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41+ min ago (313+ words) Paris' Louvre museum has approved a ticket hike from 22 to 32 euros ($25 to 37) for non-European visitors from January to help finance an overhaul of the building whose degradation has been exposed by the Oct. 19 crown jewels heist. The measure was announced by French President Emmanuel Macron earlier this year as part of a decade-long plan of renovation and expansion of the museum. Security breaches that allowed the 88 million-euro ($102 million) theft highlighted the urgency of the situation. From Jan. 14, nationals from outside the European Union will have to pay 10 euros more. The measure was approved Thursday by the Louvre governing board. Nationals from Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway, countries that signed up to the European Economic Area agreement, will be exempted from the hike. In 2024, the Louvre welcomed 8.7 million visitors, 77% of them foreigners. Top nationalities include people from the U.S. (13%), China (6%) and Britain (5%) who…...

3+ hour, 22+ min ago (330+ words) The fare for a one way adult trip (without the Presto discount) will rise from $4.75 to $4.85 on July 1, 2026." Durham Region Transit users will pay more to ride beginning July 1 as a new fee schedule comes into effect. Durham's regional council approved a fare hike for the Durham Region Transit service this week, making Durham's one-way adult fare among the highest in Canada. Effective July 2026, the rate for a one-way adult ride is increasing by 2.1 per cent, from $4.75 to $4.85. The discounted Presto fare is receiving a sharper increase of three per cent, from $3.73 to $3.84. The price of a monthly pass is increasing at the same rate as the Presto fare, from $134.28 to $138.24. Four councillors opposed the increase, which passed with a majority vote. These included Coun. Brian Nicholson of Oshawa, who noted that for his nearly 50,000 constituents, many of whom are…...

3+ hour, 36+ min ago (508+ words) Highway 12, Highway 35/115, Highway 401, Highway 407 ETR, Highway 412, Highway 418 and Highway 7A are affected Plan your trip before you're in your car " 21 closures are scheduled for roadwork on provincial highways in Durham on Nov. 28, 2025: Highway 7A eastbound between Regional Road 57 South and Nesbitt Line Road, Port Perry: one alternating lane closed from Dec. 1 at 8 a.m. until Dec. 11 at 5 p.m. Highway 401 eastbound between Church Street and Church St, Ajax: one right lane closed from Nov. 24 at 10 p.m. until Nov. 29 at 5 a.m. Highway 401 westbound express between Brock Road and Liverpool Road, Pickering: two left lanes closed from Dec. 2 at 9 p.m. until Dec. 3 at 5 a.m. Highway 407 ETR eastbound between Enfield Road and Solina Rd, Clarington: one right lane closed from Dec. 1 at 10 p.m. until Dec. 2 at 6 a.m. Highway 418 southbound between Highway 407 and Taunton Road, Clarington: one right lane closed from Nov. 30 at 10 p.m. until Dec. 1 at 6 a.m. Highway 401 eastbound between Westney Road and Westney Road, Ajax: four…...

4+ hour, 37+ min ago (270+ words) The Wilmington Jaycees Christmas Parade is returning to Downtown Wilmington on Saturday, November 30th, bringing holiday cheer, community spirit, and several festive traditions to Market Street. The parade begins at 11 a.m. 2022 Wilmington Jaycees Christmas Parade This year marks the 59th annual celebration, and longtime favorites are set to return. Attendees can expect performances from marching and string bands, colorful floats, community organizations, and an appearance from Santa Claus. Local celebrities are also expected to attend, continuing a tradition that has included notable names in past years'such as actress and Ursuline Academy graduate Aubrey Plaza. Children will have the chance to hand their Christmas wish lists to Santa's elves along the parade route. JCI Wilmington says any child who includes their name and address will receive a letter back from Santa in December. Cab Calloway Marching Band Street parking will be free, and parking…...

5+ hour, 34+ min ago (122+ words) A new report detailed how much holiday food is wasted each year in the United States. According to the nonprofit ReFED, around 320 million pounds of food will be thrown away on Thanksgiving. That adds up to an estimated $550 million. The ReFED organization seeks solutions to reduce food waste. In total, they said about 35 million tons of food are wasted every year in the U.S. Half of that waste is from groceries that spoil in your kitchen or fridge, or forgotten half-eaten meals that go bad. How can we cut down on food waste? Terra McKenna, founder of the Zero Waste Collective, says the solution is to become a more conscious consumer by buying less, but more often....

6+ hour, 24+ min ago (327+ words) A pair of snowy owls spotted along a Lake Michigan beach has drawn curious crowds and sparked happy speculation about how long the Arctic birds of prey will call Chicago home. Word of the two owls has circulated on birder forums in the nation's third-largest city for about a week, according to the Chicago Ornithological Society. While snowy owls aren't rare in Chicago, their frequency varies widely each winter. Generally, a handful are reported around December, but sometimes there aren't any. "Their nomadic nature makes them hard to study or even figure out patterns," Edward Warden, the society's president, said Sunday. "Where they're going is anybody's guess." This year, two birds have been seen at a beach and pier near the Montrose Point Bird Sanctuary on the city's North Side. A third one was briefly spotted at a beach a…...

6+ hour, 58+ min ago (456+ words) It's the perfect time of year to cozy up with a blanket and some hot chocolate and watch Christmas movies and holiday specials with those you love most. Here's what you can watch on WXII 12 this December. Watch the annual Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony before being transported to Music City for a country-style Christmas. Sing along or just kick back and enjoy this Christmas classic double feature. Start the first weekend in December off right with Rudolph, Hermie, and the gang. In case you missed him the first time, Frosty is back on the air, followed by a holiday adventure in the Kingdom of Far Far Away. Join Shrek on a quest to discover the true meaning of Christmas in this half-hour short. Smokey Robinson and Halle Bailey host while Motown legends perform holiday classics alongside today's biggest…...

7+ hour, 36+ min ago (349+ words) A Durham-based catering company is spreading holiday cheer by offering free Thanksgiving meals to those in need. This heartwarming initiative aims to support the community during tough times." According to Katie Featherstone, many people in the Durham area are struggling to recover financially following the government shutdown, and some are still scared to leave their homes amid Border Patrol Enforcement. That's why her company,"White Clover Catering, stepped in to provide free holiday meals for people in the area." "It's really important for us to give back to our communities whenever we can," said Featherstone. "We are fortunate enough to have been really well blessed this Thanksgiving and had some people who donated to help us do this." Featherstone, alongside her family, spent the evening cooking and packaging food for anyone who stopped by, no questions asked." "We had a…...

7+ hour, 54+ min ago (25+ words) First Christian Church, located at 1151 East 6th Street in Salem, held its annual free Thanksgiving dinner between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m....

9+ hour, 19+ min ago (338+ words) The United States Postal Service is preparing for an influx of holiday shipping and mail, expecting higher-than-usual volumes this season. This holiday season, the USPS is gearing up to handle as many as 88 million packages per day to millions of households and businesses nationwide. Philip Bogenberger, communications specialist for the U.S. Postal Service, said, "It's the busiest time of year for the Postal Service, but it's also the most exciting time of year." To keep up with the demand, the USPS has made improvements to its processing systems. "We've installed more than 600 high-speed package sorting machines across the country," Bogenberger said. "Many of those were installed in plants and post offices right here in North Carolina, so we are well prepared to handle the holiday volume." This holiday season, the postal service is recommending to pack your patience when you visit…...