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Travel

'Anything can happen': 8 scary mistakes to avoid in national parks

'Anything can happen': 8 scary mistakes to avoid in national parks

  • Eve Chen USA Today

To help stay safe, here are eight mistakes to avoid in national parks.

Google Maps will show 'Lake America' in US, not 'Ontario'

Google Maps will show 'Lake America' in US, not 'Ontario'

  • REUTERS

Trump announced Thursday that he changed the name of the smallest of the five Great Lakes in an escalating trade feud with Canada.

These are the 10 most expensive small towns in the US

These are the 10 most expensive small towns in the US

  • Daniel de Visé USA Today

Many of the priciest towns rank as prime vacation spots, with populations that swell in summer or winter with visitors seeking sand and surf or snow.

It could soon be harder to see the full price of a plane ticket. Here's why

It could soon be harder to see the full price of a plane ticket. Here's why

  • Caroline Petrow-Cohen Los Angeles Times

Shoppers would see the total price before they pay for a ticket — but it may be at the last minute.

5 US destinations that feel like Europe, no passport required

5 US destinations that feel like Europe, no passport required

  • Kathleen Wong USA Today

Here are five domestic destinations that'll make you feel as if you're in Europe, without the hassle of international travel.

Eight MLB stadiums that need to be on your bucket list

Eight MLB stadiums that need to be on your bucket list

  • Steve Gardner USA Today

There's always something special about visiting a new ballpark. Each one has its own individual sights, sounds and smells.

NJ couple has been literally everywhere, 193 countries and more

NJ couple has been literally everywhere, 193 countries and more

  • Marsha A. Stoltz NorthJersey.com

The Pennas are among fewer than 400 individuals and one of 12 married couples who have been named U.N. Grandmasters of Travel.

Iconic movie destinations for summer travel

Iconic movie destinations for summer travel

    What is it about visiting iconic movie destinations? Tourism researchers even have a name for it: “film-induced tourism.” It seems people are drawn to places where favorite films were made perhaps because these flicks turn these places into emotional experiences. If a movie made us happy, sad, feel wonder, romance, fear, freedom or nostalgia, then it has done its job. Walking through a filming ...

    Mule team celebrates 50 years of contribution in Smoky Mountains

    Mule team celebrates 50 years of contribution in Smoky Mountains

      At their golden jubilee, the mules got an original song in their honor and a horseshoe-shaped cake of apples, oats, carrots and flaxseed.

      Photos: Scenes from the Great American State Fair

      61.4M expected to drive for July 4, despite costs. See the worst times

      61.4M expected to drive for July 4, despite costs. See the worst times

        Despite rising travel costs, Americans still will pack their bags for July 4 getaways.

        You can soon explore underneath the Lincoln Memorial

        You can soon explore underneath the Lincoln Memorial

          For the first time in more than 100 years, the space beneath one of Washington's most iconic landmarks will open to the public.

          Crews battle algae bloom in Washington's newly repainted Reflecting Pool

          Crews battle algae bloom in Washington's newly repainted Reflecting Pool

            Drastic measures are being taken to remove green algae filling the pool just days after multimillion-dollar renovations were completed.

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

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

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

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              Movies & Television

              Review: ‘The Dog Stars’ isn’t afraid to make pointless trips

              Review: ‘The Dog Stars’ isn’t afraid to make pointless trips

              Will ‘The Pitt’ be the biggest Emmy winner? | Streamed & Screened podcast

              Will ‘The Pitt’ be the biggest Emmy winner? | Streamed & Screened podcast

              5 movies to get excited about seeing in September

              5 movies to get excited about seeing in September

              What to stream: Fall into Netflix true crime docs this month

              What to stream: Fall into Netflix true crime docs this month

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              Foods to help boost your immune system

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              Run every day? Give those sneakers a break!

              Run every day? Give those sneakers a break!

              Get Healthy. Changing your regular running routine every now and then doesn’t just offer variety, it can be good for your body, mind and soul

              Get Healthy Eat Well: 7 shocking sources of hidden sugars

              Get Healthy Eat Well: 7 shocking sources of hidden sugars

              Get Healthy Take Care: Cold therapy in your shower

              Get Healthy Take Care: Cold therapy in your shower

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              CP Life Expectancy Has Quietly Transformed Over 40 Years

              Provided content. Four decades of medical advances have reshaped cerebral palsy outcomes, yet public perception lags behind the data. Here's what changed. 

               

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              Winter Risk Index: How Seasonal Weather Increases Senior Injury Rates

              Winter Risk Index: How Seasonal Weather Increases Senior Injury Rates

              Provided content. Each winter, slip-and-fall hospitalizations among Canadian seniors rise sharply. Explore the data behind seasonal injury risk, who is most vulnerable, and what older adults can do to stay safe.

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              Handling a Car Accident In and Outside of Franklin County

              Handling a Car Accident In and Outside of Franklin County

              Contributor content. After an accident, missing critical deadlines may have an impact on one’s health and ability to successfully file an insurance claim. 

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

              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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              Tornado Season and Your HVAC: A Midwest Homeowner's Recovery Guide

              Tornado Season and Your HVAC: A Midwest Homeowner's Recovery Guide

              Affiliate content. Learn how to protect your HVAC unit before and after a tornado. 

              5 Best THC Gummies of 2025

              5 Best THC Gummies of 2025

              Affiliate content. Find the best options for THC gummies in 2025. 

              Data: Americans Spending Less Time, More Money on Shopping

              Data: Americans Spending Less Time, More Money on Shopping

              Buying things takes less time these days — you can have your week’s groceries, a new outfit and a used car headed to your front door in a matter of hours, thanks to technology. But this convenience comes with a price. New data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics reveals fewer people are shopping on...

              Some Big Stores Are Cutting Prices to Woo Back Grocery Shoppers

              Some Big Stores Are Cutting Prices to Woo Back Grocery Shoppers

              Now that grocery inflation seems to have eased, retailers are clamoring to offer more and better discounts that will get shoppers back to their stores this summer. With an announcement Wednesday, Walgreens joined a growing list of national brands, which also includes Target and Amazon Fresh, that are touting price cuts on an array of...

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