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The Athletic

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A DEFENSIVE SHUTOUT.

No. 5 Oregon defeats No. 4 Texas Tech in the Orange Bowl.

The Ducks will face the winner of Indiana-Alabama in the semifinals.

January 1, 2026 at 8:24 PM

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The New York Times

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Brigitte Bardot, the French actress who redefined mid-20th-century movie sex symbolism and then gave up acting to devote her life to the welfare of animals, has died at 91. trib.al/E7pHzGe

Brigitte Bardot, posing with her hand on her hip. Men in suits stand behind her. A headline reads: "1934-2025 Brigitte Bardot" Photo by Robert Walker/The New York Times

December 28, 2025 at 3:18 PM

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It's great to see that two of the articles Kelley A. McClinchey, PhD, and I wrote for The Conversation in 2025 are featured in their "Year in Review: Business + Economy."

December 27, 2025 at 4:31 PM

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December 19, 2025 at 4:58 AM

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The Washington Post

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The United States could begin requiring visitors from countries on the visa waiver program to provide up to five years of their social media history, according to a U.S. Customs and Border Protection proposal.
https://wapo.st/4pB5v7W

December 10, 2025 at 5:30 PM

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The Washington Post

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Australia began enforcing a ban on social media apps for children under the age of 16 — becoming the first country to do so.

The measure is meant to protect children from the pressures and risks of social media, a mounting global concern.

Australia is set to ban social media for teens. Others could follow.

The world is watching Australia’s ban on social media for children under 16. But some experts say the policy will face difficulties.

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December 5, 2025 at 9:00 PM

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The New York Times

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The Trump administration will raise prices and add new fees next year for international tourists visiting U.S. national parks, the latest change amid steep cuts and bureaucratic turmoil at the National Park Service and a decline in foreign tourism.
Here's what to know.

Trump Administration Will Raise Prices for Foreign Tourists at National Parks

The price increases comes as more and more international travelers are choosing to stay away from the United States and amid turmoil at the National Park Service.

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November 26, 2025 at 12:55 PM

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Good story by CBC News about Canadian travel to the USA and the impact of the 2025 boycott.
Is the US Starving for Canadian Travellers?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4mVm...

November 19, 2025 at 4:43 PM

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The Canadian passport is now ranked stronger than the US one. Thanks @chchnews.bsky.social for this story and interview. You can watch it here:
www.chch.com/trending-now...

Canadian passport remains strong, now outranks the U.S.

Bon voyage, America. Canadian passports now outrank the United States when it comes to visa-free access to the world.

www.chch.com

November 12, 2025 at 10:51 AM

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The New York Times

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The government shutdown could soon come to an end. But that will not immediately fix the problems afflicting air travel. It will take days for airlines to recover from the restrictions, and longstanding challenges to the nation’s aviation system remain. nyti.ms/3LwEOCh

Flight Delays and Cancellations Won’t Immediately Stop When Government Shutdown Ends

There is hope the Thanksgiving holiday will be spared, but carriers will need some time to deal with the disruptions that the shutdown has caused for air travel.

nyti.ms

November 11, 2025 at 4:45 PM

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"Regenerative tourism through multicultural placemaking"
Co-authored with @kelleygeophd.bsky.social, the article offers a critical analysis of Toronto’s tourism policy, evaluating whether regenerative principles are integrated into its strategic framework.
www.tandfonline.com/eprint/NW4RX...?

Regenerative tourism through multicultural placemaking

Regenerative tourism closely aligns with the principles of place-making, contributing to the revitalization of ethnic heritage landscapes and the communities that inhabit them. This study commentar...

www.tandfonline.com

November 11, 2025 at 4:53 PM

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The Independent

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Air travelers face frustration as FAA's further drop in flights takes effect

www.independent.co.uk

November 11, 2025 at 5:35 AM

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The Washington Post

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More than 1,100 flights scheduled for Sunday were canceled, marking the third day of widespread travel disruptions as the government shutdown takes its toll.

Delta and Southwest Airlines had more than 100 canceled flights each.

U.S. flight cancellations upend weekend travel as shutdown drags on

More than 1,100 flights scheduled for Sunday were canceled, marking the third day of widespread travel disruptions as the government shutdown takes its toll.

www.washingtonpost.com

November 9, 2025 at 4:00 PM

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The Independent

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Will my US flight be cancelled during government shutdown?

www.independent.co.uk

November 7, 2025 at 1:16 PM

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Do mega-sporting events like the World Series ot the FIFA World Cup pay off? Here's the economic reality behind them
phys.org/news/2025-11...

Do mega-sporting events like the World Series pay off? Here's the economic reality behind them

Whether it's the World Series, the FIFA World Cup or the Olympic Games, the hope for hosting mega sporting events is that the economy will emerge as the true winner.

phys.org

November 6, 2025 at 3:17 PM

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This article by Kelley McClinchey and me discusses the questionable economic impacts of sports events like the #WorldSeries and the upcoming #FIFAWorldCup in Canada.