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Hoppin’ John: From West Africa to the Americas

Served on New Year's Day with a side of collard greens and cornbread, Hoppin' John is a hearty African-American dish made by slowly simmering black-eyed peas with pork and vegetables. Traditionally served over a bed of freshly cooked rice, this simple yet incredibly flavorful dish of rice, pork, and beans is believed to bring luck and prosperity for the upcoming year.

Protecting Yourself from Disinformation

disinformation

Even the most well-intentioned news consumers can find today’s avalanche of political information difficult to navigate. With so much news available, many people consume media in an automatic, unconscious state – similar to knowing you drove home but not being able to recall the trip.

Ed Boitano on Vancouver’s Our City Tonight

Another day during the pandemic, another significant travel change — this time to the hard-hit cruise industry, which has been on pause since March... New tourism campaign is putting the focus on Berlin’s “other, slower side”: Lakes and rivers, an abundance of parks, lesser-known districts and the city’s rural surroundings.

Springsteen on Trump; Hanks on Masks

Bruce Springsteen in mask

The remains of a provincial capital on the Yucatan Peninsula attest to a people trying to fortify their place in the world... Now, Americans are flocking to the most stunning natural areas in the U.S., and filling up the campsites and on-site hotels in the process.

Happy 4th of July and Canada Day

American and Canadian flags

The remains of a provincial capital on the Yucatan Peninsula attest to a people trying to fortify their place in the world... Now, Americans are flocking to the most stunning natural areas in the U.S., and filling up the campsites and on-site hotels in the process.

Swimming in the Brazilian Desert, Maria Shriver

Lençóis Maranhenses National Park

Every year, the sand dunes at Lençóis Maranhenses National Park in Brazil collect rainwater from about January to June. And come July, these dunes become temporary pools full of clear, warm water... In Houston, Texas, A tiny suburban eatery is breaking all the rules to create some of the freshest-tasting grub on the horizon.