Across the globe, cultural immersion is emerging as the leading travel priority, according to the latest research from Skift. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT The travel research platform’s Skift State of Travel 2026 report looks at how travel and tourism trends are evolving, including what’s shaping travellers’ experiences abroad. Its findings show that…

Relief from high beef prices may depend on something that can’t be fixed overnight: rebuilding America’s shrinking cattle herd. America’s ranchers are facing their smallest cattle herd in 75 years, a shortage now rippling from pastures to some of the nation’s largest meatpackers. Tyson Foods announced last week that it will close…

From palaces to prisons, historic buildings around the globe are finding a new lease of life as boutique places to stay. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT The latest to join their ranks? A former water tower at Sandringham Estate, King Charles III’s private country retreat in Norfolk, England. Originally built in 1877, the…

As families look for ways to keep dinner costs down, warehouse clubs are competing for shoppers with prepared meals that offer an alternative to cooking from scratch or spending money on takeout. Among the prepared meal options is Sam’s Club’s Member’s Mark Chicken Shawarma Kit, a 37-ounce meal listed for just under…

The skies above a California beach burst into color Sunday as hundreds of kite lovers gathered for an annual festival celebrating a centuries-old Bangladeshi tradition. The 13th annual Long Beach Kite Festival took over Rosie’s Dog Beach from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m., filling the waterfront with fun creations ranging…

Sarti Rosa is making a splash with its United States debut. The new spirit in town, previously only available in Europe, is officially hitting liquor stores across the country – and it’s become a viral sensation. The aperitif hails from Italy and was developed by Casa Luigi Sarti & Figli, a historic…

They’re known for being sober-curious — but a bite-sized new booze trend reveals that Gen Z hasn’t quite fully broken up with alcohol just yet. As the cost of going out on the town climbs ever higher, Zoomers who love the nightlife have found a new way to pregame affordably — they’re…

The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people — including current events and the sights and sounds of the United States.This week’s quiz highlights summer splurges, basketball brilliance — and a lot more.Can you get all 8 questions right?Give it a…

DEAR ABBY: I am writing for advice on how to be supportive of my adult children in light of an alleged crime committed by their mother. She was arrested for first-degree murder. The victim was my children’s younger half-sibling. I am especially challenged dealing with my daughter. She is supporting…

When I told my hairdresser I’d just come back from a trip to Andorra, their immediate response was, “I couldn’t point to it on a map”. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Given how little the country hits the headlines, that’s hardly surprising. Located in the east Pyrenees between France and Spain, some 85,000…