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KGB agent uniform and desk with exhibition at the KGB Museum in Tallinn, Estonia.

For the benefit of the KGB, speak clearly into your bread plate: Spy museum a Cold War relic

KGB agent uniform and desk with exhibition at the KGB Museum in Tallinn, Estonia.

October 7, 2023, 6:06am Life

The sign on the museum door says in Estonian, “There is nothing here,” a contemporary joke about a meandering set of rooms atop what had once been the country’s most modern hotel. These were offices of the KGB, the “Committee for State Security”: the Soviet agency that spied on foreigners… Read story

A Kawasaki KLR 650 is trailside and ready to roll.

What I learned on my 1st dirt road motorcycle experience

A Kawasaki KLR 650 is trailside and ready to roll.

October 7, 2023, 6:02am Life

Welcome to the mind of Spencer McKee, one where I continue to find ways to avoid purchasing a four-wheel-drive vehicle for my backcountry adventures, whether that means mountain biking many miles to a remote trailhead, torturing myself with ultrarunning, or in my latest sporadic decision — purchasing a dual-sport motorcycle… Read story

A jack-o-lantern with a feline face. Black cats, celestial imagery and ravens have a cool Halloween vibe without being scary.

Halloween decorations: Whether you’re adding gore or not, it’s time to get into holiday spirit

A jack-o-lantern with a feline face. Black cats, celestial imagery and ravens have a cool Halloween vibe without being scary.

October 7, 2023, 6:02am Life

For some people, the scarier the better when it comes to Halloween decorations. A zombie girl with glowing eyes who rips the head off her teddy bear? OK. A 6-foot-tall, chain-saw-wielding hulk who emits bloodcurdling screams and buzzing? Trick or treat! Read story

Carnival Cruise Line took ownership of the Costa Venezia from sister cruise line Costa Cruises and is rebranding it as Carnival Venezia, which debuted in May 2023 in New York but will sail from Port Canaveral beginning in December 2024.

The fall ‘shoulder season’ is changing — here’s how

Carnival Cruise Line took ownership of the Costa Venezia from sister cruise line Costa Cruises and is rebranding it as Carnival Venezia, which debuted in May 2023 in New York but will sail from Port Canaveral beginning in December 2024.

October 7, 2023, 6:00am Life

Autumn is often the time of year when we get back to the grind, our children are back into school and sports, and we forget, at least until the holidays, about taking a vacation. Read story

Home improvement loans 101

October 7, 2023, 5:43am Life

A home improvement loan can be used to fund renovations and projects on your house or property. And while a complete kitchen remodel or new flooring throughout your house can be a substantial undertaking, there are several types of home improvement loans available to help homeowners finance these projects. Read story

Five things to consider before a family vacation

October 7, 2023, 5:41am Life

Contemplating a family vacation? If you are ready to roll, here are five ideas to consider: Read story

Garth Brooks

Musicians work with Habitat for Humanity

Garth Brooks

October 7, 2023, 5:40am Life

Two days into Habitat for Humanity’s annual Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Week Project, hosted by Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood, and the country legends were feeling the burn. Read story

From Oct. 27-29, up to three guests will be able to stay in the Shrek house in Scotland.

Airbnb offers ‘Shrek’s Swamp’

From Oct. 27-29, up to three guests will be able to stay in the Shrek house in Scotland.

October 7, 2023, 5:37am Life

And in the morning, you can make waffles — at a re-creation of Shrek’s swamp that will be available in time for Halloween through Airbnb, and hosted by the ogre’s chatty sidekick, Donkey. Read story

Visitors to Europe will need new travel documents in 2024

October 7, 2023, 5:36am Life

If you’ve got a European destination on your 2024 wish list, you’ll need to do a little extra preparation, as the EU plans to introduce new document requirements in the first half of the year. Read story

Electrical work requires a license in almost all places.

Ask Angi: Verify your contractor’s insurance

Electrical work requires a license in almost all places.

October 7, 2023, 5:23am Life

Here at Angi, we repeat one piece of advice more often than any other (well, except maybe to change your HVAC filters): Always ensure your contractor holds the necessary license, bonding, and insurance to do business. Read story