through the Strait of Hormuz are now blocked, and air freight costs have jumped as jet fuel prices soar. Shaw Lash of Lila Mol

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May 01 2026BUSINESS

A local New York farm stands out in a national spotlight

A single plant in a small town just hit the big time. Monica Cody turned a backyard experiment into a business that now ranks among America’s fastest-growing women-run companies. Her farm, Farmstead 1868, grows more than lavender—it grows opportunity. By converting a family dairy plot into a lavende

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Apr 26 2026BUSINESS

Mini Golf by the Lighthouse Has a $5. 7M Price Tag

A famous mini golf spot on Long Beach Island is up for grabs at $5. 7 million. The course sits next to a marina, near a big lighthouse, and across from a community park. It has 36 holes and three towering waterfalls that make the game more fun. The land is right on the water with great views. Buyer

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Apr 23 2026LIFESTYLE

Late Spring Gems in Coastal Maine

Spring in New England often gets overlooked between the harsh winter and the busy summer season. Yet this is exactly when the region starts showing its best side. Take Ogunquit, Maine—a coastal town that feels like a hidden postcard come to life. By late spring, the crowds haven’t arrived yet, but t

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Apr 22 2026CRIME

A Los Angeles Mystery Tour: Re‑thinking the Black Dahlia

The story begins in a cramped hearse, not on a glamorous stage but stuck in the ordinary traffic of Los Angeles. A guide who calls herself a “dark storyteller” narrates the 1947 murder of Elizabeth Short, better known as the Black Dahlia. The guide’s voice is theatrical, but she quickly loses focus

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Apr 18 2026HEALTH

Safe Choices in Cosmetic Surgery Abroad

People travel worldwide for cheaper cosmetic procedures, but the savings can bring serious dangers. In places like Turkey and Mexico, a hair transplant might cost only $4, 000–$5, 000, compared with $20, 000–$30, 000 in the United States. Yet many clinics lack strict safety rules. Because dema

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Apr 17 2026BUSINESS

Downtown Baltimore sees growth in visitors while crime rates drop

Baltimore’s downtown area is getting more popular with visitors, while crime is going down. A recent report shows the city had 28. 5 million visitors last year, spending over $4. 3 billion—that’s a 7. 5% increase from the year before. Big events like the CIAA tournaments have brought nearly $110 mil

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Apr 16 2026SPORTS

Is LIV Golf worth saving?

When LIV Golf launched in 2022, it promised a bold new chapter for professional golf. Backed by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, the tour lured top players with huge paychecks and flashy events. But four years later, the experiment looks like a costly mistake. Viewership numbers tell the stor

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Apr 13 2026CRIME

Citadelle Chaos: A Tragic Crowd Collapse

A sudden crush at the famed Citadelle Laferrière in northern Haiti turned a festive gathering into a deadly disaster, claiming at least 25 lives and leaving many more wounded. The incident occurred on Saturday during a local celebration, where visitors flocked to the historic mountaintop fortress.

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Apr 11 2026POLITICS

New ICE Mission Targets Birth Tourism in the U. S.

The U. S. immigration agency has begun a fresh effort to uncover networks that help foreign mothers travel to the United States with the goal of giving birth so their children automatically become citizens. This initiative comes after President Donald Trump’s administration intensified its fight aga

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