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Canadian permanent residents, foreign workers, and citizens may need to pay an additional $250 fee to enter the US
CIC News
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July 21, 2025
Canadian permanent residents, foreign nationals living in Canada as well as some Canadians will have to start paying an additional 250 USD Visa Integrity Fee when applying for non-immigrant US visas. This new fee is part of the H.R.1 Act (commonly...
Italian city mixes nightlife with culture and makes for the perfect girls’ mini-break
The Sun
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July 26, 2025
CRACKING nightlife and great culture, too – this Italian city makes for the perfect girls’ mini-break, says Senior Writer Donna Smiley. Cycling along the 15km seafront promenade, my friends and I all turn our heads at the same time to take in the...
Sad truth behind Martin Donnelly’s haunting real-life crash depicted in F1 Movie: ‘Is this what I’m known for?’
Seven News
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July 27, 2025
Almost everything in the blockbuster F1 movie is fictional, but the protagonist’s spine-chilling origin story really happened exactly as depicted on screen. Brad Pitt’s character Sonny Hayes is haunted by a high-speed crash which initially cost...
Former racing driver Martin Donnelly had a ‘reality check’ seeing his near-fatal crash recreated in F1 the Movie
KVIA - Texas
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July 26, 2025
By Don Riddell, CNN (CNN) — Almost everything in the summer blockbuster “F1 the Movie” is fictional, but the protagonist’s spine-chilling origin story really happened exactly as depicted on screen. Brad Pitt’s character Sonny Hayes is haunted by a...
The Best Places to get Instagram Pics in Los Angeles
LA Weekly - California
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July 25, 2025
Looking to get some fire pics on Instagram? We have you covered with the most photogenic spots in Los Angeles. From waves lapping against sun-sparked sands to palm trees waving across Rodeo Drive to sprawling views of twinkling lights at Griffith...
Canadian Open 2025: Where to watch, TV schedule, live streaming details and more | National Bank Open
Sportskeeda
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July 26, 2025
Jessica Pegula and Alexei Popyrin will return to the Canadian Open to defend the titles that they lifted 12 months ago. This year, the women’s event will be held in Montreal while the men’s event will unfold in Toronto. Pegula will be the third...
The return of stinky: How to see a corpse flower in L.A. that’s ready to bloom
Los Angeles Times
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July 21, 2025
In the mysterious world of plants at the Huntington, it’s that time of year again. The extremely rare — and extremely stinky — corpse flower is about to bloom. Sometime toward the end of this week, the plant is expected to unfurl at the San Marino...
Things to do in the San Gabriel Valley area, July 25-Aug. 2
San Gabriel Valley Tribune - California
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July 25, 2025
Friday Laugh Factory Covina: Chris Estrada, 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. July 25. Saturday Night Slam: Jerry Garcia, Erik Griffin, Joe Wong, 7 and 9:30 p.m. July 26. Latino Comedy Night: MC Raider, Edgar Rivera, Eddie West, 6 p.m. July 27. Momo Rodriguez,...
The fight to keep space shuttle Discovery at the Smithsonian: L.A. arts and culture this weekend
Los Angeles Times
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July 25, 2025
The Smithsonian Institution has faced pressure from President Trump since March when he issued his “Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History” executive order, which demanded an end to federal funding for exhibitions and programs based on...
Mandalika remains key fixture on 2026 MotoGP Calendar
Antara
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July 25, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Mandalika Circuit in Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara, has again been included in the 2026 MotoGP World Championship calendar, maintaining a strategic position in the season's final stages, where the world title could still be...
Qatar: Lusail International Circuit to host MotoGP fest on April 12 next year
Zawya
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Doha: The Lusail International Circuit will once again reverberate with the sound of roaring engines when the regional motorsport hub hosts the 2026 MotoGP Grand Prix on April 12, organisers of the championship revealed yesterday. The 2026 MotoGP...
Lusail International Circuit to host MotoGP fest on April 12 next year
The Peninsula
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July 25, 2025
Riders compete during the MotoGP Grand Prix of Qatar at the Lusail International Circuit in this file photo. AFP Doha: The Lusail International Circuit will once again reverberate with the sound of roaring engines when the regional motorsport hub...
Why Ignoring Procurement Costs More Than You Think
CFO Dive
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US now only has 10th most powerful passport in world...with top three nations now all in Asia
Daily Mail
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July 24, 2025
By MARTHA WILLIAMS FOR DAILYMAIL.COM Published: 11:06 EDT, 24 July 2025 | Updated: 11:17 EDT, 24 July 2025 The United States has dropped to its lowest position yet in the ranking of most powerful passport in the world. Americans once held the...
Our UK Passport Is Now Weaker Than It Was Last Year With Fewer Countries Offering Us Visa-Free Entry – Here’s Which Ones
Secret Manchester
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July 24, 2025
Credit: Max_555, Shutterstock You may not have realised, but not all passports are created equally. What nation you belong to can greatly affect which other countries you can freely enter. And while, as is the British way, we often assume we can...
6 Japanese gardens you can visit in Southern California
The Sun - California
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July 23, 2025
Who doesn’t love the serenity and beauty of a Japanese garden? The essence of these spaces has been refined in Japan for more than a thousand years, from Indigenous sacred rock gardens to the unique landscapes with soothing sounds and textures of...
A Double-Edged Sword: The Cruise Boom in the Adriatic
Osservatorio Balcani e Caucaso Transeuropa
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Durazzo, Albania - © Amfora Media The chessboard on which the future of cruises in the Adriatic Sea is being played out has more and more squares. These are the ports that aspire to new destinations, for their own gain but also at their own risk....
Italy’s Telepass launches new pay-as-you-go service for motorway tolls
The Local Italy
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July 23, 2025
Italy’s leading electronic toll payment provider, Telepass, has introduced a new pay-as-you-go option, allowing motorists to pay solely for the trips they make without committing to a monthly subscription. The new ‘Grab&Go’ service is designed for...
The UK passport just dropped down the global power rankings
Time Out
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Ever stopped to think about your ‘passport privilege’? If you own a British and Northern Irish passport, there’s a chance that you’ve taken for granted just how many countries it allows you into. With that powerful little blue book (or burgundy,...
Where to eat and what to see: An LA visitor's guide
The Daily Californian
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From the Hollywood Sign to Disneyland, Los Angeles is full of countless tourist destinations. These locations are usually accompanied by exorbitantly high prices and large crowds. If you’re planning on visiting and hoping to experience LA without...