World Cup Tourism Off to a Slow Start in the U.S., Canada and Mexico
Hotel and visitation numbers were expected to spike this year. So far, several of the host cities have instead seen slumps. Source link
Gary Shteyngart, a Russian-Born Author, Tours Thomas Jefferson’s Home With His Son
I emigrated from the Soviet Union decades ago, and recently toured Thomas Jefferson’s home with my American-born history-buff son. Source link
Non-verbal gestures may constitute grave threats
Dear PAO, My neighbor always gets on my nerves because she frequently throws her garbage in front of my gate. I reported her to the barangay and she was reprimanded by the Lupon. Yesterday, when she saw me walking outside my house, she made a threatening gesture — as if she was holding a gun […]
They Booked an Airbnb Ahead of the World Cup. Can a Host Demand They Pay More?
A family booked early for a big soccer trip to Southern California, then a new host suddenly raised the price. Why did Airbnb leave them in the lurch? Source link
Why Flight Prices Might Not Fall After the U.S.-Iran Deal
Jet fuel may stay expensive for months, and airlines know travelers are willing to pay more for tickets. Source link
The crime of slander | The Manila Times
Dear PAO, What criminal case can I file against a person who stormed into my workplace and, in the most scandalous manner, accused me of being her husband’s mistress? The woman berated me in front of everyone, including my superiors at work. I would like to file a case against her not only because there […]
Western Europe Braces for Another Round of Heat
After an early heat wave in May, people in France, Germany, Italy and other countries are again looking for respite. Source link
‘White Lotus’ Star Murray Bartlett Shares His Favorite Places in Provincetown
The Australian actor, who won an Emmy for his role in Season 1 of “The White Lotus,” called his adopted Cape Cod hometown a “wonderland.” Source link
Who Will Get Spirit Airlines’ Coveted Flights at LaGuardia?
A bankruptcy court has started the process to sell the airline’s right to fly to and from the New York City airport, but finding a buyer could be hard. Source link
Asking for a provisional dismissal to be made permanent
Dear PAO, My brother, who worked as a family driver, was accused of the crime of Qualified Theft, for allegedly stealing a set of gold cufflinks worth P25,000. He was tried in court, but the case was eventually dismissed provisionally due to the continued absence of his boss. Upon checking my brother’s records, we discovered […]