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Greece plans hourly caps on visitors to ancient Acropolis and will let in up to 20,000 daily

Greece plans hourly caps on visitors to ancient Acropolis and will let in up to 20,000 daily

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Visits to the Acropolis of Athens, Greece's most popular archaeological site, will be capped starting next month at a maximum 20,000 daily and subject to varying hourly entry limits, the Greek government said Wednesday.
Nicolas Cage surrealist comedy to open TIFF's competitive Platform program

Nicolas Cage surrealist comedy to open TIFF's competitive Platform program

TORONTO — Nicolas Cage's surrealist comedy "Dream Scenario" will open the competitive Platform program at the Toronto International Film Festival, with acclaimed filmmaker Barry Jenkins set to lead the jury.
Burnout, low pay and politics are driving away teachers. Turnover is soaring for educators of color

Burnout, low pay and politics are driving away teachers. Turnover is soaring for educators of color

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Rhonda Hicks could have kept working into her 60s. She loved teaching and loved her students in Philadelphia’s public schools. As a Black woman, she took pride in being a role model for many children of color .
Broadway star Phillipa Soo is working on picture book about her childhood stage fright

Broadway star Phillipa Soo is working on picture book about her childhood stage fright

NEW YORK (AP) — Broadway star Phillipa Soo has not forgotten her childhood stage fright.
How much time do you need for an international layover?

How much time do you need for an international layover?

Most airlines recommend arriving at least two hours before domestic flights and at least three hours before international flights.
Camp for kids with limb differences also helps train students in physical and occupational therapy

Camp for kids with limb differences also helps train students in physical and occupational therapy

HAMDEN, Conn. (AP) — Santino Iamunno was born without most of his right hand, and the 11-year-old tends to keep that hand in his pocket when around new people, just to avoid the questions.
Prepare to flick off your incandescent bulbs for good under new US rules that kicked in this week

Prepare to flick off your incandescent bulbs for good under new US rules that kicked in this week

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Get ready to say goodbye to the once ubiquitous incandescent light bulb, pioneered by Thomas Edison more than a century ago. You can thank — or blame — new federal energy efficiency regulations that went into full effect Tuesday.
With two HGTV shows, Christina Hall finds success in going solo

With two HGTV shows, Christina Hall finds success in going solo

HGTV star Christina Hall promises not to judge your home if you invite her over. “There's literally zero judgment," the TV personality said during a recent interview.
As the summer breezes fade, sweltering Europeans give air conditioning a skeptical embrace

As the summer breezes fade, sweltering Europeans give air conditioning a skeptical embrace

MILAN (AP) — During Europe's heat wave last month, Floriana Peroni’s vintage clothing store had to close for a week.
Edmunds: 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS vs. 2023 BMW i7

Edmunds: 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS vs. 2023 BMW i7

BMW and Mercedes-Benz are well known for their 7 Series and S-Class flagship sedans. But now you should get familiar with their electric counterparts: the BMW i7 and Mercedes EQS sedan .
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