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Almost famous: Tribute acts bring big hits — and bygone eras — to smaller venues

Pat Pemberton / June 28, 2024

A trio of tribute artists in the burgeoning scene describe what it's like to embody a cultural icon in front of a packed house.

FAA investigating how titanium parts with falsified records wound up in Boeing and Airbus planes

Associated Press / June 14, 2024

Boeing and Airbus declined to say how many planes were flying with parts made from the undocumented titanium.

Big Sur views to be more publicly accessible, thanks to Coastal Commission agreement

Sam Ribakoff / June 14, 2024

Under the agreement, the new owners of an old restaurant on the famous Big Sur coast will remove a gate that blocked public access to the coast, help restore native plants and will even build public bathrooms and parking.

Wreck of the last ship of famed Anglo-Irish explorer Shackleton found off the coast of Canada

Associated Press / June 12, 2024

The Norwegian-built ship, used for Arctic research and sealing after Shackleton’s death, appears to be in “incredible condition.”

Lawsuits likely after NYC congestion pricing gutted by governor

Erik Uebelacker / June 7, 2024

Environmental lawyer Michael Gerrard's phone has been “ringing off the hook” with groups looking to challenge the program’s suspension, he told Courthouse News.

Overnight stays in Europe rose in 2024’s first quarter

Daniel Conrad / June 7, 2024

Foreign visitors composed the majority of growth, and overnight stays have surpassed pre-pandemic figures.

The malasada, Hawaii’s beloved donut, tastes of home — and maybe guava

Kayla Setzler / June 7, 2024

Hawaii's twist on the traditional donut — yeasted, puffy, doughy malasadas, inspired by Portuguese immigrants — are a symbolically laden part of the islands' vibrant food culture.

New international Copenhagen bus terminal aims to evaporate passenger chaos

Lasse Sørensen / June 6, 2024

A decadeslong danger zone involving cyclists, international passengers and staff ends with the opening of the Copenhagen bus terminal launching the city into standards on par with neighboring European capitals.

New York’s governor halts Manhattan congestion pricing program

Erik Uebelacker / June 5, 2024

The plan was set to start on June 30, when New York City would start charging a $15 toll for cars entering Manhattan's busiest area.

Federal regulators announce $2.5 million in fines for three airlines

Nolan Stout / June 3, 2024

The three international carriers were cited for significant delays in providing refunds for Covid-19-related cancellations.

Visiting Hawaii’s lantern-floating ceremony with my grieving friend

Kayla Setzler / May 31, 2024

Drawing in thousands of people from around the world each year, the Buddhist tradition — long practiced in Hawaii — commemorates the deceased by setting lanterns afloat on the waters of Ala Moana Beach.