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According to U.S. News & World Report, the best small towns in America are in New England.The outlet released its annual ranking of the best vacations on Tuesday, naming Bar Harbor, Maine, topping its list of the best small towns to visit in the United States for the fourth year in a row. Mount Desert Island was among those that made it to the list of New England getaways, including Camden, Maine, which came in at No. 8. Nantucket Island earned the No. 4 spot last year and will be ranked No. 10 in 2025. Stowe, Vermont, ranked 14th, up…

New research suggests that dozens of Bronze Age Britons died in an attack previously unknown to archaeologists studying the time and place.The findings of a study of human remains from Warren Charterhouse in southwest England, carried out by a team of researchers from multiple institutions including the University of Oxford, have been published in the global archeology journal Antiquity. It found that at least 37 Bronze Age men, women, and children were “killed and butchered,” then cannibalized, and their bodies dumped into a natural shaft some 50 feet deep. . Archaeologists have uncovered remains of Bronze Age and later Britons…

Merrimack Valley graduate Gavin Wheeler has been named the Skidmore College men’s soccer team’s Rookie of the Year for the fall 2024 season. courtesy university masterpiece Gavin Wheeler, a 2023 Merrimack Valley graduate, has been named the Skidmore College men’s soccer team’s Rookie of the Year. Skidmore finished third in the Liberty League Conference with a 6-4-7 record and scored a program-record 17 conference points. After a first-round win over Ithaca, Skidmore’s season ended with a 2-1 double-overtime loss to St. Lawrence. Wheeler appeared in 12 games for the Thoroughbreds, starting the last six. Wheeler played about 700 minutes as…

Getty ImagesCanadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government is thrown into fresh turmoil with the sudden resignation of Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland. By the end of a frenetic Monday, a new finance minister had been sworn in, but Trudeau was facing calls for his resignation from members of his own Liberal party.”It’s obviously been an eventful day. It’s not been an easy day,” the prime minister did not directly address the news, telling party donors at an event in Ottawa.In a scathing resignation letter released on the day he was scheduled to issue an economic statement, Freeland cited disagreements with longtime…

ST.Louis, December 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Located just outside the charming and famous winery town Herman, MissouriSeven Acres Escape in the Midwest is a truly stunning luxury vacation experience awaiting the sophisticated traveler. Scheduled to open in late 2024, this striking modern A-frame home was designed with love, passion, and a deep personal story, redefining the concept of vacation rentals. Set in a tranquil seven-acre forest of cedar and oak trees, Seven Acres Escape is surrounded by towering trees, creating a private, tranquil retreat that showcases both the architectural beauty and the owners’ mettle and spirit. . Is this the…

Top technology picks for the holiday season. The holiday season is just around the corner, and it’s the perfect time to treat a tech lover in your life, or yourself, something special. Whether it’s the latest smart home gadgets, sleek wearables, or top-of-the-line audio gear, we’ve rounded up some of the best luxury tech gifts that are sure to impress. From immersive VR headsets to high-end headphones, there’s something on this list that every tech enthusiast will love. If you’re not sure what to buy, don’t worry. duPont REGISTRY’s holiday guide has the solution. Whether you’re shopping for a gadget…

Igor Kirillov, the senior general in charge of Russia’s nuclear defense forces, was killed in an explosion in Moscow on Tuesday. An official from Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) claimed responsibility for the bombing in an interview with Al Jazeera. Here’s what you need to know: What do we know so far? Kirillov was killed by a bomb hidden in an electric scooter outside an apartment on Ryazansky Boulevard early Tuesday morning, the Russian Investigative Committee said in a statement. The attack site was 7 kilometers (4 miles) southeast of the Kremlin. Russia’s TASS news agency cited law enforcement officials as…

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Yahoo Sports AM is your daily newsletter for all things sports. Sign up here to receive it every weekday morning.🚨 Headline🏈 MNF Doubleheader: The Vikings improved to 12-2 with a 30-12 win over the Bears, who have lost eight straight. The Falcons defeated the Raiders with two wins, 15-9, ending a four-game losing streak and getting back to .500 (7-7).⛳️ Pay to Play: For the first time ever, American golfers will be paid to participate in the Ryder Cup. Each member of the U.S. team will receive a $200,000 “incentive” from the PGA of America starting next year’s event at…

December 17, 2024, 5:00 a.m. (US time) A view from the Maui coastline. File photo by Wendy Osher. U.S. News & World Report ranks Maui as the third best place to visit in the United States. Maui is the first Glacier National Park in Montana and Yellowstone National Park, which is located in the northwestern corner of Wyoming and straddles Montana and Idaho. US News reports that Maui has “famous beaches, spectacular golf courses, romantic sunsets, and many of the attributes visitors expect from the Aloha State.” Article continues below adArticle continues below adThe report could boost visitor arrivals to…