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There are endless sources of inspiration for travelers nowadays, and with pandemic travel restrictions having been largely lifted, you can explore nearly every corner of the world.

10 Most Dangerous Cities in The World, Ranked

A 19th-century shipwreck packed with crates of unopened champagne has been found in the depths of the Baltic Sea.

Divers find 19th-century shipwreck laden with unopened bottles of champagne and precious mineral water

South Carolina State

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Colleton County, SC

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

New York City, NY

Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

The Lens

This year’s area of low oxygen in the Gulf of Mexico is larger than average, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on Thursday. The “dead zone” is approximately 6,705 square miles , as measured last week. Within NOAA’s 38 years of measuring the dead zone, this year’s assessment marks the 12th-largest area of low to no oxygen, which can kill fish and marine life.

Gulf ‘dead zone’ larger than average, larger than expected for 2024, scientists announce

Insider

Though BI's reporter took steps to avoid tourists when she visited the Colosseum, she found it was too crowded to enjoy Rome's iconic attraction.

Disappointing photos show what it was really like to visit the Colosseum in Rome

Massachusetts State

Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced the dogs who have been waiting the longest in their care for a forever home. One of those dogs is Max, an adorable 11.5-month-old pup who has been waiting since June 3rd. Weighing in at 32 pounds, Max is already housebroken and crate-trained, making him an easy addition to any household. He is described as a dog who "loves his toys, playing with other dogs, and is great with kids too." Though he may be "a little shy with new people," his gentle and sweet nature shines through.

Meet The Sweet & Gentle Dog With A Unique Way Of Greeting New Friends

Denver, CO

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David Heitz

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

Casa Andrea is located in Nerano, Italy, just a few steps from the crystal-clear waters of the Mediterranean, on the beautiful Amalfi Coast. The area is one of the most enchanting parts of southern Italy with picturesque villages and wild and scrubby stretches bordering the sea. It is here that architect and designer Raffaella del Giudice was able to reimagine a small apartment. The home may be only 431 square feet but it boasts spectacular views. Making the most of this strength, the architect transformed the home into a haven of serenity and beauty, where every detail was designed to enhance the enchanting setting and offer a unique experience for those staying in the seaside home.

This 431-Square-Foot Amalfi Coast Home Boasts Spectacular Ocean Views

Colorado State

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Traveling to Europe lets you enjoy new cultures, cuisines, landscapes, and architecture. It’s like introducing new colors to your palette of perspectives, where you try new things and experience the unknown. But you only have so much time and can only visit so many places. Contents. Spain — a...

Put these spots in Spain on your bucket list

Kansas State

Missouri State

CJ Coombs

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) helps to locate missing children. Since July 1, 2024, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), 174 children have been reported missing in the U.S. Since January 1, 2024, there was a total of 1,445 reported missing in the country.

Missing Missouri children as of July 17, 2024, according to the NCMEC

Two immigrants from south of the border told the City Council Monday they were harassed when using hotel vouchers for shelter in Denver. Speaking through an interpreter, Leivy Ortega and Henry Aguilar said they received vouchers for hotel stays from an unnamed non-profit. But they had problems using the vouchers, they said. Ortega said she came to Denver from Connecticut and lived in her car for 15 days. She received a three-day hotel voucher, she said, but hotel staff initially would not honor it. She did not name the hotel. She said staff finally looked at her paperwork and gave her a room, but they wanted to charge her. for it. She said they initially weren’t going to allow her to stay because she has a service animal.

Immigrants allege Denver hotel staff mistreated them

Los Angeles County, CA

Herbie J Pilato

[Note: The quotes and commentary that appear in this article are from an interview the author conducted with David White in 1989.]. Actor David White, who died in 1991, found great success for his best-known and likable performance as the devious advertising executive Larry Tate on the classic TV sitcom,Bewitched (ABC, 1964-1972).

'Bewitched' Actor David White Forever Mourned the Tragic Pan Am/Lockerbie Death of His Son

The Windham-Campbell Prizes Podcast features a series of conversations with past and present Windham-Campbell Prize winners about their favorite books and plays. Hosted by Michael Kelleher. Sonya Kelly (winner of a 2024 Windham Campbell Prize for Playwriting) joins Michael Kelleher to admire and contemplate Jeremy Leggatt’s translation of Jean-Dominique Bauby’s...

Sonya Kelly on Jean-Dominique Bauby’s The Diving Bell and the Butterfly

“Perhaps it isn’t such a big deal if the algorithm knows me well enough…but what if that kind of surveillance is taken to its logical extreme?” Helen Phillips on writing speculative fiction in the age of AI. | Lit Hub In Conversation. Take it from a life-long...

Lit Hub Daily: August 6, 2024

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A 55-year-old American tourist died after taking ill during an excursion on the southern side of Mount Etna, in Sicily, Italy's alpine rescue service said Friday. Rescuers said the cause of his illness was still unknown, but warned against the risk of high temperatures coupled with humidity that may prove dangerous for tourists who usually have no specific preparation for such excursions. After being alerted on Thursday afternoon, the alpine rescue team and an air ambulance reached the man in a remote area.  Attempts to revive him were unsuccessful and he was pronounced dead at the scene before his...

American tourist dead after suddenly getting sick on Sicily's Mount Etna

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	Considered one of the most sought-after yachting countries in the Mediterranean, Greece certainly has no shortage of luxury islands where you can park your yacht, explore the pristine waters, and soak up some sunshine.Celtics Star Jaylen Brown Hopes to Hook a Buyer for His Boston Penthouse




	While Mykonos and Santorini might first pop to mind when it comes to popular yachting destinations, Greece’s largest and most southern island, Crete, should not be overlooked as a luxe spot to anchor at. Not only is it brimming with history—the first European civilization lived here—but Crete offers everything from myriad water pursuits and vibrant...

You Can Park Your Superyacht Outside of This $5.5 Million Villa in Greece

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Italy and Greece are two of Europe’s tourism juggernauts. Prior to the pandemic in 2019, Italy welcomed almost 100 million tourists. Greece, by comparison, welcomed around 33 million in the same year. Though dwarfed by Italy’s stats, that’s still a hefty number of visitors. Tourists headed to...

Mediterranean Escapes: Italy vs Greece

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Those Who Wander: A History of Nomadic Pastoralism in Southeastern Europe

This story begins with a picture. A man stands inside a circle of goats. Their black-and-white coats touch the ground. They have horns like sabers and...

Those Who Wander: A History of Nomadic Pastoralism in Southeastern Europe

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