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Overtourism: Too much of a good thing?

Overtourism: Too much of a good thing? 150 150 admin

Tourism represents 10% of the global economy. But many travel destinations (and the people who live there) are reeling from increasing numbers of tourists, spurred in large part by social media. Correspondent Seth Doane travels to Amsterdam, Paris, Venice and Portofino to look at the impacts that tourism is having on cities, resorts and natural attractions, and why some people are resisting visitors – or redefining tourism – in some of the world’s most popular and fragile destinations.
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Hunting for the Holy Grail of PEZ dispensers

Hunting for the Holy Grail of PEZ dispensers 150 150 admin

Invented in Austria in 1927, PEZ candies were not a hit in the United States, until cartoon characters were added to the dispenser. Today, PEZ makes five billion candies a year, and its dispensers have become collectors’ items.
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Ford recalls more than 179,000 vehicles over front seat defect

Ford recalls more than 179,000 vehicles over front seat defect 150 150 admin

Ford Motor Company is recalling over 179,000 vehicles due to a front seat issue that can increase the risk of injury in a crash, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said.
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Tom Coyne on becoming an "accidental" golf course owner

Tom Coyne on becoming an "accidental" golf course owner 150 150 admin

When the Golfer’s Journal editor visited a nine-hole course in New York’s Catskills that had seen better days and was up for sale, he took on a new challenge: running the course for a year to see if he could turn it around.
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Book excerpt: "The New Tourist" by Paige McClanahan

Book excerpt: "The New Tourist" by Paige McClanahan 150 150 admin

Journalist Paige McClanahan writes about how tourism shapes societies and individuals, and about the need to redefine the meaning of “tourist” in today’s shrinking world.
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Sting embarks on "The Last Ship"

Sting embarks on "The Last Ship" 150 150 admin

The English city of Newcastle was hometown of the rock musician Sting, who as a young man witnessed the city’s shipbuilding business dry up. He’s paid homage to his town’s heritage by writing and starring in a musical, “The Last Ship.”
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Golden Tempo wins 152nd Kentucky Derby, making history for its trainer

Golden Tempo wins 152nd Kentucky Derby, making history for its trainer 150 150 admin

Cherie DeVaux became the first woman to train the winner of the opening leg of the Triple Crown.
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No more runway for Spirit Airlines as budget carrier shuts down

No more runway for Spirit Airlines as budget carrier shuts down 150 150 admin

Discount carrier Spirit Airlines ceased operations on Saturday. It had been struggling with skyrocketing fuel costs and mountains of debt. A proposed government bailout plan unraveled, leaving thousands of passengers, employees and investors in limbo. Ali Bauman reports from Newark’s Liberty International Airport.
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States scramble to redistrict after Supreme Court limits Voting Rights Act

States scramble to redistrict after Supreme Court limits Voting Rights Act 150 150 admin

Alabama and Tennessee are the latest states rushing to redraw congressional districts after a Supreme Court ruling that further weakens the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Nikole Killion reports.
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Kentucky Derby brings eye-catching looks, from statement hats to standout suits

Kentucky Derby brings eye-catching looks, from statement hats to standout suits 150 150 admin

Held every spring in Louisville, Kentucky, the event is also known for its over-the-top hats and vibrant suits and dresses.
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