Tag: Recreation and leisure
Museum manager defends plans for canceled Juneteenth event
HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. — The manager of a historical museum in North Carolina is defending himself from criticism that an event he planned offered a...
At El Salvador’s Bitcoin Beach, a glimpse of crypto economy
EL ZONTE, El Salvador — After El Salvador’s congress made the bitcoin legal tender this week, eyes turned to this rural fishing village on...
In US, Pride Month festivities muted by political setbacks
It’s Pride Month, and gay Americans should have a lot to celebrate: A new president who has pledged to advocate for LGBTQ people, an...
Boston Pops July Fourth live show returning, with changes
BOSTON — The Boston Pops traditional Fourth of July live show is returning this year but with some significant changes, the Boston Symphony Orchestra...
US will revisit Trump-era decision for Alaska rainforest
JUNEAU, Alaska — The federal government announced plans Friday to “repeal or replace” a decision by the Trump administration last fall to lift restrictions...
Biden nominee’s link to 1989 logging sabotage blasted by GOP
BILLINGS, Mont. — President Joe Biden’s nominee to oversee federal lands in the U.S. West is facing Republican pressure to withdraw over her ties...
Review: Mark Wahlberg discovers he’s special in ‘Infinite’
The new Mark Wahlberg movie “ Infinite ” poses an intoxicating scenario for all down-on-their-luck know-it-alls: What if you’re actually a reincarnated immortal who...
Yellowstone National Park unveils automated electric cars
BILLINGS, Mont. — Park officials have launched the first tests of electric vehicles in Yellowstone National Park that are capable of operating without drivers.
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Washington’s ‘joints for jabs’ vaccine program falling flat
SEATTLE — It was designed as an innovative way to promote COVID-19 vaccinations, but Washington’s new “joints for jabs” program is off to a...
Budapest orchestra performs live concert from moving truck
BUDAPEST, Hungary — The Budapest Festival Orchestra wants its audience back.
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