The mountains’ resort towns have reached an inflection point, facing changes that threaten their cultures and even survival, as demand for short-term rentals reshapes the landscape.

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More frequent and intense winter dust events have affected Europe in recent years, according to some new research. Scientists believe that drier-than-normal conditions in northwestern Africa and more ...

At a hometown celebration in Oakland, Alysa Liu revealed the real reason why she won't be defending her world title in two weeks.

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Veteran Bob O’Kane served in the U.S. Army’s 7th Regiment of the 3rd Infantry Division in Europe during World War II. After ...

The best places from where to see the Northern Lights are also some of the most costly. Here's how you can save money on your travel budget to see the aurora.