Overtourism Rejected: Svalbard, Chios, and El Hierro Show the World How It’s Done
What Svalbard, Chios, and El Hierro got right in dodging the overtourism crisis is simple: they didn’t oversell themselves to the highest bidder or let short-term profits bulldoze local ecosystems. These islands, facing the classic challenges of limited land and fragile infrastructure, made the radical choice to actually respect their own limits. They set strict visitor caps, prioritized conservation, and refused to cave to the relentless flood of global Instagrammers. Maybe other tourist hotspots should do the unthinkable-copy them.
Don King Isn't Done-Heavyweight Boxing Title Swings Back to the U.S.
Yes, the larger-than-life Don King, fresh off dodging a health crisis, is storming back into the boxing spotlight. After snagging a World Boxing Association purse bid, King will be at the helm of another headline-grabbing heavyweight title fight, aiming to restore a bit of that old-school American dominance to the division. With past championship successes for Trevor Bryan and Bermane Stiverne under his belt, King clearly isn’t ready to hang up the crown-or his signature hair-just yet. Boxing fans, brace yourselves: U.S. heavyweight glory is back on King’s chaotic menu.
ASUS Routers: The Cybersecurity Joke Nobody's Laughing At
Over 9,000 ASUS routers have been compromised by professional hackers, forming a resilient botnet that's immune to firmware upgrades, factory resets, and even most anti-malware scans, according to GreyNoise. Despite a security patch being issued, these routers remain wide open-because apparently, in 2024, “patched” just means hackers have to try a little harder. If you own an ASUS router, it’s high time to start considering an upgrade to something that isn't the digital equivalent of an open door with a welcome mat for cybercriminals.
Spain’s Outdoor Smoking Ban: Terraces, Tapas, and (Finally) Fresh Air
Spain is finally deciding that the sweet aroma of tapas should no longer be marinated in cigarette smoke-or vape clouds, for that matter. The proposed ban goes full throttle: lighting up traditional cigarettes, puffing on e-cigarettes, or warming up heated tobacco devices will all be off-limits on those sunny outdoor terraces. In short, if you want to enjoy your coffee with a side of nicotine, you’ll have to find a new favorite haunt or pick a park bench instead. Bravo, Spain-outdoor fresh air might finally mean fresh air.
Jake Tapper's ‘Original Sin’ Bulldozes its Way to the Top
Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson’s latest political thriller hasn’t just hit the shelves-it’s bulldozed its way straight to number one on the New York Times bestseller list. Apparently, readers can’t get enough of Capitol Hill chaos, and let’s be honest, who can blame them when reality itself often reads like a page-turner? Congratulations to Tapper and Thompson, proving once again that inside-the-Beltway drama sells-at least when it’s written well.
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