The 52 Places Traveler Arriving exhausted, the 52 Places Traveler found Puglia the perfect place to go with the flow. Aug. 27, 2019 Our columnist, Sebastian Modak, is visiting each destination on our 52 Places to Go in 2019 list. Before Puglia, he was sampling the coastline (and the focaccia di Recco) in Golfo Paradiso. […]
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Fires across the Brazilian Amazon have sparked an international outcry for preservation of the world*s largest rainforest. Here’s a look at the role the Amazon plays in regulating the world’s climate: IS THE WORLD’S OXYGEN SUPPLY AT RISK? No. While it’s commonly said that the Amazon produces 20% of the world’s oxygen, climate scientists say
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Jeremy Lin is going overseas. The point guard announced in a social media post that he will officially be headed to the Chinese Basketball Association’s Beijing Ducks, following several months of free agency. Lin wrote on Instagram Tuesday that he “always knew” his path would lead him to the Chinese professional league. “I knew how
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Joseph R. Biden Jr.’s presidential campaign on Tuesday made an extraordinarily emotional appeal for his candidacy and his health care proposal through a new ad that highlights his struggles with grief and family loss. In the 60-second television spot, called “Personal,” which is airing in Iowa, Mr. Biden relays the stories of his family tragedies
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Altria confirmed Tuesday that it is in talks to merge with Philip Morris International more than a decade after splitting itself into two companies. Altria has exclusively sold Marlboro and other cigarette brands in the U.S., while Philip Morris has handled international sales. Both companies have been investing in alternatives to traditional cigarettes amid declining
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Over the past week, Popeyes has trended on Twitter globally, welcomed expansive crowds and sold out of just about every new chicken sandwich it has. But why is this particular sandwich such a big deal? The viral success is unprecedented for America’s 19th largest fast-food chain, and it’s in large part thanks to a competitor
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In an ongoing bit of mockery, the late night host has taken Trump’s desire to buy Greenland to heart ― even if the prime minister of Denmark, which owns the territory, has not. O’Brien visited Greenland over the weekend for an upcoming “Conan Without Borders” special (Sept. 3) to help facilitate a deal for the
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Image copyright Getty Images Tobacco giants Philip Morris International and Marlboro-maker Altria are in talks to re-unite, more than a decade after the two firms separated. With Philip Morris worth some $120bn and Altria $88bn, a deal would create a $200m-plus industry powerhouse. The news hit the share prices of cigarette competitors, with British American
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LOS ANGELES — After months of negotiations, Netflix couldn’t clinch the big-screen deal it wanted. The streaming giant, which has roots in Silicon Valley, has tried to appease its top-shelf directors as it expands further into the movie business. But when it came a wide theatrical release for “The Irishman,” the $159 million gangster epic
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Gleyber Torres is clearly the hottest Yankees hitter at the plate this month. Little-known Mike Ford isn’t far behind. Torres hit his 13th home run in August, Ford went deep twice and New York beat the Seattle Mariners 5-4 on Monday night. The Yankees added to their record-setting month of bashing home runs with one
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