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☆ US military ends troubled temporary pier mission off Gaza coast
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-17 | by ( Haley Britzky | Natasha Bertrand | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —The US military is ending its temporary pier mission off the Gaza coast that has been plagued with challenges after roughly 20 days of operational use, as humanitarian aid begins being brought in through an Israeli port instead. Cooper said the pier was operational for “a little more than 20 days” and delivered 19.4 million pounds of aid. The US military will continue to help deliver the remaining aid from Cyprus to Ashdod, Cooper said. “A temporary pier would enable a massive increase in the amount of humanitarian assistance getting into Gaza every day,” Biden said. During the same storm, four US Army vessels supporting the pier were washed ashore on beaches in Gaza and Israel.

Persons: ”, Brad Cooper, redeploy, Cooper, Israel —, Joe Biden, “, ” Biden, Steve Taravella, Sonali Korde, Jennifer Hansler Organizations: CNN, US Central Command, US Army, Brooke Army Medical Center, Food, Food Programme, Bureau, Humanitarian Locations: Gaza, Cyprus, Ashdod, Israel, San Antonio , Texas

☆ Uncontacted tribe sighted in Peruvian Amazon where loggers are active
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-17 | by ( ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

Reuters —Rare images of the Mashco Piro, an uncontacted indigenous tribe in the remote Peruvian Amazon, were published on Tuesday by Survival International, showing dozens of the people on the banks of a river close to where logging companies have concessions. The Mashco Piro have been seen coming out of the rainforest more frequently in recent weeks. More than 50 Mashco Piro people appeared in recent days near a village of the Yine people called Monte Salvado. Several logging companies hold timber concessions inside the territory inhabited by the Mashco Piro. The Mashco Piro have also been sighted across the border in Brazil, said Rosa Padilha, at the Brazilian Catholic bishops’ Indigenous Missionary Council in the state of Acre.

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☆ Cruises are expensive but they're the best value. My family's cruise cost $3,500 less than a similar trip on land.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-17 | by ( Amanda Adler | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Read previewAlthough the cost of a cruise is going up, this form of travel is still the best value for a family vacation right now. The average price of a cruise is up more than 40% since 2019, according to Cruise Critic data reviewed by CNBC. Finer fare, similar to what's included on cruise ships, costs even more. Plus, hotel prices are also on the rise, up 40% to 50% compared to 2019. Meanwhile, a three-night sailing on the Utopia of the Seas, Royal Caribbean's newest cruise ship, can cost $533 a night.

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☆ Why only 400 people at a time can visit this paradise island
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-15 | by ( Emily Blumenthal | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +12 min

CNN —Lord Howe Island has the look of a destination ripe for overtourism, with verdant mountaintops, pristine white-sand beaches and clear-blue waters teeming with colorful fish. Atop the summit of Mount Gower – one of the most popular hiking trails on Lord Howe – sits a rare, endangered cloud forest. Beaches are just a few minutes’ walk or bike ride away from the guesthouses, making Lord Howe “the easiest holiday,” said Anthony Riddle, a sixth-generation islander who co-founded Lord Howe Island Brewing Company and Lord Howe Island Distilling Company. “We tell the story about what is it that’s special about Lord Howe Island. Sniffer dogsIan Hutton boating near Lord Howe Island.

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☆ Opinion | We Need to Decide Which Beaches to Save — and Which Ones to Abandon
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-15 | by ( Sarah Stodola | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Last December a surprise storm passed through Florida’s Pinellas County, ripping away beaches and wiping out half of the sand dunes from St. Petersburg to Clearwater. Beach communities around the world are spending staggering sums replacing sand as big storms and rising seas wash it away. For many communities, engineering the beach is worth the hefty price tag to protect properties and tourism. But as climate change hastens beach erosion, trucking or shipping huge quantities of sand to replenish beaches is likely to become economically untenable and logistically impractical. Beaches were intended to move around, and they’re better off when they do.

Persons: they’re Locations: Florida’s Pinellas County, St, Petersburg, Clearwater, Beach

☆ They fell in love on vacation but went their separate ways. Four years later, he called her out of the blue
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-12 | by ( Francesca Street | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +16 min

“When he gave me his card, he didn’t really have time to talk to me because he had to catch the bus. Susan and Tom GiulianiFor Susan and Tom, timing seemed to have finally aligned. “He arranged for the ring to be put on top of my dessert after dinner at the castle,” recalls Susan. Susan and Tom GiulianiToday, Susan and Tom are retired and living in New Jersey, focused on family and travels. They can’t imagine a world in which they didn’t cross paths in Ireland, didn’t spot one another in JFK airport, didn’t reconnect four years later.

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☆ Japan: Beachgoer swept away on floating ring survives 36-hour ordeal at sea
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-12 | by ( Nodoko Katsura | Kathleen Magramo | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

Tokyo CNN —A beachgoer who was swept 80 kilometers (50 miles) out to sea in a floating ring has been rescued off Japan’s east coast some 36 hours after she went missing, authorities said. She had been spotted earlier by a cargo ship crew, which radioed the tanker for help, the coast guard added. The coast guard flew the woman by helicopter to the city of Yokohama, where she was taken to the hospital for assessment following her overnight ordeal. There is no need for hospitalization,” the coast guard said. Authorities said the woman was likely swept away by currents and moderately strong winds, NHK reported.

Organizations: Tokyo CNN, Japan Coast Guard, CNN, NHK, Authorities Locations: Tokyo, Yokohama, Shimoda, Shizuoka prefecture, Japan

☆ South Africa: Dead seals on Cape Town beaches raise fears about widening rabies outbreak
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-12 | by ( Nimi Princewill | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Dead seals are washing up along beaches in South Africa’s port city of Cape Town, a coastal management official told CNN Friday, amid an outbreak of rabies in the marine animals. Cape Town, home to dozens of beaches and a coastline extending over 300 kilometers (186 miles), harbors thousands of Cape fur seals, a seal species native to southern Africa. He urged calm however, saying it is normal to find carcasses of Cape fur seals along the shoreline. While “lots” of dead seals have washed ashore this week, many of them have died naturally, he said. Oelofse said there was yet to be a seal-to-human transmission of rabies in Cape Town and the city’s authorities were working to prevent it.

Persons: ”, Gregg Oelofse, Oelofse Organizations: CNN, ” Authorities, World Health Organization Locations: South Africa’s, Cape Town, Svalbard, Norway, Africa, South Africa, Western

☆ The UK used to be a European tourism hot spot. Here’s how it all went wrong
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-06 | by ( Julia Buckley | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +14 min

Tax-free shopping for tourists has been axed, and EU visitors now need a passport to visit, which most don’t have. Matt Cardy/Getty ImagesAs a result of Brexit, in 2021 the UK government abolished tax-free shopping for non-EU citizens. It means the UK is now the only European country not offering tax-free shopping to visitors from outside the continent. “The impact of losing tax-free shopping is clear to see,” says Dee Corsi, chief executive of the NWEC. “Whilst the likes of Italy and France are actively leveraging tax-free shopping as a driver of growth, British businesses continue to trade at a disadvantage.

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☆ Two Teenagers Drown Off Brooklyn Beach
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-06 | by ( Victoria Kim | More About Victoria Kim | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Two teenagers drowned while swimming off Coney Island in Brooklyn as a thunderstorm rolled into the area Friday evening, the second such fatal episode at a New York City beach in less than a month. Two girls, ages 17 and 18, were reported missing after going into the water near Stillwell Avenue shortly after 8 p.m., according to the New York City Police Department. Both were later pronounced dead at the hospital, according to the police. The deaths, two weeks after two teenagers died swimming off the Rockaways in Queens, mark a particularly deadly start to the summer season at New York City beaches, where drownings have been a perennial problem. With more than two months remaining, the city matched last year’s total of four lives lost.

Organizations: New York City Police Department ., New Locations: Coney Island, Brooklyn, New York City, Stillwell, Queens

☆ Why you’re seeing lots of teens at work this summer — but still so many empty lifeguard chairs
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-06 | by ( Elisabeth Buchwald | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

New York CNN —Your kid’s summer camp is likely fully staffed. The shift is a refreshing change after the pandemic drove many teens away from working during their summer breaks. “Now I’m seeing parents pushing their kids to work again,” said Pritikin, who employs around 350 staff members each summer. Ten years ago, high school-aged camp staff made around $1,000 for an entire summer. Lifeguards prepare for the opening of the Astoria Pool in the New York City borough of Queens on June 27, 2024.

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☆ Beryl moves into the Gulf of Mexico after battering Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula, takes aim at Texas
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-06 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Beryl moved into the the Gulf of Mexico Friday and took aim at the south Texas coast after battering Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula. Texas officials issued disaster declarations and urge coastal residents to prepare as the storm headed their way. The storm's center Friday afternoon was in the Gulf just off Mexico, about 615 miles (995 kilometers) southeast of Corpus Christi, Texas. Some Texas counties have already issued voluntary evacuation orders in low-lying areas, and Texas officials urged coastal residents to prepare. Beryl spread destruction in Jamaica, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, and Barbados this week.

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☆ I took a last-minute trip to a stunning South Carolina beach town with a laid-back vibe. The quiet beaches weren't even the best part.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-06 | by ( Julie Peck | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

My friend and I booked a last-minute vacation to Hilton Head Island, a beach town in South Carolina . Hilton Head Island's beaches were clean and beautiful, and I loved the food scene. As a resident of South Carolina, I considered plenty of places to visit, from Myrtle Beach to Charleston. But in the end, we ultimately settled on Hilton Head Island. The beautiful South Carolina town has several white-sand beaches and world-class golf courses.

Persons: Hilton, —, Condé Organizations: Service, Business Locations: South Carolina, Myrtle Beach, Charleston

☆ 3 things I learned about longevity while visiting the Nicoya Peninsula of Costa Rica, one of the world's Blue Zones
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-05 | by ( Katherine Tangalakis-Lippert | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewThere's more to see on the white sand beaches of Costa Rica's Nicoya Peninsula than the beautiful jungle coastline. As one of the world's original Blue Zones, residents there live longer, healthier lives than the global average. Locals I spoke to said the Blue Zone lifestyle is real, but it's fading. Related storiesMaintaining a Blue Zone lifestyle in a modern-day world doesn't happen automatically — it takes daily effort and intention. In speaking with them, it became clear that Blue Zone living makes wellness a routine built into daily life, and simple habits are best for that.

Persons: —, aren't, Pollolandia, Costa Organizations: Service, Business, Blue, Central American Locations: Costa, Nicoya, Costa Rica, Paquera, Montezuma

☆ Dream of moving abroad? This Central American destination is the No. 1 country for expats
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-04 | by ( Jennifer Liu | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Expats who live and work in Panama are among the happiest in the world, according to the latest Expat Insider report from InterNations, the global community for people who live abroad. 1 country for expats out of 53 countries in this year's report, which surveyed more than 12,500 people in February about how satisfied they feel with their lives in a foreign country. A majority, 82% of people who move to Panama say they're happy with their lives, compared with 68% of expats around the world. Most people said they moved to the Central American country for financial reasons, to retire or for a better quality of life. Expats in Mexico also say it's easy to get used to the local culture and find local friends once there, making them feel "at home" all the faster.

Persons: Expats, they're, expats Organizations: Central American, expats Locations: Panama, InterNations, expats, Panama Mexico Indonesia Spain Colombia Thailand Brazil Vietnam Philippines United, Emirates Mexico, Expats, Mexico

☆ I've been to over 80 countries. These 5 underrated destinations are absolutely worth visiting.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-04 | by ( Latifah Al-Hazza | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Flying into the Caribbean Island of Dominica felt like a scene out of "Jurassic Park." Trafalgar Falls in Dominica was absolutely breathtaking. Latifah Al-HazzaThe lush and mountainous island of Dominica is home to a plethora of waterfalls, natural hot springs, beaches, and adventures. I loved staying at the cliffside villas of Jungle Bay Resort — my tropical room had stunning views of Soufriere-Scotts Head Marine Reserve. The twin waterfalls at Trafalgar Falls are one of the most breathtaking views on the island.

Persons: Latifah Al Organizations: Scotts, Marine Locations: Dominica, Trafalgar, Soufriere, Sulphur, Kalinago Territory, Pool

☆ They left the US for Ecuador for a better life. Then the country was plunged into a state of emergency
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-03 | by ( Tamara Hardingham-Gill | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +12 min

From the outside, Ecuador now looked far from an ideal place to escape the pressures of life in their former US hometown, Albuquerque. But despite ongoing political tensions, the couple say that they have no regrets about moving there and love their new lives. Harrison and Phillips say that, while they were getting trickles of information, they were not aware of the seriousness of the situation until much later. After some soul searching, Harrison and Phillips decided that Ecuador would be the best place to spend their retirement. Ecuador calling“I think we’ve adapted to life in Ecuador pretty, pretty readily,” says Dan.

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☆ Vintage photos show what Coney Island's 4th of July celebrations used to look like
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-03 | by ( Erin Mcdowell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Coney Island has been a popular destination for the Fourth of July since the early 20th century. Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest has been held on July 4 since the 1970s. Vintage photos of July 4 on Coney Island show crowded beaches and the annual hot-dog contest. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . From fireworks displays, parades, and live performances to the annual Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest, Coney Island has been hosting Independence Day celebrations since the early 20th century.

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☆ Where did all the lifeguards go?
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-03 | by ( Kelli María Korducki | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +11 min

My girlfriends, a year or two older, were most interested in catching the eye of the male lifeguards. The swim disparities also influenced the scope of a lifeguard's job. While the lack of qualified lifeguards may partly stem from this problem, getting more lifeguards on stands could turn things around. As we enter our fourth year without enough lifeguards, it's hard to imagine them retaking the podium as the cultural idol of American summer. When more cities prioritize safe water access for the masses — and pay lifeguards accordingly — the mighty lifeguard just may rise again.

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☆ A millennial couple moved to Bali 2 years ago. Making friends was one of the hardest parts.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-02 | by ( Amanda Goh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Nadia Rose and her partner, Steve Willis, moved from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia's capital, to Bali in July 2022. Friendships can be hard to forgeIt might be harder to form lasting friendships in Bali than you think. The island can feel like a very transient place, with all the people who come and go from Bali, especially within the expat community, Rose said. Related storiesFor almost a year after they arrived in Bali, Rose said they were so caught up in trying to settle down into their new lives that they weren't able to make any new friends. Things in Bali can be as cheap or as expensive as you'd likeThere's a common refrain that things in Bali are cheap — and that's not necessarily true, Rose said.

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☆ 6 Beaches to Love This July 4 (and All Summer Long)
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-01 | by ( The New York Times | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

Perhaps you already have a favorite beach — one where already you know how to nab a free parking space, where the best shady spot is and when the soft-serve truck makes its rounds. If you’re looking to mix it up this July 4, or throughout the summer, here are six beach destinations around the United States to inspire a new adventure. Keep in mind that AAA projects that this Independence Day holiday period will be a record breaker. Nearly 71 million people are expected to travel 50 or more miles from home between June 29 and July 7, including more than 60 million on the roads — so be safe and leave plenty of time for the drive.

Organizations: nab, AAA Locations: United States

☆ Peleliu: US Marine Corps rebuilds runway on site of ‘nightmare’ World War II battle
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-30 | by ( Brad Lendon | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

The Marines named the rebuilt landing strip the “Sledge” runway in honor of a veteran of the Peleliu battle, Pfc. The United States must recapitalize islands gained during World War II to form a Second Island Chain of strategic expeditionary points,” Georgulis wrote. For Washington, establishing strong ties to Pacific island states is also seen as a way to keep China from gaining footholds in the region. Along with the runway, US Marines are helping make improvements to the Peleliu Civic Center Museum, to house artifacts from the World War II battle. At an event last month marking the landing of the Marine aircraft on Peleliu, island Gov.

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☆ Oslo could become a top travel destination after an unconventional but hilarious tourism ad goes viral
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-30 | by ( Lauren Edmonds | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

The video follows a 31-year-old resident named Halfdan, played by Bendik Aunan, who doesn't understand why anyone would want to visit Oslo. "Oslo has in recent years emerged as a truly exciting destination but is probably still a well-kept secret for many," she said. The ad suggested so when Halfdan compares Oslo to Paris, Istanbul, and New York City. Karaburun said that if Oslo continues to attract travelers with unique ads, the city could emerge as a coveted destination. "If they keep on doing these very creative destination marketing ads, I think they're on the right path to being well known like Istanbul, Paris, and New York."

Persons: —, VisitOSLO, Halfdan, Bendik Aunan, Kenyeres, Anne, Signe Fagereng, Richie Karaburun, Karaburun Organizations: Service, Business, NYU's, of Hospitality and Tourism, Oslo Opera House, Getty Locations: Oslo, That's, Norway, Europe, Paris, Istanbul, New York City, New York

☆ My family of 5 went camping in Maine. Having a kid-friendly campsite made things easier.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-29 | by ( Conz Preti | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

That said, my husband and I moved our family from Brooklyn to Maine to spend more time outside. We spent a long weekend at a camping ground in southern Maine, and the kids absolutely loved it. They are already asking to go camping again, and I'm wondering why we didn't do this earlier in their lives. There was a huge playset for little kids and all kinds of games, such as ping pong, foosball, and petanque. We went in late May, which is still low season for Maine, and the pond was packed with people.

Persons: I'm, — Organizations: Service, Business Locations: Brooklyn, Maine, Huttopia Maine, Huttopia

☆ Florida shark attacks: Man in critical condition after shark bites his right forearm as he was boating off Florida coast
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-29 | by ( Paradise Afshar | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

“Acting swiftly, a deputy boarded the vessel and applied a tourniquet to stop the bleeding,” the sheriff’s office said. While he is in critical condition, he is expected to recover, the sheriff’s office said. “Yet shark bites still remain very rare,” the commission said. “Experts believe that most shark bites are cases of mistaken identity, which explains why nearly all shark bites that occur in Florida waters are of a bite-and-release nature,” the commission said. While the risk of being bitten by a shark is extremely low, Florida tops global charts for the number of shark bites, according to the Florida Museum of Natural History’s annual shark attack report.

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