Recreation and leisure

Big venues set to expand capacity as state eases limits

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BOSTON (AP) — Large event venues including TD Garden, Fenway Park and Gillette Stadium will be allowed to double their current capacities starting on Monday,...

Officials expect summer tourism rebound in New Hampshire

May. 08, 2021 01:12 PM EDT
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — New Hampshire officials expect spending on summer tourism to rebound to near 2019 levels. The state Division of Travel...

In this undated image released by the U.S. National Park Service climbers camp on a big wall on El Capitan in Yosemite National Park, Calif. The park said Friday, May 7, 2021, it would require climbers to get permits if they spend the night while climbing the granite walls of El Capitan, Half Dome and other iconic granite features. (National Park Service via AP)

Yosemite climbers face new obstacle: overnight permits

By Brian Melley May. 07, 2021 07:56 PM EDT

Pandemic rules to loosen at amusement parks, road races

May. 07, 2021 09:22 AM EDT
BOSTON (AP) — Fans of amusement parks and road races in Massachusetts are among those who can begin enjoying loosened pandemic restrictions starting Monday. ...

FILE - In this May 16, 2020, file photo released by Xinhua News Agency, Chinese surveyors hike toward a higher spot from the base camp on Mount Qomolangma at an altitude of 5,200 meters. China has opened the spring Everest claiming season from the northern approach amid strict measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19. A total of 38 people have been issued permits to climb the world’s highest peak, known as Qomolongma in Tibetan, between March 31 and May 20, state media reported Friday, May 7, 2021. (Jigme Dorje/Xinhua via AP, File)

China opens Everest's north side to 38 virus-tested climbers

May. 07, 2021 02:22 AM EDT

FILE - In this Friday, Jan. 8, 2021 file photo, A man walks out of a Marc's Store in Mayfield Heights, Ohio. With viral cases declining, consumers spending again and more businesses easing restrictions, America's employers likely delivered another month of robust hiring in April, reinforcing the economy's steady rebound from the pandemic recession. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak, File)

US job growth slows sharply in sign of hiring struggles

By Christopher Rugaber May. 07, 2021 12:01 AM EDT

Man accused of lying about large group hike at Grand Canyon

May. 06, 2021 07:50 PM EDT
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — A Washington state man is accused of defying federal regulations that limit the number of people who can hike rim-to-rim at Grand...

Illinois further eases coronavirus restrictions as cases dip

May. 06, 2021 04:31 PM EDT
CHICAGO (AP) — Illinois will further ease coronavirus pandemic restrictions next week including increasing capacity limits at museums, events and gyms, Gov. J...

Animal Crossing among 4 inductees to Video Game Hall of Fame

May. 06, 2021 10:39 AM EDT
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) — The World Video Game Hall of Fame on Thursday inducted the groundbreaking Microsoft Flight Simulator, franchise-inspiring Where in the...

FILE - In this Jan. 23, 2020, file photo, a Nintendo sign is seen at the company's official store in the Shibuya district of Tokyo. Nintendo Co.’s profit for the fiscal year ended in March jumped 86% on healthy sales of the Switch handheld machine as people staying at home over the pandemic turned to video games. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)

Nintendo profits boom as people stuck at home play games

By Yuri Kageyama May. 06, 2021 05:38 AM EDT

Editorial Roundup: Kentucky

By The Associated Press May. 05, 2021 02:11 PM EDT
Bowling Green Daily News. May 4, 2021. Editorial: Wigwam Village project aims to preserve quirky slice of local history ...

Machine Gun Kelly performs at the NFL Draft Theatre at the NFL football draft Saturday, May 1, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Dermer)

NFL draft drew 160,000 with protocols for limited attendance

By Barry Wilner May. 04, 2021 04:01 PM EDT

July 4 fireworks returning, but no entertainment, vendors

May. 04, 2021 12:54 PM EDT
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Independence Day fireworks celebrations are returning in New Hampshire communities, but with some changes. In...

Indiana State Fair returning after 2020 pandemic cancelation

May. 04, 2021 09:37 AM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indiana State Fair will return with some changes this summer, a year after the coronavirus pandemic forced its cancellation, fair...