Helen Hatzis
San Francisco is preparing to host Game 1 of the WNBA Finals this weekend as the Golden State Valkyries meet the Atlanta Dream at Chase Center. The matchup marks a notable achievement for a franchise in only its second season. Fans across the Bay Area and beyond are drawn to the moment, with ticket prices
Sunnyvale, California – the heart of Silicon Valley – is preparing to welcome M Social Hotel Sunnyvale, a property that opens its doors in mid-December and brings together advanced technology with thoughtful touches of nature and community. The 263-room hotel from Millennium Hotels and Resorts is already accepting reservations for stays beginning that month, with
Returning a rental car often feels like the final step of a journey, yet a few overlooked details can linger long after the keys change hands. Many vehicles retain personal information through their infotainment systems, from saved navigation routes to paired phone contacts and messages. A brief end-of-trip routine helps protect privacy while keeping the
A team of researchers has arrived at a remote Pacific island where they believe Amelia Earhart’s plane may rest in a shallow lagoon. The effort marks the latest chapter in a search that has drawn sustained attention for nearly nine decades. Purdue University and the Archaeological Legacy Institute launched the expedition from Tarawa on October
Alaska stretches across more than 365 million acres, much of it reachable only by ship or plane, which makes a voyage along its coastline one of the most practical ways to experience the state’s remote beauty. Travelers weighing their options often consider whether to focus solely on the water or to extend the journey inland.
Astoria, Queens – Elpida Vasiliadis has served Greek street food from the same food cart for 35 years, earning the nickname the Souvlaki Lady among neighbors who count on her steady presence. Rising prices for meat, vegetables, fuel and other essentials have added pressure to daily operations in 2026, yet the cart continues as a
October brings crisp air and turning leaves to the New England shoreline, turning a simple drive into a seasonal highlight. The route from Boston northward stays compact, with roughly an hour between each major stop, allowing travelers to linger in harbor towns without rushing. This stretch rewards those who value historic streets, fresh seafood, and
Travelers arriving in the Los Angeles area now have a refreshed option at Hollywood Burbank Airport. On October 5, airport officials and community members gathered to mark the completion of a long-planned replacement terminal, a project completed on time and within its $1.3 billion budget. The facility opens to the public on October 13 and
United Airlines has introduced a notable adjustment to its MileagePlus Premier program that will reshape how many travelers pursue elite status beginning in 2027. The carrier will no longer factor the number of flights taken into qualification decisions. Instead, the focus narrows to spending through Premier Qualifying Points, or PQPs, earned on tickets and select
Spaceflight already shows how the human body responds to conditions far removed from daily life on Earth. A new set of experiments now sends miniature versions of key organs into that environment for the first time, offering researchers a clearer view of changes that unfold over months aloft. The work could inform preparations for longer
Burbank, California – Travelers stepped into a newly completed terminal at Hollywood Burbank Airport on Tuesday morning as doors opened at 5 a.m. The first departures were scheduled for 7 a.m., marking the start of operations in the long-planned facility. The project represents a substantial investment in the airport that serves the greater Los Angeles
Florida’s Gulf Coast holds a quiet rhythm that draws travelers year after year, its waters supporting both recreation and a rich marine community. On a routine patrol one Sunday, a U.S. Coast Guard crew from Station Cortez spotted a loggerhead sea turtle in distress roughly a mile offshore between Venice Inlet and Big Sarasota Pass.