The Kingdom of Bhutan is reopening to tourists on Friday with a hefty hike to its daily tourist tax. Before the country closed its borders in March 2020 in response to the Covid-19 pandemic, travelers to Bhutan were required to pay a minimum daily package rate of $200-$250 — depending on the time of year.
Month: September 2022
Historical research has pinpointed September 18th as “Birth of the Burger Day.” On this date in 1885, a series of fortunate events led two desperate young food concessionaires in their early- to mid-twenties to sell the world’s first “hamburg sandwich.” How Charles and Frank Menches happened to be in the right place at the right
As if the nearly 6 acres of hilltop offering 360-degree views of Camelback Mountain, the Praying Monk rock formation, the Phoenix Mountain Preserve and South Mountain weren’t enough to make this Arizona estate a standout, there’s much more. For starters, there’s the history. The McCune Mansion in Paradise Valley takes its name from Pennzoil heir
In this article WFC Huntstock | Disabilityimages | Getty Images Turbulent times may be ahead for Hispanic workers, a new report from Wells Fargo found. The firm expects Latino workers to take an outsized hit if a mild recession happens in 2023, like it is projecting. “The Hispanic unemployment rate tends to rise disproportionately higher
Going to the grocery store isn’t getting any cheaper. Rising food costs helped push inflation higher again last month, despite a drop in gas prices. The food index alone rose 11.4% over the past year, according to the latest consumer price index figures — marking the biggest 12-month jump since May 1979. The food-at-home index, a measure
What happens when you run out of your top-selling product? On September 18th, 1885, Charles and Frank Menches faced this very question. Hiram Hopkins and the rest of the Erie County Agricultural Society’s Board of Directors had agreed to allow the Ohio brothers to run a food concession stand at its annual Erie County Fair
This month, The New York Times reported that California businessman Yvon Chouinard, the founder of Patagonia, contributed 98 percent of his $3 billion business, tax free, to the Holdfast Collective, a tax-exempt organization formed to combat climate change. Mr. Chouinard gave the remaining interest to a family trust, which will manage the business in perpetuity.
Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., speaks during his news conference on Capitol Hill to announce a national bill on abortion restrictions in Washington on Tuesday, September 13, 2022. Bill Clark | CQ-Roll Call | Getty Images Republicans are distancing themselves from Sen. Lindsey Graham’s new proposal to ban most abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy, as
Apple CEO Tim Cook presents the new iPhone 14 at an Apple event at their headquarters in Cupertino, California, U.S. September 7, 2022. Carlos Barria | Reuters The market outlook is becoming increasingly uncertain, given unwieldy inflation and a slowing economy. Stocks ended Friday with losses. They were ultimately unable to bounce back from a
Fabio Formaggio / 500Px | 500Px Plus | Getty Images Last year, I moved into a one-bedroom apartment in Manhattan. At 28, I was living alone for the first time. It was tremendously exciting, but I also had a problem: I had no furniture. For weeks I slept on an air mattress that would be
People of the United Kingdom solemnly mourn the passing of their beloved Queen QUEEN , as do many Brits in the U.S. Whether we Americans comprehend the importance of the monarchy or not, it is clear that the people of her country revered her. Their widespread grief is understandable. What is puzzling is how some
Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin This year five states have enacted a single-rate personal income tax combined with tax cuts. Several other states are considering doing the same thing. They’re setting the stage for making a national flat tax a big issue in the 2024 presidential election. This segment of What’s
Sentosa Island–Singapore’s waterfront playground where homeowners park yachts outside front doors–turns 50 years old this year. Formerly known as Pulau Belakang Mati, the nearly two-square-mile isle sits at the southern end of mainland Singapore–minutes away via cable car, auto, public transport, bicycle, moving walkway, or a garden-themed boardwalk. Getting to Sentosa is simple by this
In this article FDX HD Home Depot‘s business has remained strong even as turbulent economic conditions pinch consumers’ wallets, CEO Ted Decker told CNBC’s Jim Cramer on Friday. His comments were in response to Cramer questioning him about whether he has seen the same signs of recession that FedEx CEO Raj Subramaniam warned of on
In this article UNP DHR NEE ARNC NSC CSX Check out the companies making headlines before the bell: Union Pacific (UNP), CSX (CSX), Norfolk Southern (NSC) – Rail stocks are all higher in the premarket following news of a tentative agreement that prevents a rail workers’ strike. CSX – which also named former Ford Motor
Pekic | E+ | Getty Images The U.S. Department of Education continues to put out new information on how President Joe Biden’s historic student loan forgiveness plan will work. Some of the latest details include how forgiveness will be applied to your balance: which federal student loans can get the relief, and in what order.
By David Robinson, Next Avenue Beset by headlines about stock market volatility, a spike in inflation and potential recession, Americans who are in or approaching retirement are understandably concerned about preserving their wealth. Though it has waned in recent weeks, inflation is still higher than it’s been in decades, and most bond investors continue to
Forbes screened more than 500 locations in the U.S. for everything from climate change risk to availability of doctors to crime. We then compared those that made the cut for what they offered in the way of leisure pursuits—from the arts, learning and fine dining to hiking, skiing, sailing and golf. When they were ready
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August was marked by extremely hot temperatures in parts of China, prompting temporary power rationing in some regions. Pictured here on Aug. 24, 2022, is the central city of Chongqing’s skyline with the lights partially turned off to conserve energy during the heatwave. Vcg | Visual China Group | Getty Images BEIJING — China reported
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