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Unvaccinated Americans flying back to the U.S. will be subject to stricter reentry testing requirements starting in early November, the Biden administration announced Monday, Sept. 20, as part of the administration’s plan to reopen U.S. borders to international travelers.For more TPG news delivered each morning to your inbox, sign up for our daily newsletter.“Today, the President is announcing that beginning in early November, the United States will be putting in place strict protocols to prevent the spread of COVID-19 from passengers flying internationally into the United States, by requiring that adult foreign nationals traveling to the United States be fully vaccinated,” a White House official said via email....

Jump to Recipe My Parmesan roasted artichokes are super easy, super delicious, and have a pesto dipping sauce that is easy to love! They are crispy, flavorful, and covered with a delicious Parmesan breadcrumb topping! This is not the way Mom made them when we were growing up, but it may quickly become your new favorite artichoke dish! Easy Parmesan Roasted Artichokes If you’ve never tasted artichoke before, this is a great recipe to start with!...

American Airlines flyers will soon be able to swirl and sip some new wines both in the sky and on the ground.The airline has named wine writer, educator and consultant Julia Coney as its latest wine consultant.The first Black woman (as well as the first person of color) to hold this position, Coney will be responsible for choosing the wines that will be served on board the legacy carrier’s transcontinental and international flights, as well as in its Flagship Lounges and Flagship First Dining rooms....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.I recently wrote about Avis American bonus offers that are good until August 31, 2012 and I just wanted to remind people that this is a pretty incredible offer. To get the miles and discount use coupon code MUAA035, which gives 3,000 miles for rentals of 1-2 days and 5,000 miles for rentals of 3 days or more....

If you’ve traveled abroad in the last year, you’re likely familiar with the testing mandate that all travelers need to show proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken one day before flying back to the U.S.For more TPG news delivered each morning to your inbox, sign up for our free daily newsletter.Unfortunately, it’s been tough to get a COVID-19 test abroad in some countries right now, due in part to both the omicron surge as well as the shorter testing window to renter the U....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Here’s a good opportunity to swipe that American Express® Gold Card and earn 4x points— Starbucks is having a 50% off “Happy Hour” promotion on any espresso drinks size grande or larger.The deal is good from 3pm (EST) to closing on Thursday, Feb. 7. All you have to do is download the Starbucks mobile app (if you don’t already have it) and check your inbox....

Taurus Moons are down-to-Earth and have a mellow attitude no matter what the Sun Sign. The Moon is traditionally known to be “exalted” in Taurus. Taurus is an earth sign, and that’s feminine and thus receptive. And the Moon is the receiver of the Sun’s light, so Taurus is a synchronous home for all the Moon represents – responding, instincts, feelings and feelings. Taurus Moons are more responsive than active, and that’s why they often seem passive, immovable....

The various oils used as mediums in oil painting are known as drying oils. The term is used as a reminder that different types have different drying times and properties. These mediums are mixed with oil paint both to modify the way the paint handles straight from the tube (for example, make it thinner or lengthen the drying time) and to alter the character of the paint from what you get straight from a paint tube (for example, make it transparent or opaque, gloss or matt)....

After two years of masking up for flights, on Monday a federal judge in Florida voided the federal government’s transportation mask mandate.Within hours, the Biden administration announced it would stop enforcing the mandate. Shortly thereafter, airlines swiftly dropped their policies. Some airlines loudly celebrated the news and quickly had special content on their social media accounts to mark the occasion, while others issued more muted statements.Here’s what the airlines are saying about the end of the federal mask mandate....

There are many theories, but no one knows exactly what makes someone transgender. Recently, however, some people are focusing less on what makes a person trans, and more on how to best address the needs of trans folk. Possible Causes There has been a lot of research into what causes someone to be transgender. As the Crossport Gender Support Group explains, Theories of both psychological and biological causality have been forwarded and it is quite likely there are different causes for different individuals....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.TPG reader Cindy sent me a message on Facebook to ask about credit card bonuses:“I earned a sign-up bonus from the Marriott Visa in September of 2014. Chase says I need to wait 24 months before I can earn another one. Do I need to wait that long before I open a new card, or just make sure 24 months pass before I earn a second bonus?...

It’s time for another Alaska Airlines sale on flights to Hawaii, with nonstop one-way fares to dream destinations such as Kauai, Maui, and the Big Island available for as low as $99. The carrier announced its latest deal with a perfectly punny tweet.The sale is from key Alaska Air cities such as Seattle, Portland, San Diego, and San Jose. As usual, the best prices apply to Alaska’s Saver tier, the airline’s most restricted fare....

Jump to Recipe This air fryer duck legs recipe is the easy gourmet dinner shortcut you didn’t know you needed in your life! In less than 20 minutes you can make divinely succulent duck fit for date night, the holidays, or any occasion! Make a few easy air fryer sides for a well-rounded meal with little to no effort! Crispy, perfectly cooked duck legs made in minutes! The simple and succulent air fryer duck legs you need to make today!...

It can be hard to keep track of all the different airline products and services out there — even if you’re the CEO of the world’s largest airline.It’s a bit awkward, though, when it’s a major competitor. Or a partner. Or both.American Airlines CEO Robert Isom said on Monday that he was not familiar with the details of JetBlue’s Mint product, to the point that he was unsure whether the product features lie-flat seats....

Grab a spoonful of sugar because this is some tough medicine to swallow. Disney Cruise Line’s newest ship in a decade, the much-anticipated Disney Wish, will see its big debut pushed back by six weeks, following shipyard delays caused by COVID-19.“The Meyer Werft shipyard has notified Disney Cruise Line that despite their very best efforts, they will need more time to finish the Disney Wish, due in part to the pandemic and particularly the arrival of the Omicron variant in Germany at a critical point in the production process,” the line said in a statement....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Want to see the latest flight deals as soon as they’re published? Follow The Points Guy on Facebook and Twitter, and subscribe to text message alerts from our deals feed, @tpg_alerts.Airfare deals are typically only available on limited dates. We recommend you use Google Flights to find dates to fly, then book through an online travel agency such as Orbitz or Expedia, which allows you to cancel flights without penalty by 11pm Eastern Time within one day of booking....

We all know Hawaii is hot this summer, and now it’s even less expensive to get there with discounted flights from Hawaiian Airlines, which is offering one-way fares from $81 (plus $5.60 in taxes and fees) through June 16.The fares are good for economy travel Mondays through Thursdays from Sept. 15 through Nov. 3, 2021.Hawaiian Airlines is offering flights from the continental U.S. to Hawaii from $81 each way – today only....

As we learned Sunday, the European Union is expected to welcome vaccinated American tourists this summer — news we’ve all been waiting for since international travel essentially ground to a halt in March of 2020.Although we don’t yet have a confirmed reopening date, this is a promising sign that summer travel to parts of Europe will return as the number of vaccinated Americans climbs and the number of COVID-19 cases drops....

Jump to Recipe Grilled lamb steaks are tender, flavorful, and perfectly suited for date nights, special occasions, or family dinners! All it takes is some light seasoning, a few minutes on the grill, and a pat of butter to top it all off! You won’t miss beef one bit once you bite into these juicy grilled lamb steaks that are full of great flavor! Tender Grilled Lamb Steaks Grilled lamb steaks aren’t difficult to make at all....

It was 4:52 a.m. on Nov. 4, 2021, when I received two unexpected emails about my Platinum Card® from American Express. Unfortunately, I didn’t see the automated messages until around eight hours later, when I took a lunch break from writing. That’s when I discovered that a thief had cashed in 117,648 of my American Express Membership Rewards points for $1,000 worth of Apple gift cards.Later, when I called American Express, I learned that around 35,000 more of my points had been stolen as well....