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Dear Abby: Do I need to attend my cousin’s son’s wedding?

DEAR ABBY: My cousin’s son, “Troy,” is being married in eight months. I just received the “save the date,” and I’m trying to decide whether to attend. The wedding is out of state, requiring travel and a hotel. Troy and I haven’t spoken in years. He has never shown an…

Airlines cut flights and hike fares as jet fuel price spikes

Travellers are facing rising airfare costs and reductions in flight schedules as the conflict in the Middle East causes oil prices to soar. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Experts predict ticket prices could remain elevated for months even if the war de-escalates. Increased demand on flight routes that avoid Middle East and Gulf…

Brush up: How to plan a creative holiday in Europe

By&nbspEloise Barker Published on 30/03/2026 – 8:00 GMT+2 ‘What landscapes have you been immersed in this week?’ asks my watercolour teacher at the start of every session. She’s made me want to seek out scenic views, and to look further afield, too – for bragging rights at my weekly art…

What is the ‘Midwest goodbye’ — and why does it take hours?

Most people have heard of the Irish goodbye, which involves a sneaky, unannounced exit by someone during an event. It turns out a regional exit based in America often plays out at the end of a meal — and it’s quite the opposite. The “Midwest goodbye” is less about leaving and more…