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The Mystery Artist Filling Subway Ad Space With Whimsy

Sue Sarah Gilbert, a Rockefeller descendant in Seattle, raised $1 million to place her drawings in New York City stations.

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Sue Sarah Gilbert, a self-described hobby artist, raised money from investors and contributed some of her own to fund a monthslong campaign displaying her artwork in several subway stations.
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Amtrak Speeds Up Trip From Vancouver to Seattle for World Cup Fans

Passengers heading from Vancouver, British Columbia, to Seattle will now clear U.S. customs before boarding instead of stopping once they’ve crossed the border.

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Amtrak’s Cascades line takes about four hours to get from Vancouver, British Columbia, which is hosting seven World Cup matches, to Seattle, which is hosting six.
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