Security at the airport is a fickle dance. Shoes, jackets, and belts off! Check your pockets! Electronics out? Yes? No! Electronics back in your bags. Place your 3.4-ounce liquids in their clear, quart-sized bag in a bin! And so on and so forth. It’s like a game where the rules are always changing. And some airports make this experience much worse than others.

The Worst TSA Experience in the U.S. Is at This East Coast Airport

TSA PreCheck and Global Entry are trusted traveler programs under the Department of Homeland Security and can help make your travel days more enjoyable. They’re similar programs, but have some key differences that can help you decide which one is right for you and your adventures. TSA PreCheck offers...

TSA PreCheck or Global Entry: Which Should You Choose?

PopCrush

It's called proof of funds and it's pretty self-explanatory. You need to show, usually with a bank statement, that you have plenty of money to cover costs in the country you're entering from the United States. According to the website Nairaland, you must show this proof when you're applying for...

Proof of $2,000 in the Bank Now Required to Travel to These Countries

Florida State

The US Sun

DRIVERS are grappling with a rule change that will change their driving identification numbers forever. Car owners complained about the upcoming road law, with one driver saying they’ve already memorized their previous number. Starting July 31, 2024, the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, or FLHSMV, will implement new rules to bolster the […]

New law in effect July 31 will change driver’s licenses forever – vehicle owners call it a ‘bummer’ & blast ‘bad timing’

TIME

Get ready for instant payments, in which money moves from your account to another immediately

The Personal Check Is Disappearing. Here's What Comes Next

Donald Trump hinted that he might flee to Venezuela if he loses the election this November. The former president made the comment as part of a fear-mongering prediction during his X interview with Elon Musk on Monday. “If something happens with this election, which would be a horror show, we’ll...

Donald Trump says he’ll flee to Venezuela if he loses the election

Taste of Country

One day, we might be able to tell our kids and grandkids that we used to go to a place called a shopping mall to purchase things in person. Most of us are familiar with the mall setups: you have your anchor stores such as Macy's, JCPenny, Sears and others, then you have the stores that make up the inner-workings of the mall as well.

Macy’s Closing 150 Locations & You Won’t Believe What The Empty Stores Will Turn Into

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NewsNinja

A lady is cautioning others about purchasing budget earrings from Amazon, Shein, and H&M, after she experienced keloid formations on her earlobes due to wearing them. On a TikTok post that has garnered more than 334,000 likes, Sailor Rozema (@sailor.rozema), a content creator, shares a warning with her community of "dangly earring girls": the inexpensive jewelry found in fast fashion can have negative impacts on your well-being.

‘I’ll never be wearing earrings for the rest of my life’: Customer warns against buying from Shein

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Tega Cay Sun

The Social Security Administration (SSA) announced it has added nine new health conditions to its Compassionate Allowances program, which expedites disability benefits for individuals with severe medical conditions. Announced by SSA Commissioner Martin O’Malley on August 12, the new additions include rare genetic disorders like Bainbridge-Ropers Syndrome and Costello Syndrome, as well as conditions such as Adult Heart Transplant Wait List - Status Levels 1-4 and Plasmablastic Lymphoma.

Social Security Administration Expands Compassionate Allowances Program with Nine New Conditions

Los Angeles, CA

Growing up in Los Angeles, the Hollywood Sign served the same purpose to me as God or the moon did to others; no matter what, I always knew it would be there. It is LA’s unofficial coat of arms. Watching Tom Cruise climb Mount Lee and staple rings to it in the 2024 Olympics closing ceremony harkened me back to my childhood, when I was always hiking to the sign and taking photos myself, and, of course, was shocked and delighted each and every time someone altered it as a prank, celebration, or in protest. Every Angeleno has a favorite iteration of the sign, so without further ado, here’s our ranking of the best Hollywood Sign makeovers.

A Definitive Ranking of the Best Hollywood Sign Alterations

Las Vegas, NV

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Bellingham Metro News

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck areas near Las Vegas on Tuesday night, according to the United States Geological Service (USGS). The quake, which occurred at 8:06 p.m., was centered approximately 45 minutes from Las Vegas, near Indian Springs.

Magnitude 4.4 Earthquake Shakes Areas Near Las Vegas

"I worked at Walgreens for 4 years. There was never a dress code for customers". A Walgreens shopper says a manager kicked her out of the store for not following the store’s dress code, sparking outrage in a viral TikTok.

I didn’t realize you had a new dress code for customers: Walgreens shopper says she was forced out

Fox News

Lawful permanent residents are becoming naturalized United States citizens at a pace unseen since 2013 and 2014, potentially reshaping the electorate ahead of the election.

Immigrants becoming citizens at breakneck speed as election approaches: report

Vermont State

Burlington, VT

Fall is quickly approaching, with just over a month left of summer before we fully descend into pumpkin spice-flavored everything, thick scarves, and soup. One of the most exciting parts of Fall’s arrival is the changing of the leaves. Trees go from brilliant green canopies to tapestries of orange, red, and gold. Trying to capture maximum leaf turns is a science, and people make great efforts to see peak fall foliage every year.

Emergency Leaf-Peeping Question? This Hotel Has a Hotline for That

Stellantis is in the throes of a corporate upheaval. The stark contrast between the soaring fortunes of its European brands and the precipitous decline of its American counterparts Dodge, Jeep, Chrysler, and Ram is a glaring concern. Despite this, CEO Carlos Tavares maintains that North America, where profits are also plummeting, requires substantial revitalization.

Stellantis Faces Corporate Turmoil as Iconic American Brands Dodge, Jeep, and Chrysler Struggle Amid European Success

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A former Jacksonville police officer pleaded guilty Tuesday to enticement of a minor to engage in unlawful sexual activity, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Josue Garriga III, 34, faces a mandatory penalty of 10 years to life in federal prison and must register as a sex offender. A sentencing date has not been set.

Former cop pleads guilty to enticing 17-year-old girl

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Major changes to how real estate transactions are conducted are set to take affect this month that will effect how both sellers, and buyers, compensate their agents. On March 15, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) settled a lawsuit brought by home sellers regarding how broker commissions were handled. As a result of that settlement, the NAR will remove agent compensation amounts from Multiple Listing Services, provide detailed compensation information to buyers and sellers and attain a written agreement outlining that compensation structure.

Broker commissions on real estate transactions will look a lot different starting August 17

South Carolina State

Georgia State

Charlotte, NC

Daily Coffee Press

Here we (could) go again.. After making a second landfall in South Carolina, Debby weakened to a tropical storm and now located close to Charlotte, North Carolina. Despite the downgrade, the storm remains a threat, bringing heavy rainfall and tornado watches across North Carolina. Tragically, Debby has claimed six lives, including two in Georgia. Although Debby will soon lose its tropical characteristics, the risk of flooding and tornadoes persists as it moves into other states.

NHC Monitors Potential New Storm That Could Threaten Georgia

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

Republican Donald Trump has a 7-point lead over Democrat Kamala Harris among Florida voters, 49% to 42%, according to a new poll from the University of North Florida. Four percent are backing another candidate, and 6% are undecided or didn’t answer.

New Florida poll: Trump leads; support strong for abortion and recreational weed

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Okay, I’ve Got an Expired License. Can I Still Fly?

The first US driver’s license—technically, a paper certificate—was issued in 1899 in Troy, New York to allow the owner of a horseless carriage to speed around...

Okay, I’ve Got an Expired License. Can I Still Fly?

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