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☆ I grew up in Australia and worked in tourism for years. First-time visitors always make these 5 mistakes.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-11 | by ( Ash Jurberg | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Read previewI'm a born-and-bred Aussie who's been fortunate enough to work in travel and tourism, promoting Australia to international visitors. Unfortunately, though, while working in the industry, I've seen visitors believe the same misconceptions about Australia and make similar mistakes over and over again. AdvertisementNot experiencing the local cuisineI always recommend visitors sample local foods like Vegemite on toast. Being overly paranoid about deadly animalsWhen I worked in tourism, a lot of prospective travelers asked me how I survived all the deadly animals in Australia. Although it's true that Australia is known for having deadly snakes, sharks, and spiders, I've never seen one outside a zoo.

Persons: —, it's, africanpix, you'll, she's, I've Organizations: Service, Tourism, Business, Australia Australia, Sydney, Getty Locations: Australia, Sydney, Melbourne, parma

☆ I've camped across the US with my 5 kids. Here's how to make your kids love camping.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-10 | by ( Victoria Marie Lees | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

It took us a lot of time and patience to turn our kids into campers. Related storiesWe started by taking the kids camping locally. AdvertisementChoose the right type of campgrounds for your familyThrough the years, we have used a mix of camping experiences, primarily staying at commercial campgrounds. Focus on nature and each otherThe key to making kids campers is to let them be a part of the journey and have interesting things for them to look forward to. Yes, making kids campers is tough initially, but it gets better with age — the kids' ages, not the parents'.

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☆ I spent my early 20s renting in expensive US cities. Life isn't cheaper for me in the suburbs, but it's better and more fun.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-10 | by ( Amory Rose | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

I was there most of my life, except for the two years I spent in downtown Jersey City, New Jersey. Jersey City — nicknamed New York's Sixth Borough by some — has also become one of the most expensive US cities to live in. To live comfortably in Jersey City or New York City, a single person needs to make over six figures. AdvertisementSince I work remotely, I gave up on city life to move to a suburban area of Pennsylvania almost a year ago. In downtown Jersey City, I've seen nothing available to rent for even close to that price.

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☆ We are a family of 6. We save $7,000 every year by doing 3 things.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-09 | by ( Jenna Jonaitis | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

By incorporating three main strategies, our family of six saves over $7,000 a year. Secondhand items and our Buy Nothing group save us $4,000 a yearWhen my oldest was 1, I joined our neighborhood's Buy Nothing group on Facebook, and it's been a massive win for our family. Beyond our official group, neighbors on our block generously gift us the shirts and shorts that no longer fit their sons and the headbands and dollhouses their daughters have outgrown. AdvertisementWhen we come across things we no longer need in our house, we offer them to our Buy Nothing group and neighbors. Attending free events and local spots saves us $1,000When we look for things to do as a family, we search online local calendars for free events that provide maximum fun for our family, including community festivals, library events, and cultural experiences.

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☆ I'm the son of a billionaire who forged my own career path
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-03 | by ( Jane Zhang | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

And if you're not going to do a job, don't do a job." AdvertisementThe next summer, I got a product management internship at a startup called Travelnuts, which I liked. At a certain point, maybe I'll plateau or stop progressing, and I'll have to choose to stop because I'm just not good enough. I'm 29 now, so the idea that in about five years, I'm supposed to roughly know my trajectory kind of haunts me. I'm pretty confident in my comedy, so I'm full speed ahead on being a comedian.

Persons: Pete Ballmer, Steve Ballmer, would've, Harry Potter, he'd, I'd, I'm, I've, wouldn't, Jane Zhang Organizations: PCWorld Magazine, Business, Stanford, Zynga, Friends Locations: San Francisco, TripIt, Farmville, Expedia, Bay, janezhang@businessinsider.com

☆ I paid $160 for a Japanese gel manicure, and they really are way better than American ones
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-03 | by ( Gia Yetikyel | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I get my nails done every three or four weeks with extensions, gel, or intricate designs. This time, I paid $160 for a Japanese gel manicure at Tokyo Nails in Chicago. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . But as someone who gets my nails done every few weeks, I'm always looking for ways to improve my nail health and manicure longevity. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

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☆ 26 vintage photos of music festivals that will make you want to go back in time
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-02 | by ( Gabbi Shaw | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

But while there are more festivals than ever before, they're not a new phenomenon. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementIt seems like every other week, there's a new music festival promising to be the greatest weekend ever. Other UK festivals include Leeds and Isle of Wight, which also draw tens of thousands of visitors each year. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

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☆ Kevin Costner's self-financed movie was a box-office flop. Experts say he's 'going to lose a lot of money.'
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-02 | by ( Jason Guerrasio | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

To get "Horizon" made, the former "Yellowstone" star mortgaged his property in Santa Barbara and invested $38 million of his own money. One industry insider told Business Insider they were skeptical: "He won't lose his house, but he's potentially going to lose a lot of money." Doing the math, that means that for every $10 million "Horizon" makes at the box office, Costner and his investors see $4.6 million back. That means to recoup the $30 million Costner invested in marketing the first "Horizon" movie, it will have to make north of $65 million domestically. AdvertisementBusiness Insider contacted reps for Warner Bros. and Kevin Costner to comment on this story but did not receive a response.

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☆ 15 Summer Theaters for That Nearby, Out-of-Town Experience
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-02 | by ( Jesse Green | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Summer used to be when playgoing in the city came to a full stop. But now that urban theater is a year-round sport, Memorial Day is more like a comma than a period. So what has happened to the regional festivals, straw-hat theaters and avant-garde outposts that once flourished as the city languished? There’s something different about summer theater outside the city. Dress is casual — by which I mean “more casual than usual” because I’ve seen people at Shakespeare in the Park in pajamas.

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☆ What is Canada Day and how is it celebrated? The answer is more complicated than some might think
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-01 | by ( Karla Cripps | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

Meanwhile, the July 1 holiday to commemorate Canada’s Confederation became official in 1879, and was originally called Dominion Day. The late Queen Elizabeth II, seen here joining the Canada Day celebrations in Ottawa in 1997, visited Canada 22 times during her reign. Some early Dominion Day celebrations featured a ‘Dominion Salute’ of one gun for each province. Cole Burston/Getty ImagesIt wasn’t until 1982 that Dominion Day officially became Canada Day. For more information on the event, visit the official Canada Day website.

Persons: Matthew Hayday, don’t, ”, Hill, Mark Horton, Forrest, –, ’ ”, Queen Elizabeth II, Carlo Allegri, “, King, Cole Burston, Hayday Organizations: CNN, Canada, Canadian Forces, Department, Ontario’s Guelph University, Royal Canadian Air Force, Independence, Canada’s, Dominion, British North America, United Province of, “, Archives, Toronto Globe, Globe, Ottawa, of Canada, National Capital Locations: Canada, Vancouver, Toronto, Charlottetown, Ottawa, British, United Province, United Province of Canada, Ontario, Quebec, Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Independence, AFP, Canadian, United States, Union, “, American, ”, LeBreton

☆ There’s Trouble Right Here in Tap City
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-01 | by ( Brian Seibert | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

If Chicago, St. Louis and Rio de Janeiro all have annual festivals celebrating tap dancing, shouldn’t New York City? That’s the question Tony Waag asked in 2001, before he founded the New York City Tap Festival, or Tap City. Tap City has been an incubator of talent, crucial to the early careers of now-prominent artists like Michelle Dorrance, Chloe Arnold and Caleb Teicher. And it has maintained a footprint for the art in a town central enough to its history to warrant the title of Tap City. Is Tap City dead?

Persons: Louis, shouldn’t, Tony Waag, Michelle Dorrance, Chloe Arnold, Caleb Teicher, Joyce, ” Waag Organizations: New York, Tap, Center, Dance, Village, Dance Foundation Locations: Chicago, St, Rio de Janeiro, York City, Tap, New York, Tap City, —

☆ More companies are staying quiet during Pride, but money is still flowing to LGBTQ+ causes
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-30 | by ( Melissa Repko | In Melissa-Repko | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +8 min

A GLAAD spokesperson said Friday that the group has not seen donations or corporate support decline this Pride month, though it does not yet have a total tally. Pride Month merchandise is displayed at a Target store on May 31, 2023 in San Francisco, California. A sign disparaging Bud Light beer is seen along a country road on April 21, 2023 in Arco, Idaho. Anheuser-Busch, the brewer of Bud Light has faced backlash after the company sponsored two Instagram posts from a transgender woman. For its part, Bud Light hasn't posted in support of Pride month on its Instagram or X pages this year.

Persons: Stephen J, Cohen, Bud Light, Luke Hartig, Tim Bennett, Bennett, Sarah Kate Ellis, Ellis, JPMorgan Chase, Booking.com, Joe Biden, Justin Sullivan, Bud, Target, Natalie Behring, Kid Rock, Ron DeSantis, influencer Dylan Mulvaney, Bud Light's, Michel Doukeris, Bud Light hasn't, Neil Reid, Reid, Tarang Amin, Tara Dziedzic Organizations: Getty, Gravity Research, D.C, Fortune, Tribury Productions, Procter & Gamble, GLAAD, Stonewall, Monument Visitor Center, New, Google, JPMorgan, Target, Pride Month, Anheuser, Busch, Busch InBev, Florida Gov, Constellation Brands, Modelo, InBev, UFC, RBC, University of Toledo, Fox News, The New York Stock Exchange, NYSE Locations: Louisville , Kentucky, Washington, New York City, San Francisco , California, Arco , Idaho, U.S, RBC Europe

☆ Tractor Supply Co. backtracks on DEI roles and goals
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-29 | by ( Eva Rothenberg | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

New York CNN —Tractor Supply Company has eliminated its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives as part of what the retail chain says is a push to distance itself from “nonbusiness activities” after conservative backlash from some of its customer base. “You can’t say you’re going to try to do at Tractor Supply what they do at the Apple headquarters in Cupertino, California — that’s definitely not going to work,” he said. “Tractor Supply Co is turning its back on their own neighbors with this shortsighted decision,” Eric Bloem, vice president of Programs and Corporate Advocacy at the Human Rights Campaign, told CNN in a statement Saturday. This is why the Tractor Supply — and most of the country’s biggest employers — have worked with us for years to create inclusive policies and practices. Those are the parts that business leaders aren’t thinking about as they are folding on DEI.”

Persons: ”, “, Robby Starbuck, Starbuck, X, ” Shaun Harper, Harper, that’s, ” Eric Bloem, —, Bud Light’s, influencer Dylan Mulvaney Organizations: New, New York CNN — Tractor Supply Company, Supply, Tennessee’s, Congressional, Tractor Supply, University of Southern, CNN, Tractor, National FFA Organization, Apple, ”, Human Rights, “, Companies, Anheuser, Busch InBev, Target Locations: New York, University of Southern California, Brentwood , Tennessee, Cupertino , California, United States

☆ SXSW decision to end US Army sponsorship spotlights political tightrope for festival organizers amid Israel-Hamas war
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-28 | by ( Elizabeth Wagmeister | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

“After careful consideration, we are revising our sponsorship model,” read an official statement shared on the SXSW website. In 2023, The Ireland-Palestine Solidarity Campaign (IPSC) announced that their “Irish Artists Pledge to Boycott Israel” had passed 1,500 signatories, including Kneecap. SXSW isn’t the only music festival that has seen artists pull out over sponsorships since the Israel-Hamas war began. Obviously, we pulled out of SXSW because it was literally sponsored by the American army, but we’re not f–kin’ ridiculous either.”The SXSW festival began in 1987. Greg Abbott took to social media to comment on the SXSW protesters, prompting the festival to publicly disagree with the governor.

Persons: Jamie Dobson, “, Selena Gomez, Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, Mark Cuban, Israel, Kneecap, Rich Peppiatt, Liam Óg Ó, Ó Cairealláin, Jj Ó, Justin Bettman, Boycott Israel ”, Dan Lambert, Lambert, Robert MacPherson, Greg Abbott, Don’t, ” Abbott, don’t, ”, Governor Abbott Organizations: CNN, Southwest, Hamas, SXSW, US Army, U.S, Army Futures Command, US Army Futures Command, Army, Hollywood, Irish, Palestine Solidarity, Barclays Bank, Barclays, Live, Reuters, Texas Gov Locations: Israel, Austin, The Texas, Palestine, Ireland, The Ireland, Gaza, Texas

We have everything you need to know about where to watch a free Glastonbury live stream wherever you are in the world. How to watch Glastonbury in the UKCoverage is spread across multiple BBC channels on TV throughout the weekend. Naturally, entire sets from the headliners Dua Lipa, Coldplay, and SZA will be shown live on TV and online. How to watch Glastonbury live stream from anywhere for freeIf you try to live stream Glastonbury via the iPlayer from abroad, you'll find you're geo-blocked due to your location. BBC TV Glastonbury 2024 scheduleAll the times below are in BST for the live streams scheduled on various BBC broadcast channels.

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☆ How the hyper-colorful queer world of ‘But I’m a Cheerleader’ was made
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-28 | by ( Jacqui Palumbo | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +13 min

“It was my weird femme fantasy of what my grown-up life was going to be.”“I wanted True Directions to look like the Barbie Dreamhouse,” she continued. True Direction's founder, Mary, insulates herself from reality in the artificial setting that she's built for traditional gender roles. “I just love the cult following that it’s had,” Friedberg said in the call with Babbit and Kamerman. Despite the film’s barriers, Babbit, Friedberg and Kamerman are all pleased with its longevity, particularly as they’ve seen it gain cachet with an entirely new generation this past decade. “We were just making our weirdo indie film of queer joy and female power in a vacuum.”

Persons: ”, Natasha Lyonne, Clea DuVall, it’s, Megan, Lyonne, Jamie Babbit’s, Cathy Moriarty, ’, Eddie Cibrian, Mike, “ Barbie ”, Babbit, “, Dreamhouse, Mary, insulates, Jamie Babbit, Mark Lipson, Kushner, Locke, couldn't, —, Brian Wayne Peterson, Alix Friedberg, Tim Burton’s, Edward Scissorhands ”, John Waters, Rachel Kamerman, It’s, Phoebe Bridgers, MUNA, ” Friedberg, ” Babbit, Rogert Ebert, butch, Gia ”, Kamerman, Graham, DuVall, Eden bodysuits, Adam, David LaChapelle, reining, Jamie — you’ve, she’s Organizations: CNN, ”, Tattle Locations: New York City, New York, London, Palmdale , California, soundstages, Friedberg, Kamerman

☆ Rural retailer Tractor Supply eliminates DEI roles, Pride support and carbon emissions goals
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-28 | by ( Ece Yildirim | In Ecedyildirim | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Shoppers are seen at the parking lot of a Tractor Supply Co. store near Bloomsburg. Tractor Supply is also retiring initiatives aimed at reducing environmental impact and improving employee diversity. Tractor Supply said it's making the changes to better represent the values of the communities and customers it serves. "Rural communities are the backbone of our nation and what make America great," Tractor Supply said in the news release. CNBC contacted Tractor Supply for more details about the changes, and the company declined to comment beyond the release.

Organizations: Tractor Supply Co, Bloomsburg . Tractor, Human Rights, Pride, Human, Pride Month, Tractor Supply, ", FFA, CNBC, Supreme, Starbucks, Disney, Target, Pfizer, Associated Press Locations: Bloomsburg, America

☆ Voice of Baceprot prepare for Glastonbury debut, metal-mad Indonesia cheers
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-27 | by ( Heather Chen | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +12 min

“Indonesia is home to the most metal fans in Asia so heavy metal bands love coming to play here,” said Hammersonic CEO Ravel Junardy. Lamb Of God vocalist Randy Blythe performs during Hammersonic in Jakarta, Indonesia on March 9, 2015. Indonesian heavy metal band Death Vomit from Yogjakarta are known for their ferocious and brutal sound. Rajawali IndonesiaGerman metal band Kreator holds up a banner during their performance at the Jogjarockarta festival on January 27, 2024. She first saw them live at a music festival in Singapore back in 2021 and says she is looking forward to their Glastonbury debut.

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☆ Heat Is Killing Thousands, and Big Events Have Not Adjusted
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-25 | by ( Damien Cave | Somini Sengupta | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

At large events all over the world, the scenes of extreme heat stress are starting to look familiar. And lines of the faithful — whether they seek religion, music, ballot boxes or sport — sweating under slivers of shade. And in many ways, that heavy toll was just the latest sign that crowd control and heat waves fueled by climate change are on a dangerous collision course. During India’s recent election, dozens of poll workers died on the job. Even as heat kills more people today than any other extreme weather event, there is still a dangerous cultural lag.

Organizations: Boy Scouts Locations: Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Australia, Europe, North America

☆ CNN reveals America’s Best Towns to Visit in 2024
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-24 | by ( Cnn Travel | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

Video Ad Feedback See how this town gets the most fun out of one of the biggest lakes in the world 02:00 - Source: CNN America's Best Towns to Visit 2024 10 videos Video Ad Feedback See how this town gets the most fun out of one of the biggest lakes in the world 02:00 Now playing - Source: CNN Video Ad Feedback See why Dolly Parton — and the insects she sang about — are so important to this town 01:42 Now playing - Source: CNN Video Ad Feedback Is this the most family friendly town in the country? A CNN reporter takes his daughter to find out 01:57 Now playing - Source: CNN Video Ad Feedback Why this town is one of the country’s most underrated music meccas 02:02 Now playing - Source: CNN Video Ad Feedback Why this first-of-its-kind city has some of the most amazing skies you’ll ever see 02:00 Now playing - Source: CNN Video Ad Feedback Every room in this hotel has a wildly different theme. It’s a feast for the eyes 02:02 Now playing - Source: CNN Video Ad Feedback From sea to sandwich: in search of the best lobster roll ever 02:00 Now playing - Source: CNN Video Ad Feedback Here’s where you can snowshoe, hike an island, blow glass and shuck oysters – all in the same day 02:00 Now playing - Source: CNN Video Ad Feedback How to visit Venice, Italy — without leaving the US 02:01 Now playing - Source: CNN Video Ad Feedback Museums, murals and wine: Why Richmond is America’s best town 02:02 Now playing - Source: CNN See More VideosCNN —You’ve elbowed into the Empire State Building, admired the architecture along the Chicago River and huffed and puffed up and down the streets of San Francisco. At CNN Travel, we tapped our network of contributors for nominations for our inaugural list of America’s Best Towns to Visit. High scores: Dark skies, outdoor activities, scenery, retro vibeSunny days and starry nights are big draws in this high-elevation city.

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While original tickets have already sold out, we've put together everything you need to know when it comes to how to buy All Things Go tickets. The All Things Go festival first took place in 2014 at Union Market and has since expanded in scope and following. How to get All Things Go ticketsOriginal tickets to All Things Go tickets were available through the festival's website, but they sold out pretty quickly. Original All Things Go tickets started at $119 for single-day passes to the DC festival (or $199 for two-day passes) and $149 for two-day passes to the NYC festival (no single-day tickets were sold). At the time of writing, Vivid Seats' cheapest two-day ticket listings for the NYC festival start at $242, and the cheapest two-day listings for the DC festival start at $650.

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☆ Inside America's Fastest-Growing City, a Little-Known Gem in Texas
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-15 | by ( Alcynna Lloyd | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +12 min

Just about 41 miles north of Dallas lies Celina, a small North Texas town that is America's fastest-growing city. Downtown Celina, Texas. Their metamorphosis into sprawling suburban metropolises has been greatly influenced by the ongoing expansion of the North Texas Tollway, which has increased accessibility to the previously remote cities. AdvertisementNew businesses are moving into the cityWith more people living in the city, Celina's economy is also growing as local businesses and services benefit from increased demand. However, Joe Monaco, director of marketing and communications for the city of Celina, told BI that there were "countless volunteers who came out."

Persons: There's, Katy, Ryan Tubbs, Celina, Celina Alcynna Lloyd, Taylor Morrison, Toll, Tubbs, Bankrate, Casas, Aaron Graham, Graham, They're, Tracy Miller, Celina —, Miller, Alcynna Lloyd, —, Sandy Lewis, It's, Celina ., Joe Monaco Organizations: Business, Downtown, Houston, homebuying, North Texas Tollway, Tollway, North Texas Tollway Authority, Celina, Highland Homes, Texans, Homes, Olympic, JC, Real, Group, Mustang, Highland, Little Elm, Troubadour, Celina's, Centurion American Development Group, Dallas, WFAA Locations: Dallas, Celina, North Texas, Collin County, Texas, California, Florida, Georgia , Illinois, Missouri, Africa, Asia, Central America, Europe, Downtown Celina , Texas, Celina Texas, United States, Austin, Celina , New Braunfels, Prosper, Frisco, Plano, Frisco ., Highland, Celina —, Wilson Creek, Cambridge, East Coasts, New York

☆ I spent over $3,000 on concert tickets in 2023—and it'd be even more expensive for me to do again this year
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-13 | by ( Renée Onque | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

My goal was to move in 2024, so my biggest year in concerts was either now or never. I went to a total of nine concerts and music festivals in 2023, experiencing icons like Usher and Beyoncé live, and spent more than $3,000 on tickets alone. I spent $3,235.12 on concert tickets in 2023: Here's the breakdownThis cost doesn't factor in travel and hotel expenses. Going to concerts and music festivals also helped me to reconnect with friends from college who enjoy live music experiences just as much as me. We're halfway through 2024, and I've been to one concert and one music festival, compared to five by this time last year.

Persons: spender, wouldn't, Usher, Beyoncé, Ellis, Arthur C, Brooks, Flog Gnaw, Tyler, I've Organizations: CNBC, Harvard University Locations: New York, New Jersey, Philadelphia, Las Vegas, Los Angeles

Beyond Wonderland 2024 festival scheduleFive different ticket options are available for Beyond Wonderland at The Gorge. Resale tickets are generally comparable to or slightly cheaper than original tickets. Tickets to Beyond Wonderland at The Gorge 2024 are also available through verified ticket resale vendors like Vivid Seats and StubHub. Resale tickets for Saturday, June 22, begin at $142 on StubHub, with Vivid Seats offering similar prices starting at $164. Prices for two-day (Saturday and Sunday) original tickets for Beyond Wonderland at The Gorge 2024 jump up quite a bit from single-day passes.

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☆ Opinion: Literary protest against the war in Gaza has gone off the rails
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-12 | by ( Opinion Ilene Prusher | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +12 min

Ilene Prusher Jordana MillerBut something about this year’s Jerusalem International Writers Festival, which was held late last month, was off. The festival’s artistic director, Julia Fermentto-Tzaisler, thought about whether the beloved book festival should happen this year at all. A shadow over the literary worldExamples abound of how fallout from the ongoing war is casting a shadow over the literary world. To be sure, these are not the only cancelations the literary world has experienced related to the war; nor are Jewish writers the only ones who have faced controversy. From the start of this war, it seems I’m much more therapist than writer,” she read in a lilting Hebrew.

Persons: Prusher Jordana Miller, Julia Fermentto, —, ”, Baillie Gifford, Suzanne Nossel, “, Nicholas Kristof, Miriam Libicki, they’re, Sir Simon Schama —, Benjamin Netanyahu, ’, John Irving, Covid, Tzaisler, Harry Potter, Noya Dan, Eshkol Nevo, I’m Organizations: Florida Atlantic University, CNN, Jerusalem CNN, Writers, PEN America, PEN, AP, New York Times, Jerusalem Writers, soccer, European Championship, Columbia University, Hay Locations: Jerusalem, Gaza, Israel, Hay, Wye, Wales, Vancouver, Scotland, Europe, British, Iraq, Iraqi

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