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Trump promises to travel to Alaska to campaign against Murkowski

Jessica Wong 27 mins ago

Former President TrumpDonald TrumpTrump announces new tranche of endorsements DeSantis, Pence tied in 2024 Republican poll Lawmakers demand changes after National Guard troops at Capitol sickened from tainted food MORE vowed to travel to Alaska to campaign against Sen. Lisa MurkowskiLisa Ann MurkowskiSenate rejects Sanders minimum wage hike The Hill’s Morning Report – Presented by Facebook – Virus relief bill headed for weekend vote Hillicon Valley: YouTube to restore Trump’s account | House-passed election bill takes aim at foreign interference | Senators introduce legislation to create international tech partnerships MORE (R) next year as she seeks reelection.

Murkowski,

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Stanley Tucci Emerges As Italian Heartthrob On New Travel Series

Jessica Wong 6 hours ago

Be careful not to miss the magnificent cities, scenic landscapes, evocative art, or tantalizing dishes showcased in each episode of the new CNN food travel series, Searching for Italy. 

The danger: Tucci-Mania. Your eyes may be drawn to the series’ affable host—actor, writer, director, and producer—Stanley Tucci, who seems to enjoy his romps through Italy’s regional cuisine and culture as much as we do. 

Even while he’s filming, Italians of all ages stop him on the street and tell him how much they love his

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Blinken and Austin will travel to Japan and South Korea later this month

Jessica Wong 9 hours ago

The trip, which will take place from March 14-18, could determine if further overseas travel is deemed safe for Biden officials, explained the State Department official.

The Covid-19 pandemic has complicated the Biden administration’s goal of putting diplomacy first and reengaging with allies. Both Blinken and Austin have had made an extensive number of phone calls with their counterparts overseas, but they have not been able to conduct in-person meetings.

State Department spokesperson Ned Price said he could not confirm any travel plans during Thursday’s press briefing and the Pentagon declined to comment.

During their trip Blinken and Austin are

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5 travel shows to watch, from Stanley Tucci’s to Padma Lakshmi’s

Jessica Wong 15 hours ago

With a vaccine rollout underway, it’s finally feeling like the days of being stuck at home could be drawing to a close. People are dreaming of (and booking) summer travel; airlines are adding exciting new routes instead of having to cut them. But before we had hope, we had travel television shows that kept us fantasizing about all the places we couldn’t go.

For some people, travel shows are a way to adventurously explore or culturally immerse ourselves without leaving the house. For others, they’re a planning resource for future trips. The travel TV that debuted during the pandemic enabled

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UK government unveils ‘Declaration to Travel’ permits for outbound travel

Jessica Wong 17 hours ago

The Guardian

Biden’s FDR moment? President in New Deal-like push that could cement his legacy

The president is planning a multi-trillion effort to fix America’s infrastructure and kickstart the economy. But can he get Republicans on board? Biden in the White House in January. During his presidential campaign, Biden cast the infrastructure effort as an economic road map to revitalize American industry and help the nation compete with China. Photograph: Mandel Ngan/AFP/Getty Images Joe Biden came to power promising a New Deal-like economic agenda that would not only combat the Covid-19 pandemic, which has now claimed more than half a

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