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Secret six-figure side hustle that has Angelenos swimming in money

As summer hits full swing and many Angelenos are struggling with high housing costs and tight budgets, a growing number of homeowners have discovered a lucrative side hustle hiding in their own backyards: Renting out their swimming pools by the hour. On platforms like Swimply, some Los Angeles hosts are…

New train line connecting Dubai and Abu Dhabi to launch

The UAE’s first passenger rail network is set to launch later this month. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Etihad Rail will begin operating trains between Abu Dhabi and the emirate of Fujairah on 30 June. Located on the country’s east coast, Fujairah is known for its hiking trails which take in scenic wadis…

Europe’s best hotel swimming pools: Take a dip and stay cool

As much of Europe swelters through another summer heatwave, there’s no better excuse to swap crowded beaches for a refreshing hotel pool. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Across the continent, luxury hotels have transformed swimming pools into spectacular destinations in their own right, from infinity pools perched above calderas to geothermal lagoons carved…

What is the ‘herb of longevity’? All about the trendy Korean skincare staple

Moisturizing, and healing, and anti-aging, oh my! Known as “the miracle elixir of life,” one plant’s therapeutic effects have been used in both Ayurvedic and traditional Chinese medicine for thousands of years. Now, the lily pad-esque botanical is a key ingredient of Korean skincare regimens, promising a bevy of benefits. A plant known…