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If you're planning a trip to Venice, be prepared to pay up.

Venice Is Introducing an Entry Fee for Tourists

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Now's the time to embrace a new round of face covering in NYC, public health officials say.

New Yorkers Encouraged to Wear Masks Indoors to Fight Off 'Tridemic' Viruses

Recipes to Remember

Weekend Project

We share a recipe from an expert and allow them to share the best tips and tricks for a home cook or bartender to get it done.

Weekend Project: Home Cooking and Cocktails Made Easy

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<p>Welcome to our monthly baking column where we share recipes, interview experts, and chronicle all things bread, pastry, and dessert.</p>


Hot Bake: Recipes for Bread, Pastries, Desserts & More

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Find the best spots daily to eat and drink in hipster neighborhoods. Hit the roof, drink a beer and eat delicious at top-tier restaurants. Plan your nightlife adventure with maps and reviews of unknown micro-brews, rooftop parties, and independent drink.

Best Restaurants & Bars - Places to Eat & Drink - Thrillist

For many first-generation Americans struggling with identity, food is the magnet that draws them back in.

These Lazy Phyllo Pastries Make for Easy Entertaining

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On October 1, all remaining COVID-19 requirements in Canada will be dropped, according to a press release shared by the Canadian government.

Canada Just Announced a Major Change to Its COVID-19 Travel Rules

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Though much of the world has reopened with looser (if any at all) COVID-related entry requirements, Japan is one of the last standing countries to turn away travelers.

Japan Will Fully Reopen to Visitors in October, According to the Prime Minister

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New Yorkers won't need to wear a mask on the subway anymore.

New York Officially Lifts Its Mask Mandate on All Transportation

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According to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the life expectancy for Americans has gotten a bit shorter.

The Average Life Expectancy in the U.S. Has Changed

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Disney Cruise Line Just Made a Big Change to Its COVID-19 Guest Policy

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The cruise industry has come a long way from 2020 shutdowns.

Royal Caribbean Just Made a Major Change to Its COVID-19 Vaccine Policy

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Hong Kong government officials have reduced the number of days people arriving in the country must quarantine down to three days, the shortest quarantine length of any point since the COVID-19 pandemic began.

Hong Kong Will Reduce Quarantine Time Requirement for Arrivals

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As the pandemic ravaged New York City, some wealthier residents decamped permanently to surrounding areas, driving up housing prices in places like the Hudson Valley.

This Hudson Valley City Just Enacted Upstate New York's First Rent Control Laws

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Editor's Note: We know COVID-19 is continuing to impact your travel plans.

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Venice Is Introducing an Entry Fee for Tourists

The fee is an attempt to control crowding caused by overtourism.

New Yorkers Encouraged to Wear Masks Indoors to Fight Off 'Tridemic' Viruses

Cases of COVID, flu, and RSV are rising according to the NYC Department of Health.

These Lazy Phyllo Pastries Make for Easy Entertaining

No kneading, rolling, or stretching involved.

Canada Just Announced a Major Change to Its COVID-19 Travel Rules

The changes will go into effect on October 1.

Japan Will Fully Reopen to Visitors in October, According to the Prime Minister

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced the news in a press conference on Thursday.

New York Officially Lifts Its Mask Mandate on All Transportation

The new rules are effective immediately.

The Average Life Expectancy in the U.S. Has Changed

The CDC released new data about how long Americans' lives will be on average.

Disney Cruise Line Just Made a Big Change to Its COVID-19 Guest Policy

Disney is the latest in a line of major cruise lines that have reassessed their COVID protocols.

Royal Caribbean Just Made a Major Change to Its COVID-19 Vaccine Policy

It's the latest cruise line to reevaluate its stance on vaccination mandates.

Hong Kong Will Reduce Quarantine Time Requirement for Arrivals

The COVID-19 requirement will soon be cut from seven to three days.

This Hudson Valley City Just Enacted Upstate New York's First Rent Control Laws

It follows in the footsteps of NYC after seeing huge pandemic price increases.

New Zealand Has Fully Reopened Its Borders for the First Time Since 2020

The country has maintained some of the world's strictest border controls during the pandemic.