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Columbus, OH

North Carolina State

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Town Talks

Biscuitville, a North Carolina-based chain, has been named the No. 1 fast-food breakfast spot in the nation by USA Today's 10Best. This accolade comes after a month-long voting period where people across the country chose their favorite breakfast destinations.

North Carolina-based chain ranks No. 1 in the nation for fast-food breakfast. Here’s why

--- Lee este artículo en español. Fares will be available through August 1 at 11:59 p.m. ET and are valid for nonstop travel on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays through November 13, 2024, with some exceptions. For example, the following dates are out of the offer: August 29; Sept....

Frontier Airlines launches flights with fares starting at $19

Travel + Leisure

American Airlines Has Fall Flights Starting at $64 Right Now — When to Book

WEKU

The mummy is believed to be a relative of Senmut, an architect who worked during the reign of ancient Egypt’s most powerful female leader, Queen Hatshepsut. Senmut’s final years also remain a mystery.

New evidence suggests 'Screaming Woman' mummy died in pain

Chicago, IL

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Foodie in Chicago

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?

TheStreet

The airline is upping the routes it runs to multiple cities in Florida from the East Coast.

Southwest to launch four new flights to cities you want to get to

Hundreds of US flights were canceled early Monday, as carriers, particularly Delta Air Lines, work to recover four days after a global tech outage caused massive delays and left travelers stranded at airports around the nation.

Hundreds of US flights are canceled for the 4th straight day. Here’s the latest on the global tech outage

California State

A California woman is suing JetBlue, claiming the airline’s refusal to allow her emotional support dog to accompany her last year led to a resurgence in her Stage 4 cancer. According to the lawsuit, the woman and her husband claim JetBlue also violated the Americans with Disabilities Act when a crew member kicked them off the flight, forcing them to scramble to find a new way home, the Independent reports.

Passenger Sues JetBlue Claiming Her Stage 4 Cancer Returned After She Wasn't Allowed To Fly With Her French Bulldog

Houston, TX

MadameNoire

The doctor who reported the "biohazard" said the plane would need a "deep" cleaning. 🤮

United Airlines Flight Diverted Mid-Flight After ‘Biohazard’ Throws Passenger And Crew Into Vomiting Madness

Dollar General is expanding faster than most other grocery chains, bringing fresh produce to areas of the country that wouldn't otherwise have access.

Dollar General stores now sell fresh produce. Could it improve rural food access?

Business Insider

Avelo Airlines announced the addition of 18 new routes this fall with $52 tickets including international destinations in Jamaica and Mexico.

A little-known low-cost airline just announced 18 new routes and its first international destinations

It’s a big day for Southwest. Not only has the airline announced plans to introduce assigned and premium seating, but the airline is also adding redeye flights. This is long overdue, and the news coincides with the carrier’s Q2 2024 financial results. Southwest will operate redeyes as of...

Southwest Airlines Redeye Flights Coming… Finally!

Georgia State

Time Out

Allegiant is expanding again, and celebrating by offering extra-low fares on the new routes for a limited time. The low-cost airline announced eight new non-stop routes to 13 cities around the country, with budget-friendly options to popular vacation destinations in the South and beyond. The new routes and sale are perfect for planning a fall or winter getaway.

New routes on this popular airline are just $39 for a limited time

Orlando, FL

Flights to Orlando Airport are up this year according to Visit Orlando, however, one airline is ending a non-stop service to Orlando International Airport (MCO). Many people opt to fly into Orlando International Airport for their Disney World vacation. The airport is under an hour away from the theme parks and offers many airlines to get you there. But now when travel is up, one airline is canceling a route.

A POPULAR Airline Announced It Is Ending Flights to Orlando International Airport

Los Angeles, CA

San Francisco, CA

Golden Gate Media

JetBlue is set to deploy its Airbus A321LRs, typically used for transatlantic flights, on select domestic routes this fall and winter. Dubbed by Simple Flying as "its newest and most luxurious aircraft," the A321LR will enhance the San Francisco-New York JFK route with five flights a week from October 25 to November 20.

JetBlue will roll out its most 'luxurious aircraft' on two domestic routes to California

Virginia State

Cheryl E Preston

History Facts lists eight names US parents no longer give their newborns, which you may no longer hear in Virginia. The girls' names are Doris, Gertrude, Mildred, and Judith. I know or have known women with all four names, but they are either baby boomers or boomer parents' ages and someone's grandma or great aunt. Consider the ages of females in Virginia you know with these names.

Eight names parents in Virginia may no longer be giving to their newborns

Kentucky State

Kentucky Secretary of State Michael Adams is trying something new to encourage people to volunteer at the polls this year: an online recruitment portal.

Kentucky Secretary of State's office opens election worker portal

Hawaii State

Lahaina, HI

The parties in lawsuits seeking damages for last year's Maui wildfires have reached a $4 billion global settlement, a court filing said Friday.

Parties in lawsuits seeking damages for Maui fires reach $4B global settlement

Ronkonkoma, NY

The New York Post reveals that two men who died in a plane crash at MacArthur Airport were from Virginia. The men had been visiting friends in Long Island and were returning home when the tragedy occurred.

Life partners from Virginia have been identified as the victims of a New York plane crash

Not right away, but there are future plans for the Aviation Museum of Kentucky to take a short trip. It’s found in a relocation strategy. The Aviation Museum, located at Blue Grass Airport, has been open to the public for almost 30 years. Four million dollars in state funds have been allocated as seed money for a move. Museum Executive Director Tina Nance said they will not be moving far.

Aviation Museum of Kentucky plans to relocate

Amtrak is on its way to carrying more passengers this fiscal year than ever before. NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Reuters reporter David Shepardson about why that is.

Amtrak is set to carry more passengers than ever before this year

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