Austin, TX

Time Out

What makes a great party city? Is it the people? The places? Is a city’s nightlife only as good as the trends it represents? You’ve probably never given these questions any thought—but, fortunately for you, we have, and so have our readers. As longtime champions of going...

Austin was just named one of the best nightlife cities in the world

New Orleans, LA

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Want to make sure you get your steps in? It helps to live in a fairly flat place.

The World’s 15 Most Walking-Friendly Cities

When it comes to being a ‘cultural’ city in Australia, we like to think that Melbourne has it in the bag. We enjoy nothing more than boasting about our lively theatre scene, our extensive exhibitions and our historic laneways, telling anyone who’ll listen that Melbourne is up there with the best cities in the world.

Melbourne has ranked as one of the best cities in the world for culture, beating Venice and Florence

In the year 2024, which city is the world’s nightlife capital? Is it Rio with its dancehalls, samba parties and carnival? Berlin, with its decades-cemented rep as a techno paradise? Budapest, with its eclectic ruin bars? In truth, there’s no definitive answer – and crowning Earth’s nightlife capital is contentious stuff.

This UK city is officially one of the best in the world for nightlife, according to Time Out

Las Vegas, NV

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Las Vegas, often dubbed "Sin City," is renowned for its glittering casinos, vibrant nightlife, and world-class entertainment. However, not every spot in this bustling metropolis lives up to the hype. Here are some of the worst places to go in Las Vegas, where your time and money are better spent elsewhere.

The Worst Places to Go in Las Vegas

Lake Mary, FL

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If you're a fan of hearty breakfasts and brunches in Florida, you might have had Keke’s Cafe on your radar. Known for its generous portions and friendly service, Keke’s has been a go-to spot for many. However, the Lake Mary location recently hit a bump in the road, resulting in a temporary shutdown following a state inspection that uncovered 15 violations.

Breakfast Eatery Closed in Florida for Roaches, Dirty Hands, and Cold Foods Over 41 Degrees

New Jersey State

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Los Angeles, CA

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It's been 40 years since actor Jon-Erik Hexum died of an accidental self-inflicted gun shot on October 18, 1984 in Los Angeles. He was only 26 years old, and this is his story.

In Memory of Actor Jon-Erik Hexum:  40 Years After His Accidental, Self-Inflicted Tragic Death

Boston, NY

File this story as: only possible at Time Out Market. Two of the most innovative seafood chefs on the planet are collaborating for a one-time dinner this month in Boston, when Time Out Market Boston hosts the latest Chefs On Tour dinner with Boston’s own Tim Cushman and John van Zyl from Cape Town, South Africa.

Two top global seafood chefs are collaborating at a special dinner in Boston

Colorado State

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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

Bellingham Metro News

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck areas near Las Vegas on Tuesday night, according to the United States Geological Service (USGS). The quake, which occurred at 8:06 p.m., was centered approximately 45 minutes from Las Vegas, near Indian Springs.

Magnitude 4.4 Earthquake Shakes Areas Near Las Vegas

San Francisco, CA

The acclaimed Nopa specializes in organic wood-fired cuisine at its location near Alamo Square, where it’s known for its sourdough focaccia served in adorable miniature cast iron skillets—but only on Thursdays. Now, it’s about to set up a new seafood-focused iteration in the Ferry Building Marketplace. Chef...

Local fave Nopa is opening a seafood spot at the Ferry Building Marketplace

Melbourne, FL

Remember the Entertainment Book? Since 1994, this brick-like bible was a treasure trove of great deals on dining, travel, shopping and entertainment. Well, the Entertainment Book is no longer – it’s now just called Entertainment, and it’s all online. The good news is that you can still access those deals from your phone with one handy app.

Melbourne's top eateries like Cumulus Inc, Bottega, Cutler and Co and more are slashing 25% off the bill

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A historic marker could be erected to honor the victims of the racist mass shooting at the Dollar General store in Jacksonville’s New Town neighborhood nearly a year ago. If approved by the Jacksonville City Council, a marker would be installed at Kings Road and Canal Street on Aug. 25, a day before the first anniversary of the shooting, when a white gunman took the lives of three Black people.

Memorial considered to honor Dollar General victims

Ahh, pizza. It’s arguably the most versatile meal in the world, catering to almost every palate and diet. Whether you prefer a red base piled high with meat and seafood, or a white base crowned with four types of cheese, there’s a pizza in Canberra to curb your cravings.

The 10 best pizza spots in Canberra

As every city-based Sydneysider is well aware, the Harbour City is scoring a new superfast transport system – with the City and Southwest Line of the Sydney Metro due to open…soon. Earlier this month, the launch of the shiny new Sydney Metro was delayed, with a new opening date still yet to be confirmed. And as Transport for NSW works on the final testing phases of the super-speedy new line, the good people at the Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) have been working on a campaign to see the metro run through the night, to help turn Sydney into a 24-hour city.

The new Sydney Metro could operate 24-hours a day

A Dime Saved

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

South Carolina State

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

High-concept verging on slightly terrifying, comic Jordan Brookes’s latest is show is about the not uncommon subject of getting older. Kind of. In a way. Brookes’s response to the ongoing passing of his thirties is, apparently, to get really into RMS Titanic, ‘because that’s the sort of thing that people do’.

Jordan Brookes: Fontanelle

A Killers concert in Las Vegas just hits different. It really does. Anytime the hometown band performs in the city—whether it be in the home of the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena or in a parking lot in front of the Caesars Palace fountains—Brandon Flowers and the boys seem to have a little more swagger and a lot more juice.

The Killers to show Las Vegas what the Hot Fuss is all about

Denver, CO

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

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The world’s 13 best cities for nightlife right now

Nightlife has been through a lot since the world (temporarily) shut down in 2020. It’s not all been positive: cities like London have seen the closure...

The world’s 13 best cities for nightlife right now

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