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‘A death sentence for music’: the battle for America’s last Live Nation-free city

Portland has no Live Nation concert arena, and fans and artists love its fiercely independent music scene. But with a new venue looming, will all that change?

The Guardian - US · Jun 30, 2024

Retro Paris: stepping back into the 70s

Take a nostalgia trip at a newly-opened hotel in the bohemian heart of the French capital

The Guardian - UK · Jun 30, 2024

Why the latest ‘raw dogging’ travel trend is the worst, and most unfortunately titled, yet

The practice of taking lengthy flights without any entertainment has been promoted as meditative, a cure for in-flight nerves, and a time for self-reflection. Mike Bedigan gives the unfortunately titled new trend a go

The Independent UK · Jun 28, 2024

Environmental groups push for free National Parks passes for new citizens, greater access for Latinos

"It would be a great way of giving them the best that America has to offer" says the petition from Green Latinos and Friends of the Inyo

Latin Times · Jun 24, 2024

De Crescenzo and Burnett conquer Belgian Waffle Ride North Carolina

New Zealander rides solo for men's title while three-time MidSouth champion earns win by 10-minute margin

Cycling News · Jun 23, 2024

Disneyland Hotel, Paris review: heaven for seven year olds and fashion editors alike

Will a visit to Disneyland Paris be as magical as our fashion director remembers from her childhood? Victoria Moss found out

Evening Standard · Jun 22, 2024

Mom files $125K lawsuit after daughter gets stuck upside down on Oregon amusement ride for 30 minutes

“I think that my daughter and potentially other riders are entitled to some compensation for the trauma they experienced,” mom Amy Yanotta said.

The Independent UK · Jun 21, 2024

Motorcycle Rider Nearly Gets Hit By a Flying Deer, Both Escape Doom

Whenever you ride in a place where there's wildlife, there's not a zero chance you could have a close encounter. But this encounter with a deer was closer than usual.

RideApart · Jun 19, 2024

A bloodied hunter in the world’s first designated wilderness: Kathleen Orlinsky’s best photograph

‘The first elk hunt is a special, spiritual moment in Gila. Families depend on the meat – they thank the animal and bless it for its sacrifice. After Lainey got the elk, she cried’

The Guardian - UK · Jun 19, 2024

New Thorpe Park rollercoaster closes again days after breakdown left riders stuck 236ft in the air

It cost £18 million to build

The Independent UK · Jun 19, 2024