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Willamette Valley, Oregon
Read More The wine world let out a collective gasp in 2021 when Champagne house Bollinger made its first acquisition outside of France: not some place in Napa or Sonoma, but Ponzi Vineyards, which set the standard for Oregon winemaking back in the 1970s. The Willamette Valley had really, really made it, but for those…
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UN chief demands Taliban revoke ban on women staff
Read MoreThe UN said that it cannot accept a Taliban decision to bar Afghan female staffers from working at the agency.The UN said that it cannot accept a Taliban decision to bar Afghan female staffers from working at the agency.
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Churchill, Manitoba
Read More If you’ve always dreamed of seeing the aurora borealis, you’re in luck this year, as solar activity heads toward a peak in its roughly 11-year cycle. One of the best spots to catch the northern lights is this remote Hudson Bay outpost, which sits just below the “auroral oval,” meaning the sky often…
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Washington, D.C.
Read More Washington, DC, has quietly grown from political and historical destination to a seriously legit arts and culture scene that goes well beyond the National Gallery of Art (though it notably has six new exhibits in the works, including a much-anticipated Mark Rothko exhibition). In late-2022, the Rubell Museum DC opened up in Southwest…
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Photos: Ex-President Trump faces charges at Manhattan court
Read MoreThe indictment against Trump, unsealed on Tuesday, reveals 34 felony charges over hush-money payments.The indictment against Trump, unsealed on Tuesday, reveals 34 felony charges over hush-money payments.
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The Red Sea, Saudi Arabia
Read More Creating an entirely new destination from scratch isn’t easy, but having a vast swath of spectacular natural – and largely untouched – scenery is a good place to start. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is aiming to attract 100 million annual visitors by 2030 with a mix of newly developed giga-projects and ancient…
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UN says its female staffers banned from working in Afghanistan
Read MoreThe United Nations has reportedly asked all staff not to come to the office for 48 hours.The United Nations has reportedly asked all staff not to come to the office for 48 hours.
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Sharjah, UAE
Read More Bordering Dubai on its southern side, steadfastly traditional Sharjah—the emirate recognized as Cultural Capital of the Arab World by UNESCO in ’98—sets itself apart from its cosmopolitan neighbor with a focus on retaining its Emirati heritage, through its unique architecture and culture. Now, the drive to heighten its global status as a hub…
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Iraq’s gov’t signs deal with KRG to resume oil exports
Read MoreLongtime dispute between two sides has been temporarily resolved, and oil exports via Turkey will resume, officials say.Longtime dispute between two sides has been temporarily resolved, and oil exports via Turkey will resume, officials say.
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Jane Fonda Champions Climate Action for Every Generation
Read More Jane Fonda, at 86, is small-boned and elegant, her eyes like soft blue-gray flannel. Yet it’s startling how much energy shoots through her via a simple handshake: if a woodland creature could shake your hand, it might feel like this, the will of an entire forest ecosystem pouring through one being. She’s physically…
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