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Mainor: The black menthol debate: power, money, cancer and control

January 18, 2024 Mesha Mainor

A year ago, an African-American lobbyist lobbied Black legislators to sign a letter to send to the Biden Administration to ask for support to NOT ban menthol after the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposed a ban in 2022.

GlobalData: China’s COMAC C919 likely to challenge established players in passenger aircraft market

December 5, 2023 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

The development of the COMAC C919 represents a significant achievement for China in the narrow-body aircraft segment. Comparable to industry giants such as the Airbus A320neo and Boeing 737 MAX, the C919 signifies China’s prowess in the aircraft manufacturing sector.

New York’s small business lodging crackdown – another ripple from a big wave

November 21, 2023 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

While the dust has scarcely settled from the landmark ruling in New York City resulting in a massive crackdown on short-term rentals, the full extent of the fallout from the decision has yet to be fully grasped by many – perhaps even by the city itself.

Editorial: Atlanta Public Safety Training Center

November 20, 2023 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

Reducing the funding for public safety and training without question leads to higher crime, longer response times, and endangering innocent people.

Ten tips for taking care of your body while flying to the other end of the world

November 16, 2023 Karen Gershowitz

According to the monitor at my seat, we’ve been in the air for eleven hours and seventeen minutes and have two hours and thirty-two minutes before we reach Sydney. We’ve flown 6148 miles from Los Angeles with 1342 miles to go.

Imbibing on history, not beer

October 14, 2023 Todd DeFeo

While most people my age might have been overjoyed at the prospect of being overserved at the Hofbräuhaus, I wanted to see Connollystraße 31 and where history happened — a tragic terrorist attack that left 11 Israeli athletes dead during the 1972 Olympic Games.

Five tips for going off the beaten path, no matter where you’re traveling

September 26, 2023 Karen Gershowitz

You’ve been to the Louvre, the Statue of Liberty, Big Ben, and the Spanish Steps. You’ve checked off the world’s most iconic landmarks from your travel bucket list, collecting postcard-perfect memories and passport stamps along the way. You’re still craving more, but don’t know what that would look like.

Everyone has a story to tell when their flight is delayed

December 28, 2022 Todd DeFeo

Winter weather in the south generally means problems. Whether it’s black ice that grinds Atlanta to a halt or flight delays, people stranded in airports and wayward luggage piling up at the baggage carousel are the hallmarks of holiday travel these days.

Bob Dylan stuns in London concert

October 25, 2022 Todd DeFeo

Before heading to Bob Dylan’s final night of a four-night stand at the Palladium, a historic theater in the city’s Mayfair area, we decided to tour Royal Albert Hall.

Make Memorial Day a part of every trip and every day

May 30, 2022 Todd DeFeo

Memorial Day is a poignant reminder of the sacrifice so many have made on behalf of the country. We should pause on this day every year to give thanks and remember.