Another summer weekend, another jam-packed itinerary. We are now firmly in the heat of the summer – both literally and figuratively – and Tokyo is just teeming with events and festivals. If you're keen to go all-out this weekend, start with the Tsukiji Hongwanji Temple Noryo Bon Odori on Friday August 2, then head over to the spectacular Itabashi Fireworks Festival on Saturday August 3. End your weekend at the Nakano Bon Odori Festival on Sunday August 4, where you could be dancing, Bon Odori style, to a Bon Jovi hit song.

3 fantastic Japanese festivals happening in Tokyo this August 2-4 weekend

Singapore’s Bayfront Event Space is set to shine like never before with the arrival of illumi, the world’s largest light, sound and multimedia illumination event, starting September 13, 2024. This marks the event’s international debut, featuring the world’s tallest illuminated tree titled ‘Tree of Lights’ that stands at 47 metres, a dazzling Carousel, and nine different segments filled with lifelike animatronics and thousands of installations lit up with a whopping 20 million LED lights.

The world’s largest illumination event is coming to Singapore, featuring installations with 20 million LED lights

A nice, crisp, refreshing beer may seem ideal on a hot summer day – or any day – and many people would agree that this brew is delicious. The most popular alcoholic beverage in the world is beer – believed to be the oldest too – and ranks third to water and tea as the most consumed beverage. It also takes the top spot in the United States, and even though Americans’ beer consumption has declined over the past 20 years as wine and cocktails have gained popularity, beer remains the top alcoholic drink in the U.S. where over 6.5 billion gallons was consumed in 2023.

America’s 40 Best-Tasting Beers, Ranked

North Myrtle Beach, SC

North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, offers foodie family travelers an exciting dining scene, as well as culinary events and festivals to look forward to this fall. Explore family-friendly restaurants, fine-dining establishments and everything in between. Take advantage of North Myrtle Beach’s oceanfront location and explore its waterfront dining options. Open...

Enjoy a Taste of North Myrtle Beach’s Dining Scene and Fall Food Festivals

A red wine is the sum of several important factors. Terroir, grape varietal, weather, and the vintner’s skill conspire to create a sumptuous beverage that shares a color but varies wildly elsewhere. This diversity makes drinking red wine fun, and any pour of something new and unfamiliar can double as a mini-adventure filled with enticing flavor possibilities.

We Asked 7 Sommeliers: What’s the Most Overrated Red Wine?

Chicago, IL

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Birmingham, AL

Valrico, FL

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In a recent announcement, The Fresh Market, a beloved grocery chain in Florida, is bidding farewell to its Valrico location. The store, located in one of the fastest-growing areas of the U.S., has cited uncontrollable inflation as a driving force behind its closure, echoing broader economic challenges impacting even higher-end retailers.

A grocery chain in Florida is unexpectedly closing down

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You won’t need to be a whiskey connoisseur to realize these bottles are totally worth the splurge.

12 Expensive Whiskeys Truly Worth Splurging On

Illinois State

MOD Pizza has over 500 locations across the country with 22 restaurants in Illinois. The Washington-based chain offers fast-casual fare known for its customized, artisan-style pizzas. Customers can choose from over 40 toppings and 8 sauces to create their own masterpiece.

Bankruptcy Looms for Major Pizza Chain With Chicago Suburban Locations

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Here is a cookie from my childhood that Mom always had in the cookie jar. Peanut butter cookies were an easy favorite, and we just loved helping her make them they were super easy.

4 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookie Recipe

Nevada State

York, ME

With 21 luxe rooms, each with its own private terrace featuring ocean views, the Nevada in York, Maine, isn’t your typical beachfront motel. But locals and travelers familiar with its sister property, the Viewpoint Hotel on nearby Cape Neddick, won’t be surprised by the mix of high design and homey touches of the newly renovated motel. At the Nevada, which reopened under new ownership July 15, you’ll find peacock blue tiles and white terrazzo floors in the bathroom, impeccable painkiller cocktails at the bar, and umbrellas and beach chairs to take across the street to Long Sands Beach.

The Nevada

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One raunchy piece of advice made Haliey Welch an internet sensation — though her fame has come with a price. The 23-year-old, best known as "hawk tuah girl," has had to deal with some rather creepy fans ever since a video of Welch giving a tip about intercourse went insanely viral online.

'Hawk Tuah' Girl Haliey Welch Says She Was Offered $600 to 'Spit in a Jar' After Her Lovemaking Tip

Anaheim, CA

Nick Davies

Planning a trip to Disneyland is a dream come true for many families and Disney enthusiasts. One of the most important aspects of your trip is finding the perfect hotel that offers comfort, convenience, and a bit of magic. Here’s a guide to some of the best hotels near Disneyland, ensuring your stay is as memorable as your time in the parks.

Best Hotels Near Disneyland: Comfort and Magic Guaranteed

Luna! Daisy! Archie! If hearing these names instantly makes you think of a four-legged friend, you’re not alone. Recent doggy data has revealed Australia’s most popular dog names (and breeds) in 2024 – and we’re betting you know a pooch with at least one of them.

Fur real: These are the 10 most popular dog names in Australia

Massachusetts State

Dianna Carney

Chloe, a 9 to 10-week-old puppy, is the last of her litter and is eagerly looking for a forever home. Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a dedicated foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, recently shared Chloe's story and her endearing qualities.

Meet Chloe: The 10-Week-Old Puppy Who Is The Last Of Her Litter Looking For Love

Vermont State

Brattleboro, VT

As a Black traveler, what I look for in a destination is whatever makes it unique — in Vermont’s case, draws like renowned fall foliage, maple syrup, and skiing. But I also seek out places that are welcoming to travelers of color through diversity and representation. Black and other minority groups make up a small fraction of Vermont’s population, which, frankly, made me apprehensive to visit. But what I found when I made the trip was a beautiful, neighborly state filled with a host of Black-owned businesses to support along the way.

How to Vacation in Vermont as a Black Traveler

Denver, CO

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David Heitz

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

The Stonehenge tunnel has been one hell of a saga. A two-mile tunnel under the landmark got the go-ahead in 2017, was blocked by the High Court in 2021, reapproved by the government in 2023 and earlier this year, a legal bid by campaigners to have it blocked a second time was dismissed. Now, after all that back and forth, it’s officially been scrapped.

The controversial Stonehenge tunnel scheme has officially been scrapped

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It’s not humans. How a survivor of a super-extinction repopulated our planet. There are more than 8 billion humans alive at this moment on Earth (unless something has gone horribly wrong). But humans aren’t the only dominant mammals.

For Millions of Years, Earth Was Dominated by a Single Vertebrate Genus

California State

The HD Post

CALIFORNIA – A month after Big Lots released its Quarter 1 results reporting a net loss of $205.0 million, or $6.99 per share, the company website shows 54 stores closing in California with a 20% off sale.

List of 54 Big Lots stores closing in California with 20% off sale

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Singapore’s largest craft beer festival Brewnanza Fest returns next month with over 100 craft beers

Die-hard craft beer fans should be no strangers to Brewlander, an award-winning local brewery. And their annual craft beer festival is set to return this August...

Singapore’s largest craft beer festival Brewnanza Fest returns next month with over 100 craft beers

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