Portugal's hostels are world class. But, they say, a new law threatens their existence
Portugal's Mais Habitação ("More Housing") law seeks to tackle the country's spiraling housing crisis. But its broad-brush measures threaten the future of hostels, guesthouses and the entire tourist industry, say those affected.
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Beloved 2000s Irish boy band Westlife set to embark on first-ever North American tour
The ‘00s Irish boy band-turned-pop group Westlife are set to embark on their first-ever run of North American tour dates in 2024, surrounding St. Patrick’s Day
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3 Chiefs who earned a roster spot in preseason Week 1, and one on verge of being cut
Andy Reid’s team is looking for a third Super Bowl title in five seasons. The Kansas City Chiefs kicked off their 2023 preseason at New Orleans.The Kansas City Chiefs have played on Super Sunday three of the past four seasons. On Sunday, Andy Reid’s team took the field at the Superdo...
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Michael Bublé posed as a Michael Bublé fan to perform with Foo Fighters
Michael Bublé made a surprise appearance at a Foo Fighters show on Saturday in San Francisco.
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Dwayne Johnson on Maui recovery efforts: 'resolve is our DNA'
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson has a message of encouragement for the people living and working in wildfire-stricken Maui.
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6 former Mississippi officers expected to plead guilty Monday in alleged torture of 2 Black men
Six former Mississippi law enforcement officers accused of torturing and abusing two Black men are set to appear in court Monday, when they are expected to plead guilty to state charges.
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Broadway-bound revival of 'The Wiz' finds its next Dorothy, thanks in part to TikTok
A 24-year-old triple threat who toured in “Hairspray,” competed on “American Idol” and came to the attention of casting agents with her TikTok videos has landed the plumb role of Dorothy in the Broadway-bound production of “The Wiz.”
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After a string of shark attacks, here's how officers at one New York beach use drones to keep swimmers safe
Warmer and cleaner waters off the coast of Long Island, New York, in recent years have brought growing numbers of bait fish to the area — and with them, the bigger fish that eat them, including sharks. In some ways, it's a good sign for the environment. But it's a different story for swimmers, surfers and beach goers.
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Does it matter to stocks whether the Federal Reserve hikes or pauses rates in September?
After the Federal Reserve raised interest rates in July to the highest level in 22 years, Wall Street's focus is on whether September will bring another rate hike.
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2 Nigerian men accused of running a global 'sextortion' ring linked to a teen's suicide have been extradited to US, officials say
Alleged members of a global sextortion operation that targeted more than 100 victims and led to the death of a 17-year-old boy were extradited to the United States on Sunday to face federal criminal charges, authorities said.
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Cadaver dogs are in Maui to help find the dead. Here's how it works and why it's difficult
Twisted metal. The carcases of burned sedans. Charred shells of what once were homes, thriving businesses and cultural landmarks. As Maui officials continue searching through the wreckage for the many who are still missing after wildfires tore through the island, they have a new tool at hand: human remains detection dogs, often called cadaver dogs.
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Who is Fani Willis, the Atlanta prosecutor expected to seek charges over Trump's 2020 election subversion bid?
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has reemerged in the spotlight amid news that her office is expected to seek indictments regarding efforts by Donald Trump and his allies to overturn the 2020 presidential election results in Georgia.
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