Joshua Tree too crowded? Try these 3 desert hikes near L.A.
Now is the time of year when I try not to brag too much about how great the weather is. Soon enough, my friends back…
No tax hikes for UK Gambling in 2024 Budget, Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms
IN her inaugural Budget speech as Chancellor, Rachel Reeves confirmed that there will be no increase in taxes for the UK gambling sector in 2024.The…
Train fares to rise by 4.6% next year, Budget documents reveal – exact date price hikes come in and how to save
MILLIONS of travellers will pay up to 4.6% more for train tickets next year, the Government has revealed.The official Budget documents released after Rachel Reeves'…
EU hikes tariffs on Chinese EVs, prompting rebuke from Beijing | Automotive Industry
China’s Commerce Ministry promises to take ‘all necessary measures’ to protect the interests of Chinese firms.The European Union has decided to sharply raise tariffs on…
3 Mount Wilson hikes to learn about L.A.’s space exploration history
I grew up in a rural place with minimal light pollution. When I looked up to the night sky, I could see layers of stars…
Proposition 5 could unleash a flood of public projects — and tax hikes
Money for new fire stations, repaved roads, renovated libraries and more is on the ballot in the city of Santa Clara next month. Voters in…
3 hikes that avoid the Southern California wildfires
A week before Los Angeles shut down in spring 2020, my two friends, wife, dog and I hiked the Bridge to Nowhere. Setting off into…
Greece hikes tourist tax on British holidaymakers
The Greek Government imposed a "Climate Resilience Fee" on British tourists earlier this year – and now the fees have gone up in price. Source…
Tourists say Turkey is 'dead' as Brits avoid holiday spot due to price hikes
Videos have emerged on TikTok of tourists opening up about the situation, as they can't believe how quiet gorgeous holiday spots in Turkey have been…
These day hikes in Kings Canyon National Park are uncrowded and serene
Hiking in and around L.A. can often feel like its own mini-vacation. Our local public lands offer many different types of escape, whether you want…
Greggs hikes prices AGAIN including iconic menu item and customers will not be happy
BAKERY giant Greggs has hiked prices on some of its menu items including an iconic savoury bite.The high street chain has upped prices on some…
The best L.A.-area hikes, according to Angelenos (who don’t gatekeep)
Truism No. 1: Los Angeles is a patchwork of vast hiking terrain, with about 1 million acres in the L.A. area. The Angeles National Forest…
10 truly magnificent hikes in California’s state parks
Other states may have high mountains, vast deserts and scenic shorelines. California? It has a park system that contains all of it. Ancient redwoods grow…
4 great L.A. hikes that offer treats near the trails
When I was section hiking the Pacific Crest Trail, I met a thru-hiker (trail name: Toots Magoots) who shared a fun way she rewarded herself…
Kenya’s Ruto agrees ‘for conversation’ with protesters over tax hikes | Protests News
The weeklong protests have caught Ruto’s government off-guard, as discontent mounts over his economic policies. Kenya’s President William Ruto has said he was ready for…
Kenya drops some proposed tax hikes, including 16% VAT on bread | Tax
NewsFeedWide-ranging proposed tax increases, including a 16 percent value-added tax on bread, sparked protests and confrontations in Kenya’s capital. The government dropped many of the…
4 hot weather L.A. hikes and tips for how to tackle them
It’s here. The first inevitable heat wave of the year has arrived in California after a cool and wet winter and spring. While the worst…
Major broadband firm announces summer price hikes for thousands of customers – will you be £36 a year worse off?
A MAJOR broadband firm has confirmed summer price hikes for thousands of customers. NOW is increasing the prices of its broadband tariffs for the second…
3 hassle-free L.A. hikes with easy (and free) parking
Editor’s note: The Wild is all about featuring a variety of exciting voices from SoCal’s outdoors scene. Starting this week, that voice belongs to Laura…
GTA fans fuming as Rockstar hikes the price of game’s popular subscription service
GRAND Theft Auto fans have been left fuming after developers Rockstar hiked the price of the game's popular subscription service. The paid-for platform launched in…