There's Traveling. Then There Are These Extreme Travelers (Newser Deep Dive)

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December 7, 2024     There's Traveling. Then There Are These Extreme Travelers Is Charles Veley, a 58-year-old Californian, the most well-traveled person in the country? Turns out, it's a near-impossible question to answer definitively. Keep reading   This Is What Being Unhoused in America Looks Like "Do you need anything?" This is a common refrain writer Patrick Fealey says he gets from police officers when they knock on the window of the car he parks along beaches or in Walmart lots. Keep reading   From our sponsors Last Chance Cyber Week Deal: Spin Aero Drone – Just $60 for Hours of Fun! Learn why people across the US are raving about the Spin Aero drone! Easy to fly, lightweight, and built for durability, it's perfect for capturing unforgettable moments and delivering hours of fun. With a foldable design and simple controls, it's ideal for beginners and enthusiasts alike. Now available for just $59 – a massive 56% off – but only until Cyber Week ends this Saturday! Don't miss out on this affordable, high-tech gift that's flying off the shelves. Get yours today before it's too late! KEEP READING   Swift's New Book Is a Warning to Book Publishers Taylor Swift's sway in the music business has granted her the power to do things her own way, with the moves she makes in a pop-industrial complex of her own making having the influence to boost economies. This media autonomy may now impact the book publishing industry, Sophie Vershbow writes in Esquire, after the star decided to skip the traditional route and self-publish her 256-page photo book, Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour Book under the banner of a new venture, Taylor Swift Publications. Keep reading   From the Archives Can the Chestnut Tree Rise Again in the US? People might sing about roasting chestnuts on an open fire at this time of year, but it's a safe bet few do any actual roasting with American chestnuts anymore. They're a little too hard to find, relative to the days of yore. Keep reading   From Our Sponsors Manage your subscriptions  |  Unsubscribe from Newser emails  |  Privacy Policy We'd love to hear from you. Send us a note at feedback@newser.com. Read our stories on MSN. Newser, LLC  |  1395 Brickell Avenue  |  Suite 800  |  Miami, Florida  |  33131 © 2024 Newser, LLC. All rights reserved