DEAR ABBY: I have worked with “Bev” for 12 years. She is insufferable. I love my job and my other co-workers, but they all feel the same way as I do. Bev is a domineering, bullying, entitled woman in her late 50s. She has two “friends” in the entire facility…

Published on 25/06/2026 – 10:21 GMT+2 River cruising is certainly having a moment. Once regarded as a niche holiday option, it has evolved into one of the fastest-growing sectors of the cruise industry, attracting passengers seeking slower, more immersive journeys. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Europe’s most iconic waterways – including the Danube,…

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As summer temperatures start soaring across California, a new ranking is giving ice cream lovers plenty of excuses to cool off. Yelp has released its list of the 50 most-saved ice cream shops in America — and the Golden State dominated the competition, claiming four of the top five spots.…

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…

Walt Disney’s forgotten plane is getting its happily ever after. The late entertainment titan’s company aircraft — affectionately known as “Mickey Mouse One” — has been restored to its 1960s glory after spending years crumbling in the Florida heat and humidity, according to the Orange County Register. The Palm Springs Air and…

The British are coming…to apologize. With the World Cup taking over towns all across the nation, travelers from the UK are getting a taste of the Red, White and Blue. And tons are offering up apologies along the way. Many Brits have acknowledged on social media that their assumptions about…

Summer means different things for everyone, but for me, it means the stickiness of sunscreen. The scent of the ocean. The feel of sand between my toes. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT As for the taste of summer, it has to be a spritz. While my favourite summertime tipple is actually a Hugo,…

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…

DEAR ABBY: Years ago, my wife and I were separated. During that time, we still spent time together, had marital relations and went on many trips with our kids. During that period, two individuals who were supposed to be my friends started talking to my wife behind my back. Because…