Iran Lures Transgender Foreigners for Surgery but Forces Operations on Locals
Iran became a pioneer in gender transition operations by forcing procedures on L.G.B.T.Q. Iranians. Desperate for cash, the Islamic republic is hoping to attract trans patients from around the world. Source link
Can I Take Batteries on a Plane? What to Know Before You Fly.
Is it OK to check your phone’s power bank Can you charge your tablet in the overhead bin? What about a cordless hair dryer? The rules have changed this year. Here’s what to know. Source link
A Hike to Crazy Horse Stirs Patriotism and Doubt
Thousands took part in a biannual hike to a South Dakota mountaintop, where a sculpture of the Lakota chief is in its 77th year of construction. Source link
Why Trump’s Closing Argument Is Full of ‘Locker Room Talk’
By all appearances, he’s embracing vulgarity to exploit the voter gender gap. Source link
King, Jackson and Obama Had a Dream. Trump Might Have Ended It.
Some Americans have bought into the fallacious logic that prosperity and a broad pursuit of equal rights cannot coexist. Source link
They Found a Hidden Camera in Their Airbnb’s Bathroom. Are They Owed a Refund?
When a couple alerted Airbnb to a spy cam in an outlet extender, they thought the listing would be yanked and they’d get a full refund. Wrong on both counts. Source link
Napa on the Aegean: A Turkish Wine Region Re-emerges
Urla, a lush district in western Turkey, is bursting with promise, with easy access to beaches, an up-and-coming gastronomy scene and a well-marked vineyard route. Source link
Air Traffic Staffing Shortages Disrupt Travel for Second Straight Day
The national air space has long been reeling from a staffing crisis among air traffic controllers, as the F.A.A. grapples with a shortage of about 3,000 controllers. Source link
Winning a Nobel Prize Interrupted His Off-the-Grid Vacation
Fred Ramsdell found out about his Nobel Prize nearly 12 hours after it was announced because he was on vacation in the Rockies. Source link
Taiwan’s Underrated East Coast Is a Gem for Nature Lovers
The island’s lesser-known rugged side delivers staggering natural scenery and a range of outdoor experiences. Source link