By Catherine Lucey and Joshua Goodman | Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A Utah man jailed in Venezuela on weapons charges nearly two years ago was released Saturday after U.S. officials and his family pressed for his freedom from the South American country. “We are grateful to all who participated in this miracle,” Joshua Holt’s […]
Inn-Escapable: Downtown Napa’s luxurious Archer Hotel
A five-story luxury boutique inn, Napa’s new Archer Hotel offers 183 guest rooms, Charlie Palmer Steak and a Sky & Vine Rooftop bar and restaurant with 365-degree views of the Napa Valley. Yes, it’s all kinds of stunning. Once inside the lobby, look for the large-scale topographical map — the biggest we’ve ever seen — […]
5 ways to eat, drink and play at First Street Napa
Sipping premium Napa cabernet. Nibbling world-class cuisine. Perusing boutiques for that perfect gift. First Street Napa is a wine country all in one spot. This new 325,000-square-foot development spans three city blocks in downtown Napa and sits in the shadow of the chic, 183-room Archer Hotel Napa, the tallest building in Napa Valley. The first […]
Travel Troubleshooter: Please fix the name on my baby’s airline ticket, Expedia
Dear Travel Troubleshooter: My husband booked us a trip to Greece for this summer on Expedia. Our flight is on Air Canada. He called Air Canada to pick seats, since we will be traveling with a 9-month-old baby. Air Canada informed us that our child was booked under the name “S. Cassill” instead of the […]
13 foods at Trader Joe’s employees say they can’t resist
Trader Joe’s foods are famous for being unique and quirky. According to the chain’s website, the store’s private label products also are free of artificial preservatives and flavors, genetically modified ingredients, and MSG. A number of Trader Joe’s crew members have taken to the web to share their favorite picks from the store. Trader Joe’s […]
Indy 500 Odds 2018: Alexander Rossi Favored to Win
Stock car racing used to be a very niche sport, mainly limited to the southeastern United States. NASCAR’s biggest event, the season-opening Daytona 500, is called the Great American Race. Open-wheel racing, on the other hand, has long been a worldwide sport. Formula 1 is still incredibly popular in South America, Europe and Asia. In […]
North, South Korean leaders meet, ‘frankly’ discuss Trump-Kim summit
By Michelle Ye Hee Lee | Washington Post SEOUL — South Korean President Moon Jae-in and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un discussed their hopes for a U.S.-North Korea summit at a previously unannounced meeting Saturday, South Korean officials announced. The two leaders met for two hours Saturday and “frankly” discussed how to make the […]
These up-and-coming lingerie brands should terrify Victoria’s Secret (LB)
Victoria’s Secret has been accused of failing to appeal to female shoppers in recent years, with some customers complaining on Facebook that its ads, which feature scantily dressed models, are targeted more towards men than women. Meanwhile, rival brand Aerie has doubled down on its efforts to promote female empowerment and is gaining market share. […]
Ronaldo’s Girlfriend & Kids: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know
Cristiano Ronaldo is one the most famous athletes in the world, but to his family he is known as a father and boyfriend. Ronaldo and girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez went public with their relationship in 2016. Now, the couple is raising a large family of four children thanks to the new addition of daughter, Alana, on […]
How long your sunscreen actually protects you, according to dermatologists
A sunscreen’s sun protection factor (SPF) is only fully effective for two hours after you put it on. Experts recommend carrying a bottle of SPF 30 to SPF 50 sunscreen around with you, even on cloudy or rainy summer days, so you can throw some on if the sun comes out. You can still get […]
34 of the most important Star Wars heroes, ranked from worst to best
There are a lot of heroes in the Star Wars universe — almost too many to keep track of. Some of them are among the most memorable characters in all of fiction, and some are memorable for being the absolute worse. (Meesa think probably you know exactly who we are talking about. How rude!) Some […]
Froome effectively seals Giro title in penultimate stage
CERVINIA, Italy — Chris Froome effectively sealed victory in the Giro d’Italia on Saturday by holding his only remaining challenger in check up the final climb of the three-week race. The four-time Tour de France champion takes a 40-second lead over Tom Dumoulin into Sunday’s mostly ceremonial finish in Rome and is poised to win […]