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“There is no evidence of human-to-human transmission outside of Wuhan. If you’re not heading to those specific cities, you should be fine,” Dr. Alves said, referencing a growing list of cities in Hubei province covered by the travel ban. He added that travelers should expect longer transit times, as there may be “health and temperatures […]

A day spent skiing or snowboarding consists of fast-moving hits of glorious exhilaration interspersed with glacial stretches spent waiting in line and riding lifts. Often the key to maximizing the fun and minimizing the cold and boredom is how well you prepare. Along with a neck gaiter, waterproof gloves and, of course, snacks — one

Two marijuana shops in Alaska have been approved to allow customers to partake on-site By BECKY BOHRER Associated Press January 24, 2020, 11:16 PM 4 min read JUNEAU, Alaska — The first marijuana shops in Alaska where customers can partake on-site have gotten approval, putting them on the leading edge nationally. Visions for the spaces

China’s worst health crisis in years has sparked fear and uncertainty for businesses from North America to Asia that depend on trade in the affected region. Experts say it’s too soon to know how disruptive the crisis will prove. But it’s already having an impact. McDonald’s has shuttered restaurants in five Chinese cities, including the

Some of the most memorable vacations happen in the form of a road trip. Just make sure yours is memorable for the right reasons. Whether you’re hitting the road for a few hours or embarking on a legendary cross-country drive, these tips will help stave off boredom, reduce arguments and keep you safe. 1. Devise

NEW YORK — Bronia Brandman pulls up a sleeve on her leather jacket and shows the blue tattoo inked on her forearm that is a muted witness to her pain under the Nazis at Auschwitz. For 50 years, she said, she couldn’t speak about it; for 25 years, she couldn’t laugh; and to this day,

Long before monuments were generating debates, protests and headlines over what and who should be commemorated, the Polish-born conceptual artist Krzysztof Wodiczko was broadening the scope of what memorials around the world could be, taking them well beyond their makers’ intentions. Since the 1980s, he has been projecting videos onto historical statuary and structures, making

The island of New Providence, in the Bahamas, has long been a popular vacation destination: Travelers from the United States, Canada and elsewhere visit for the beaches and the snorkeling, scuba diving and fishing. When it comes to accommodations, they have their pick of both high-end and affordable beachfront resorts, including in the capital of

Jen Mankins became an influencer of style and taste with her free-spirited Brooklyn boutique, Bird. The clothing store was a fashion incubator for fledgling brands such as Rag & Bone and Isabel Marant, which today are juggernauts. In 2017, Ms. Mankins planted her flag in western Los Angeles County, opening her fifth Bird store —

Shares are mostly higher in quiet Asian trading as China closes down for its week-long Lunar New Year festival By ELAINE KURTENBACH AP Business Writer January 24, 2020, 7:31 AM 4 min read BANGKOK — Shares were mostly higher in quiet trading on Friday in Asia as China began a week-long Lunar New Year festival