Endangered condor egg hatches in Northern California's wild
Endangered condor egg hatches in Northern California's wild
newsdepo.com
PAICINES, Calif. (AP) - A California condor egg has hatched in Northern California’s wild, the newest member of Pinnacles National Park’s recovery program for the endangered species. The egg hatched April 12 after two months of round-the-clock incubation
California urges people to vacation in state, boost tourism
California urges people to vacation in state, boost tourism
newsdepo.com
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - California tourism leaders are urging residents to spend their pent-up travel dollars exploring their home state, as coronavirus case numbers stay low and the industry reels from a 55% decline in revenue. The state of nearly 40 million pe
NFL draft drew 160,000 with protocols for limited attendance
NFL draft drew 160,000 with protocols for limited attendance
newsdepo.com
Given that the nation remains in a pandemic, the NFL is more than satisfied with being able to attract 160,000 fans to the draft in Cleveland last week. While those numbers pale in comparison to what the three-day draft drew in previous years in Nashville an
Nevada lawmakers brace for release of revenue projections
Nevada lawmakers brace for release of revenue projections
newsdepo.com
CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) - A five-member panel of Nevada analysts and business leaders is expected to release economic forecasts Tuesday for the upcoming two years projecting the revenue that state lawmakers will have available to fund health care, education an
Vicksburg military park tells visitors: Look out for coyotes
Vicksburg military park tells visitors: Look out for coyotes
newsdepo.com
VICKSBURG, Miss. (AP) - Officials are telling people to be on the lookout for coyotes at a Civil War battlefield that is a national park in Mississippi. Brendan Wilson is chief of interpretation, education and partnership at the Vicksburg National Military Pa
The Latest: Kuwait to bar unvaccinated from traveling abroad
The Latest: Kuwait to bar unvaccinated from traveling abroad
newsdepo.com
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - Kuwait’s government is barring unvaccinated residents from traveling abroad starting later this month, the latest attempt to tame the spiraling coronavirus outbreak in the Gulf Arab sheikhdom. The Cabinet decision, to take effe
Virus cases plunge and LA, San Francisco come back to life
Virus cases plunge and LA, San Francisco come back to life
newsdepo.com
LOS ANGELES (AP) - When Angeleno Wine Co. reopened its tasting room, co-owner Amy Luftig Viste teared up seeing old friends reunited for the first time since the pandemic had shuttered so many businesses it left major cities looking like ghost towns. Even w
Chick-fil-A pledges $500K to HBCU's leadership program
Chick-fil-A pledges $500K to HBCU's leadership program
newsdepo.com
ATLANTA (AP) - Chick-fil-A is set to gift $500,000 to a leadership development program at a historically Black college in Atlanta, the school announced Monday. The program at Morris Brown College will be aimed at preparing students for careers in hospitalit
California senator seeks expansion of land, water protection
California senator seeks expansion of land, water protection
newsdepo.com
LOS ANGELES (AP) - California Sen. Alex Padilla on Monday proposed a vast expansion of government protection for public lands and rivers that he said would fight climate change and safeguard natural treasures for generations to come. His proposal would combin
Senator seeks big expansion of public land, water protection
Senator seeks big expansion of public land, water protection
newsdepo.com
LOS ANGELES (AP) - California Sen. Alex Padilla on Monday proposed a vast expansion of government protection for public lands and rivers that he said would fight climate change and safeguard natural treasures for generations to come. His proposal would combin
Mexico marks end of last Indigenous revolt with apology
Mexico marks end of last Indigenous revolt with apology
newsdepo.com
MEXICO CITY (AP) - Mexico on Monday marked the anniversary of a 1901 battle that ended one of the last Indigenous rebellions in North America, by issuing an apology for centuries of brutal exploitation and discrimination. Monday's ceremony was held in the ha
Hall of Fame accepts Alomar’s resignation from board
Hall of Fame accepts Alomar’s resignation from board
newsdepo.com
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. (AP) - Baseball’s Hall of Fame has accepted Roberto Alomar’s resignation from the board of directors, chairman Jane Forbes Clark announced Monday. Alomar, who was elected to the board in 2019, submitted a letter of resignation on Saturda
Joe Biden: Coronavirus situation 'very different' by end of summer
Joe Biden: Coronavirus situation 'very different' by end of summer
newsdepo.com
President Biden on Monday declined to say when he thinks the U.S. will reach “herd immunity” to the coronavirus but predicted “we’ll be in a very different position” by the end of the summer. Pressed to highlight a point on the c
South Dakota governor expecting big tourism summer
South Dakota governor expecting big tourism summer
newsdepo.com
MOUNT RUSHMORE NATIONAL MONUMENT, S.D. (AP) - Gov. Kristi Noem on Monday told South Dakota's tourism industry to gear up for a busy summer, as she expects an influx of visitors itching to travel after more than a year of dealing with the coronavirus pandemic
Eilish, Chalamet, Gorman and Osaka headline fall Met Gala
Eilish, Chalamet, Gorman and Osaka headline fall Met Gala
newsdepo.com
NEW YORK (AP) - The star power is back. When the Met Gala returns in September, it will feature a heavy-hitting contingent of celebrity co-chairs: Actor Timothée Chalamet, musician Billie Eilish, poet Amanda Gorman and tennis star Naomi Osaka. Honorary chair
Prolonged construction an obstacle for Savannah businesses
Prolonged construction an obstacle for Savannah businesses
newsdepo.com
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) - Some Savannah business owners blame a prolonged construction project for keeping customers from their doors. Georgia’s oldest city is seeing a healthy rebound in tourism a year after the coronavirus pandemic struck, WTOC-TV reported. B
EU: Time to open up to COVID-19 vaccinated tourists
EU: Time to open up to COVID-19 vaccinated tourists
newsdepo.com
The European Commission said Monday it wants members to open their countries to COVID-19 vaccinated travelers. Many European nations rely on tourists from the U.S. and other places to support their economies, and many are admitting travelers with proof of a n
US sets pandemic-era high for air travel, over 1.6 million
US sets pandemic-era high for air travel, over 1.6 million
newsdepo.com
The United States set another record for the number of air travelers since the pandemic set in, although passenger numbers remain far below 2019 levels. Nearly 1.67 million people were screened at U.S. airport checkpoints on Sunday, according to the Transport
Researchers release endangered snakes in Louisiana forest
Researchers release endangered snakes in Louisiana forest
newsdepo.com
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Researchers with the Memphis Zoo have released 50 endangered Louisiana pine snakes into a national forest in an attempt to revive their population. On April 22 - Earth Day - the Memphis Zoo's research team and partners from the U.S. Fis
EU's executive arm proposes to reopen external borders
EU's executive arm proposes to reopen external borders
newsdepo.com
BRUSSELS (AP) - The EU's executive branch proposed Monday to ease restrictions on travels to the 27-member bloc as vaccination campaigns keep gathering speed. Travel to the EU is currently extremely limited except for a handful of countries with low infectio
EU summons Russia envoy over blacklisting of its officials
EU summons Russia envoy over blacklisting of its officials
newsdepo.com
BRUSSELS (AP) - The European Union has summoned Russia’s ambassador after Moscow blacklisted eight EU officials in retaliation for the bloc’s decision to impose sanctions over the imprisonment of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny. The Russian list
Cafes, restaurants reopen in Greece for outdoor service
Cafes, restaurants reopen in Greece for outdoor service
newsdepo.com
ATHENS, Greece (AP) - Cafes and restaurants reopened in Greece on Monday for sit-down service for the first time in nearly six months, as the country began easing coronavirus-related restrictions with a view to opening to the vital tourism industry in the sum
Nurses, doctor help 'lucky' mom who gave birth on flight
Nurses, doctor help 'lucky' mom who gave birth on flight
newsdepo.com
HONOLULU (AP) - A doctor and a team of neonatal medical professionals were in the right place at the right time - helping a Utah woman deliver her baby onboard an hourslong flight to Hawaii. Lavinia “Lavi” Mounga was traveling from Salt Lake City to Hawai
Baffert mulling Medina Spirit's next step after Derby win
Baffert mulling Medina Spirit's next step after Derby win
newsdepo.com
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - Medina Spirit’s surprising Kentucky Derby victory gave Bob Baffert a good problem to have - figuring out where to hang another sign on his barn’s already crowded wall of glory. As Baffert digests a record seventh Derby win that eve
The Latest: Pakistan restricts border travel to fight virus
The Latest: Pakistan restricts border travel to fight virus
newsdepo.com
ISLAMABAD---- Pakistan’s national body to control coronavirus decided Sunday to temporarily restrict the country's borders to people coming in from Afghanistan and Iran. Inbound pedestrian movement from those two countries will halt at midnight May 4 until
Arizona town readies for tourists after 'Nomadland' movie
Arizona town readies for tourists after 'Nomadland' movie
newsdepo.com
QUARTZSITE, Ariz. (AP) - “Nomadland” was partly filmed in the Western town of Quartzsite and won the Academy Award for Best Picture this year, but it’s still unclear if that will translate into more tourists. Regardless, Phil Bates, owner of the Main Tr
Curator: people may find their history in slave ship exhibit
Curator: people may find their history in slave ship exhibit
newsdepo.com
HOUMA, La. (AP) - A Black history museum in Louisiana has a new exhibit about one of the last slave ships - one which brought 400 Africans illegally to the United States and sold some of them in south Louisiana. Margie Scoby, president and curator of the Fin
New 'Utahraptor' state park to protect dino bones, history
New 'Utahraptor' state park to protect dino bones, history
newsdepo.com
MOAB, Utah (AP) - At the top of the Dalton-Wells Quarry, the view is incredible. The scenic La Sal mountain range is in the distance. On ridge, you can see the redrock boundary of Arches National Park. A unique green ribbon cuts through some of the rock, a hi
After 20 years, secret classic car museum opens to public
After 20 years, secret classic car museum opens to public
newsdepo.com
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) - Dear car lovers, turn on your engines. A candy land of vintage American vehicles - kept all but secret since 2001 - welcomes your arrival. The family-owned Dauer Museum of Classic Cars on the western edge of Sunrise quietly opened to the
Drones? Lasers? Study offers cleaning ideas for Gateway Arch
Drones? Lasers? Study offers cleaning ideas for Gateway Arch
newsdepo.com
ST. LOUIS (AP) - The Gateway Arch gradually is losing some of its silver sheen, as a variety of forces - from salt to body oils to graffiti - take a toll on the stainless steel monument to westward expansion and a symbol of St. Louis. Now, a group of ...
Mobile looking to return of cruises by mid-summer
Mobile looking to return of cruises by mid-summer
newsdepo.com
MOBILE, Ala. (AP) - With demand for COVID-19 vaccinations lagging at an immunization clinic set up at the Alabama Cruise Terminal, an official said the site could shut down soon as the cruise industry prepares to restart. The Centers for Disease Control and P
Yellowstone bison carcass disposal breeds unique alliances
Yellowstone bison carcass disposal breeds unique alliances
newsdepo.com
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) - A shared interest in bison migrating into the Gardiner Basin has created a unique partnership. A group of bison carcass recyclers, known as the Buffalo Bridge Project, has garnered the attention of the InterAgency Bison Management Plan
Vegas hitting jackpot as pandemic-weary visitors crowd back
Vegas hitting jackpot as pandemic-weary visitors crowd back
newsdepo.com
LAS VEGAS (AP) - To Mike Anger in Midland, Michigan, a $100 round-trip airline flight and $260 for five nights at a Las Vegas hotel made it too easy to say yes. “How could I turn that down?” the 39-year-old electrician asked, holding a tall vodka drink, b
Grand Canyon gateway seeks bigger tie to national park
Grand Canyon gateway seeks bigger tie to national park
newsdepo.com
VALLE, Ariz. (AP) - A heavily traveled highway junction near Arizona's most well-known tourist attraction could be getting a new name if some residents have their say. Most people headed to the Grand Canyon's South Rim pass through Valle, an unincorporated co
Western South Dakota benefits from film's success
Western South Dakota benefits from film's success
newsdepo.com
RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) - Tourist attractions in western South Dakota that appeared in the Academy Award-winning film “Nomadland" are seeing an increase in visitors credited to the film's success. Reptile Gardens and Wall Drug Store are both reporting an earl
Southwest Colorado museum restores narrow-gauge freight cars
Southwest Colorado museum restores narrow-gauge freight cars
newsdepo.com
DOLORES, Colo. (AP) - Before the Galloping Goose No. 5 rail car carried passengers and mail to and from Dolores in the 1930s and 40s, freight trains and steam locomotives dominated the historic railroad town. Showcasing the bustling freight train commerce fro
Michigan art studio added to Register of Historic Places
Michigan art studio added to Register of Historic Places
newsdepo.com
BENZONIA, Mich. (AP) - A northern Michigan art studio that is a popular tourist destination has been added to the National Register of Historic Places. The studio belonged to Gwen Frostic, who made stationery and prints from linoleum block carvings. The busin
Lincoln library offers free ticket with proof of vaccination
Lincoln library offers free ticket with proof of vaccination
newsdepo.com
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum is offering free admission to people vaccinated against COVID-19. Officials at the museum in Springfield, Ill. announced this week that the offer is good throughout May and June. An
Building New Mexico's outdoor economy
Building New Mexico's outdoor economy
newsdepo.com
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) - Ryan and Cody Dudgeon both grew up in northwest New Mexico. Both left for greener pastures in Missoula, Montana. But after working as river guides in Montana and Idaho for 14 years, the married couple came to see the rivers that flowe
Blue Ridge Parkway names 1st woman to lead park in 86 years
Blue Ridge Parkway names 1st woman to lead park in 86 years
newsdepo.com
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) - Tracy Swartout takes on a massive role and makes Western North Carolina history as she becomes the new Blue Ridge Parkway superintendent this spring. Swartout, a 21-year veteran of the National Park Service, takes over reins May 23 of t
