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The No. 1 Island Destination in the South Pacific Has 300 Islands—See the List of Top Cities, Too
Readers favored global cities and sparsely populated islands in our annual “World’s Best Awards” survey for 2025.
Earthquake swarms are fueling fear of the ‘big one’ in Japan
In Japan, swarms of earthquakes are fueling a dip in tourism and a viral panic over predictions of the next 'big one' ...
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‘60 Minutes’ repeats segment visiting the ‘Graveyard of the Pacific’ this Sunday
The Columbia River Bar, where the Pacific Ocean and the Columbia River meet, “can be a navigational nightmare,” according to ...
My city was one of hundreds expecting federal funds to help manage rising heat wave risk – then EPA terminated the grants
The administration said the grants were ‘no longer consistent with EPA funding priorities.’ Spokane, which has faced deadly ...
Gold Coast socialites: Who’s who on the Glitter Strip
The label “Gold Coast socialite” was once typically associated with well-heeled women of a certain age, who were often seen ...
Company may scrap planned Taco Bell that gave some Tonawanda neighbors indigestion
The Town Board approved a needed permit, but imposed limits on the restaurant's operating hours − restrictions the developer said may force the company to scrap the project.
Focus on first responders' mental health grows as death toll rises in flood-ravaged Texas
The psychological toll of recovering the bodies of flood victims in Texas is drawing increased attention as the death toll ...