Like most Americans, I was glued to my seat for the 19 days the Olympics took over news coverage and my TikTok feed. While I won't say that watching elite athletes compete motivated me to start my rugby or canoe slalom career, it did have me planning trips to Paris and Tahiti, the island site of the Games' surfing events.

Here's How to Fly from the U.S. to Paris for $110, Really

As our ferry sliced through the early summer mist, St. Pierre played a game of hide-and-seek. One moment the island’s brightly painted buildings splashed a pop of color against the grey Atlantic—then the whole thing vanished like a mirage into the chilly Grand Banks fog. For my husband...

Americans Can Now Drive to France

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We all like to think we're tidy, with our moms' voices reminding us to make our beds, do the dishes, and clean the bathrooms. But sometimes, we fall short. Did you know that more than 1.57 million Americans live without a toilet or tap at home? The lack of basic water sanitation costs the U.S. economy $8.58 billion every year, according to a report produced by DigDee.

North Carolina City Has Been Named Among The 'Dirtiest' In America

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Perfect for brunch, the office, dinner dates, and even fall weddings.

Sage Is the ‘It’ Color for Fall, So We're Eyeing These 10 Sage Green Dresses—All Under $50 at Amazon

Salem, OH

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Every day, 8-year-old Emma sits in a small garden outside her grandmother’s home in Salem, Ohio, writing letters to her mom and sometimes singing songs her mother used to sing to her.

Thousands of parents die of overdoses; advocates say their kids need more help

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Sometimes, you just need a good cry. From cinematic sunsets to majestic mountains and surprisingly emotive responses to in-flight movies (Free Willy just hits differently at 30,000 feet), tear-soaked catharsis can be a natural reaction to awe-inspiring beauty or a twang of nostalgia. As a self-proclaimed public cryer, I’ve done...

The Most Dramatic Places in the World to Cry

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A significant norovirus outbreak aboard P&O Cruises' ship Ventura has affected over 1,000 passengers and crew members across eleven separate sailings between February and June of this year.

Over 1,000 Norovirus Cases Spread to 11 Sailings from One Ship, New Stats Show

Across the country, State Parks are a great place to get outdoors. Camping, hiking, climbing, biking, stargazing, and any number of other gerunds you can imagine are more fun with sweeping views of trees, streams, and grass. But you still shouldn’t settle for less—what's the actualbest state park to visit?

Is This the Best State Park in the Country?

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Florida’s long-held reputation as a top destination for Americans on the move seems to be cooling off in 2024. According to a new report from moving and storage company PODS, only three Florida cities cracked the top 20 most moved-to areas in the country—a big drop from last year when six Florida cities made the list.

Fewer People Are Moving to Florida in 2024 — Except to This One City

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Starting in late September, the federal government will relaunch its at-home COVID-19 test program that makes every U.S. household eligible for four free COVID-19 tests to be sent directly to their home.

Every household can get four free COVID-19 tests by mail, starting late September

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An opinion piece appearing in the Journal of the American Medical Association, or JAMA this week illustrates why the drug problem among people experiencing homelessness in Denver may be so severe. It's because many homeless people aren't addicted to just one drug, but two, according to the viewpoint's author, Benjamin A. Howell of Yale School of Medicine and colleagues.

Fentanyl-meth combo ravages homeless in Denver, so why aren't there better treatments?

New York City, NY

Many New Yorkers would not consider summer to be complete without a trip to Luna Park, Coney Island’s famed amusement park that boasts classic wooden roller coasters and loads of old-school midway games. But later this fall, a theme park with a similar name—though a decidedly different sort of adventure playground—will take shape in Hudson Yards, one that was forgotten for over 30 years before being resurrected in Los Angeles last year.

A Trippy, Art-Themed Amusement Park Is Coming to NYC

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I Traveled to the Birthplace of 'Napoleon Dynamite' in Full Costume—Just 20 Years Late

Apache Junction, AZ

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When I studied Anthropology in college, I learned that teeth have been indicators of economic status just about forever. Archaeologists look at the teeth in ancient skeletons and know who the rich were based on their tooth decay. During the Renaissance period, it became fashionable for women to blacken their teeth to look like they were better off than they were, because the royals and aristocrats, who could afford sugar and sweets, had more rotten and missing teeth than the poor.

Opinion: Stop Stereotyping Bad Teeth as a Sign of Drug Addiction

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Refined by New York chemist Robert Chesebrough almost 150 years ago, petroleum jelly is still widely used today in topical applications. Even with the myths that abound online about it being carcinogenic, it has withstood the test of time.

Wonder Jelly

Colorado State

Saturday, Aug. 31 is Overdose Awareness Day. Unfortunately, we are all too aware of overdoses at Fusion Studios, the homeless hotel run by Colorado Coalition for the Homeless where I live.

Opinion: Denver homeless hotel diary: Overdoses common here

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Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced an adorably tiny dog named Cha Cha who is looking for her forever home. Sandy Paws Rescue explains that she is 5 to 6 months old, and "our best guess on breed is chi/frenchie mix". Cha Cha may be small in size, but she's bursting with personality and love to give. This pint-sized pup is eagerly awaiting her chance to find her forever home, with her arrival in Massachusetts scheduled for Monday, August 26th.

Meet The Tiny 8lb Puppy Looking For Love

Somehow, summer's done. Kids are heading back to school, beach days are becoming more scarce, and your family has started to text about when they can expect you this holiday season. If you are beginning to worry about the financial hoops you will need to jump through to afford flights to see family and then (hopefully) flights to some bucket list location—don't worry. We've got the inside information from Google Flights to help you book the cheapest flights for holiday travel.

When to Book Your Holiday Travel to Save Money This Year, According to Google Flights

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Louisville, KY

Federal, state and local public health officials have confirmed the first case of the Oropouche virus in Kentucky and Jefferson County in a person who had returned to Louisville after traveling to the Caribbean.

Health officials report first case of Oropouche virus, aka ‘Sloth Fever,’ confirmed in Kentucky

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Update: U.S. Highway 26/287 reopened Friday morning. The Wyoming Department of Transportation closed U.S. Highway 26/287 over Togwotee Pass on Thursday afternoon in response to the heat- and wind-driven expansion of the Fish Creek Fire.

Rapidly growing Fish Creek Fire closes highway 26/287 over Togwotee Pass

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The TikTok Travel Trends to Avoid, According to an Expert

I get it—Airports and planes are the perfect place for your content creation endeavors. All you have to do before boarding your flight basically comes down...

The TikTok Travel Trends to Avoid, According to an Expert

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