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 · Oct 14, 2023
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 · Oct 12, 2023
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 · Oct 12, 2023
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 · Oct 10, 2023
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 · Oct 10, 2023
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 · Oct 9, 2023
“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 · Oct 9, 2023
Target’s viral Lewis the Jack O’ Lantern is dubbed a Halloween icon ‘Live laugh love Lewis’ The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2023
What exactly is Canadian cuisine? Chef Hector Laguna of Botanist on how his menus reflect the seasonality of the Pacific Northwest Salon · Oct 9, 2023
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 · Oct 9, 2023
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 The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2023
‘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. Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 8, 2023
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 The Independent UK · Oct 7, 2023
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. Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 6, 2023
The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2023 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 · Oct 5, 2023 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 · Oct 5, 2023 ‘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 · Oct 5, 2023 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 · Oct 4, 2023 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 · Oct 3, 2023 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 · Oct 2, 2023 The Appalachian Trail: Google celebrates the 2,193 mile path with interactive doodle The Applachian Trail was completed in 1937
Evening Standard · Oct 2, 2023 What is the Appalachian Trail? Google Doodle celebrates mountain range The trail spans across the Eastern United States
USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 1, 2023 The 10 coziest fall movies and TV shows to watch this Halloween season Snuggle up this Halloween season and watch these classics!
WEKU · Sep 30, 2023 Some states pick up the tab to keep national parks open during federal shutdown Don't cancel that camping trip just yet: Utah, Arizona, and Colorado state governments will foot the bill to keep some national parks open — and tourist dollars flowing — during the shutdown.
Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 30, 2023 Government shutdown would mean locked gates, furloughed rangers at national parks The majority of more than 420 national park units will be off-limits to the public starting Monday, Interior officials said. The governors of Arizona and Utah vowed to use state funding to keep some of the most iconic parks, including Grand Canyon and Zion, open.