Month: January 2023
As Chinese Tourists Prepare to Travel Again, Some Countries Close Their Doors
As COVID-19 infections in China continue to rise, and as concerns grow over the reliability of the country’s reporting and sequencing of cases, more than a dozen countries have announced new entry restrictions on travelers arriving from China at a
Read MoreWhy it’s taking longer for the Supreme Court to hear oral arguments
Supreme Court arguments are continuing long after a red light tells lawyers to stop.
Read MoreSuspect in Times Square machete attack on New Year’s Eve arrested and faces attempted murder charges – CNN
Suspect in Times Square machete attack on New Year’s Eve arrested and faces attempted murder charges CNN Times Square machete attack suspect remains hospitalized CBS New York NYE slashing suspect Trevor Bickford charged with attempted murder of police officers Fox News Trevor Bickford’s
Read MoreCalifornia monitors flood conditions after powerful New Year’s Eve storm
Flood warnings and watches are in effect in parts of Northern California in the aftermath of a powerful storm that drenched the state over New Year’s weekend.
Read MoreFrench mayor under fire for fighting Mont Blanc hikers
A mayor in the French Alps famous for fighting mass tourism on the Mont Blanc has come under fire for filing a legal complaint against two people camping on the mountain’s peak. Jean-Marc Peillex, mayor of Saint-Gervais-les-Bains, has for years
Read MorePrince Harry says he wants reconciliation with King Charles III and Prince William
Prince Harry has said he wants to have his father and brother back and that he wants “a family, not an institution,” during a TV interview ahead of the publication of his memoir.
Read MoreAfter narrow election, Democrat Katie Hobbs sworn in as Arizona governor
Katie Hobbs took the oath of office to become Arizona’s 24th governor and the first Democrat to hold the office since 2009.
Read MoreTourism and Manufacturing Fight for the Future of Power in Europe
The Ukraine war has spurred the EU to accelerate the shift away from natural gas to wind and solar power, but opposition is growing among those dependent on the region’s landscapes, cultural sites and tourism.
Read MoreKevin McCarthy’s speaker bid in balance as effort to placate hardliners flops – The Guardian US
Kevin McCarthy’s speaker bid in balance as effort to placate hardliners flops The Guardian US Kevin McCarthy makes major concession to conservatives as his speaker bid hangs by a thread Fox News McCarthy commits to key concession in call with frustrated lawmakers
Read MoreHouse of lies: outrage as Republicans prepare to swear in fantasist Santos – The Guardian US
House of lies: outrage as Republicans prepare to swear in fantasist Santos The Guardian US Haberman says George Santos coverage is a ‘death of local media’ story. Here’s why CNN George Santos’ ex accuses him of stealing phone, not paying bills: NYT Business
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