WASHINGTON — The U.S. said Monday it will ease airline restrictions this fall on travel to the country for people who have vaccination proof and a negative COVID-19 test, replacing a hodgepodge of rules that had kept out many non-citizens and irritated allies in Europe and beyond where virus cases […]
‘I Don’t Like Pretty Food’
Country superstar Dolly Parton has built an empire that stretches far beyond her music. She’s dabbled in movies, coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccinations, and food. Parton has released a cookbook sharing her Southern specialties and has been exceedingly candid about what she eats every day. She once disclosed one of her strangest […]
Rick Steves Says Hold On to Your Travel Dreams
To a certain subset of anxious but enthusiastic middle-class Americans—for those who yearn to see Paris before they die, and want to make sure they don’t miss a croissant or fresco while they’re there—Rick Steves is a bona-fide celebrity. His voice in his popular series of guidebooks is, by his […]
St. Louis police officers use vacation time to volunteer
A dispute over a union contract is affecting officers helping other officers recover from Hurricane Ida ST. LOUIS — A group of St. Louis police officers who recently deployed to Louisiana to help officers there pick up the pieces of their own homes following Hurricane Ida have learned the city […]
Sofreh Brooklyn: Nasim Alikhani’s 30-Year Voyage
The Met Gala served a fully plant-based menu this year for the first time. What’s your approach to cooking without meat? In my own home, I only serve meat once a week, because I believe we should not eat more than that. Historically, that’s how we eat meat in Iran. […]
What You Should Not Buy on a Cruise, According to a Crew Member
I’ve worked on ships for years, so I compiled a list of things passengers should stop buying. It may make more sense to opt for the drink package instead of buying individual cocktails. Gym classes and nail services are often pricey and not what you’d expect. Loading Something is loading. […]