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Virtual Vacation: 7 Museums to Experience LGBTQ Art From Home
Some of the world's most significant cultural institutions are virtually opening their shuttered doors, letting all inside for a peek at art by and for the LGBTQ community.
Stranded Cruise Ship Hit by Virus Begs Florida to Dock
Dozens on board the Holland America Line ship have reported flu-like symptoms and four people have died, with at least two of the deaths blamed on the coronavirus by Panamanian authorities.
Brighten Up with a Virtual Visit to the Neon Museum
While The Neon Museum is temporarily closed due to COVID-19 safety measures, it offers several ways to #NeonMuseumFromHome and stay engaged.
Ptown Select Board Member Ignites Controversy with Viral Post
Travel to Provincetown during the COVID-19 crisis became an issue this past week when Select Board member Lise King "posted a Facebook message on Thursday that she found painful to write.
Off to the Cafe: Sweden Is Outlier in Virus Restrictions
The streets of Stockholm are quiet but not deserted.
Trump: No Quarantine, But Travel Advisory for NY, CT and NJ
President Donald Trump backed away from calling for a quarantine for coronavirus hotspots in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, instead directing Saturday night that a "strong Travel Advisory" be issued to stem the spread of the outbreak.
American Airlines Flight Attendant Dies of COVID-19, Co-workers Anxious
An American Airlines flight attendant died on Monday from complications to COVID-19, the airline confirmed Friday
Virtual Vacation: Experience the New York Botanical Garden
The New York Botanical Garden is ensuring that visitors can still experience its beauty without ever leaving their homes.
Appeal Grows to Close U.S. National Parks During Pandemic
The Trump administration is sticking with its waiver of entrance fees at national parks during the coronavirus pandemic, as managers at some parks try and fail to keep visitors a safe distance apart and communities appeal for a shutdown.
Coronavirus Delivers 'Body Blow' to Colorado's Ski Industry
Ski resorts across the West that were shut down amid coronavirus fears are grappling with an economic "body blow" at a time when they normally would be welcoming hordes of spring break revelers.
Out of Medication, U.S. Woman Finally Boards Flight From Peru
A 33-year-old American woman running out of her life-saving medication to treat her auto-immune disease finally boarded a flight home Wednesday after being stuck in Peru for about 10 days
Chicago Uses Hotel for Quarantine to Ease Hospital Demand
Chicago's plan to reserve at least 1,000 hotel rooms through partnerships with five hotels is the first such sweeping strategy unveiled in the U.S. aimed at relieving the pressure on hospitals that are the only option for the seriously sick.
From Top to Bottom Line: Everest Closing Means Financial Hit
The closure has significant financial ramifications for the local Sherpas, cooks, porters and others who make their living during the short climbing window.
Provincetown Film Festival Cancels June Event
The Provincetown Film Festival, an event that kicks off the summer season in the resort, has been canceled. It was scheduled for June 17-22
5 Great Destinations on An LBGTQ-Friendly Road Trip
When you're thinking about where to head in the States for a vacation, you're literally spoilt for choice. Here are some tips for where you can find some of the best entertainment and nightlife.
Out of Vital Medication, U.S. Woman Among Those Stuck in Peru
For Anna, a 33-year-old American woman stranded in a Peruvian hotel room and out of life-saving medication to treat her auto-immune disease, the clock is ticking.
Mexico's Busiest Streetscape Slows, But Doesn't Stop for Virus
Increasingly empty beaches and quieter streets in Mexico contrast with a still-crowded subway system and active street vendors, as shut-downs and social distancing measures have begun but remain very uneven.
Troubled Cruise Ship with 2,000 Passengers Docks in Honolulu
A cruise ship that had to cut short its trip because of the coronavirus and mechanical problems docked Sunday in Honolulu's harbor.
UAE Halts Flights as Virus Reaches Gaza, Syria
The United Arab Emirates, home to the world's busiest international airport, announced early on Monday that it was suspending all passenger and transit flights for two weeks to stymie the spread of the new coronavirus.
U.S. Tourists Stranded Abroad Don't Know When They'll Return
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Friday that he is working to repatriate Americans. But these Americans abroad said they got little help or information from the State Department.