Foreign governments lavish gifts on White House A bamboo bicycle valued at $1,060 from The Philippines ... a golf bag price priced at $7,750 from then-French President Nicolas Sarkozy ... a number of shirts, pens, sculptures and rugs. Foreign gifts to President Obama and his family totaled $243,970.96 in 2011, according to a Yahoo News analysis of a report from the State Department. More
$1 Billion Gift Gives Met a New Perspective (Cubist) In one of the most significant gifts in the history of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the philanthropist and cosmetics tycoon Leonard A. Lauder has promised the institution his collection of 78 Cubist paintings, drawings and sculptures. More
Google sells Frommer's guides back to Arthur Frommer Arthur Frommer, the avuncular, erudite travel icon who 57 years ago inspired a generation of cost-conscious Americans to pack their bags with Europe on 5 Dollars a Day, is taking back control of his travel guidebook brand from Google and intends to resume publishing Frommer guidebooks. More
Nation honors MLK Jr. on day of Obama inauguration The nation was honoring civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday - the same day it celebrated the inauguration of the first black president to his second term.... More
Retailers report higher December sales A last-minute surge in spending helped many major retailers report better-than-expected sales in December, a relief for stores that make up to 40 percent of annual revenue during the holiday period. More
Top 10 things to do in St. Louis this week: Jon Batiste, author Amy Tan and ’90s boy bands Plus, you can catch Sarah McLachlan at St. Louis Music Park, TikTok star Cody Fry at the symphony and an air show this week. 06/7/2024 - 7:30 am | View Link
Today’s best savings rates Don't settle for a paltry APY from a traditional savings account. The top high-yield savings accounts earn APYs up to 5.55%. 06/6/2024 - 9:46 am | View Link
USA TODAY readers picked Florida location as a 'Best Kayak Tour' in America. It's in SWFL USA TODAY Readers' Choice Awards revealed on June 5 for the Top-10 "Best Kayak Tour" in America includes Naples business. 06/5/2024 - 10:02 pm | View Link
Cape San Blas makes USA Today top ten list for best Florida beaches A Gulf County gem, Cape San Blas, has secured a spot on USA Today’s Top Ten list of Best Beaches in Florida. Known for its minimal tourism development, Cape San Blas offers a unique, laid-back, and ... 06/3/2024 - 3:20 pm | View Link
USA Today names top 10 Texas beach destinations for 2024 In Texas, there are many beaches to choose from. However, some are better than others. USA Today shared its 2024 Readers' Choice top 10 best beach destinations in Texas on Wednesday, May 29, listing ... 06/2/2024 - 2:59 am | View Link
Many people use Discord as a place to hang out with friendsand while voice and video calls are great for catching up, sometimes you want to add a little extra activity to the mix. Thankfully, Discord offers a variety of built-in activities that are perfect for a virtual hangout with your friends.
As expected, Apple announced the next iteration of iOS at WWDC 2024, which brings tons of new features and changes to iPhones. Below, we'll discuss some of the best features iOS 18 will offer once Apple rolls it out in fall 2024.
The Arlo Essential Indoor Camera (2nd Generation) provides a solid entry-level security camera experience. While less mobile than some security cameras near its price point, it offers a privacy shield alongside many other staple features.
It's no secret that Apple devices work well together. If you own an iPhone and a Mac, you can reap the benefits of Apple's Continuity features as you switch between them. Let's explore the best ways you can use your iPhone and Mac together.
No matter where you find yourself in Colorado, there’s a state park ready to embrace your arrival.
Colorado’s parks reflect the state’s ecological diversity, whether nestled in the mountains or sprawled across the prairies, alongside flowing rivers, or in dense forests. Embark on an adrenaline-pumping whitewater rafting adventure or gather for a family picnic.
Dear Amy: My husband and I bought a house seven years ago. It has a finished basement. The basement has a bathroom, a bedroom, and a den in it.
Our daughter and son-in-law live with us in the downstairs den and bedroom (they use that bathroom). They are employed.
Our daughter is a college graduate and has been married to our son-in-law for 12 years.