France has pretty much got it all – lovely beaches, gorgeous mountains, marvellous vineyards, idyllic countryside and dynamic cities in between. So, it’s no wonder it’s been the world’s most visited country in the world for several years now. However, it looks like it’ll soon be...

This country is set to overtake France as the world’s most visited destination

A lot of us think of the beach as a place to stretch out on the sand, catch some rays, and do sweet FA. But then there are those who are checking out the swell, ready to grab their board and carve up the waves. We’re talking, of course, about...

These are the best ‘surf stays’ in the world, according to Airbnb

Australia welcomes all sorts of travellers to its shores. Whether you’re a culture vulture who enjoys a day at the museum, an adrenaline junkie who hits up all the best theme parks, or a laid-back sun-seeker who prefers relaxing on the beach, there’s an adventure with your name on it Down Under. While our Time Out travel experts have curated a list of the greatest things to do in Australia, we also value recommendations from adventurers near and far. That’s where Tripadvisor’s annual Travellers’ Choice Awards Best of the Best comes in handy.

These are Australia’s 10 best travel experiences, according to TripAdvisor

Already seen Buckingham Palace and been on the London Eye? If you’re stuck for ideas on how to spend your time in the city, look no further than this quintessentially British walking tour of London’s pubs, which has been crowned TripAdvisor’s best thing to do in the UK for two years on the trot.

This London pub crawl has been designated the best thing to do in the UK (for two years in a row)

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The FBI has seen a rise in scams targeting timeshare owners. In this kind of scam, criminals con these part-time property owners into shelling out hefty sums of cash, all under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

FBI warns that Mexican cartels are targeting Americans with timeshare scams

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Do you know anyone who has dual nature? Such two-faced zodiac signs are friendly but they gossip about others behind their backs. They can lie to you without batting an eyelid. However, detecting a two-faced person isn’t easy for everyone. They often compliment their friends when they achieve a goal or change their wardrobe. But they will make negative remarks about you to someone else. What other traits do two-faced people have?

3 Zodiac Signs Who Are Two-Faced

Virginia State

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Margaret Minnicks

Many new laws become effective in Virginia on July 1, 2024. However, a law has always existed in Virginia, but some residents might not be aware of it. According to WSET, leaving grass clippings and other debris on Virginia roads is illegal.

It is illegal to leave grass clippings and other debris on roads in Virginia

In the dark and starry cosmic realm of astrology, some of the zodiac signs have an inflated sense of their intellect. Intelligence is a highly favored trait and these signs can often perceive themselves as the smartest people in the room. These signs can sometimes let their intellectual pride get the better of them. Tag along with us as we delve into the three zodiac signs renowned for their self-professed intelligence.

3 Zodiac Signs Who Think They're Smart

WyoFile

Within hours of the sighting on Wednesday, Frank van Manen caught word that there was a grizzly sow with five cubs in tow spotted in Yellowstone National Park. Five cubs following mom is so unlikely that van Manen, who leads the Interagency Grizzly Bear Study Team, pondered an explanation.

Five grizzly bear cubs make the largest litter in Yellowstone-area history

Boston, MA

Strap into your skates and get roller-disco ready, because there’s a free roller rink in Kendall Square all summer long—with a beer garden and more. Rollerama at Kendall Common, a pop-up roller rink and social space, opens Friday, June 28, at the corner of Third and Broadway near Kendall/MIT on the Red Line. Located in Cambridge’s Innovation District, it’s produced by MIT’s real estate group, which is developing the 10-acre site of a former national transportation systems center over the next few years, to include commercial and residential buildings as well as four parks and a community center. This is the first summer of programming from the newly dubbed Kendall Common.

A free roller rink pops up this summer in Kendall Square

California State

Alameda Post

California regulators just stopped AT&T from pulling the plug. California’s Public Utilities Commission on June 20 rejected AT&T’s application to stop providing landlines and other services in areas where there is no other option.

Still Need Your Landline?

Missouri State

CJ Coombs

The first time my family walked into a Ponderosa Steakhouse was in the late 1960s. It was new and the experience was great. Like other new restaurants, if the management doesn't stay on top, the quality of service can decline. The location we went to did change through the years, but in the beginning, it was great.

The 1960s: the Ponderosa and Bonanza Steakhouses are still around in some states

Chicago Happenings

What is more summery than an icy, sweet frozen drink? If the heat wave is getting to you, try whipping up this simple frozen strawberry lemonade. All you need is your choice of lemonade and some frozen strawberries. You can use store-bought lemonade, make your own from scratch, or a powdered version. As for strawberries, frozen ones are the easiest choice. If you'd rather use fresh, add at least two cups of ice until you reach a nice, frozen consistency.

2-Ingredient Frozen Strawberry Lemonade: Beat the Heat!

Maine State

Idaho State

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Why Idaho Ranks in the Top 10 States Americans Are Flocking To in 2024. A lot of Idahoans are saying 'Idaho is FULL! Go find somewhere else to live!'. With that said, MANY people and their families are flocking to this state and calling it home.

Why Is Everyone Relocating To Idaho?

Singapore’s dining scene is about to be shaken up, following the news that up to 16 species of insects may be approved for sale as food as early as next month. These include crickets, silkworms, grasshoppers and more which can act as alternative proteins to substitute real meat. Soon, you might be able to find these critters in foods like pastries, fried rice, and even sushi.

Restaurants in Singapore may be allowed to serve up to 16 species of insects from as early as next month

Gillian May

Most of us who engage in heavy alcohol use do so to self-medicate. And we self-medicate because we don’t know how to feel, process, and sit with our uncomfortable emotions. There are many ways to avoid uncomfortable feelings; heavy alcohol use is just one way (among many) to numb out, avoid, or escape. A lot of us who have abused alcohol, myself included, do so to regulate our emotions, or we think we are regulating our emotions through self-medication.

Opinion: Heavy Alcohol Use Increases Emotional Dysregulation

Colorado State

Aurora, CO

David Heitz

The Aurora City Council will hold a public hearing Monday on whether to allow cannabis dispensaries to stay open until midnight. State law allows marijuana dispensaries to stay open until midnight, but some jurisdictions such as Aurora shortened hours to 10 p.m. Council member Curtis Gardner has brought forth the ordinance to lengthen the hours.

Aurora considers midnight dispensary hours

Denver, CO

The Finance and Governance Committee of the Denver City Council voted Tuesday to ask voters whether the U.S. citizenship requirement for police and firefighters should be dropped.

Committee OKs removing citizenship requirement for police, firefighters in Denver

New Jersey State

Pennsylvania State

Morristown Minute

NEW JERSEY – Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin, along with the Division on Civil Rights (DCR), has co-led a multistate comment letter supporting the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) proposed rule aimed at reducing criminal history-based barriers to public housing. This initiative is a collaborative effort with the Attorneys General of Maryland, Massachusetts, and Pennsylvania to improve access to safe and affordable housing.

HUD Rule Fights Housing Barriers for Ex-Offenders

Arkansas State

Branson, MO

Many believe the cryptid Ozark Howler is simply a folk monster like Momo. The Ozark Howler has been brought forward in oral traditions as a creature of the Ozark Mountains. The Ozark Mountains span parts of Missouri and Arkansas and have been home to this legendary creature that has captured the imagination of many. This elusive animal has been described as a large, black, and shaggy creature. Some say it looks like a very large cat. It's also been reported in numerous sightings, stories of which have been passed down through generations. Many wonder if the Ozark Howler is a real creature or simply a myth.

Missouri's Ozark Mountains: legend of the Ozark Howler and whether it's fact or fiction

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Gardens by the Bay was just voted the 8th best attraction in the world

For an island nation with little space and few natural resources, Singapore certainly punches above its weight. Just check out all our shiny attractions, which range...

Gardens by the Bay was just voted the 8th best attraction in the world

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