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Travel

Analysis: Pricey World Cup keeps fans away, hits US hotels, airlines

Analysis: Pricey World Cup keeps fans away, hits US hotels, airlines

  • Doyinsola Oladipo and Aishwarya Jain Reuters

NEW YORK — Hours before the World Cup kickoff, the boost to travel and tourism expected from this year’s biggest sporting event has yet to materialize.

For America's 250th birthday, consider a trip through US history

For America's 250th birthday, consider a trip through US history

  • Kathryn Pomroy Kiplinger Consumer News Service

Here are seven standout destinations that make history fun and unforgettable.

Why the Hoover Dam removed its American flag weeks before USA's 250th

Why the Hoover Dam removed its American flag weeks before USA's 250th

  • Greta Cross USA TODAY

The large American flag at the Hoover Dam, hung for America 250, has been temporarily removed for repairs.

The MOST Controversial World Cup Topic Is... Tailgating?!

The MOST Controversial World Cup Topic Is... Tailgating?!

  • Whistle Sports - Vertical

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Galveston welcomes the Dutch Orange doubledecker bus as it travels to Dallas for the World Cup

Galveston welcomes the Dutch Orange doubledecker bus as it travels to Dallas for the World Cup

  • SNTV

Galveston welcomes the Dutch Orange doubledecker bus as it travels to Dallas for the World Cup

America 250 on the National Mall: How to Register Now for Free Tickets

America 250 on the National Mall: How to Register Now for Free Tickets

  • USA Today - News

America250 is offering free tickets for National Mall events tied to America’s two hundred and fiftieth birthday.

Musk's Starlink leads Bezos' Amazon as airlines rush to boost in-flight Wi-Fi

Musk's Starlink leads Bezos' Amazon as airlines rush to boost in-flight Wi-Fi

  • Rajesh Kumar Singh Reuters

Starlink emphasizes speed and installation simplicity; Amazon pitches a broader ecosystem, including cloud computing, entertainment and retail links.

Musk's Starlink leads Bezos' Amazon as airlines rush to boost in-flight Wi-Fi

Musk's Starlink leads Bezos' Amazon as airlines rush to boost in-flight Wi-Fi

    Starlink emphasizes speed and installation simplicity; Amazon pitches a broader ecosystem, including cloud computing, entertainment and retail links.

    Activities around the 250th highlight America’s disunity

    Activities around the 250th highlight America’s disunity

      One month before America’s 250th birthday, events and celebrations commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence are as fragmented as the nation’s politics and culture in 2026.

      'It's insulting.' Why some Canadians are avoiding the US

      'It's insulting.' Why some Canadians are avoiding the US

        Canadians were once the U.S.'s largest group of international travelers, but recent data shows a shift as some turn away from the U.S.

        Trump to build Lincoln Memorial promenade as part of Washington revamp

        Trump to build Lincoln Memorial promenade as part of Washington revamp

          In a related development, a planning commission advanced his plan for a 250-foot Triumphal Arch across the Potomac River from the memorial.

          Painting of Reflecting Pool finished

          Painting of Reflecting Pool finished

            Mega NASA-Linked SpaceX IPO Targets Record $75BN

            Mega NASA-Linked SpaceX IPO Targets Record $75BN

              SpaceX has announced plans for a historic stock market debut that could value the company at approximately $1.75 trillion. The Elon Musk-led firm is targeting a record-breaking $75 billion initial public offering ahead of its expected Nasdaq launch on June 12. SpaceX reported $18.6 billion i…

              Ivanka Trump trolled for buying ‘fixer-upper’ private island

              Ivanka Trump trolled for buying ‘fixer-upper’ private island

                Ivanka Trump described plans for a $1.4 billion luxury hotel on a Mediterranean island, prompting criticism and an official review in Albania. In a May 31 podcast with David Senra, Trump said she and Jared Kushner discovered the site while swimming off Albania and pursued the Sazan Island pr…

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                Movies & Television

                The celebrity game: ‘Gail Daughtry’ lets actors spoof the business and its spoils

                The celebrity game: ‘Gail Daughtry’ lets actors spoof the business and its spoils

                The Biggest Box Office Hits Of The 90s Might Shock You

                The Biggest Box Office Hits Of The 90s Might Shock You

                Review: ‘Power Ballad’ takes a slow hand to pop music

                Review: ‘Power Ballad’ takes a slow hand to pop music

                Review: ‘The Breadwinner’ seems stale in Nate Bargatze’s hands

                Review: ‘The Breadwinner’ seems stale in Nate Bargatze’s hands

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                Bland County Officials Push for New Guardrails on Route 52

                Bland County Officials Push for New Guardrails on Route 52

                Contributor content. Reports have documented blind curves and damaged infrastructure on Route 52, supporting the need for safety improvements.

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                13 Birthday Gifts for the Cozy, Sentimental Cancer Zodiac Sign in Your Life

                13 Birthday Gifts for the Cozy, Sentimental Cancer Zodiac Sign in Your Life

                Contributor content. Find the perfect birthday gift for the cancer zodiac sign in your life. 

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                Cryptocurrency Adoption in Business: Advantages and Challenges

                Cryptocurrency Adoption in Business: Advantages and Challenges

                Provided content. In this article we examine the types of businesses adopting cryptocurrencies, along with the advantages and disadvantages they face.

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                Powerhouse partnership: Big Auto Injury Attorneys, The Popok Firm and ‘Legal AF’ podcast by MeidasTouch Network unite for justice

                Content by Big Auto Injury Attorneys. Learn more about MeidasTouch Network’s “Legal AF” podcast's new partnership with Big Auto Injury Attorneys and The Popok Law Firm.

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