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It remains one of the more confusing aspects of airline ticketing. Airlines require that the name on your reservation has to match the name on your government I.D., like your driver’s license or passport. But what about your middle name? Does it need to show on your ticket? For...

Using Full Names on Airline Tickets

Washington, DC

Travel + Leisure

The best choice for those going in it alone is none other than Washington, D.C.

This City Was Just Named the No. 1 Solo Travel Destination in the U.S.

USA TODAY

Labor Day weekend 2024 marks the end of summer. Here's what travelers need to know to avoid traffic.

When should you leave? The best and worst times for traffic over Labor Day Weekend 2024

Hawaii State

Travelers headed to the Hawaiian islands, particularly Oahu, who plan on driving should heed this Hawaiian heads-up: Driving and parking your vehicle around the island can get very tricky. It's understandable that tourists grab rental cars to explore Oahu since there are so many things to do there beyond Waikiki Beach, but adventure by rental car is best had when prepared for local driving and parking conditions. The biggest surprise for Hawaiian tourists renting cars is that most meters, even those close to or in larger towns, still only accept coins. While "smart meters" that accept credit cards are being rolled out in downtown Honolulu, parking meters around Oahu and other islands largely remain coin only.

Why Tourists Renting A Car In Hawaii Should Have Coins On Them At All Times

Los Angeles County, CA

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Herbie J Pilato

It's been two decades since beloved actor Brian Kelly died of pneumonia at 73 in 2005. Best known as Porter Ricks in the classic TV family show Flipper(NBC, 1964-1967), Kelly had once suffered a paralyzing motorcycle accident that ended his acting career. However, he rechanneld his creative talent and became a producer. This is his story.

The Paralyzing Accident & Tragic Death of TV's 'Flipper' Father Brian Kelly: Two Decades Later

Insider

I paid $79 for a ferry to Martha's Vineyard, an island in New England. The journey was quick and efficient, which made it worth the money.

I spent $79 on a round-trip ferry to Martha's Vineyard. The ocean views and full-service bar weren't even the best parts.

When Amtrak’s Empire Builder train pulled into Montana’s East Glacier Park station, the view was unlike anything I had ever seen. There stood a stunning century-old lodge built from Douglas fir timbers, and behind it, a row of snow-speckled mountains made the grand structure look minute. Above it all hung a sky so big and blue that I simply stared in awe. The magnitude of this magical place at that moment in 1998 left an indelible impression on me. This was my introduction to Glacier National Park, the Crown of the Continent. It was also my first-ever trip on a long-distance overnight train.

I Love Train Travel, and These Trips Are on My Bucket List

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Missouri State

CJ Coombs

When I learned the brown tarantula is also native to Missouri, I gasped, and when I say I'm not too fond of spiders of any genus is an understatement. It's psychological. They have too many legs.

It's mating season for the Texas brown tarantula also known as the Missouri tarantula

Georgia State

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Atlanta, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A 40-year-old man has been sentenced to over 28 years in prison for distributing significant amounts of fentanyl and other controlled substances to dealers in the Middle Georgia region. Authorities revealed that investigators uncovered evidence linking the drugs provided by the defendant, 40-year-old Lagary Williams, also known as "Frog," from Atlanta, to a fatal overdose.

Atlanta Man Sentenced to 28 Years for Supplying Deadly Fentanyl Linked to Fatal Overdose

Washington State

Axios Seattle

There's been a bonanza of Bigg's killer whales in the Salish Sea this summer. Why it matters: While the region's southern resident whale population remains endangered, other species, including Bigg's and humpbacks, are making a comeback, according to the Pacific Whale Watch Association (PWWA) and Orca Behavior Institute (OBI).Driving the news: Bigg's killer whales have been spotted every day in the Salish Sea over the last five months, with 214 unique sightings in July alone, per data released by the groups Tuesday.Zoom in: That's a 70% increase over the 124 unique sightings in July 2023, said OBI director Monika Wieland...

Banner year for Bigg's killer whales in Puget Sound

Iowa State

Iowa Storm Center

(IowaStormCenter.com) -- A strong pacific storm system will get underway later tonight with severe thunderstorms and heavy rain. The first round of the one-two punch event is hitting across western Iowa this morning. Then the focus will be across southwest Iowa for severe thunderstorm development by this evening with threats for hail, damaging winds, heavy rainfall and a couple of isolated tornadoes.

Severe Thunderstorm/Heavy Rainfall Threat Tonight.

The Lens

This year’s area of low oxygen in the Gulf of Mexico is larger than average, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on Thursday. The “dead zone” is approximately 6,705 square miles , as measured last week. Within NOAA’s 38 years of measuring the dead zone, this year’s assessment marks the 12th-largest area of low to no oxygen, which can kill fish and marine life.

Gulf ‘dead zone’ larger than average, larger than expected for 2024, scientists announce

Colorado State

David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

TheStreet

The United Kingdom Foreign Office issued a warning to British citizens coming to the US on holiday.

Travel warning for tourists to the US extended until end of year

JetBlue's Fall Fare Sale Has Flights for Less Than $40 — When to Book

Tampa, FL

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

Three men and a woman have been arrested on murder charges in connection with the fatal shooting of Charles Jones , a Jacksonville rapper known as Julio Foolio,” outside a hotel in Tampa.

4 arrested in slaying of Jacksonville rapper Julio Foolio

A Norweigan man successfully snuck through security and onboard two Lufthansa flights in Munich even though he had no ticket. Then he got greedy…. After Sneaking Onto Lufthansa Flight Without Ticket, Man Gets Greedy…And Gets Caught. As shared by One Mile At A Time, a 39-year-old Norwegian national decided...

Man Sneaks Onto Two Lufthansa Flights In Munich Without Ticket, Then Gets Greedy

Los Angeles, CA

Adam Rich was born on October 12, 1968, lived a troubled life, and died on January 7, 2023, at only 54 years old. This is his story. He lived in the Granada Hills area of Los Angeles with his parents and younger brother. The Rich family resided for a time in Florida where Adam studied acting at the local gym.

A Look Back at the Tragic Life and Death of Former Child Star Adam Rich (TV's 'Eight is Enough')

Massachusetts State

Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced an adorably tiny dog named Cha Cha who is looking for her forever home. Sandy Paws Rescue explains that she is 5 to 6 months old, and "our best guess on breed is chi/frenchie mix". Cha Cha may be small in size, but she's bursting with personality and love to give. This pint-sized pup is eagerly awaiting her chance to find her forever home, with her arrival in Massachusetts scheduled for Monday, August 26th.

Meet The Tiny 8lb Puppy Looking For Love

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Fast ferry service between Kingston and Seattle canceled until further notice

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Fast ferry service between Kingston and Seattle canceled until further notice

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