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This article is part of the Opinion series At the Brink,about the threat of nuclear weapons in an unstable world. It follows a decades-long freeze on designing, building or testing new nuclear weapons. The new buildings and cutting-edge machinery will eventually process the uranium needed to make the next generation of American nuclear weapons. Now there are an estimated 12,000 nuclear weapons in the world. It is undeniably true that the world is becoming more contentious, and nuclear weapons do deter our adversaries.

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☆ Fat Bear Week 2024 in Katmai has a winner
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-09 | by ( Forrest Brown | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —In an exciting and personal rematch from last year, 128 Grazer and 32 Chunk faced off again in the final round of 2024’s Fat Bear Week contest. And this year, embattled mama bear 128 Grazer has retained the crown of the most popular fat bear in the annual online competition, which is observing its 10th anniversary this year. The rushing water in the Brooks River swept her cubs toward Chunk, currently the most dominant male bear on the river. The surviving cub, called 128’s Spring Cub, was a contender in the 2024 Fat Bear Junior contest held in late September. “For bears, fat equals survival.

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☆ Scenic Blue Ridge Parkway remains closed after suffering catastrophic impacts from Helene
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-05 | by ( Raja Razek | Joe Sutton | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —The famed Blue Ridge Parkway – spanning more than 400 miles – remains closed with no reopening date, according to the National Park Service. “The entire length of the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina and Virginia is closed as crews continue their assessment of the damage from Hurricane Helene,” NPS spokesman Mike Litterst told CNN. Blue Ridge Parkway staff and NPS employees from 32 states and the District of Columbia are working in the recovery efforts, Litterst said. “A projected reopening date of any section of the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina has not yet been established; assessment crews are finishing their work in Virginia,” Litterst said. The parkway was listed as the number one most visited NPS site in 2023, with 16.75 million visits, CNN previously reported.

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☆ Asheville was considered a climate haven. Helene shows nowhere is safe
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-02 | by ( Laura Paddison | Holly Yan | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

CNN —Asheville was touted as a climate haven, a place to escape the worst ravages of extreme weather. It pummeled western North Carolina as a tropical storm Friday. In some ways, this scenic swath of western North Carolina was primed for catastrophe. Both systems concentrated their highest rainfall on western North Carolina, killing 11 people. A recent First Street report found parts of North Carolina devastated by Helene could now experience a once-in-100 year flood every 11 to 25 years.

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High risk of natural disaster and extreme heat For two decades, they’ve also been some of the most popular places to move as Americans have flocked to the South and West. Much of Vermont, which is not highlighted as high risk in the maps above, saw devastating flooding last year following a record-breaking storm. Jacksonville Tallahassee Gainesville Daytona Beach Orlando Tampa HIGH HURRICANE WIND RISK Sarasota The Tampa metro area has been one of the fastest growing in the country. Many of these new residents have settled in coastal communities that are at high risk for hurricanes. Dallas-Fort Worth sits in an area at high risk for serious thunderstorms, hailstorms and tornadoes.

Floodwaters in the area of Gulfport, Fla., on Thursday, ahead of Hurricane Helene. Helene, a Category 4 hurricane, made landfall near Perry, Fla., some 200 miles north of Tampa. All three storms put wide swaths of the Tampa Bay region underwater, though none more than Helene, which brought storm surge into neighborhoods that had not seen such flooding in decades — or ever. Credit... Nicole Craine for The New York TimesImage Shore Acres, a flood-prone enclave on the edge of Tampa Bay in St. Petersburg. He would soon add another at three feet, to mark the amount of water that had flowed into his shop from Helene.

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☆ A millennial couple bought an old, abandoned farmhouse and moved to Italy. They said renovating it is a full-time job.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-16 | by ( Ella Hopkins | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Sturtewagen still works remotely as a business coach, alongside renovating the property with Brokamp and documenting their progress for nearly 100,000 fans on YouTube. They told Business Insider they didn't consider buying a property in Italy until they began visiting the country regularly after Sturtewagen's mother moved there. Sturtewagen told BI part of the house was habitable, though decorated in an "old-fashioned" 1960s style. They spent seven weeks in Italy in the first half of 2023, and moved into the farmhouse in August 2023. Renovating is a full-time jobThe couple said renovating the farmhouse and making videos filming their renovation is a full-time job.

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☆ Scenic fall drives in the US: 6 byways for your autumn foliage fix
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-15 | by ( Forrest Brown | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +11 min

Ozark Run Scenic Byway, MissouriMissouri travel experts say Elephant Rocks State Park is a special stop during any scenic drive on the Ozark Run Scenic Byway. Lake Champlain Byway, VermontLoad up the bicycles for your Lake Champlain Byway drive in Vermont. KRose/Courtesy Local Motion/Lake Champlain Byway CouncilLittle Vermont is a big deal in New England and beyond when it comes to scenic fall drives. It “provides beautiful views of America’s sixth-largest lake, Lake Champlain, as well as of Vermont’s Green Mountains and New York’s Adirondack Mountains,” said Dan Albrecht, chair of Lake Champlain Byway Council, in an email. Eastern Sierra Scenic Byway, CaliforniaTourists flocking to view aspens, cottonwoods and maple trees along Bishop Creek Canyon near Bishop, California, which is along the Eastern Sierra Scenic Byway.

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San Salvador, El Salvador CNN —For decades, life choices were bleak for many in El Salvador: Leave or die. El Salvador, once synonymous with violence and waves of emigration, saw a dramatic drop in crime. We are not stupid.”Villatoro’s words echo the brutal reality El Salvador has faced for years. Unlike in places like Cuba or China, where residents can seem nervous to criticize repressive regimes, in El Salvador the optimism appears real. Evelio Contreras/CNNTeresa Lilian Gutierrez is caught in the middle, and her experience shows the many complexities of life in El Salvador today.

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☆ The princess and the shaman: Norway's royal wedding unlike any other
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-31 | by ( Alexander Smith | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Norway's Princess Martha Louise and her American fiancé Durek Verrett on their way to the gala dinner for Princess Ingrid Alexandra at the castle in Oslo on June 17, 2022. A Norwegian princess marrying her Hollywood fiancé — it sounds like exactly the sort of fairy tale to charm a world beset by war and political strife. But the wedding on Saturday of Princess Märtha Louise to Durek Verrett, an American spiritual healer and self-professed shaman, is mired in controversy and criticism. The wedding has intensified scrutiny and criticism of the views — and associated businesses — pedaled by the princess and the shaman. And it has added to a growing tone of dissatisfaction with the historically popular Norwegian royals.

Persons: Martha Louise, Princess Ingrid Alexandra, Princess Märtha Louise, Durek, Märtha Louise, Norway's, King Harald, Queen Sonja, Prince Haakon, Mette, Marit, Verrett Organizations: Hollywood, UNESCO, Heritage, Netflix Locations: Oslo, Norwegian, American, California, Verrett, Geiranger

☆ I'm a New Yorker who went to Canada for the first time. Here are 9 things that impressed me so much, I'm already planning a trip back.
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-27 | by ( Joey Hadden | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I went to Canada for the first time in 2022 and can't wait to return someday. Over seven days, I traveled to Niagara Falls, Toronto, Montréal, and Québec City, mostly by train. I want to return to Québec and Niagara Falls, and take more Canadian trains to other provinces. Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! AdvertisementImmense waterfalls, scenic train rides, and cities that feel like Europe — I experienced them all during my first trip to Canada.

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☆ Has the Long Friendship of Bill Gates and Warren Buffett Reached Its Final Act?
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-04 | by ( Anupreeta Das | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

In the summer of 1991, Mary Gates, the mother of the Microsoft billionaire Bill Gates, convinced her workaholic 35-year-old son to spend the July 4 holiday at Hood Canal, a scenic, outdoorsy location about two hours from Seattle that had long been the family getaway. The Oracle of Omaha, Warren Buffett, was among the guests. When Mrs. Gates tried to introduce her son to Mr. Buffett, however, he brushed her off, saying that he didn’t want to meet a “stockbroker.”But the two men hit it off immediately. Mr. Gates was surprised by the penetrating questions Mr. Buffett directed at him about the software business, and found himself warming to the avuncular Midwestern billionaire. Once, recounting the story of their meeting to students at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Mr. Gates called it an “unbelievable friendship.” Mr. Buffett quipped, “The moral of that is, listen to your mother.”

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American gymnast Simone Biles competes in the vault event of the women's all around final Thursday. Loic Venance/AFP/Getty ImagesThe first week of the 2024 Summer Olympics is very nearly in the books, and business is about to pick up. Noah Lyles and Sha’carri Richardson are also looking to wash the bad taste of 2021 out of their mouths. ET on SaturdayUS basketball teams wrap up group play: The US men’s and women’s basketball team each play at 11:15 a.m. There are also big days for track and field and swimming ahead: See a list of events in this weekend’s full Olympics viewing guide.

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☆ Tiramisù and other classic Italian dishes you need to try
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-03 | by ( Maureen O'Hare | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

Editor’s Note: Sign up for Unlocking the World, CNN Travel’s weekly newsletter. If you’re hungry for more, take a look at our roundup of classic Italian dishes you need to try from across the country’s 20 regions. New UNESCO sitesThe UNESCO World Heritage Committee has been announcing the latest sites around the world to achieve World Heritage status. An ancient monastery in Gaza has been added to the list of World Heritage in Danger because of the war in the region. Over in Britain, Hadrian’s Wall has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1987, and it’s changing what we think about the Roman Empire.

Persons: Italy’s, Roberto Linguanotto, It’s, ” Organizations: CNN, United Airlines, UNESCO, UNESCO World Heritage, CNN CNN Travel Locations: Dublin, Treviso, Veneto, Italy, United States, Asia, Gaza, South, Britain, Roman, Flagstaff , Arizona, Francisco, Arizona, It’s, Irish

☆ College student falls to his death at the Grand Canyon
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-02 | by ( Tim Stelloh | Tim Stelloh Is A Breaking News Reporter For Nbc News Digital. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +1 min

A college student visiting the Grand Canyon died after an accidental fall near a scenic overlook, park officials said Thursday. The park service said it is investigating the incident with the local medical examiner’s office and no additional details were immediately available. According to National Park Service data, there were 205 fatal falls across the entire park system between 2014 and 2019, the most recent year available. At Grand Canyon National Park, which has recorded millions of visitors annually for decades, there were 14 deaths in the same period. An NBC News analysis last year found that Washington state's North Cascades National Park had the highest fatality rate in the country.

Persons: Abel Joseph Mejia, Mejia Organizations: National Park Service, Rangers, Indiana Bible College, Indianapolis, NBC Locations: Washington

☆ What to watch this weekend at the Paris Olympics
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-02 | by ( Kyle Feldscher | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

Paris CNN —The first week of the 2024 Summer Olympics is very nearly in the books and business is about to pick up. Richardson comes into Paris looking to prove she is the fastest woman in the world. Track and field heats upAn overview shows athletes competing in the women's 5000m heat of the athletics event at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at Stade de France in Saint-Denis, north of Paris, on August 2, 2024. Antonin Thuillier/AFP/Getty ImagesThe star of the second week of the Summer Olympics, track and field competition takes the stage this weekend. Mixed 4x100m medley relay, featuring the American team of Regan Smith, Charlie Swanson, Dressel and Abbey Weitzeil.

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☆ I've visited 60 countries. Skip the crowds in Bali — visit this lesser-known gem in South Asia instead.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-29 | by ( Kate Mcmahon | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

But although Sri Lanka is called India's teardrop, I think it's really its gem. AdvertisementIn my seven years of traveling to 60 countries — including most countries in Southeast Asia — I have rarely been anywhere as wild and diverse as Sri Lanka. There's a lot to do in Sri LankaElephants can be spotted in Sri Lanka. For history and culture buffs, Sri Lanka is also a must-visit countryGet to know the people of Sri Lanka — and their history. AdvertisementDuring my travels, I've also met some of the kindest, most hospitable people in Sri Lanka.

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☆ What to watch at Olympics today: Swimming’s best rivalry, beach volleyball with a view
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-27 | by ( Alex Andrejev | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +6 min

He and the relay team will look to defend their gold medal from Tokyo, but could be unseated by challengers Australia or China. GO DEEPER A massive race to start the Olympics: Get ready for the women's 400-meter freestyleWembanyama’s Olympic debutTime: 11:15 a.m. GO DEEPER Men's basketball at the 2024 Paris Olympics: NBA player list, how to watch and moreBeach volleyball at the Eiffel TowerBeach volleyball gets prime placement in Paris, right next to an icon. GO DEEPER Beach volleyball at the 2024 Paris Olympics: U.S. teams, schedule and how to watchMen’s rugby sevens finalTime: 1:45 p.m. ET (7 p.m. local) with the gold medal match starting at 1:45 p.m.

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☆ He Wrote a Story About Joy, Then Built a Tiny World to Match
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-26 | by ( Elisabeth Egan | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

This story begins, as many of the best tales do, with the arrival of a dog. Early in the pandemic, Loren Long and his wife, Tracy, rescued Charlie, a tricolor hound with baleful eyes and a foghorn howl. He had energy to burn, so Long started running with him on a stretch of the Little Miami Scenic Trail, which meanders nearly 78 miles from Springfield, Ohio, to Cincinnati. Along their daily route, the pair passed an abandoned, rusted-out school bus moldering at the far end of a field. The faded yellow blended into a dense camouflage of trunks and leaves, but something about the bus caught Long’s eye.

Persons: Loren Long, Tracy, Charlie, Long, ” Organizations: Little Locations: Springfield , Ohio, Cincinnati

☆ Japanese restaurants say they’re not charging tourists more – they’re just charging locals less
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-25 | by ( Chris Lau | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

Tokyo CNN —Kudos to you if you can speak perfect Japanese and order food at a neighborhood sushi bar in Tokyo. But overtourism – fueled by a combination of pent-up post-Covid demands (aka “revenge travel”) and the weak local currency – has recently prompted restaurants in the country to consider the merits of differential pricing. This year, spurred by a weak yen that has fallen to its lowest level against the dollar in decades, the tourists are back - in big numbers. “Some people say, ‘We don’t do this in our country.’ But think about how bad Japanese people’s English skills are. As the less-expensive resident prices are often written in the local language, foreign tourists may not even know they paid more.

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☆ A self-declared 'free citizen' flying an unlicensed plane almost caused a midair crash, feds say
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-24 | by ( Mia Jankowicz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

download the appSign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Read previewA pilot calling himself a "free citizen" is accused of almost causing a midair crash after taking off in the direction of landing planes, federal investigators say. The federal indictment said that Marsan pointed his Piper Cherokee against the flow of landing air traffic. Statements like this are hallmarks of the Sovereign Citizen movement, according to the Anti-Defamation League, although the indictment has not identified him as such. In court, Marsan said that he didn't consider himself the defendant, according to the Anchorage Daily News.

Persons: —, William Brian Marsan, Warren, Bud, Marsan, Piper, didn't, commenter Organizations: Service, FAA, Palmer, Airport, Business, Sovereign Citizen, Defamation League, Southern Poverty Law, Anchorage Daily News, Sound Aviation, Anchorage . Locations: Palmer , Alaska, Anchorage

☆ Forget Spain. These under-the-radar countries actually want you to visit.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-23 | by ( Joey Hadden | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Timor-Leste is one of the least-visited countries in the world. Timor-Leste gained independence from Indonesia in 2002 and became the first new country of the 2000s, according to the official Timor-Leste tourism and travel guide. The Sydney Morning Herald reported that the nation has been developing its tourism sector to boost its economy since then. BI's Marielle Descalsota recently traveled to Timor-Leste. Although she found limited tourism information online, Descalsota reported seeing some of Asia's most scenic views on the island's mountainous coastline with ocean waters clearer than those in the Maldives during the trip.

Persons: BI's Marielle Descalsota, Descalsota Organizations: Leste, Sydney Morning Herald Locations: Timor, Fatucama, South, Asia, Indonesia, Maldives

☆ I moved from the US to Ireland. I'm extremely happy with my choice, but there are a few things I wish I'd known before relocating.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-18 | by ( Alexis Mcsparren | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +11 min

Finding a job in Ireland is tough, especially if you're not in the country yetIt's hard to get a job in Dublin. Sadly, the Irish job market is extremely competitive, especially in Dublin. AdvertisementFinding housing in Ireland is equally as difficult, if not harder, than job huntingRent in Ireland can be pricey. Alexis McSparrenFinding housing in Ireland overall is very difficult, but finding housing in Dublin is a struggle. Finding my people in Ireland took some timeI met my boyfriend after I moved to Ireland.

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☆ I took a $10 ferry to a scenic island just a few miles from Seattle. Its cute shops and restaurants make it a must-visit for tourists.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-17 | by ( Emma Kershaw | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I took two ferries to get from Bremerton to Bainbridge Island in Washington. I loved downtown Bainbridge Island's independent stores and restaurants. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . Recently, I took two ferries to Bainbridge Island, a popular spot for daytrippers. Bainbridge Island is home to about 25,000 people, and the downtown area is full of independent stores, museums, restaurants, and bars.

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☆ I took a scenic boat tour around Paris that stopped at all the major landmarks, and I can't believe it only cost $20
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-17 | by ( Moriah Costa | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I took a boat tour that cruised by nearly all the major monuments in Paris and only cost about $20. I'd go on the tour again, and I recommend it to anyone visiting Paris. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . After all this time, I still had one thing on my bucket list: Tour the city by boat. I took advantage of a good summer weather day and went on an hourlong tour with Vedettes de Paris that cost 20 euros, or about $22.

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