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Though it was more of a GOP fumble than a Democratic win…the end result is still the same: The 36th Senate District in northern Lancaster County now sports a Democratic Senator, the first since the late 1880’s. (And that guy, John S. Hoover, never actually got sworn into office.)
James Malone, who will instantly own the best beard in the …
Canadians reducing trips to the U.S.?
Flight bookings for the upcoming months of April-September for travelers from Canada to the U.S. are currently down 70% compared to this time last year.
In addition, the number of Canadians returning from trips to the U.S. was down 13% in the month of February for air travel and 23% for car travel (compared to February 2024).
Amid the tariff wars with the U.S., Canadian leaders have encouraged their citizens to buy goods made in Canada and take domestic trips instead of going to the U.S.
Eating from street food stalls is the most overrated travel thing. The food is almost always disgusting and far better versions of the dishes can be found in sit down restaurants with better hygiene, less spoiled oils, and a far more pleasant atmosphere, that doesn’t cost much more.
The notable exception is from established venues in traditional markets — and these are not really stalls, and more like Limited hour restaurants.
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I do not know why the White House Correspondents Dinner is still a thing.
It had a good run.
Time for it to end.
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John Short examines the life of George Selwyn, whose name you might know from Selwyn Avenue, Selwyn Pub and Selwyn Elementary in Charlotte…
