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News Brief Thursday, April 3, 2025 — 9:30 am California State University has issued guidance advising faculty, staff, and students to “carefully assess the necessity of international travel at this time” following a series of immigration enforcement actions targeting people affiliated with college campuses in recent weeks. “The decision to travel outside the United States is personal, but the CSU advises all members of its community to proceed with extreme caution,” the guidance for international travel this spring and summer advises. “Immigration policies, practices, travel bans, and health and safety risks are shifting daily and often cannot be fully assessed…

Coming home for the holidays can be equally stressful and anxiety-inducing, especially for adult children who grew up with complicated relationships with their parents or in inconsistent households. From trying to navigate uncomfortable conversations to feeling pressured to speak about politics or validate their relationship status, there are certain phrases adult children don’t want to hear from their parents when they’re home for the holidays.Being cognizant of your adult child’s boundaries and focusing on enjoying quality time together can help to protect everyone’s sanity and peace of mind, even during the chaotic holiday season.Here are the 12 phrases adult children…

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — The federal government is at a standstill, but here at home the effects aren’t fully visible — at least not yet.The U.S. federal government shutdown began on Oct. 1, after Congress failed to pass a spending bill before the fiscal year deadline. From airports to food pantries, the longer this shutdown drags on, the more we could start to feel the strain.”It could impact food banks or food pantries in many ways,” Alexus Richardson, Dare to Care Director of Communications said. “Whether that’s cutting off the line, whether that’s putting in more restrictions, that’s something that we don’t want…

Hotel room at Sanctuary Beach Resort, Marina, California, August 4, 2025. (Photo by Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images)Gado via Getty ImagesIt’s conference season and the holidays are upon us when lots of us are traveling and staying in hotels. The American Hotel and Lodging Association (AHLA) says 56% of American adults stay in hotels per year, including 77% of business travelers. Most people check the price, location, amenities like a gym and a restaurant and look at the pictures when booking a room. What we probably don’t think much about is what’s inside those rooms. The furniture, carpet, lighting, what the bed…

Boulder, CO – October 2, 2025 – Outside Interactive, the leading media and technology platform for outdoor inspiration and activation, today announced a landmark partnership with Marriott Bonvoy Outdoors, the newly announced digital ecosystem and curated collection of properties set in stunning natural locations that bring adventure right to your door. This collaboration signifies a shared dedication between Outside and Marriott in crafting exceptional experiences and motivating travelers to embrace an active lifestyle through outdoor adventures. By merging Outside’s expertise in outdoor content and community with Marriott’s renowned hospitality and extensive global network, this partnership aims to unlock new opportunities for exploration and…

For many, the idea of solo travel is both exhilarating and intimidating — and raises lots of questions. Will I be safe? What if there’s an emergency? Will I feel lonely? These concerns often hold women back from taking that first adventure. But according to Samantha Brown, a seasoned travel expert and TV host, traveling alone is one of the most empowering experiences a person can have.“When I see an older, retired woman traveling, I think, I am so jealous of you!,” says Brown. “You don’t have kids, you don’t have a partner — you get to do whatever you want.…

If you’re already dreaming of a sunny dose of vitamin D, we have good news: some of your favourite seaside destinations are cheap to visit for some winter sun. We’ve crunched December flight and hotel data for the top-rated Mediterranean and Portuguese seaside towns and resorts to find the cheapest European winter sun holidays in the best destinations. Our top three picks – Valencia, Porto and Tavira – were all awarded five stars for value for money by visitors. All three also have an average hotel price of £75 or less. Get expert, independent recommendations of the best holiday companies to book with…

Travel insurance can be a huge help, even if you plan to just lounge by the pool. But if you’ve signed up for mountain biking, rock climbing or a jungle safari, you’ll want adventure travel coverage.An adventure travel add-on to your standard travel insurance policy extends coverage to activities that are usually excluded. That includes medical coverage for injuries sustained in high-risk activities and reimbursement for the damage or loss of any specialty gear.CNBC Select reviewed more than 20 travel insurance carriers with adventure travel benefits and picked the best for cost, coverage, availability, claims filing and more. (See our methodology for…

The secret to family vacation bliss? Getting everyone in the family involved in the planning process — kids included. New research shows that kids are asking for a bigger voice when it comes to planning family vacations — with 86% admitting they want more of a say in the process. And with parents admitting planning a trip can take an average of three months, they might appreciate the help. That’s according to a study of 2,000 families conducted by Talker Research on behalf of Trainline, which polled both parents and children on what they really want when traveling together. New…

The popular brewery has transformed its taproom on Rufford Road in Stourbridge into a full-scale bierkeller for the Oktoberfest celebrations.Starting today (Friday, October 3) from 4pm to 11pm and then continuing on Saturday from 1pm to 11pm, the event will be a celebration of Bavarian culture – with a Black Country twist.Oktoberfest has been a popular feature of the social calendar at Green Duck since it opened in 2012, with owner Alex Hill saying the beer and camaraderie was what made it such a popular event.He said: “It’s obviously the beer which lends it so well to Oktoberfest, but the…