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Time Out New York

If you're in need of a quick vacation but have no idea where to go, we have a great idea: Amtrak recently announced its fall travel flash sale, offering steep discounts for train trips all across the country—including several from New York City. The catch? You have to book your journey by this Wednesday, August 7.

Take an Amtrak train trip around the country for super-cheap now

Miami, FL

It seems like this has been the air travel summer from hell. The Microsoft outage, weather delays, and overall airport chaos have made going on summer vacation far more of an ordeal than it usually is. Every other day someone goes viral on TikTok for showcasing the ridiculous long lines at airports, or for exposing how long they’ve been sitting on the tarmac. Everyone you know has probably had some sort of airport horror story from this past summer.

‘This is my nightmare’: Entire plane full of passengers are abandoned by American Airlines without the ability to leave the terminal

Lafayette County, MS

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Written with artificial intelligence assistance. Deputies from the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of possible animal cruelty on County Road 418 on August 4, according to Dark Horse Press. Upon arrival, officers encountered a distressing scene: several malnourished dogs and multiple deceased dogs still attached to their collars and chains.

Man Arrested for Animal Cruelty After Disturbing Discover

Melbourne, FL

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Akeena

A Burger King location in Melbourne, Florida, has been temporarily shut down for the third time following since 2023 after a recent state inspection that identified multiple health violations. This incident underscores ongoing concerns regarding the restaurant's adherence to health and safety standards.

A dead lizard, dead roaches, rodent droppings - Florida fast food restaurant closed again

Insider

A Delta Air Lines passenger told USA Today the man appeared to follow her and her daughter into the airport bathroom before sitting in the same row.

A man seemingly boarded a Delta flight without a valid ticket and was kicked off when a family said he was following them

Massachusetts State

Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny six-pound dog named Alistair who is looking for his forever home. At only one year old, this little boy is a sweet dog who is thought to be a Maltese, "but we can’t make any guarantees that he would be suitable for those with allergies," explains the nonprofit animal rescue.

Meet The Tiny 6lb Dog Looking For Love

Few details are available on the incident, which took place in a Delta Air Lines maintenance facility.

Two Delta workers killed while servicing plane at airport

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Atlanta, GA

Fox Business

The son of a Delta Air Lines worker killed at a maintenance facility following a wheel mishap spoke out about identifying his father's body.

Body of Delta worker 'unrecognizable' after tire explosion, son says

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They can’t believe the employee’s response. An attempt at reviewing desserts from Crumbl Cookies took an awkward turn for two TikTokers who weren’t happy with the Oreo cheesecake.

‘They’re doing something wrong’: Crumbl customers ask for a refund after ordering Oreo cheesecake.

Dania Beach, FL

If you’ve recently shopped at the Walmart Neighborhood Market on East Sheridan Street in Dania Beach, you might want to double-check your purchases. A recent inspection by the Florida Department of Agriculture revealed some alarming issues, including moldy meat and improperly stored chicken.

Moldy Meat and Warm Chicken: Walmart Neighborhood Market  Faces Inspection Troubles in Florida

Have you noticed that getting through security at some U.S. airports is a relative breeze while at others it can be agonizing? Even though the same federal agency – the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is handling security at all of the airports, the experience isn’t always the same.

Avoid these U.S. airports if you can

Crisp County, GA

Daily Coffee Press

On Wednesday, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation announced the arrest of 24 individuals following Operation Shyne Down. The GBI and other agencies served a total of 120 warrants on the suspects involved in the investigation, which targeted the criminal street gang G-Shyne Bloods and their involvement in criminal activities in Crisp County, Georgia.

Operation Results in More than 20 Charged with Gang Offenses, RICO, and more

Business Insider

Low-cost airlines Spirit, Southwest, Frontier, and JetBlue struggling to turn a profit are scrambling for new strategies and products.

Budget airlines like Spirit and Southwest are getting more desperate. You're going to hate it.

Mens Journal

An irate passenger went wild, smashing an American Airlines kiosk with a hammer after a reservation misunderstanding.

Passenger Vandalizes Airport With Hammer After Reservation Snafu

Two people are dead and one was seriously injured after a Delta plane’s tire exploded at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport in the early hours of Tuesday, Aug. 27. According to Atlanta media outlet WSB2, the incident happened at the airport’s maintenance area. One Delta employee and a contractor were...

2 Dead, 1 Injured After Delta Plane Tire Explodes at Atlanta Airport

Denver, CO

David Heitz

Angry Aurorans and Denverites on social media poked fun at the news media Friday as more information came out about Venezuelan gangs on the Front Range. Aurora Mayor Mike Coffman posted on Facebook that the city will use court orders to shut down additional apartment complexes that have been infiltrated by the gangs. It seemed to contradict comments made by Gov. Jared Polis, who said the gang problem was a figment of Aurora council member Danielle Jurinsky’s imagination.

Migrant gang crisis underrated: Denver media criticized

Rankin County, MS

Written with artificial intelligence. Carly Gregg, a 14-year-old accused of fatally shooting her mother and injuring her stepfather, appeared in court on Tuesday, August 6. Judge David Morrow waived the 30-day justice hearings typically required for juvenile defendants as Gregg's trial approaches.

Teenager Charged in Rankin County Shooting of Parents Appears in Court

Camilo Díaz

(MA) Get ready to become acquainted with a little lap dog who is ready to take over your bed, home, heart, and life! Easy Money is a Chihuahua mix pup with a unique name. Until recently, Easy Money was an owned pup who was very well-loved. Sadly, tragedy struck and Easy Money's owner passed away. His owner's family was no longer able to take care of him, and so he was surrendered to Great Dog Rescue New England's care. Though he is now living safely with a foster, he is hopeful to find a new home soon, where he will finally be able to settle down into a new life.

Little Chihuahua Who Lost His Owner Is Now Searching For New Family

A man suffering from mental health issues allegedly followed a family around Washington Dulles Airport before managing to sneak onto their Delta Air Lines flight without a ticket or boarding pass in an apparent security breach that the airline says it is now investigating. The incident occurred on August 2...

Man Follows Family Around Airport and Onto Delta Air Lines Jet at Washington Dulles Without a Ticket or Boarding Pass

Washington, DC

There are a few essential rules to remember when flying: buy your snacks before getting to the airport, always book a window seat and remember to pack your toiletries in 3.4 ounce bottles. Despite that last one being law for almost 20 years, people still forget and the Transportation Security Administration confiscates millions of dollars worth of liquids every day. Now, one U.S. airport is looking to save confiscated liquids from the trash heap.

What happens to all those toiletries the TSA confiscates at the airport?

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The Ithaca Voice

NewsBreak

Legislators to decide future of airport’s customs facility as financial losses mount

ITHACA, N.Y. — The fate of the U.S. Customs and Border Patrol facility at the Ithaca-Tompkins International Airport will be on the table again next month....

Legislators to decide future of airport’s customs facility as financial losses mount

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