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
Michelin’s US hotel guide debuts with 11 worthy of top award — and 4 are in NYC Out of that already elite group, 11 pampering palaces — sticking to the mix of American destinations where Michelin publishes a restaurant guide — were considered worthy of the coveted “3 Keys” award, ... 04/25/2024 - 2:38 pm | View Link
Off the Grid: Sally breaks down USA TODAY's daily crossword puzzle, Coast to Coast Explore daily insights on the USA TODAY crossword puzzle by Sally Hoelscher. Uncover expert takes and answers in our crossword blog. 04/15/2024 - 6:00 pm | View Link
Thomasville ranks high in USA Today’s 10Best Lists for best Southern small town and food scene The city of Thomasville is receiving national attention, after having secured a top position in USA Today’s 10Best Lists. 04/11/2024 - 10:09 am | View Link
The right headset can make answering phone calls and jamming out to your favorite albums much easier, but it's hard to know what to look for when so many models suffer from connectivity issues or poor sound quality. Here are some of the best Bluetooth headsets you can buy.
Is your Fire TV remote not working? With a few troubleshooting tips, you can fix it. You can try a few things, including restarting your Fire TV, checking your setup, and checking with Amazon for help.
Especially if youre a Mac user, additional Thunderbolt ports can be used in various ways, like for external monitors and storage. And if youre looking for a cost-effective option that looks great and wont take up a lot of space on your desk, the Satechi Thunderbolt 4 Slim Hub Pro is a nice choice.
You might be surprised to learn just how many artists' most popular songs are actually covers or remixes. These simple methods will help you find your favorite songs' best covers and remixes before they go viral.
Dear Amy: My very best and oldest friend, “Curt” is getting married to his long-time girlfriend.
I have spent a lot of time with them, and I can say definitively that Curt’s life is much worse since they have been together.
His fiancée is extremely controlling and has him on a very short tether.