Encinitas will pursue more enforcement and possibly additional regulations for short-term vacation rentals, with a goal of having some changes in place before the busy summer months, the City Council agreed Wednesday. Options could include everything from increasing enforcement of noise and trash regulations to requiring seven-night or more bookings […]
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CLOSE Gov. Eric Holcomb, NCAA president Mark Emmert, Indianapolis mayor Joe Hogsett are among those to talk about Indy’s role as March Madness host. Indianapolis Star Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett and county health officials Thursday issued a plea to residents and local businesses to keep taking steps to slow the […]
ALEX Rodriguez got dragged by fans who noticed he followed Vanderpump Rules’ hottie Ariana Madix after Madison LeCroy affair rumors. The former MLB shortstop has been wrapped up in speculation he cheated on fiancée Jennifer Lopez, 51, with the Southern Charm star – though the pair claim their relationship “wasn’t […]
Where are we going? Everywhere! (Provided that it is accessible by train, tube or car, does not involve international borders and remains firmly within your local area.) While holiday bans and hotel quarantines have killed off trips of the more exotic kind, one major success of lockdown is lowering what […]
Think you have what it takes to make it in the MasterChef kitchen? After 10 seasons of the reality cooking competition, we’re diving into what truly goes on behind-the-scenes. From 12-hour days to a strict no recipe policy, we’ve rounded up the juiciest, most surprising rules that even the show’s […]
WASHINGTON—Getting a mortgage for a resort-area condo might become more difficult after Fannie Mae FNMA -2.49% and Freddie Mac FMCC -4.81% moved to tighten rules on buildings with many short-term rentals and hotel-like amenities, some Realtors and bankers say. Fannie Mae last month changed its rules to make it clearer […]
However, some holiday companies are welcoming the news, believing that it will increase holidaymakers’ confidence, something that is crucial for the successful restart of travel. Rebecca Masri, CEO of Little Emperors, a luxury private members hotel club, says: “I am fully supportive of the idea of testing. At Little […]
The Prime Minister announced tier four restrictions for London and the South East on Saturday. Photo: Getty Images UK prime minister Boris Johnson has announced stricter COVID-19 measures in London, the South East and East of England amid concerns about the spread of a new strain of the virus which […]
Six-odd months to the Tokyo Olympics and it’s still anyone’s guess whether they will actually take place. On the one hand, the Japanese government and the Games organisers are bullish on things going ahead, with safety rules in place; on the other, those living in Japan are less enthusiastic. In […]
Which places can you visit with your ‘Christmas bubble’? You can only meet up with the three households of your bubble in private homes or gardens, places of worship or outdoor public spaces, according to the guidance. This would exclude bars, restaurants or other hospitality or entertainment venues. However, outside of the […]
The dinner in Tokyo’s high-end Ginza neighborhood on Monday took place hours after Suga, responding to the surge in virus cases, suspended a subsidy program designed to revive domestic travel. Japanese media reported that seven or eight people attended the meal, including senior members of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party […]
BRUSSELS/STOCKHOLM (Reuters) – Big U.S. technology firms ranging from Apple to Facebook may have to change their business practices in Europe or face fines of as much as 10% of their annual turnover under new draft EU rules announced on Tuesday. The European Union is trying to rein in tech […]
Which EU countries currently have higher Covid-19 rates than the UK? The UK’s criteria for its own quarantine list includes a country’s infection rate per 100,000 people (although over seven days, rather than 14). Its infection rate threshold for travel corridors has moved with its rising infection rate, upped from […]
On a big night for video games, “The Last of Us Part II” was the biggest winner. The harrowing action-adventure game, a Sony PlayStation 4 exclusive released in June, won seven awards including the biggie: Game of the Year. The other nominees for the top award were “Hades,” “The Ghost […]
All those actions ended up costing them thousands of dollars in penalties. During the global pandemic, with entire cities locked down, travel heavily restricted and isolation fatigue setting in, thousands of people have been caught, fined or jailed for breaching coronavirus restrictions that have made once normal activities taboo. Some […]
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The greater Sacramento region will be placed under California’s most restrictive coronavirus rules this week because capacity in hospital intensive care units has fallen below 15%. The 13-county region encompassing the state capital has an ICU capacity of 14.3% and will face a regional stay-at-home order at […]
Gov. Phil Murphy said Wednesday it made “absolutely no sense” for a New Jersey restaurant to have defied rules in place to stop the spread of the coronavirus as new cases continue to surge. The governor criticized an Oakland restaurant, Portobello, after a Facebook photo of patrons packed in its […]
For nearly 11 seasons, The Great British Bake Off has drawn audiences into its whimsical tent as amateur chefs compete in challenges week after week. The mouthwatering desserts are enough to inspire you to whip out your electric mixer and frost some cupcakes. But do you have what it takes […]
As an activity in the Covid-19 era, skiing has a lot going for it — it’s outdoors, people naturally distance by spreading out all over a mountain, and they’re used to covering their faces. What’s tricky is everything around skiing: renting gear, waiting in lift lines, sharing gondolas and chairs, […]
State and local officials nationwide are imposing new coronavirus restrictions and pleading with the public in an increasingly desperate attempt to stop the explosive spread of the disease as many Americans resist calls to limit gatherings and travel heading into the holidays. Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak tightened restrictions on casinos, […]
In a separate letter to vice-chancellors, the minister said she wanted all students to have “some form of face-to-face learning” where possible, as they had not seen evidence of increased transmission within teaching environments on university campuses. The University and College Union (UCU) called on vice-chancellors to move all non-essential activities online to […]
Snowmobilers ride at Vail Pass in February 2020.Photo by Liz Copan / Summit Daily archives The White River National Forest’s winter motor vehicle use season begins Monday, Nov. 23. Per U.S. Forest Service rules, all wheeled vehicles — including bikes — are limited to plowed routes or designated routes open […]