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mercurynews.com > 02/10/2026 > hotel-del-coronado-boots-sandcastle-man-from-his-yearslong-spot-on-the-beach

Hotel del Coronado boots ‘Sandcastle Man’ from his yearslong spot on the beach

Hotel del Coronado boots ‘Sandcastle Man’ from his yearslong spot on the beach6+ hour, 6+ min ago   (705+ words) The Sandcastle Man, whose intricately designed sand sculptures " from "Star Wars" to Emerald City to snowmen " have long graced the Hotel del Coronado beachfront, has been banned by the resort from returning to his prime location. The letter continued, "We…...

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mercurynews.com > 12/26/2025 > british-free-climber-lewis-stevenson-cause-of-death

Cause of death confirmed for free climber who fell from Spain’s tallest bridge

Cause of death confirmed for free climber who fell from Spain’s tallest bridge1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (220+ words) The cause of death has been revealed for a 26-year-old English free climber and content creator who died last year while scaling Spain's tallest bridge, Castilla La Mancha. The death of the "experienced free climber," who hailed from Derby, England,…...

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mercurynews.com > 12/04/2025 > eurovision-spain-netherlands-boycott-israel-2026

Spain, Netherlands among at least 4 countries sitting out Eurovision 2026 after decision on Israel

Spain, Netherlands among at least 4 countries sitting out Eurovision 2026 after decision on Israel2+ mon, 6+ day ago   (882+ words) By Jamey Keaten and Jill Lawless | Associated Press GENEVA " Public broadcasters from at least four countries " including Spain and the Netherlands " on Thursday pulled out of next year's Eurovision Song Contest after organizers decided to allow Israel to compete. The…...

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mercurynews.com > 12/01/2025 > why-greece-is-now-the-worlds-best-place-to-retire

Why Greece is now the world’s best place to retire

Why Greece is now the world’s best place to retire2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (1667+ words) Humans are living 20 years longer than they did in 1950 and a growing number of people are choosing to spend their later decades abroad. Selling up your home and leaving friends and family behind for a new life overseas is a…...

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mercurynews.com > 11/18/2025 > spain-belgium-switzerland-scotland-and-austria-secure-automatic-world-cup-spots-in-europe

Spain, Belgium, Switzerland, Scotland and Austria secure automatic World Cup spots in Europe

Spain, Belgium, Switzerland, Scotland and Austria secure automatic World Cup spots in Europe2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (182+ words) European qualifying for the 2026 World Cup finished Tuesday with Spain, Belgium, Switzerland, Scotland and Austria securing the region's remaining automatic spots. Spain was held to a 2-2 home draw at Turkey but guaranteed first place in Group E and equaled Italy's…...

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mercurynews.com > 09/18/2025 > aer-lingus-promised-a-full-refund-after-threatened-strike-where-is-it

Aer Lingus promised a full refund after threatened strike. Where is it?

Aer Lingus promised a full refund after threatened strike. Where is it?4+ mon, 3+ week ago   (378+ words) By Christopher Elliott | Travel Troubleshooter Q: I paid $7,155 for a business-class ticket from Hartford, Conn., to Dublin on Aer Lingus. When a pilot strike threatened my trip, the airline emailed me three options, including a full refund, which I selected. Aer…...

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mercurynews.com > 09/16/2025 > spain-santiago-overtourism

Pilgrims turn Spain’s Santiago de Compostela into the world’s latest overtourism flashpoint

Pilgrims turn Spain’s Santiago de Compostela into the world’s latest overtourism flashpoint4+ mon, 3+ week ago   (629+ words) Translated into several languages, the group posted it throughout the northwestern Spanish city and distributed it at its ever-growing number of hostels. It reminded tourists to keep noise down, respect traffic rules and use plastic protectors on hiking poles to…...

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mercurynews.com > 09/10/2025 > iberia-downgraded-me-to-economy-class-wheres-my-refund

Iberia downgraded me to economy class. Where’s my refund?

Iberia downgraded me to economy class. Where’s my refund?5+ mon, 2+ hour ago   (460+ words) By Christopher Elliott | Travel Troubleshooter Q: My husband and I were downgraded from premium economy to economy on an Iberia flight from Chicago to Madrid. We booked with Avios miles and paid $543 in taxes. Under EC 261, the European airline consumer protection…...

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mercurynews.com > 09/08/2025 > best-stethoscope

Best stethoscope – The Mercury News

Best stethoscope – The Mercury News5+ mon, 2+ day ago   (824+ words) Since the early 19th century, stethoscopes have become an essential part of every physician's tool kit. These devices allow doctors to hear what's happening inside the body, so they can address and diagnose health issues without invasive procedures or guesswork. While…...

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mercurynews.com > 09/04/2025 > germany-stunned-by-slovakia-in-historic-world-cup-qualifying-loss-spain-and-belgium-win

Germany stunned by Slovakia in historic World Cup qualifying loss. Spain and Belgium win

Germany stunned by Slovakia in historic World Cup qualifying loss. Spain and Belgium win5+ mon, 6+ day ago   (642+ words) Germany lost an away World Cup qualifying game for the first time in a 2-0 upset against Slovakia on Thursday which threw its campaign to reach the 2026 tournament into immediate jeopardy. David Hancko and David Strelec each exploited mistakes in Germany's…...