Posted: 6/4/24 | June 4th, 2024 Most travelers only spend a day or two in Bogotá. It’s not considered a highlight of Colombia and usually gets overlooked by most travelers. I think that’s a mistake. I actually loved my time in Bogotá. The city hasn’t seen as much gringofication as other cities in the country, so it felt the most Colombian to me. I even ended up staying longer than intended because I liked it so much! However, where you stay in the city (and the hotel you stay in) will greatly impact your trip. Not all parts of the…
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EPA A demonstrator at a Climate Strike rally in Berlin last month It is being called a “greenlash”. Resistance to green policies has broken out across Europe. It was all so different in the last European elections five years ago, when young voters especially demanded action against climate change. Soaring energy prices because of Russia’s war in Ukraine and the wider cost of living crisis have turned many Europeans against abandoning fossil fuels. And farmers across Europe have blocked roads in anger at environmental reforms. It could spell trouble for the EU’s Green parties at the polls from 6-9…
Following a report that E*Trade may kick meme stock guru Roaring Kitty off its platform, some of his fans have questioned whether his supposed market manipulation isn’t exactly what politicians and Wall Street traders do daily. Top leaders at the Morgan Stanley-owned brokerage are concerned that Roaring Kitty, whose real name is Keith Gill, has outsized online influence that could lead him to manipulate stocks for his own benefit, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing people familiar with the matter. Those weighing the decision at E*Trade and Morgan Stanley were particularly worried about a large sum of options Gill…
Conservative leader Rishi Sunak and Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer will go head-to-head in a televised debate. The two main contenders to be Britain’s next prime minister are set to face off in a televised debate, with Conservative leader Rishi Sunak hoping to boost his party’s dismal outlook and Labour’s Keir Starmer aiming to cement his status as favourite. The two-way leaders’ debate on Tuesday comes a day after populist Brexit-backer Nigel Farage dealt a blow to Sunak’s hopes of winning the July 4 election by announcing he will run for Parliament at the helm of the right-wing party Reform…
There’s no elegant way to say this: going to the bathroom in New York is a nightmare. Public restrooms in the city are hard to find and are often either out of order or require you to buy something at a store or café to be able to use. The problem is so bad that individuals have created their own resources for finding public restrooms. A new Google Maps layer introduced by the city attempts to tackle this issue. As part of a new program called “Ur in Luck,” the city has introduced a Maps view dotted with 1,000 public…
One of the hardest adjustments when adapting to our grain-free lifestyle was finding substitutes for classic Italian foods. Ingredients like pasta, mozzarella cheese, and gnocchi are harder when you’re gluten-free and dairy-free. While we’ve since incorporated some dairy and grains back into our meals, I’ve found I still like the healthy alternative recipes I created over the years. This easy pesto recipe with fresh basil is one of those. Fresh pesto sauce with garlic cloves and fresh basil has nothing on store-bought versions! Best Pesto Recipe From Scratch While store-bought pesto isn’t terrible, it’s hard to find one without unhealthy…
Eli Joseph, Ph.D., is an author, researcher, and academic who serves as an associate faculty at Columbia University, and instructor at New York University, UCLA, and the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Dartmouth. He is also a business partner at ExamOne, a Quest Diagnostics Company. Young people are experiencing a volatile reality of pressure, anxiety, burnout, and emotional distress. Despite being implored to be patient because they’ve “got a whole life ahead of them,” the overwhelming discomfort settles in as time waits for no one. The mixture of conflicting instructions from parents, siblings, friends, teachers, and guidance counselors may have…
Getty Images Ahead of opening statements in Hunter Biden’s gun possession trial, which are expected on Tuesday, his father released a statement that illustrated the fine line he is trying to walk in the midst of his re-election campaign. “I am the president, but I am also a dad,” said President Joe Biden as jury selection began on Monday. His statement went on to express support for his son, who could face up to 25 years in prison for allegedly lying about his drug addiction when filling out background documents for a 2018 handgun purchase. “As president, I…
One of the many things I love about Mexico is how easy it is to visit and stay for extended periods of time, especially if you’re an online worker. The digital nomad visa in Mexico is surprisingly simple to acquire, and the length of visiting time on offer is generous. During my travels, I lived in Mexico for approximately five months with no issues whatsoever. It’s a great place to base yourself as a digital nomad or expat, and this article will help explain the basic ins and outs of the digital nomad visa for Mexico. Note: this article is…
Rescuers battled to evacuate people from flooded areas in southern Germany that have claimed four lives, as Chancellor Olaf Scholz called it a “warning” that climate change was getting worse. Thousands of people in the regions of Bavaria and Baden-Wuerttemberg had to leave their homes since torrential rain on Friday caused deadly flooding. More evacuations were called overnight into Monday as the huge volumes of water caused flood defences to fail. In Bavaria, about 800 people were asked to leave their homes in the area of Ebenhausen-Werk after a dam burst on Monday. Residents around Manching-Pichl, in the area worst…
Shein is kind of a big deal. In 12 years, the Chinese fast-fashion behemoth has exploded in size and now reaches over 150 countries. Its $5 dresses and accessories have caught the attention of younger shoppers looking to get more for less. As it has grown, Shein has been in the crosshairs of American lawmakers. It initially planned to list its shares in the U.S., but it has since shifted its gaze to London, where it reportedly plans to float in the coming weeks. Although Shein has not officially announced a date, its eventual IPO would be London’s most high-profile…
Late Night has returned from its two-week break with gusto, with host Seth Meyers immediately diving in to tackle former U.S. president Donald Trump’s 34 criminal convictions. “I wanted to start by addressing the pessimists who say, ‘I don’t think this conviction will make a difference’: Not! Today!” said Meyers. “Do you hear me? Not! Today! You may very well be right it might make no difference at all, but you don’t get to talk about that today!” SEE ALSO: X’s best reactions to Trump’s 34 felony convictions Meyers also addressed a recent interview in which Trump bizarrely claimed never…