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A statue of Yoda and Grogu from the Star Wars franchise stands in the courtyard outside the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art at Exposition Park in Los Angeles, California. Photo: EPA
Travel

From Star Wars to Banksy, 7 must-sees at new Lucas Museum of Narrative Art

Seeing everything at George Lucas and Mellody Hobson’s huge new Los Angeles museum in one day is a tough ask, so here are some highlights.

Travel

David Chang takes detours on a culinary road trip across the US

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Universal Pictures

‘Like someone is getting murdered’: Fast & Furious roller coaster scares locals

Tourism

A byte to eat: immersive dining goes hi-tech from Los Angeles to Hong Kong

From animated artworks to ‘floating chairs’, immersive dinners are turning to multimedia tech like never before. Are guests eating it up?

Projections fill up the dining table during meals. (Christina House/Los Angeles Times/TNS)
Tourism

Downtown LA goes from best avoided to accessible as Fifa World Cup fans descend

As World Cup visitors arrive, Downtown Los Angeles has shed its rough reputation, becoming a walkable sports and cultural centre.

Tourism

‘Really powerful’: how Yoko Ono’s Wish Trees are helping US city voice hopes

Wish Trees for Los Angeles invites people to jot down their hopes on paper tags and tie them to the trees, drawing as many as 800 a day.

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Tourism

How Marilyn Monroe owned her beauty and sexuality with pioneering boldness

Marilyn Monroe’s inspiring efforts to create and shape her public image are being celebrated at LA’s Academy Museum of Motion Pictures.

An exhibit is seen during the Exhibition Preview for “Marilyn Monroe: Hollywood Icon” Hosted by The Academy Museum at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, in Los Angeles, on May 27, 2026. (Photo by VALERIE MACON / AFP)
Luxury travel

The creative’s guide to Austin, the coolest city in the US

Matthew McConaughey, Elon Musk and Joe Rogan are among those who live in this city renowned for its barbecue, cowboy boots and home-grown brands like Kendra Scott.

Tourism

‘It’s a Trojan horse’: how the Obama Presidential Centre is dividing Chicago

The presidential museum that opens on June 19 is a bold addition to Chicago’s iconic skyline, but not all local residents are impressed.

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Tourism

He got drunk and bought a motel. Stories behind Route 66 motel owners

We meet the owners of three motels who all found themselves running roadside establishments on America’s iconic Route 66.

A vintage Buick parks outside the 86-year-old Blue Swallow Motel on Route 66 in Tucumcari, New Mexico. Photo: TNS
Art

Why Lacma’s new US$724 million David Geffen Galleries space flows like oceans

The Los Angeles County Museum of Art’s new building encourages accidental interactions with artwork that visitors often ignore.

A drone view of the David Geffen Galleries at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) in Los Angeles, California, U.S., April 19, 2026. REUTERS/Daniel Cole
Tourism

Latest ‘skillcation’ travel trend blends relaxation with self-improvement

From winemaking and beekeeping to kitesurfing and ranching, ‘skillcations’ add structured learning or practice to relaxation or sightseeing.

Tourism

5 of the best immersive hi-tech tourist attractions in Las Vegas

From the world’s largest 360-degree screen to an epic VR odyssey and a John Wick experience, check out these attractions on a Vegas trip.

Tourism

7 new major Los Angeles arts complexes set to open before 2028 Olympics

From Lacma’s David Geffen Galleries to the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art and Meow Wolf, it’s a huge few years for art in LA.

The Infinity Room gallery from media artist Refik Anadol’s new AI museum, opening next spring in the Grand L.A. (Dataland/TNS)
United States

Trump says he’ll sign order to pay TSA during shutdown

The agency has lost more than 480 transport security officers, while US lawmakers remain unable to reach a funding deal.

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People wait in TSA security queues at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport on Thursday. Photo: Reuters
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Trump threatens to put ICE agents in US airports amid TSA funding clash

Air travel has faced major disruptions as safety officers call in sick while missing pay cheques over a partial US government shutdown.

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Tourism

That lei you got in Hawaii? The orchids probably came from Thailand

Hawaiian lei are often made with Thai orchids. Now, lawmakers are pushing for a restriction on imported flowers – which could drive costs up.

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Tourism

Paying for a ‘head orgasm’: ASMR spas are taking off in the United States

Scratchy, raspy, feathery and tingly: more people than ever are paying for spa-like sensory experiences to induce ‘the tingles’ in the brain.

ASMR is the pleasurable tingling feeling brought on by gentle auditory, visual or tactile stimuli. More bricks-and-mortar ASMR studios are popping up across the United States. Photo: Instagram/kaswellness.oc
Tourism

Ponyo exhibition invites visitors into Hayao ⁠Miyazaki’s ocean world

The ‘Studio Ghibli’s Ponyo’ exhibition at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles includes rare artwork and production sketches.

United States

Outside In | Will tourism slump force Trump to rethink his unilateral approach?

The US president’s policies have antagonised many the world over and may hit attendance at mega-events like the Fifa World Cup, with political repercussions.

TV shows and streaming video

Mostly unseen footage shows the crazy year building world’s first Disneyland

The new documentary Disneyland Handcrafted on Disney+ reveals just how fragile the creation of California’s Disneyland was.

Workers construct the front gates of California’s Disneyland in a still from Disneyland Handcrafted, a new documentary on Disney+. Photo: TNS
Social media

At 75, Snoopy has conquered the Gen Z market. How did the beagle do it?

Snoopy’s enduring appeal continues to boost Peanuts’ brand now – it has more than 1,200 licensees around the world.

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A view of characters from the Peanuts comic strip at the Charles M. Schulz Museum in the United States. Snoopy remains as popular as ever. Photo: TNS
Tourism

7 travel tips for 2026 – one of them is to play board games with locals

Forget TikTok recommendations and soulless one-star restaurants; focus instead on the experiences you want to taste, drink, and enjoy.

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Tourism

Track history – a 43-hour train trip from Los Angeles to Chicago

Amtrak’s Southwest Chief train route runs between Los Angeles and Chicago on a 43-hour trip, with a dining car and a great viewing carriage.

Tourism

Tours to visit Christmas movie locations in US state prove huge hit

Fans of Hallmark’s feel-good and family-friendly TV films are taking tours around locations in Connecticut, home to at least 22 productions.

Norwich City Hall is decorated for the annual “Light Up City Hall” event in Norwich, Connecticut, on December 5, 2025. Scenes from the 2021 Hallmark movie Sugar Plum Twist were filmed at the hall. Photo: AP
Tourism

11 of the best Unesco World Heritage sites in the US to check out

The US boasts 26 Unesco World Heritage sites, some of which are globally famous, like the Grand Canyon, while others are less well known.

The Grand Canyon in Arizona was recognised as a Unesco World Heritage site in 1979, and is known for its breathtaking vistas and geological significance. Photo: Shutterstock
Aviation

Airbus issues major A320 recall, threatening global flight disruption

The aviation giant has ordered immediate repairs to 6,000 of the aircraft, right around the busiest travel weekend of the year in the US.

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Tourism

Interactive museum dedicated to the Shroud of Turin opens in the US

US$5 million museum features 360-degree projection rooms, Shroud of Turin replicas, interactive kiosks and a life-size sculpture of Christ.

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