Slovenia is drawing fresh attention for 2026 as travelers look for smaller, greener and less crowded European trips. New tourism data, strong sustainability credentials and easier access are putting the country on more U.S. and European travel lists.
Ohio lawmakers have temporarily frozen a major sales tax exemption for new data center projects, a sign that states are starting to question how much they should give up to win AI-era investment. The move could reshape expansion plans for tech companies, utilities, and local communities.
A major Burger King franchisee is trying to sell 49 California restaurants, reviving arguments over whether the state’s fast-food wage increase is squeezing operators or simply exposing deeper business pressures.
New data and economists’ research show many Black middle-class households are earning more yet still face thinner savings, higher debt burdens, and less inherited wealth than white peers. That gap helps explain why financial security can remain fragile even with a solid income.
Researchers across climate, population and urban planning say the world of 2075 is likely to be hotter, older and more urban. Their projections point to rising seas, more extreme heat and major changes in where and how people live.
Long before social media dares, college students in the 1930s turned live goldfish swallowing into a national fad. The stunt spread quickly across campuses, drew criticism from animal welfare groups, and became one of the strangest youth trends of the decade.
Several of America’s best-known landmarks faced funding fights, public backlash or political deadlock before construction finally moved ahead. Their close calls still shape how cities debate big projects today.
A delayed flight that causes a missed train does not automatically trigger reimbursement in the U.S., but some travelers may still recover costs through an airline policy, travel insurance, or credit card coverage. The answer usually depends on whether the trip was booked on one ticket or as separate reservations.
