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New Mickey’s Christmas Carol Character Meal!
Disney has revealed dates & details about the Christmas 2025 character dining experiences coming to Disneyland Resort, featuring fun food and cool culinary character costumes. Here’s what we know about the holiday-themed breakfasts, brunches &...

How much are tickets for Gracie Abrams 'The Secret of Us' Tour?
Gracie Abrams isn't much of a secret anymore. After opening for Taylor Swift along the Eras Tour, the singer released her second and most successful album yet. Now it's time for the second leg of its tour, titled 'The Secret of Us.' The Secret of...

Expedia TAAP enhances platform with new tools to help advisors drive growth and efficiency
Travel advisors are getting some new tools from Expedia Travel Agent Affiliate Program (TAAP), which has just launched several new platform enhancements. The enhancements are designed to help advisors work more efficiently, better serve their...

Margarida Corciero, Lando Norris’ Girlfriend: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know
Getty Portuguese model Margarida Corceiro is reportedly dating F1 star Lando Norris. Lando Norris, the 25-year-old Formula One driver from Bristol, England, shocked his fellow McLaren driver Oscar Piastri in the Belgian Grand Prix qualifiers on...

Understanding the EU Pay Transparency Directive
Blog Overview: Employers with a presence in Europe must prepare for annual pay reporting requirements as part of the European Union Pay Transparency Directive. While European Union member states are still working to transpose this Directive into...

Blot and Boris mark a new chapter for craft beer in Andorra, say Carla Patroni and Lucas Bague
The Boris Brewery opened its doors in 2018. Just three months ago, Carla Patroni and Lucas Bague, owners of the Boris and Blot brands, took it under their wing, integrating it into their own Blot project (a restaurant specialising in craft beer,...

Aston Martin make Fernando Alonso replacement decision for Hungarian GP amid injury worry
Fernando Alonso is suffering from pain in his back ( Image: Icon Sport via Getty Images) Fernando Alonso is set to race at the Hungarian Grand Prix despite missing the first practice session of the weekend through injury. Complaining of back pain,...

Erling Haaland Is Already Outscoring Soccer’s Greats
Two of the most valuable feet on the planet are burning. It’s a stifling mid-June afternoon and Erling Haaland, the superstar Manchester City striker from Norway who looks like Thor but sometimes celebrates goals by meditating in the lotus pose,...

Celtic transfer latest including Jahmai Simpson-Pusey, Jakob Breum plus left-back and striker dilemma
CELTIC are set to make it SEVEN summer signings - with the arrival of Manchester City's Jahmai Simpson-Pusey. The 19-year-old centre-back is in Glasgow to finalise a loan move to Celtic with Brendan Rodgers keen to add to his defensive ranks. 5...

The Latest: Market slumps, Gaza 'bloodbaths' and likely deaths from Medicaid cuts
With President Donald Trump ’s latest executive order on tariffs now set to go into effect Aug. 7, and Friday’s report of a sharp slowdown in U.S. jobs, markets are adjusting to what one analyst calls a ‘structural rewrite” for the global economy....

Your Guardian sport weekend: third Lions Test, England v India and Women’s Open
Saturday Rugby union 11amAustralia v British & Irish Lions live The Lions have history on their minds as they head into the third and final Test against the Wallabies determined to sweep a series for the first time in living memory, with Lee...

Foreign Office new rules for anyone entering EU with key date for 29 countries
The Foreign Office this afternoon released new rules for Brits planning to enter the EU later this year. The European Union's (EU) long-awaited Entry/Exit System (EES) is finally kicking off on October 12, and it means extra paperwork for UK...

The LCGC Blog: Communicating Science Across Language & Knowledge Barriers
Key Points Jim Grinias reflected on communicating analytical chemistry to non-scientist family during a trip to Greece after attending HPLC 2025 in Bruges. Simple, relatable language helped him discuss complex topics, like capillary LC and drug...

Germany backs further sanctions on Israeli settlers
Germany is committed to imposing sanctions against more Israeli settlers for violence committed in the occupied West Bank, its Foreign Minister said while visiting the Palestinian territory on Friday. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas met German...

Sri Lanka to Extend Visa-Free Entry to 40 Countries
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Sri Lankan government is seeking to boost tourism and revive the economy by extending its visa-free entry policy to 40 countries. Previously, only seven countries were granted visa-free entry to Sri Lanka in 2023. The seven...

TIFF 2025: ‘Steve’ Starring Cillian Murphy Added To Lineup, Marianne Jean-Baptiste Among Jurors Set For Platform Competition
Belgian filmmaker Tim Mielants’ feature Steve, starring Cillian Murphy, has been added to the Platform lineup for this year’s Toronto Film Festival. Steve was among nine titles added to the Platform competition Tuesday morning. Those titles are:...
Sports on TV for August 2 - 3
(All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Saturday, August 2 AUSTRALIAN RULES FOOTBALL (MEN’S) 5:30 a.m. FS1 — AFL: Brisbane at Collingwood 1 a.m. (Sunday) FS2 — AFL: Port Adelaide at Geelong AUTO RACING 6:25 a.m. ESPNU —...

I spent four days on a train in the Australian outback — it was my idea of hell
A journey with a difference (Picture: Journey Beyond) When friends talk about enjoying blissful weekends with no plans, I cannot relate. I need to be doing things, lest I am left alone with my thoughts. Which is why, as I arrived at Sydney’s...

England v India, the Women’s Open, Hungarian GP and more
Saturday Rugby union 11amAustralia v British & Irish Lions live The Lions have history on their minds as they head into the third and final Test against the Wallabies determined to sweep a series for the first time in living memory, with Lee...

Code yellow warning issued for severe thunderstorms in Southern Limburg
The Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute (KNMI) has issued a code yellow warning for the extreme southern region of Limburg due to incoming severe thunderstorms. These storms, expected to occur in the coming hours near the Belgian border,...