Foreign governments lavish gifts on White House A bamboo bicycle valued at $1,060 from The Philippines ... a golf bag price priced at $7,750 from then-French President Nicolas Sarkozy ... a number of shirts, pens, sculptures and rugs. Foreign gifts to President Obama and his family totaled $243,970.96 in 2011, according to a Yahoo News analysis of a report from the State Department. More
$1 Billion Gift Gives Met a New Perspective (Cubist) In one of the most significant gifts in the history of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the philanthropist and cosmetics tycoon Leonard A. Lauder has promised the institution his collection of 78 Cubist paintings, drawings and sculptures. More
Google sells Frommer's guides back to Arthur Frommer Arthur Frommer, the avuncular, erudite travel icon who 57 years ago inspired a generation of cost-conscious Americans to pack their bags with Europe on 5 Dollars a Day, is taking back control of his travel guidebook brand from Google and intends to resume publishing Frommer guidebooks. More
Nation honors MLK Jr. on day of Obama inauguration The nation was honoring civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday - the same day it celebrated the inauguration of the first black president to his second term.... More
Retailers report higher December sales A last-minute surge in spending helped many major retailers report better-than-expected sales in December, a relief for stores that make up to 40 percent of annual revenue during the holiday period. More
Top 10 things to do in St. Louis this week: Jon Batiste, author Amy Tan and ’90s boy bands Plus, you can catch Sarah McLachlan at St. Louis Music Park, TikTok star Cody Fry at the symphony and an air show this week. 06/7/2024 - 7:30 am | View Link
Today’s best savings rates Don't settle for a paltry APY from a traditional savings account. The top high-yield savings accounts earn APYs up to 5.55%. 06/6/2024 - 9:46 am | View Link
USA TODAY readers picked Florida location as a 'Best Kayak Tour' in America. It's in SWFL USA TODAY Readers' Choice Awards revealed on June 5 for the Top-10 "Best Kayak Tour" in America includes Naples business. 06/5/2024 - 10:02 pm | View Link
Cape San Blas makes USA Today top ten list for best Florida beaches A Gulf County gem, Cape San Blas, has secured a spot on USA Today’s Top Ten list of Best Beaches in Florida. Known for its minimal tourism development, Cape San Blas offers a unique, laid-back, and ... 06/3/2024 - 3:20 pm | View Link
USA Today names top 10 Texas beach destinations for 2024 In Texas, there are many beaches to choose from. However, some are better than others. USA Today shared its 2024 Readers' Choice top 10 best beach destinations in Texas on Wednesday, May 29, listing ... 06/2/2024 - 2:59 am | View Link
The Matter standard made a splash during its unveiling thanks to claims that it would unify smart home technology and make devices more compatiblebut what is Matter, and has it really made a difference in smart homes?
Considering the benefits of gaining attention on social media, its unsurprising that some users resort to engagement farming. But in many cases, this practice is disingenuous and should be discouraged. Today, youll learn how to spot and counteract social media engagement farming.
Dear Amy: Forty-two years ago, my uncle died by suicide. I was very young at the time, and for years was told that he died in a car crash.
It was only by accident that I discovered that he had taken his own life. He had a troubled life. It seems he never really felt at home in the world.
The world is dominated by AI, and Computex 2024 is no different. No matter where you look or what you read, it seems every new piece of hardware is riding the AI wavesome much better than others, it has to be said.
Connections requires players to find the connections between 16 words, and place them in four groups of four. If you want some help, we have the solution to Connections for Saturday, June 8, 2024, along with hints to help you solve it yourself.
A smart home platform lets you control and manage your devices from a single dashboard. There are multiple smart home platforms available today, including Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Samsung SmartThings, Apple Home (HomeKit), and the open-source Home Assistant.