Inside “Family Trips with the Meyers Brothers”: How Seth & Josh Turn Nostalgia into a Hit Podcast
When Seth Meyers—late-night host, former SNL head writer, and elder brother to comedian-actor Josh Meyers—launched a new podcast this spring, […]
Anti-Irish Language Leaflets Spark Unexpected Revival in Gaelic Learning
What was intended to discourage has had the opposite effect. In a stunning cultural twist, a wave of anti-Irish language
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Europe’s Summer of Discontent: Overtourism Protests and Strikes Shake Up Travel
Across Southern Europe, residents are once again taking to the streets—and even staging work stoppages—to protest the relentless surge of
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South Carolina’s Testing System: Why Native-Language Assessments Are Still Missing
South Carolina does not offer state-level academic assessments in students’ native languages, even for English learners—despite federal guidance encouraging such
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Turkish Religious Authority Granted Power to Censor Qur’an Translations
In June 2025, Turkey’s parliament passed a controversial amendment empowering the Directorate of Religious Affairs (Diyanet) to review—and block—any new
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Reviving VOA Farsi: Staff Recalled Amid Iran–Israel Crisis
Amid the sudden escalation of military strikes between Israel and Iran in June 2025, the U.S. Agency for Global Media
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‘Good Karma’ Tourism: Laos Launches Monk-Led Travel Experiences
Laos is offering a new kind of travel experience—one that invites visitors not just to sightsee, but to slow down,
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Myrtle Beach’s Sluggish Start to Summer 2025: What’s Behind the Dip in Tourism?
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina—a longtime magnet for summer travelers—is experiencing a noticeably quieter start to its 2025 tourist season. Once
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From Terror to Tourism: How Georgia’s Pankisi Valley Transformed Its Global Image
Once feared and misunderstood, Georgia’s Pankisi Valley is emerging as one of the Caucasus region’s most intriguing—and heartwarming—tourism stories. Long
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Vacation Confessions: Exploring the Worst Things We’ve Done on Getaway
Vacations are meant for relaxation and adventure—but they can also unleash our wild side. Whether it’s a momentary lapse in
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