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Rail signalling error diverts Strasbourg-bound MEPs to Disneyland

‘We are not a Mickey Mouse parliament,’ jokes one MEP after diversion causes 45-minute delay

The Guardian - UK

National Park Rangers plead with visitors to stop leaving love locks at the Grand Canyon

‘Love is strong, but it is not as strong as our bolt cutters,’ the park posted on social media.

The Independent UK

Open House Chicago gives a rare look at usually closed-off architecture: ‘It’s like nothing else’

The annual, self-guided history and architecture festival that spans the city gave residents a look into buildings and spaces often closed to the public.

Chicago Sun-Times

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SXSW descends on Sydney, but will the city get it?

SXSW Sydney is kicking off, and organisers say punters will need to learn how the music-screen-tech conference/festival works.

AAP

Visitors to Nevada warned to beware of brain-eating amoeba in hot springs

The mortality rate for those infected is 97 per cent

The Independent UK

Afternoon Edition: Why you should venture out of your neighborhood this weekend

Plus: A guilty plea in officer Ella French’s murder, local girl honored at White House and more.

Chicago Sun-Times

Looking for an economic rebound, an East Texas town looks to the arts — and is rebuffed by the state

A town of 34,000 people, Lufkin sits deep in the Piney Woods, a region dotted with rural towns. Local civic leaders hope a long list of efforts can revitialize the city’s downtown and reboot its economy.

The Texas Tribune

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These RTW Travelers Rode Almost 29,000 Miles To Get Married In Vegas

Moto travelers Lavi and Ollie are riding around the world on a Suzuki V-Strom 1050XT, but they took time out in Las Vegas to get married at a little chapel.

RideApart

Santa Monica pier evacuated after man claimed he was carrying a bomb

A false bomb threat caused a rescue mission of people stuck on the 130-foot Santa Monica Ferris wheel

The Independent UK

Chicagoans celebrate Italian American heritage at annual Columbus Day Parade: ‘It’s time for everybody to be happy again’

The 71st annual parade honored the late Tony Bennett by naming his daughter, Antonia, as honorary grand marshal.

Chicago Sun-Times

“On the Route” bike stores are closing in October. Joanne McSweeney, who is planning a post-retirement bike tour in Mexico and Italy, is seeking a new owner

Joanne McSweeney still hopes to sell the bicycle business before she heads to Mexico and Italy for some cycling of her own.

Chicago Sun-Times

Target’s viral Lewis the Jack O’ Lantern is dubbed a Halloween icon

‘Live laugh love Lewis’

The Independent UK

What exactly is Canadian cuisine?

Chef Hector Laguna of Botanist on how his menus reflect the seasonality of the Pacific Northwest

Salon

SXSW Sydney explained: how will the Austin festival work in Australia – and who is it for?

The music, screen and tech worlds will converge for the festival’s first staging outside the US – but tickets are pricey for an event that’s hard to get a handle on

The Guardian - AU

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The Independent UK

It’s not too late to book Christmas in New York. These are the best trips

The Big Apple is awash with festive cheer during the holiday season

Chicago Sun-Times

‘Go random stranger!’ and other spectator signs at the Chicago Marathon

From Taylor Swift references to digs at Donald Trump, Chicago marathon spectators got creative with their encouragement.

The Independent UK

Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta brings colorful displays to the New Mexico sky

The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is ready to bring colorful displays to the New Mexico sky

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago Latin Restaurant Weeks celebrates diverse Latino cuisine while providing key resources for eateries

Participating restaurants for the two-week event pay no entry fee, and organizers provide marketing education and public relations support for participants.

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The Independent UK

Fat Bear Week 2023: How to vote for your favourite chunky bear

Fat Bear Week begins on 4 October and ends on 10 October, when the fattest bear at Katmai National Park and Preserve will be crowned

StockNews.com

20 Years of Pumpkin Spice, is it Just the Beginning?

Starbucks (SBUX) is an iconic global brand, and as fall and pumpkin season sets in it's a perfect time to take a look at the company that started it all from a pumpkin spice perspective. The company put a revitalization plan in place last year, and at one year old,…

The Guardian - US

‘Bear attack bad’: final message of Canadian couple killed by grizzly

Officials say can of bear spray was emptied before attack in Banff national park in which Doug Inglis and Jenny Gusse, both 62, died

Evening Standard

Scottsdale, Arizona — a guide to doing the Wild West in style

Yes, you can learn how to ride like a true cowboy — but there’s so much more to the Wild West’s most modern town, says Zoe Beaty. Visit for its rich heritage, super spas and an unexpected wine scene

The Independent UK

How tarantulas are journeying across Colorado grasslands – for love

A city in Colorado is branding itself the ‘Tarantula Capital of the World’ to capitalise on the spiders’ mating season

Chicago Sun-Times

Crime is hurting attendance at theaters, arts venues

I’ve always lived in Chicago and have felt comfortable going just about anywhere, but now that criminals are emboldened, I’m afraid to go out, a reader from Irving Park writes.

The Independent UK

The Appalachian Trail: Google celebrates the 2,193 mile path with interactive doodle

The Applachian Trail was completed in 1937

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