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MIAMI (AP) — For decades, its powerful lighthouse illuminated Miami’s Biscayne Bay, and during the height of the Cold War, what was known as the Freedom Tower stood as a beacon of hope for hundreds of thousands of Cubans fleeing communist rule.The 14-story Spanish Revival skyscraper was where, from 1962 to 1974, the U.S. State Department welcomed Cuban refugees with medical services, English classes, and comfort kits containing essentials and something wholly exotic to the new arrivals: peanut butter. After decades of neglect, what was once Miami’s tallest building is getting a well-deserved facelift. Next month, it will reopen as…

Carnival Cruise Line is unveiling new four- and five-day Bahamas itineraries aboard Carnival Mardi Gras from Port Canaveral in 2027-28.Meanwhile, the cruise line will extend Carnival Celebration’s seven-day eastern and western Caribbean sailings from PortMiami from May 2027 through April 2028.Following three weeklong itineraries out of Port Canaveral on May 1, May 8 and May 15, 2007, Mardi Gras will be deployed on the new four- and five-day Bahamas cruises on May 22, 2027, in tandem with the debut of Carnival Festivale.The three ships are part of the line’s Excel class of vessels. A fourth Excel ship, Carnival Tropicale, is…

Facebook Tweet Email Link Tel Aviv, Israel AP  —  Israel is in discussions with South Sudan about the possibility of resettling Palestinians from the Gaza Strip to the war-torn East African country, part of a wider effort by Israel to facilitate mass emigration from the territory left in ruins by its 22-month offensive against Hamas. Six people familiar with the matter confirmed the talks to The Associated Press. It’s unclear how far the talks have advanced, but if implemented, the plans would amount to transferring people from one war-ravaged land at risk of famine to another, and raise human rights…

NEW YORK (AP) — Mira Sorvino is about to cross off something else on her bucket list.The Academy Award winner will make her Broadway debut this fall in “Chicago,” playing the spotlight-seeking Roxie Hart from Sept. 15-Nov. 2 at the Ambassador Theatre.“I have wished to dance and sing in a Broadway musical since I was a small child. To join ‘Chicago,’ such a legendary show, and such an incredible cast past and present, is literally a dream come true,” Sorvino said in a statement Wednesday.Set in the 1920s, “Chicago” is a scathing satire of how show business and the media…

Back in 2019, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) sued the dating app giant Match Group, accusing it of deceiving Match.com users into purchasing subscriptions through misleading means. Now, after six years, the company — which operates popular dating apps Match, Tinder, OkCupid, Hinge, and Plenty of Fish — has agreed to a $14 million settlement, as announced by the FTC on Tuesday. The FTC stated that the $14 million will be used to provide “redress to injured consumers.” According to the lawsuit, consumers were at risk of being scammed after the company sent marketing emails regarding new messages from…

NEW YORK (AP) — After a summer of vacations and late nights, it’s time to set those back-to-school alarms.A good night’s sleep helps students stay focused and attentive in class. Experts say it’s worth easing kids back into a routine with the start of a new school year.“We don’t say ‘ get good sleep ’ just because,” said pediatrician Dr. Gabrina Dixon with Children’s National Hospital. “It really helps kids learn and it helps them function throughout the day.”The amount of sleep kids need changes as they age. Preschoolers should get up to 13 hours of sleep. Tweens need between…

The U.S. State Department issued an updated travel advisory for Mexico on Tuesday.The popular North American country now receives a Level 2 travel advisory, with the August 12 update encouraging visitors to exercise increased caution due to terrorism, crime and kidnapping. This Level 2 designation is on par with many other popular destinations around the world, including dozens of countries in Europe.Previously, Mexico was listed more broadly as “Other,” with threats and risk levels broken down by individual state. The new advisory still breaks down risk level by states, however, with hotspots such as Baja California Sur (Los Cabos), Mexico…

Indian fintech giant Paytm has received long-awaited approval from the country’s central bank to operate as a payment services provider for online merchants — just days after one of its Chinese investors sold its entire stake — marking a key regulatory breakthrough after months of setbacks and scrutiny. On Tuesday, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) granted “in-principle” approval to Paytm’s Payment Services unit to operate as an online payment aggregator, parent company One97 Communications said in its filing (PDF) to Indian stock exchanges. The approval comes more than two years after the Noida-based fintech was initially denied the license…

Facebook Tweet Email Link Sign up for Unlocking the World, CNN Travel’s weekly newsletter. Get news about destinations, plus the latest in aviation, food and drink, and where to stay. A permit to climb the world’s tallest mountain costs an eye-popping $15,000 — and that’s before you add in the price of airfare, gear and a guide. But Nepal, which has long sought to diversify its tourism offerings beyond showpiece Mount Everest, has come up with a new plan to attract travelers to less expensive, less visited regions of the country. The government announced it’s opening up 97 peaks in…

NEW YORK (AP) — Taylor Swift’s latest era is almost upon us. The superstar isn’t just releasing new music — she’s appearing Wednesday on “New Heights” for the first time.Part of the rollout for Tuesday’s announcement of “The Life of a Showgirl” involved the popular, typically football-focused podcast hosted by Travis Kelce — Swift’s boyfriend and Kansas City Chiefs tight end — and his brother, Jason Kelce, the former Philadelphia Eagles center.The show teased “a special episode with a VERY special guest” on social media Monday, sharing an orange background and a mysterious silhouette that many believed to be Swift.…