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Washington, D.C.
Read More Washington, DC, has quietly grown from political and historical destination to a seriously legit arts and culture scene that goes well beyond the National Gallery of Art (though it notably has six new exhibits in the works, including a much-anticipated Mark Rothko exhibition). In late-2022, the Rubell Museum DC opened up in Southwest…
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Jane Fonda Champions Climate Action for Every Generation
Read More Jane Fonda, at 86, is small-boned and elegant, her eyes like soft blue-gray flannel. Yet it’s startling how much energy shoots through her via a simple handshake: if a woodland creature could shake your hand, it might feel like this, the will of an entire forest ecosystem pouring through one being. She’s physically…
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UN says its female staffers banned from working in Afghanistan
Read MoreThe United Nations has reportedly asked all staff not to come to the office for 48 hours.The United Nations has reportedly asked all staff not to come to the office for 48 hours.
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The Red Sea, Saudi Arabia
Read More Creating an entirely new destination from scratch isn’t easy, but having a vast swath of spectacular natural – and largely untouched – scenery is a good place to start. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is aiming to attract 100 million annual visitors by 2030 with a mix of newly developed giga-projects and ancient…
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John Kerry’s Four Decades of Raising Climate Awareness on the World Stage
Read More Sitting in a taxi in Munich in February, stuck in traffic, John Kerry wrestled with an idea. The U.S. climate envoy was in southern Germany to attend an annual security conference, spending his days pushing world leaders to work together to fight global warming. But in a few hours, the former Secretary of…
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Iraq’s gov’t signs deal with KRG to resume oil exports
Read MoreLongtime dispute between two sides has been temporarily resolved, and oil exports via Turkey will resume, officials say.Longtime dispute between two sides has been temporarily resolved, and oil exports via Turkey will resume, officials say.
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Sharjah, UAE
Read More Bordering Dubai on its southern side, steadfastly traditional Sharjah—the emirate recognized as Cultural Capital of the Arab World by UNESCO in ’98—sets itself apart from its cosmopolitan neighbor with a focus on retaining its Emirati heritage, through its unique architecture and culture. Now, the drive to heighten its global status as a hub…
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Family found dead trying to reach US faced removal from Canada
Read MoreParents and two children found dead in river near US-Canada border were set to be deported, lawyer tells Canadian media.Parents and two children found dead in river near US-Canada border were set to be deported, lawyer tells Canadian media.
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How to Make Your Airport Experience More Enjoyable, According to the Experts
Read More On a trip from Toronto to Brazil, Eileen Rhein landed in São Paulo and found that her luggage had not joined her. “My suitcase took an around-the-world trip without me,” she says of the experience. Rhein, who documents her travels on Instagram at @lighttravelsfaster, says it took eight days to recover her suitcase,…
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Rabat, Morocco
Read More Artistic and cultural reinvention is bringing new life to the capital city of Rabat. In 2023, LEED-Gold and HQE-certified Mohammed VI Tower will stand as the tallest tower in Africa, boasting luxury accommodations and a panoramic viewing terrace at approximately 800 feet. And the newly completed multifunctional cultural venue Grand Theatre of Rabat,…
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