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Gov. Newsom to debate Florida Gov. DeSantis on Fox News in November
Fox News announced Monday that it had set a date for the debate between Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Republic Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
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More Americans prioritizing live entertainment and ticketed events this year, study shows
By Laurie Baratti, TravelPulse A new market research study from shows that more Americans are prioritizing live entertainment and ticketed events like sporting competitions, music concerts and theatrical productions. Allianz Partners USA’s 15th Annual Vacation Confidence Index survey found that nearly two-thirds of Americans plan on attending a ticketed event this year, while one-fifth expect…
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From early vaqueros to 21st century: San Diego author explores history of ‘Latinxs in Hawaii’
Lisa Deaderick | The San Diego Union-Tribune It was during the research for his dissertation and first book that Rudy Guevarra Jr. noticed something — he was hearing more and more people speaking Spanish while traveling in the Hawaiian Islands. His research came out of his own experience growing up both Mexican and Filipino in San Diego,…
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How ‘Girls Fire Camp” shows young women firefighting is an option
The Sacramento Fire Department hosts the event once a year with about 50 participants.
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‘Young Love’ review: Oscar-winning short becomes an animated series on Max
By Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune Nearly dialogue-free, the Oscar-winning, six-minute 2019 animated short “Hair Love” from Matthew A. Cherry was inspired by videos on social media of Black fathers caring for their children’s hair. With the new series “Young Love,” Cherry has expanded that premise to focus on the close-knit family at the story’s center with a…
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Quick Fix: Festive veggie fajitas filled with meaty mushrooms
By Linda Gassenheimer, Tribune News Service Meaty mushrooms sauteed with onion, bell peppers and pinto beans fill tortillas to make vegetarian fajitas, creating a festive Mexican dinner. I like to serve all the ingredients at the table and let diners fill their own tortillas. There are a few different ways to warm tortillas. It’s easy…
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Venice to impose tourist tax for day-trippers in spring of 2024
Patrick Clarke | (TNS) TravelPulse The popular Italian tourist destination of Venice will soon trial a tourist tax that was originally supposed to take effect in the summer of 2022. In an ongoing effort to combat overcrowding during the city’s peak visitor days, officials will charge a €5 or $5.35 tax to day-trippers visiting Venice’s…
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How the Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce connection started with a friendship bracelet
When Taylor Swift played Arrowhead Stadium in July, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce said he made a play for Swift by attempting to give her a friendship bracelet with his phone number.
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Mayo Clinic Q&A: Is erythritol a safe and healthy sugar substitute?
By Mayo Clinic News Network DEAR MAYO CLINIC: A friend has a family history of diabetes and obesity. She is diligent about eating healthfully and enjoys sharing new recipes and information about food. Recently she mentioned a sugar substitute called erythritol. I’m not familiar with this product. Can you explain what it is and if it is…
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Democratic Sen. Menendez rejects calls to resign, says cash found in home was not bribe proceeds
Sen. Bob Menendez, a three-term U.S. Democratic senator from New Jersey, was indicted along with his wife on sweeping corruption charges on Friday.
