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Floating Palaces, Olympic Ski Runs, and Crystalline Lagoons—James Bond Filming Locations You Can Visit
AFAR
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July 29, 2025
For action movie enthusiasts, the attraction of James Bond films is the archetypal handsome hero battling villains and restoring justice. But for those with a serious case of wanderlust—anyone reading this, perhaps—it’s the films’ settings that...
A deadly day in the US: Mass shootings hit several cities
USA Today
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Ten people were killed and over a dozen injured in multiple mass shootings around the United States on Monday, July 28, marking an especially deadly day of gun violence in the country. Four different shootings occurred throughout Monday in the...
Mapped: Global Income Level Classification, by Country
Visual Capitalist
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July 28, 2025
See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Mapped: High, Middle, and Low Income Countries in 2025 This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible...
Canadians Are Scratching Their Heads Over The U.S. Airline That Is Still Refusing To Fly North Of The Border
The Travel
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July 29, 2025
Most major North American airlines are still actively flying between Canada and the United States, despite the current tension. However, we are seeing major airlines scale back. Air Canada boldly cancelled its Jacksonville route for Canadian...
Southwest Airlines: St. Thomas flights begin in February from 2 cities
The Points Guy
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July 29, 2025
Picture this: It's the middle of winter, and you've just boarded a two- or three-hour flight to the Caribbean — and you don't even need a passport. That will soon be the reality for two U.S. cities that are set to get brand-new Southwest Airlines...
Why Southwest Airlines Has Never Flown To Canada
Simple Flying
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July 27, 2025
Southwest Airlines, the world's largest low-cost carrier, operates a robust network of flights across the United States and Latin America. Those looking to head to sun-soaked destinations have an abundance of options, but those in the Great White...
Five ways to avoid disappointing vacation rentals and hotel stays
WTKR 3 - Virginia
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July 29, 2025
NORFOLK, Va. — It’s peak summer vacation season — and whether you’ve already booked a trip or are still eyeing a last-minute getaway, there’s one thing you’ll want to avoid: a disappointing stay. As you compare hotels and short-term rentals, here...
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The Blackstone Valley Call & Times - Rhode Island
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July 28, 2025
Israeli strikes kill at least 36 people in Gaza, officials say, as some aid restrictions are eased DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Health officials in Gaza say Israeli strikes have killed at least 36 Palestinians. The bloodshed comes a day after...
Sandals Resorts awarded CARPHA’s highest health and safety honour
Now Grenada
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July 28, 2025
Through consistent implementation of regional health protocols and active monitoring systems, Sandals Resorts has become the only hospitality group in the Caribbean to have every one of its 19 properties certified by the Caribbean Public Health...
Trump may slash environmental rules for rocket launches
Daily Kos
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July 27, 2025
A draft executive order viewed by ProPublica directs the secretary of transportation to “use all available authorities to eliminate or expedite” environmental reviews for launch licenses — a change Elon Musk’s SpaceX and others have long sought....
The most exciting new airline routes of 2025 (so far)
The Points Guy
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July 26, 2025
What's the most exciting new airline route of the year? Ask 10 different travelers and you might get 10 different opinions. The question doesn't come with an easy answer, but — as you might expect from TPG — we're happy to share our thoughts on...
Southwest Plans New Direct Flight From Dallas to St. Thomas
Radio Texas, LIVE! - Texas
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July 26, 2025
Thinking about a getaway to the Caribbean and visiting St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands? You could soon have a new choice in air carriers to get there. Southwest Airlines Targets New Caribbean Route Pending regulatory approval, Southwest Airlines...
Sheep head & Goat head not the same
Virgin Islands News Online
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Thomas C. Famous. Photo: Provided Thomas C. Famous A Caribbean phrase often repeated by the elders when some things which may look similar, but are definitively not the same. At the conclusion of the recent CARICOM 49th heads of Government meeting...
Spotify: The Ultimate Guide
Android Headlines
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July 24, 2025
Believe it or not, Spotify was one of the first streaming music services that offered more than just a personalized radio service, like Pandora. It actually launched in 2008, ahead of YouTube Music (or Google Play Music), Apple Music, Amazon...
La Clery to contest CFU Club Shield in Trinidad & Tobago
St. Lucia Times
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July 24, 2025
The all-conquering La Clery men’s football team is heading to Trinidad & Tobago this week to represent Saint Lucia in the 2025 Caribbean Football Union Club Shield competition. La Clery qualified for the tournament by winning the inaugural Saint...
Want some family fun in the sun? Try one of these Caribbean resorts
The Times
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For a blissful family getaway in the Caribbean — minus any mutinies — choosing the right base camp is as important as slathering on the sun cream before hitting one of those icing sugar-like beaches. Put it to the vote and little ones might opt...
Trump Executive Order Looks to Cut Environmental Regulations That Musk Opposes
Truthout
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July 22, 2025
Honest, paywall-free news is rare. Please support our boldly independent journalism with a donation of any size. This story was originally published by ProPublica. ProPublica is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Sign up for The Big...
Cayman Islands Society of Anaesthesiologists (CISA) officially launched/MPE CARIBBEAN REPORT NEWSLETTER
I News Cayman
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July 23, 2025
July 21, 2025 Carnival Cruise Line opens Celebration Key Carnival Cruise Line opens Celebration Key Carnival Cruise Line officially opened Celebration Key – the cruise line’s new exclusive destination on Grand Bahama over the weekend. Carnival...
Elon Now Facing the Possibility That SpaceX Will Never Get Starship Working
Futurism
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July 22, 2025
SpaceX is nine full-scale test launches into developing its enormous, nearly 400-feet-tall Starship, the most powerful rocket ever built. Over the last two and a half years, we've seen over half a dozen spectacular explosions. Two launches earlier...
Trump admin looks to slash rocket launch rules in apparent gift to Elon Musk
Raw Story
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July 22, 2025
ProPublica is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Sign up for The Big Story newsletter to receive stories like this one in your inbox. The Trump administration is considering slashing rules meant to protect the environment and the...