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• Crowd-pleasing food and drink picks for a great-tasting summer

  17-06-2026 10:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  Make the most of the rising temperatures by getting outside, optimising your nutrition and enjoying some summer flavours
  
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• Best luggage brands 2026, recommended by travel experts

  18-06-2026 13:21 via standard.co.uk
  
  From Antler to Away and Samsonite, shop the best hand luggage and carry-on cases
  
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• Bin the tan brogues and load the Pimm's: Henry Conway’s guide to surviving the summer social battlefield

  17-06-2026 14:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  Rivals has been a wonderful microcosmic example of social traps and oubliettes. Trust Dame Jilly to gift the us the perfect vehicle for delving into the great British pastime of passive-aggressive snobbery. That middle-class sniggering at “people who get it wrong” being just as ghastly as the perma-tanned Loadsamoney couple they laugh at. Curtain twitchers permeate every summer social situation, so your choice is to enter either as a fever dream of social nervousness, or with the bom
  
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• This shower head turns your daily rinse into a red light therapy session

  17-06-2026 08:34 via standard.co.uk
  
  The brand claims its attachment will boost circulation and improve your mood
  
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• OPINION - The pesky XI World Cup fans you’re guaranteed to encounter in the pub

  17-06-2026 06:54 via standard.co.uk
  
  Certain starters in the boozy line-up when you head out to watch the big matches, according to Michael Hogan
  
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• Colonial Williamsburg gears up for America 250 birthday to remember

  16-06-2026 20:42 via foxnews.com
  
  Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia, known as "the birthplace of America," is preparing for large crowds for America 250 celebrations this summer."The big event will happen the evening of July 4th, on the Courthouse Green," Robert Currie, Colonial Williamsburg director of entertainment, special events and evening programs, told Fox Digital. "We are expecting the largest crowds for the greatest fireworks show ever produced here in Colonial Williamsburg."George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Patrick He
  
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• Killer hotels on the Côte d’Azur for The White Lotus effect

  16-06-2026 16:11 via standard.co.uk
  
  Locations for The White Lotus season four are on the Côte d’Azur, flitting from Cannes to Monaco to Saint-Tropez. Melanie McDonagh visited two hotels in the region
  
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• Passengers push back as major cruise lines raise gratuity charges

  16-06-2026 16:06 via foxnews.com
  
  → Passengers are sounding off as automatic service charges keep climbing across major cruise lines.→ A hiker was recently airlifted after a grizzly bear dragged him dozens of feet on a trail.→ A record seaweed bloom washed ashore across South Florida, bringing foul odors to beaches.→ A beloved cruise tradition is facing new limits as passengers push the trend to extremes.→ This towering new attraction is raising the stakes for thrill-seekers looking to cool off.→ A
  
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• Listen up! Spatial audio is the hottest new buzz on the wellness soundscape

  16-06-2026 08:04 via standard.co.uk
  
  Being enveloped in sound, with no distractions, settles people in a way little else does
  
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• Melania Trump and Ivanka Trump bring family star power to White House UFC event

  15-06-2026 21:48 via foxnews.com
  
  President Donald Trump and his family attended "UFC Freedom 250," a mixed martial arts event held on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, D.C., on Sunday.Melania and Ivanka Trump — and Donald Trump Jr.'s new wife Bettina — all brought an unexpected glamour to a knockout event.The event coincided with the president’s 80th birthday and served as an early launch for the United States' upcoming semiquincentennial celebrations.TRUMP MARKS 80TH BIRTHDAY WITH PATRIOTIC UFC
  
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• Chastity before marriage? No cohabitation? Data says couples who skip both may have stronger unions

  15-06-2026 15:00 via foxnews.com
  
  When Fr. Matt DeGance tells engaged couples they should refrain from having sex during the six-month waiting period before their wedding — even for those living together — there's a palpable tension in the silence."The majority of the reactions are kind of a quiet pensiveness," he says. And "there are couples that kind of laugh it off or just sort of find it very dismissive, or they're dismissive in their approach."Even the Catholic Church knows it's countercultural in this day and a
  
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• Popular household remedy for keeping skunks away dismissed as myth by wildlife expert

  14-06-2026 20:40 via foxnews.com
  
  Irish Spring soap, known for its fresh scent, is often recommended online — in blog posts, social media exchanges and elsewhere — as a way to repel skunks. Yet wildlife experts say the popular household hack is more a myth than a proven solution.Some homeowners claim the soap's strong scent can help discourage skunks from lingering near flower beds, garbage cans and other areas around the home.The popular DIY method typically involves placing chunks of soap or grated pieces in mesh b
  
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• America's wounded, struggling veterans get brand-new homes built by Florida teens

  14-06-2026 19:56 via foxnews.com
  
  America’s youth is giving back to America’s heroes.The national nonprofit Building Homes for Heroes (BHH) builds, modifies and gifts mortgage-free homes to injured veterans, first responders and Gold Star families (who have lost a U.S. military service member while he or she was serving).The New York-based organization has recently teamed up with local high-school students from The Villages Charter School (TVCS) Construction Management Academy in Florida.GARY SINISE FOUNDATION, BUILD
  
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• American Culture Quiz: Test yourself on revolutionary recipes and celebrity challenges

  14-06-2026 12:00 via foxnews.com
  
  The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people — including current events and the sights and sounds of the United States.This week's quiz highlights revolutionary recipes, celebrity challenges — and a whole lot more.Can you get all 8 questions right?Give it a try and see how you do!CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIESTo try your hand at more quizzes from Fox News Digital, click here. Also, to take our latest News Quiz &mdash
  
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• World Cup fans fall in love with American culture, comfort food classics

  13-06-2026 20:57 via foxnews.com
  
  Christopher Columbus made his name over 500 years ago, but a new crop of Europeans is discovering America during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, posting rave reviews of comfort food and rural hospitality on social media.World Cup matches are scheduled across the country, with Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas, Los Angeles, Miami, New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia, Seattle and the San Francisco Bay area all hosting matches. Oxford Economics reported that 1.24 million international visitors a
  
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• Taylor Swift’s controversial wedding rule has fans debating who should make plus-one list

  13-06-2026 16:00 via foxnews.com
  
  Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have so far been keeping their wedding plans very locked down even as rumors swirl, but there's already a controversy brewing.The famous couple, engaged since August 2025, have not yet confirmed where or when they will tie the knot. Yet, according to reports, the couple is reigniting a long-standing debate about plus-ones at weddings.Swift and Kelce are apparently enforcing a no ring, no bring policy. So, if a guest is not married or engaged, he or she cannot bring
  
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• Jewellery designer Marla Aaron's guide to New York

  12-06-2026 15:40 via standard.co.uk
  
  From cake fit for a princess and an insane Gotham Salad, to hot jazz and even the best monkey bars, the Harlem jewellery queen has the Big Apple crunched
  
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• Jewellery designer Marlaa Aaron's guide to New York

  12-06-2026 15:01 via standard.co.uk
  
  From cake fit for a princess and an insane Gotham Salad, to hot jazz and even the best monkey bars, the Harlem jewellery queen has the Big Apple crunched
  
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• Fox News Digital's News Quiz: June 12, 2026

  12-06-2026 12:35 via foxnews.com
  
  Test your news knowledge with this week's Fox News Digital News Quiz, featuring dirty sodas' health concerns, and a Texas mom's Facebook arrest claim.Looking for another challenge?A Trump-backed challenger who defeated Rep. Thomas Massie in Kentucky, ending the representative's tenure after a bruising GOP primary battle is featured in last week's News Quiz.Test your knowledge of music milestones, patriotic pursuits and more in this week's American Culture Quiz.If you're looking to play even more
  
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• Nell Mescal's My London: Half Cut Market and wine in London Fields

  12-06-2026 07:35 via standard.co.uk
  
  Singer Nell Mescal feels fancy at the NoMad, rates dates at Half Cut Market and loves a London Fields wine
  
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• A day in the life of Elevate smoothie founder Julia Baldet

  12-06-2026 07:00 via standard.co.uk
  
  Journalling, affirmations and AI take care of the mind — supplements, Pilates and smoothies (of course) take care of the body
  
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• America's new favorite snack is actually an ancient fruit

  11-06-2026 16:39 via foxnews.com
  
  → As shoppers ditch ultra-processed treats, one naturally sweet fruit is taking center stage.→ Scientists say a label-related mistake may be fueling unnecessary food waste.→ Many Americans say digital checkout prompts are making gratuity expectations harder to ignore.→ The Raising Cane's founder revealed the one menu side he personally skips.→ As costs climb everywhere else, this beloved burger spot is bucking the trend.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER&
  
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• Somer-loving: the home of the coolest indie beauty brands

  11-06-2026 16:27 via standard.co.uk
  
  How this corner of the West Country became a hotspot for wellness pioneers
  
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• The style rules for joining fashion FC amid World Cup fever

  11-06-2026 16:26 via standard.co.uk
  
  From the pitch to the catwalk and now our wardrobes, a football shirt is the must-wear piece of the summer. Just add heels…
  
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• Leah Williamson on the highs and lows of life at the top — and why she’ll never stop fighting for equality

  11-06-2026 12:53 via standard.co.uk
  
  Lionesses captain Leah Williamson on the highs and lows of life at the top, the struggles facing the women’s game and how the Burberry front row terrified her more than a football pitch
  
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• Chic and reusable picnic accessories for the perfect park day

  11-06-2026 12:25 via standard.co.uk
  
  Here’s where to buy the best picnic blankets, plates, coolers and more
  
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• World’s best hotels of 2026 revealed: one London retreat selected in the top ten

  11-06-2026 08:12 via standard.co.uk
  
  The Royal Lancaster is London’s only entry in the top ten, coming in as the number four hotel in the world
  
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• The next big thing in longevity? Tailor-made health plans

  10-06-2026 17:06 via standard.co.uk
  
  Using blood tests to create a personalised supplement regime could be the way to a healthier life
  
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• Barfly music venue to reopen: is old Camden coming back?

  10-06-2026 16:15 via standard.co.uk
  
  Could the reopening of the legendary music venue Barfly later this month signal the return of Camden’s soul, asks former native Martin Robinson
  
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• Bikini crackdown at cruise destinations may surprise summer travelers

  09-06-2026 17:18 via foxnews.com
  
  → A last-minute deal is breathing new life into a pair of long-abandoned casinos.→ One summer getaway spot is testing an unconventional plan to curb a growing health threat.→ What's perfectly fine swimwear on a cruise ship could lead to unwanted attention at certain destinations.→ This crowded tourist destination is cracking down on visitor behavior with costly consequences.→ A split-second decision at sea turned one cruise ship passenger into an unlikely hero.→ One
  
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