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☆ Denzel Washington commands ancient Rome and movie theaters with ‘Gladiator II’
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-22 | by ( Ronda Racha Penrice | Atlanta-Based Writer Ronda Racha Penrice Is The Author Of | Black American History For Dummies. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +5 min

The biggest surprise of “Gladiator II” is not that Denzel Washington is great. Instead, it’s how pivotal his character Macrinus is to the long-awaited sequel starring Paul Mescal as the heir of Russell Crowe’s iconic character Maximus. But it’s Washington’s Macrinus who moves “Gladiator II” forward. “His grand purpose,” Washington told NBC News, “is to take over the world.”Denzel Washington plays Macrinus, Pedro Pascal plays Gen. Acacius and Connie Nielsen plays Lucilla in “Gladiator II.” Aidan Monaghan / Paramount PicturesTo select his gladiators, Macrinus leans into their rage. “Almost everything that is done in the film, I’ve done before: fight scenes, swords, riding horses,” he said, noting one exception.

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☆ Nakisa Bidarian: Meet the man spearheading Jake Paul’s divisive boxing career
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-19 | by ( Don Riddell | Jonny Velasquez | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

At the age of 58, 31 years his opponent’s senior and nearly two decades on from his last professional bout, Tyson was clearly a shadow of the heavyweight champion he used to be. “Jake had an ayahuasca session and envisioned this fight (against Tyson) happening,” he told CNN Sport after the fight. Everyone became intimately familiar with the Netflix loading screen after the massive viewership to watch the streaming platform’s first-ever live boxing bout crashed the server. Paul (left) and Tyson fight at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Third was giving young boxers a platform.”Nakisa Bidarian (center) stands between Tyson and Paul ahead of last week's fight.

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☆ Aldis Hodge takes on the newest version of detective Alex Cross for TV
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-14 | by ( Ronda Racha Penrice | Atlanta-Based Writer Ronda Racha Penrice Is The Author Of | Black American History For Dummies. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +5 min

Three attempts to capture author James Patterson’s massive Alex Cross thriller franchise flopped on the big screen. But Prime Video is betting that the small screen will be the right home for the titular detective with the new series “Cross,” starring Aldis Hodge, debuting Thursday. Keri Anderson / Prime VideoTelling the Cross story through a TV series gives the producers more space to explore the world and the character. Tyler Perry starred in “Alex Cross” in 2012. “I also wanted to bring in the fact that there’s some sexiness to this character,” Watkins added.

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☆ ‘The Piano Lesson’ is about legacy — for the family at its center and the Washingtons bringing it to theaters
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-09 | by ( Ronda Racha Penrice | Atlanta-Based Writer Ronda Racha Penrice Is The Author Of | Black American History For Dummies. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +7 min

But it is Washington’s kids — John David Washington, Malcolm Washington and executive producer Katia Washington — who have taken the baton for “The Piano Lesson,” one of Wilson’s two Pulitzer Prize-winning works. Skylar Smith as Maretha in “The Piano Lesson.” Brian Douglas / NetflixJohn David told NBC News he was pulled to “The Piano Lesson” because “I needed to find myself. And where I was at that time, ‘The Piano Lesson’ was the salve for that,” he said. Malcolm Washington, John David Washington, Danielle Deadwyler and Samuel L. Jackson with students after a screening of “The Piano Lesson” at Morehouse College in Atlanta. It’s just beautiful to do that.”“The Piano Lesson” is in theaters now and will begin streaming on Netflix Nov. 22.

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Trump defeated Democratic candidate Vice President Kamala Harris, and Republicans claimed a majority of the Senate in elections this week. "We know kind of where the world is headed in a Trump environment because we've seen it before," said Jeffrey Solomon, president of TD Cowen, on CNBC's "Money Movers" Wednesday. One M&A advisor, who also spoke to CNBC anonymously, noted that Trump's disdain for Big Tech companies — historically active deal-makers — might keep them on the sidelines. Apparent GOP opposition to the CHIPS Act means that semiconductor consolidation might be challenging, the advisor noted, while cautioning it is still too early to know what a Trump presidency would mean. That advisor noted that smaller banks had been getting gobbled up for "some time," but that the pace and size of those acquisitions would likely ramp up under a Trump presidency.

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George Walker IV/AP Trump supporters watch election results come in at his election night party at the Palm Beach County Convention Center. Eva Marie Uzcategui/Bloomberg/Getty Images Election workers process mail-in ballots in West Chester, Pennsylvania, on Tuesday. Trump and Harris tied with three votes each in the tiny New Hampshire township, kicking off Election Day. Joseph Prezioso/AFP/Getty Images Election workers prepare ballots in Denver on Monday, November 4. RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post/Getty Images A patron eats inside a restaurant near the White House that had plywood covering its windows on the eve of Election Day. David Dee Delgado/AFP/Getty Images Election workers sort ballots during early voting in San Francisco on Thursday.

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☆ Trump will win second term, CNN projects, in historic comeback after losing four years ago
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-06 | by ( Stephen Collinson | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +27 min

Trump’s supporters see him as a unique figure whose blunt, sometimes vulgar and often racially suggestive rhetoric reveals him as a scourge of political correctness. Austin Steele/CNN Trump supporters hold up posters that read "47" as they attend an election watch party in Chandler, Arizona. Go Nakamura/Reuters Trump supporters cheer at his election night watch party in West Palm Beach. George Walker IV/AP Trump supporters watch election results come in at his election night party at the Palm Beach County Convention Center. Patrick T. Fallon/AFP via Getty Images Trump and his wife, Melania, walk up to the press after voting in Palm Beach, Florida, on Tuesday.

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☆ Millions of Movers Reveal American Polarization in Action
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-30 | by ( Ronda Kaysen | Ethan Singer | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +15 min

Mr. Troyer, the Republican, moved to a more Republican neighborhood. Mr. Biden won Georgia in 2020, the first time a Democrat won the state since 1992. Over the same span, at least 10,000 more Republicans than Democrats moved out of the state — a third of them to Florida. In Pennsylvania, this year’s key battleground, Democratic gains actually came amid population loss: For both parties, more voters moved out than in. He says he feels more comfortable in his home in southwest Charlotte, in a precinct Mr. Biden carried by 46 points.

Persons: Joshua Fisher, Ryan Troyer, Fisher, Troyer, Donald J, Trump, Biden, uproot, Mr, —, Ben Brewer, don’t, “, ”, James Gimpel, Nobody, ‘ Gee, ’, Amanda Kathleen Greene, “ It’s, Erin Thompson, Caitlin O'Hara, Andrew Clohessey, He’d, ” Naomi Hattaway, Audra Melton, Naomi Hattaway, Robert LaRoche, that’s Organizations: Voters, Republican, Democrat, New York Times, Democrats, Republicans, Mr, —, Democratic, Georgia, Michigan — Democrats, The New York Times, University of Maryland Locations: Sioux Falls, S.D, Charlotte, N.C.Biden, Otsego, Minn.Trump, Georgia, Florida, In Arizona, California, Arizona, — Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Texas , Arizona, Nevada, Minnesota, Minneapolis, N.C, South Dakota, Seattle, Gilbert, Phoenix, Cedar Falls , Iowa, Atlanta, Omaha, Las Vegas, Spring Hill, Fla, Tampa

☆ Film by 'genius grant' winner dives into the emotional journeys of Black fathers and sons
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-24 | by ( Ronda Racha Penrice | Atlanta-Based Writer Ronda Racha Penrice Is The Author Of | Black American History For Dummies. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +4 min

Figuring out how to heal from intergenerational trauma is at the center of “Exhibiting Forgiveness,” a new semi-autobiographical film by acclaimed artist Titus Kaphar, starring actor André Holland. Pushed by his grandmother, Kaphar found himself face-to-face with his father in a basement, probing him while filming his responses. So I was just going through this struggle.” That moment is one of several powerful exchanges in the film. Writer and director Titus Kaphar. "Exhibiting Forgiveness" filmmaker Titus Kaphar behind the scenes with André Holland, who plays Tarrell.

Persons: ”, Titus Kaphar, André Holland, Kaphar, Aisha, Andra Day, Jermaine, Daniel Michael Barriere, La’Ron, Tarrell, Joyce, Oscar, Aunjanue Ellis, Taylor, ” Holland, MacArthur, “, ” Kaphar, Mario Sorrenti, John Earl Jelks, Jim Crow, Ian Foreman, Tarrell’s, Holland, Wilson Organizations: Oscar, NBC News, La’Ron Locations: Tarrell, Michigan, Holland

☆ ‘Beyond Black Beauty’ brings together an 1877 classic novel and a Black family in Baltimore
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-16 | by ( Ronda Racha Penrice | Atlanta-Based Writer Ronda Racha Penrice Is The Author Of | Black American History For Dummies. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +4 min

“Beyond Black Beauty” expands on the often-adapted classic 1877 novel “Black Beauty” with an 11-episode series on Prime Video centering Black people, Black girls and women specifically. How do I make it different?’ because ‘Black Beauty’ has existed forever as a black horse and a white character,” the first-time showrunner said. “And so, as a Black woman, I was like, ‘Well, I definitely want to see Black women.’ So this is my love letter to the Black women who raised me.”Jolie (Kaya Coleman) in "Beyond Black Beauty." In crafting “Beyond Black Beauty,” Golden said she wanted to create a family show with the Black family being “driven by legacy.”“Something that was really important is highlighting a Black family that owns something,” she said. So when I learned about Black cowboy culture, it made sense in my soul.”

Persons: Carter, George Floyd, Jolie Dumont, Jolie, Ronnie, Pilar Golden, “, ” Jolie, Kaya Coleman, Lindsay Sarazin, ” Golden, ”, “ They’ve, they’ve, Janelle, Yvonne, Alvin, Rashad, Gretchen, Bill Pickett, Golden, Erin Brown, Idris Elba, she’s, Brown, ’ ”, ” Brown, ” Kaya Coleman Organizations: Bill, Netflix Locations: Belgium, Baltimore, Maryland, English, Philadelphia, Beyoncé, Calgary , Alberta

☆ Lamorne Morris grew up idolizing the first Black ‘SNL’ star. Now, he’s playing him in a movie.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-11 | by ( Ronda Racha Penrice | Atlanta-Based Writer Ronda Racha Penrice Is The Author Of | Black American History For Dummies. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

Growing up, Lamorne Morris enjoyed Garrett Morris’ performances as Martin’s boss on “Martin” and as Uncle Junior on “The Jamie Foxx Show.” His only knowledge of the trailblazer at the time was that they shared the same last name. He launched his own comedy career at Second City, considered a “Saturday Night Live” training ground, in his native Chicago. There, Morris, who grew up watching the Will Ferrell-Tina Fey era of the pop culture staple, learned that Garrett Morris was an original cast member on the series. He starred as a version of the cartoonist Keith Knight in the Hulu comedy series “Woke” for two seasons. He found that Garrett Morris, who wasn’t involved in the film, shared Knight’s outlook.

Persons: Lamorne Morris, Garrett Morris, “ Martin ”, Junior, Jamie Foxx, ”, Morris, Will Ferrell, Tina Fey, “, ” Lamorne Morris, Jason Reitman’s, Lorne Michaels, Keith Knight, Knight, wasn’t, “ Garrett, ‘, Lorne, ’ ” Morris Organizations: trailblazer, NBC News, Second, SNL, Sony Pictures, Hulu Locations: Second City, Chicago

Hurricane Helene killed at least 22 people and left millions without power across the Southeast before weakening on its way north Friday morning, officials said. Hurricane-felled trees caused two deaths in Anderson County, South Carolina, officials said. Debris left by Hurricane Helene in Cedar Key, Fla., on Friday. Miguel J. Rodriguez Carrillo / AFP - Getty ImagesMeanwhile, more than 4.3 million people are experiencing power outages in South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, North Carolina and Virginia, according to poweroutage.us, which tracks utility data. At 11 a.m., the storm was 30 miles southwest of Bryson City, North Carolina, moving northward with maximum sustained winds of 45 mph.

Persons: Helene, Floridians, Jamie Cruse, “ We’re, ”, “, Bruce Rector, NBC’s, Megan Varner, Brian Kemp, Ron DeSantis, Roy Cooper, Hurricane, Miguel J, Rodriguez Carrillo, Ana Gibbs, Ronda Bell, Mike Stewart, Joe Biden, Deanne Criswell Organizations: National Hurricane Center, NBC, ” Clearwater, Georgia Gov, Florida Gov, Gov, North Carolina, Highway Patrol, AFP, Getty, Florida, & Light Company, Duke Energy Florida, Duke Energy, Federal Emergency Management Locations: Big Bend, Florida’s, Perry , Florida, Clearwater, Gulf Coast, Atlanta, Georgia, Pinellas County , Florida, Florida, Dixie County, North Carolina, Catawba County, Charlotte, Anderson County , South Carolina, Cedar Key, Fla, South Carolina , Georgia, Virginia, Valdosta, Ga, Carolinas, Charleston, Wilmington, Raleigh, Norfolk, Bryson City , North Carolina, Georgia , Florida , Alabama, South Carolina

☆ 'Regretted it every day of my life': Former MMA fighter Ronda Rousey apologizes for sharing Sandy Hook conspiracy theory years ago
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-23 | by ( Marlene Lenthang | Marlene Lenthang Is A Breaking News Reporter For Nbc News Digital. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +4 min

Former MMA fighter Ronda Rousey has apologized for sharing a Sandy Hook conspiracy theory 11 years ago on X, then Twitter, saying, "I’ve regretted it every day of my life since." Rousey opened her apology saying "I can’t say how many times I’ve redrafted this apology over the last 11 years." It all started with what she called "the single most regrettable decision of my life" — "I watched a Sandy Hook conspiracy video and reposted it on Twitter," Rousey wrote. The Sandy Hook conspiracy is a favorite in fringe right-wing circles, often touted by Infowars host Alex Jones, who had called the school shooting a hoax. Family members of Sandy Hook victims sued him, and he was ordered to pay nearly $1.5 billion to Sandy Hook parents.

Persons: Ronda Rousey, Sandy Hook, I’ve, Rousey, “, ” Rousey, Hook truther, Alex Jones Organizations: MMA, Twitter, YouTube, Virginia Tech Locations: Sandy, Sandy Hook, Newtown , Connecticut, U.S

Ronda Churchill | Afp | Getty ImagesEconomist Brian Deese has begun advising Vice President Kamala Harris as she develops her economic policy plan, according to three people familiar with the matter. Deese is a former director of President Joe Biden's National Economic Council and a fellow at MIT's Center for Energy and Environmental Policy Research. Harris is also working with Mike Pyle, a former deputy National Security Advisor for International Economics in the Biden White House, these people said. Director of the National Economic Council Brian Deese (L) and Vice President Kamala Harris (R) listen during the weekly economic briefing in the Oval Office at the White House on April 9, 2021 in Washington, DC. Along with Pyle and Deese, former senior Treasury official Brian Nelson is also advising Harris on policy.

Persons: Kamala Harris, Ronda Churchill, Brian Deese, Joe Biden's, Harris, Deese, Mike Pyle, Amr Alfiky, Pyle, Millison, Brian Nelson, Gene Sperling Organizations: Democratic, Thomas, Mack Center , University of Nevada, Afp, Getty, Economic Council, MIT's Center for Energy, Environmental, Research, National, International Economics, Biden White House, National Economic, White, BlackRock, CNBC, Ford Motor Co, Macro Advisory, Ford, Treasury, White House Locations: Las Vegas , Nevada, Ronda, Washington ,, BlackRock

☆ Nights in Las Vegas Are Becoming Dangerously Hot
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-11 | by ( Ronda Kaysen | Aatish Bhatia | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +12 min

This June and July, nights in Las Vegas stayed above 79 degrees for all but seven days. And hot nights are something more people are experiencing: No American major metro area has grown as much as Las Vegas has over the last three decades. Even after the sun set in Las Vegas in June and July, temperatures routinely remained in the 80s and 90s. Populations have doubled or more over a generation, with the number of abnormally hot nights rising at similar rates. A growing dangerLas Vegas metro 1984 Urban Core This was the Las Vegas metro in 1984.

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Michael Bloomberg’s organization Bloomberg Philanthropies is announcing a $600 million gift to the endowments of four historically Black medical schools. Xavier University of Louisiana, which is opening a new medical school, will also receive a $5 million grant. The donations will more than double the size of three of the medical schools’ endowments, Bloomberg Philanthropies said. The four historically Black medical schools are still deciding with Bloomberg Philanthropies how the latest gifts to their endowments will be used, said Garnesha Ezediaro, who leads Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Greenwood Initiative. Dr. Yolanda Lawson, president of the National Medical Association, said she felt “relief,” when she heard about the gifts to the four medical schools.

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☆ Bloomberg gives $600 million to 4 Black medical schools’ endowments
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-06 | by ( Associated Press | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

NEW YORK AP —Michael Bloomberg’s organization Bloomberg Philanthropies is announcing a $600 million gift to the endowments of four historically Black medical schools. Xavier University of Louisiana, which is opening a new medical school, will also receive a $5 million grant. The donations will more than double the size of three of the medical schools’ endowments, Bloomberg Philanthropies said. The four historically Black medical schools are still deciding with Bloomberg Philanthropies how the latest gifts to their endowments will be used, said Garnesha Ezediaro, who leads Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Greenwood Initiative. Dr. Yolanda Lawson, president of the National Medical Association, said she felt “relief,” when she heard about the gifts to the four medical schools.

Persons: Michael Bloomberg’s, Bloomberg Philanthropies, ” Bloomberg, Charles Drew, Garnesha Ezediaro, Ezediaro, ” Ezediaro, Valerie Montgomery Rice, we’ve, ”, Ronda Stryker, William Johnston, Denise Smith, Spelman, Smith, MacKenzie Scott’s, ” Smith, Yolanda Lawson, Utibe Organizations: Bloomberg, New, New York City, National Medical Association, Associated Press, Howard University College of Medicine, Meharry Medical College, Morehouse School of Medicine, Charles, Charles Drew University of Medicine & Science, Xavier University of Louisiana, Johns Hopkins University, Greenwood Initiative, Democratic, United Negro College Fund, Spelman College, Greenleaf Trust, The Century Foundation, David Geffen School of Medicine, UCLA Locations: New York, Tulsa , Oklahoma, Atlanta, Ronda

☆ Are You Planning to Leave the U.S. if the Election Doesn’t Go Your Way? We’d Like to Hear From You.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-23 | by ( Ronda Kaysen | More About Ronda Kaysen | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

As national politics reach a fever pitch, some Americans are contemplating leaving the country depending on the outcome of the 2024 election. Some are already living abroad — in part, the result of what they see as an increasingly toxic political, social and cultural environment. If you are considering leaving the United States for any of these reasons, are making plans to do so, or have already done so, the Times would like to hear from you. We’d like to know what is driving your decisions and how you’re able to make the move. We will read every response, and will reach out to some respondents to learn more.

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☆ In Manhattan Real Estate, Cash Is Everything
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-06 | by ( Ronda Kaysen | Ella Koeze | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

Across the country, buying a home in cash is increasingly common. In April, buyers paid entirely in cash for 64 percent of the homes sold in Manhattan, according to Marketproof, a provider of New York City real estate data. In contrast, cash buyers accounted for 39 percent of April sales in large U.S. metro areas, according to ATTOM, which provides national real estate data. (Manhattan was a similar outlier even within New York City.) In New York, “cash buyer” might bring to mind an oligarch who parks millions in a palatial apartment that sits empty most of the year.

Persons: it’s Organizations: New York, New York Times Locations: Manhattan, New, New York City, U.S, New York

☆ Live Updates: Heat Wave Pummels Eastern U.S. for 4th Day
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-20 | by ( Andy Newman | Robert Chiarito | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +5 min

Prolonged exposure to or physical exertion in excessive heat can cause heatstroke, according to the Mayo Clinic. Starting Tuesday, cooling centers — indoor, air-conditioned spaces for public use — will be open during the day in New York. At night, because heat can disrupt sleep, 60 to 67 degrees is recommended by the Cleveland Clinic. A technician will typically check for and diagnose issues with the system, clean it and change out the filter. New York Times Cooking has a list of “No-Cook Recipes for a Heat Wave” so you can prep a meal without turning on your stove top.

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☆ Heat Wave Live Updates: Scorching Temperatures Sweep Across Eastern U.S.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-19 | by ( Jacey Fortin | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +5 min

More than just uncomfortable, the heat can be dangerous and at worst deadly, and it’s only becoming more of a threat with climate change causing rising temperatures. Prolonged exposure to or physical exertion in excessive heat can cause heatstroke, according to the Mayo Clinic. Starting Tuesday, cooling centers — indoor, air-conditioned spaces for public use — will be open during the day in New York. At night, because heat can disrupt sleep, 60 to 67 degrees is recommended by the Cleveland Clinic. It depends on the animal, and its size and type, but pets are generally less tolerant of higher temperatures than humans.

☆ When Is a Tiny House Too Small to Be a Home?
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-15 | by ( Ronda Kaysen | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

For two years, James Valdez lived in his S.U.V., so it was a relief when he moved into Branford Village, a community of tiny homes, in Los Angeles. And then the flood came. During the first flood in August 2023, the water rose to the steering wheel of his S.U.V. Six months later in February, when water rushed through the complex again, residents were evacuated out of knee-high water to emergency shelters. “You learn to live with it,” said Mr. Valdez, 58, whose 2016 GMC Arcadia somehow survived ruin.

Persons: James Valdez, ”, Valdez Locations: Branford Village, Los Angeles, Arcadia

☆ The best hidden gems to visit in summer tourist hot spots, from someone who's been to every European country
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-04 | by ( Maria Noyen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

If so, we'll take a wild guess that you're visiting either Spain, Italy, France, or Greece. Here, Abbamonte shares a few alternatives to popular tourist hot spots that anyone visiting Spain, Italy, France, and Greece should check out. Related stories"I've done a lot of road trips around the north of Spain," Abbamonte said. Even so, some of Abbamonte's favorite spots in Italy don't get the love he believes they deserve. AdvertisementOne of his favorites is Biarritz, a seaside hub known for its surfing culture in the Basque region of France.

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☆ The best hidden gems to visit in Spain, Italy, France, and Greece, from someone who's been to every European country
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-04 | by ( Maria Noyen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

If so, we'll take a wild guess that you're visiting either Spain, Italy, France, or Greece. Here, Abbamonte shares a few alternatives to popular tourist hot spots that anyone visiting Spain, Italy, France, and Greece should check out. In Spain, forget Barcelona or Madrid and explore the cliffside city of RondaRonda is a historic city in Spain's Andalusia region. Related stories"I've done a lot of road trips around the north of Spain," Abbamonte said. AdvertisementOne of his favorites is Biarritz, a seaside hub known for its surfing culture in the Basque region of France.

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