Souleymane’s journey’s is sluiced by simple but touching scenes such as his bonding with his brother sewing and with grandfather praying and metaphorical shots of the wash of the ocean on Dakar’s beaches.
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John Hopewell,
Variety,
5 Aug. 2026
Located in Middletown, Rhode Island, this roomy residence is close to downtown Newport and the area’s wineries and beaches.
After more than a decade hugging the sands of Laguna Beach, Driftwood Kitchen and The Deck will close its doors this year.
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Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
27 July 2026
Santo Beach Resort & Spa is the island's flagship luxury resort, with all-inclusive service, direct beachfront access, and an expansive spa centered on Porto Santo's mineral-rich sands and seawater therapies.
Say ciao to the Roman Coast With so many coasts, coves and fishing villages to choose from in Italy, the Roman coast is not often the first place people mention for a beach holiday.
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Megan Rose Murray,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 July 2026
Beach Hazards Statements remain in effect for the Oregon north, central, and southern coasts, as well as the south Washington coast.
The National Weather Service has repeatedly warned of dangerous rip currents and elevated surf in recent weeks as multiple southerly swells battered the coastlines of Los Angeles and Ventura counties.
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Noah Haggerty,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Aug. 2026
The Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt has been growing since 2011, dumping an increasing amount of seaweed along coastlines in the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico.
The boat had initially departed Monday from Normandy shores and was being monitored by French rescue vessels.
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ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Aug. 2026
From Ancient Greek Sandals to Christopher Esber, these foam footbeds and jelly straps can handle sandy shores and poolside splashes, while being some of the easiest shoes to pack up.
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