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A long-closed hotel on one of Palm Beach’s most prominent streets is set to open as a luxury hotel called the Palm House in November, according to a statement released exclusively to the Palm Beach Daily News. The statement was made on behalf of Iconic Luxury Hotels, the company’s sister brand which purchased the hotel property out of bankruptcy in 2019 and spent about three years renovating the property at 160 Royal Palm Way. The seaside establishment has been closed to guests since it closed 17 years ago. “This marks a pivotal moment in the brand’s history as we announce…

On Thursday’s episode of The Excerpt podcast: USA TODAY Justice Department Correspondent Aysha Bagchi breaks down what democracy experts say about former President Donald Trump’s threats to jail rivals. What can betting markets tell us about the Tuesday debate? A grieving Ohio dad asks politicians to ‘stop the hate’ toward Haitian immigrants. USA TODAY Senior Reporter Jessica Guynn talks about anti-DEI efforts targeting LGBTQ+ rights, and how some companies are listening.Hit play on the player below to hear the podcast and follow along with the transcript beneath it. This transcript was automatically generated, and then edited for clarity in its current form. There may be…

Vice President Kamala Harris said during Tuesday’s presidential debate that she won’t ban fracking, but what is fracking and when did the Vice President say she would ban fracking?Harris called for a ban on fracking in 2019 while campaigning for the Democratic nomination for the 2020 presidential primary.But in her first interview after announcing her presidential run in August, Harris said she had no plans to ban fracking.During Tuesday night’s presidential debate with former President Donald Trump in Philadelphia, she reiterated that she will not ban fracking.”I made it clear in 2020 that I would not ban fracking,” Harris said…

The Escambia County Tourist Development Council (TDC) held a “historic” meeting Monday night and recommended the county issue up to $90 million in bonds for multiple projects.While most of the bond funds will go toward renovations to Gonzales’ indoor sports facilities and the Pensacola Bay Center, the board also approved other tax revenues to be spent on the acquisition of the luxury cruise ship SS United States and $350,000 for the pop culture convention PensaCon.The Escambia County Board of Commissioners will make the final decision on the commission’s funding recommendations. “This was a historic meeting,” TDC Chairman David Baer said…

Each week during the school year, The News-Press will select a player who stood out from the previous week based on coaches’ reports and school nominations sent to sports@news-press.com, as well as our own reporting. These players will be voted on every Monday at news-press.com, where readers can vote for who they think performed best. The winner of The News-Press’ Player of the Week poll, sponsored by Elevate Home Services, will receive a T-shirt provided by BSN Sports and a tote bag provided by USA Today High School Sports Awards. To get to know the winners better, The News-Press will…

Get more stories like this by emailSign up for our travel newsletter here.Where in the world should you travel to? It depends on what you’re looking for: beautiful scenery, friendly locals, delicious food. These are all factors U.S. News & World Report took into account in its “Best Countries” rankings, released Tuesday. This year’s rankings are based on the perceptions of nearly 17,000 survey respondents from around the world on a range of topics from military strength to public education. Read more: Best travel insurance”It’s almost like a word association game,” said Gary Emmerling, U.S. News’ government rankings editor-in-chief, who…

Fall sports are mid-season, with teams and athletes across the Greater Savannah area competing for a spot in the postseason.There are a lot of teams this year with talented stars leading the way that could do big things. Here are some highlights from fall sports over the past few weeks.Readers can choose their fall sports athlete of the week in an open poll with no voting limits. Voting ends at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, September 17th.Here are this week’s nominees.Maggie Kyriakides, Savannah Christian VolleyballThe senior, who is committed to the University of Alabama, helped SCPS avenge a loss to St.…

Each week during the school year, The News-Press will select a player who stood out from the previous week based on coaches’ reports and school nominations sent to sports@news-press.com, as well as our own reporting. These players will be voted on every Monday on news-press.com, where readers can vote on who they think performed best.The winner of The News-Press’ Athlete of the Week poll, sponsored by Elevate Home Service, will receive a T-shirt provided by BSN Sports and a tote bag provided by USA Today High School Sports Awards. Voting closes every Thursday at 10 a.m. Winners will be announced…

Just a few years ago, Piscataway residents Tom Coe and Ross Cosing were kicked out of a casino for counting cards and winning five-figure wins, like a scene from the Martin Scorsese movie “Casino.”Today, the former professional gamblers’ nine-to-five jobs are much quieter, but still luxurious.In the spring, the two longtime friends teamed up to open The Willman Barber Shop at 17 East Somerset Street in Raritan, which offers high-end men’s cuts using $1,000 Japanese steel scissors and $600 Dyson hair dryers, along with PS5s, espresso, marble floors and free whiskey for patrons.”You don’t have to drive to Hoboken or…

TWC Youth Robotics Grant Encourages High School Students to Pursue STEM CareersAUSTIN – The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) has awarded $1.4 million in grants to youth robotics programs that will enable more than 8,200 Texas high school students to participate in youth robotics competitions. Two applicants were awarded grants this year: Robotics Education and Competition Foundation, Inc. and FIRST in Texas.”The Texas Workforce Commission offers numerous programs to prepare the Texas workforce for high-demand occupations,” TWC Chairman Brian Daniel said in a news release. “We are helping pave the way for the next generation of Texans to succeed in the…