Thai authorities suspended ferry services and evacuated locals and tourists ahead of a tropical storm expected to pound the Southeast Asian nation’s famed southern beach resorts during a peak tourism season.
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‘One giant leap for the Chinese nation’: Chinese rover makes tracks on ‘dark’ side of moon
Exploring the cosmos from the far side of the moon could eventually help scientists learn more about the early days of the solar system and even the birth of the universe’s first stars.
Chinese spacecraft makes first landing on moon’s far side
The far side of the moon faces away from Earth and is relatively unexplored. It is also known as the dark side of the moon.
Department store executive Blake Nordstrom dies at 58
Nordstrom Inc. said in a statement that Blake Nordstrom’s brothers and co-presidents, Erik and Peter, will continue to lead the company.
Hawaii avocado industry expects growth as exports begin
Thirty-two states and the District of Columbia are allowed to import Sharwil avocados from Hawaii, according to the USDA.
Manchester police: New Year’s Eve stabbing of 3 being treated as terrorist incident
British counterterrorism police are questioning a man accused of stabbing three people at a Manchester railway station on New Year’s Eve.
Minivan slams into New Year’s revelers on downtown Tokyo street
The crash occurred early Tuesday on Takeshita Dori, a road well known to tourists and pop culture and fashion fans that runs right by Meiji Shrine in Harajuku, Shibuya ward.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un hopes to resume nuclear summitry with Trump
During his New Year’s speech on Tuesday, Kim also said the United States should continue to halt its joint military exercises with ally South Korea and not deploy strategic military assets to the South.
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New Italian law will charge all visitors who enter Venice, not just overnight travelers
The mayor of Venice says Italy’s new budget law will allow the city to charge all visitors, not just those spending the night.
Hotels beginning to sell out for 50th anniversary Woodstock concert
Many motels, bed-and-breakfasts and Airbnb rentals are already sold out in upstate New York ahead of August’s 50th anniversary Woodstock concert.