EU Rejects Plea to Pause Troubled EES Biometrics System at Airports Ahead of Summer Rush
E.U. leaders rebuffed a plea from the aviation industry to pause the biometric checkpoints, which have caused long lines and missed flights. Summer travelers beware. Source link
Midtown Evacuations Scramble Plans for Hotel Guests
At least two hotels near the unstable building were evacuated, stranding travelers and forcing guests to clamber for alternative accommodation. Source link
Four Seasons Sets Sail, Offering Luxury and Curated Cruise Experiences
Luxury hotel brands are getting into the cruise business. A Mediterranean itinerary offered a taste of what at times seemed like a mega-yacht experience. Source link
Trump Passports Debut, Delighting Some and Dismaying Others
The Washington Passport Agency started issuing the limited-release documents with President Trump’s image on Monday, catching a few applicants by surprise. Source link
Nancy Ward, the Cherokee Leader, Stokes Division Even 250 Years Later
In 1776, Cherokee leaders looked for ways to navigate a foreboding future. Nanyehi, a.k.a. Nancy Ward, is venerated and reviled for her choice. Source link
On America’s 250th, Smithsonian Museums Offer Respite and Reflection
An institution under attack from the Trump administration provided relief from the weather on July 4 — and a chance to ponder what it means to be American. Source link
Is NYC Summer Tourism Peaking With World Cup, Swift Wedding and America’s 250th?
A series of major events is unfolding in New York this week, sprinkling the city with soccer tees, fireworks and, perhaps, love — though not record visitor numbers. Source link
National Parks Can Continue to Remove Signs That Trump Calls ‘Negative’
The decision was a win for the Trump administration as it pushes to remove material that the president has called inappropriate or “woke.” Source link
Heat Wave Survival Tips From a Death Valley Ranger, Volcano Hiking Guide and Forest Firefighter
We asked people whose jobs require them to routinely face temperatures over 100 degrees for their coping strategies. Start with water. Source link
Black Soldiers In the Revolutionary War: A New England Journey
Across New England, a writer traveled down dirt paths and into historic homes to find the forgotten stories of the enslaved men who fought for freedom on two fronts. Source link