Author: News Desk

NPR’s Leila Fadel asks Democratic Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey why he says Todd Blanche should not be confirmed as attorney general.

President Trump’s nominee to lead the Justice Department got a grilling from lawmakers who questioned his close ties to President Trump and his willingness to investigate Trump’s foes.

Will Ferrell has done his fair share of sports projects in the past, so there shouldn’t have been any worry when it was announced he’d be developing a golf comedy series for Netflix. The only problem with this is that it took some time to be released, with the original creators dropping out over creative differences, and that’s always a sign of where a show is headed. The truth is, The Hawk, weirdly enough, isn’t boring, but it’s entertaining enough to keep you sticking around for the 10 episodes, which are thankfully only roughly 30 minutes each. There’s no arguing…

New research from Intrepid Travel suggests that Canadians are looking beyond crowded hotspots and social media-driven hotspots in favour of local connection, human expertise and experiences that positively impact the people and places they visit. Intrepid’s Meaningful Travel Index — based on a national survey of 2,000 Canadians conducted by Wakefield Research — found that nearly all Canadians (93%) would consider changing their travel habits to help reduce overtourism, while 84% say it is important that their travel positively impacts local people and places. And the reasons, Intrepid notes, aren’t abstract as more than seven in 10 Canadians (71%) say overcrowding at popular destinations…

By Kirana Luna Mostert and Raquel Rodriguez Mulero at the border LARGE crowds gathered outside the Gibraltar-Spain border yesterday to say goodbye to decades-long barriers that made crossing into Gibraltar slow and frustrating. A relaxed excitement was exacerbated by the crowd mostly wearing sunglasses, shorts and sunscreen. A wall of happy faces got ready to wave goodbye to queues that were often hundreds deep and could take many hours. “Frankly, I am very happy that this has finally been done,” said Juan Galeano, 85, a local resident who has lived through different stages of the frontier – from open doors to…

On a recent Sunday afternoon, the usual motley crew convened beneath the glowing billboards of Times Square. Costumed King Kong, Spiderman, and Minnie Mouse performers beckoning tourists for photos; snake guys assuring curious passersby that the reptiles draped on their shoulders really are harmless; and a group buskers announcing showtime. But there was one big difference from most days: all the soccer jerseys. [Photo: Leonardo Munoz/AFP/Getty Images] Since the World Cup began, Times Square has become one big, unofficial fan zone. Bogdan Zhukovskyi, an artist who has sold his paintings from Times Square for 15 years, tells me the  groups…

Trafalgar is launching Trafalgar Trailblazers — a new advisor advocacy program that gives select travel advisors exclusive early access to new Trafalgar itineraries before their first public departures. Trafalgar Trailblazers is designed to deepen collaboration with the advisor community and the program invites participants to experience new travel styles ahead of launch and share insights that help Trafalgar refine the guest experience, while equipping advisors with the knowledge and confidence to inspire and guide their clients. The program debuts with an opportunity to apply for one of two exclusive Trafalgar Small Group Tours FAM experiences this fall: Best of China…

Air Canada’s Aeroplan and World of Hyatt are teaming up to give members more ways to earn and redeem rewards across travel experiences. Bringing together two of the travel industry’s beloved loyalty programs, the collaboration expands member benefits across a combined network of more than 1,300 destinations and 1,500 hotels. Whether flying with Air Canada or settling in at participating Hyatt hotels and resorts, members will enjoy greater flexibility and seamless opportunities to earn and use points throughout their travel journey. Scott O’Leary, Vice President, Loyalty and Product, Air Canada, observed that: “Hyatt is one of the world’s most admired…

Globus is expanding its Asia and Africa portfolio for 2027 with a line-up of all-new Small Group Discovery tours, alongside more than two dozen new itinerary variations featuring city stays, beach escapes and destination extensions across many of its most popular Asia and Africa vacations. From the temples of Kyoto and bustling streets of Seoul to the game parks of Kenya and coastlines of Zanzibar, Globus is giving travellers more ways – and more time – to experience destinations that reward going deeper. These are the kinds of places that are unforgettable to visit – but often overwhelming to plan…

Kacey Musgraves teamed up with Stanley 1913 today on a co-branded drinkware collection called “Middle of Nowhere,” now live on Stanley1913.com. Musgraves announced the partnership on Instagram. Her caption was warm and a little wry: “Here to keep the dry spells away and the good times flowing in the Middle Of Nowhere.” Knowing her, that’s about right. The collection name is a natural reflection of her identity. Musgraves grew up in Golden, Texas, a small town in East Texas. It’s the kind of place you don’t pass through by accident. Her roots there have quietly shaped her songwriting from the…