Columbus, OH

Time Out

What makes a powerful passport? The annual Henley Passport Index ranks passports based on the number of destinations the passport holder can enter without a prior visa. While the U.S. is still one of the stronger passports, it has dropped in the rankings once again for 2024, continuing a ten-year slide from number one in 2014.

U.S. drops in the World’s Most Powerful Passport Index

New York City, NY

We all know that cities like NYC, Boston and San Francisco are expensive, but it turns out those cities—and four others in the U.S.—rank among the most expensive places to live in the entire world. Data company Numbeo released its mid-year 2024 Cost of Living Index by City, and seven U.S. cities made the top 10.

The U.S. has seven of the 10 most expensive cities to live in the world

Fast food has a way of uniting us and dividing us. Sure, fast food is universally beloved, hugely crave-able, and each chain has its own merits and setbacks, but when debating which food is the best of the best, controversy ensues. A new crowd-sourced reader ranking from USA Today lists...

Revealed: the best fast-food burger in the U.S.

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Horoscope for Sunday, August 18th

Ohio State

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The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

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

This summer has been a record-breaking one temperature-wise. We’ve all sweltered, turned up the A/C and set our alarms for early outdoor exercise before the sun gets too hot. And we’ve also indulged in a traditional summer treat to cheer up our moods and get something cold into our bodies, the quintessential happy food of summer—the ice cream cone. But with this joy comes risk: how can we keep the cone from melting? Sticky wrists and ice cream lost to the drips on the pavement are an omnipresent danger: it’s no exaggeration to say that this is a threat-level midnight situation.

Baskin-Robbins is giving away free ice cream

Georgia State

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

Indiana State

Jacksonville, IL

Moving to a new city can be a good way to shake things up, but real estate prices remain at a near record high. You can set your sights on some of the cheapest places to live in the U.S., visit some of the best cities in the U.S. to see what suits you or you can take the plunge somewhere perhaps more unexpected and get rewarded in cash for relocating. That’s right, some U.S. cities will pay you to move.

These U.S. cities will pay you to move there

If you’re renting a car on your next vacation, you might want to spend a little extra time before you take off to avoid facing unwanted charges later on down the line. Many renters have overpaid for unnecessary insurance or received hefty bills for damages they did not cause. To save money next time you rent a car, Auto Travel World has revealed these rental car hacks you should follow.

How to avoid common car rental rip-offs

Take a road trip back in time to celebrate Super 8’s 50th anniversary. To celebrate this milestone, the iconic motel chain is turning back the clock and offering rooms at the same rate they charged back in 1974: $8.88. That’s right, you can stay at one of the chain’s...

Score a hotel room for $8.88 this week

Cooking With Maryann

We often have breakfast for dinner. This is one of those go-to meals that we love to eat. It's also a great Sunday breakfast or for brunch. Although homemade buiscuits aren't required, they do add a wonderful and fresh touch.

Amazing Biscuits and Maple Gravy Breakfast

Southwest has offered a one-of-a-kind, open seating policy for more than 50 years. This week, the airline announced it’s ending open seating in favor of assigned seats and premium seats with more legroom. The longstanding policy has irked many customers who complain of “seat-savers,” sneaky strategies for getting a...

It’s all over for open seating on Southwest

Texas State

Dallas, TX

Everything's bigger in Texas. And it's about to get faster. Amtrak released details of its plan to introduce high-speed rail, Acela, to Texas via a YouTube video detailing the upcoming steps of the plan. The new routes, including a proposed 240-mile between Dallas and Houston, aim to help folks commute efficiently without the need to visit an airport or drive long distances in personal vehicles.

Amtrak is planning a new high-speed rail route in Texas

South Carolina State

Colleton County, SC

Explore Beaufort SC

Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

With the current position of the Moon in Virgo, today would be promising to some zodiac signs. Luck and good fortune will shine on them, as they will likely experience a notable increase in their finances. If your zodiac sign is one of them, you should prepare for a pleasant day in the professional sphere. While some signs will get bonuses and promotions, others will make good profits in their businesses. If you wish to find out the lucky signs of the day, keep reading this article.

3 Lucky Zodiac Signs With Financial Abundance | August 8, 2024

Nebraska State

Oxford, OH

It's a big summer for sports and competition. And if you prefer drinking while watching athletics (or not watching), the results of this major competition may be for you. This July, the U.S. Open Beer Championship awarded breweries across America gold, silver, and bronze medals for their beers in various categories, from Dark Ales to Belgian Tripels.

The world’s best pilsner has been crowned at the U.S. Open Beer Championship

Utah State

An iconic geologic feature collapsed recently, the well-known Double Arch in Utah’s Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. Made of 190 million-year-old fine-grain Navajo sandstone, the arch formed between the late Triassic and early Jurassic periods and collapsed on August 8, according to the National Park Service. Other names for the Double Arch include the Toilet Bowl (rude!), the Crescent Pool and the Hole in the Roof, because the double arch formed what appeared to be a ring.

Utah's Double Arch at Lake Powell has collapsed

If you’re taking a vacation with young kids, flying is likely preferable to driving. Hours or days in a car with a fussy baby or a disagreeable toddler? That does not sound like a relaxing start (or end) to a vacation. Flying can be a hassle of course—delays, cancellations or overbooked flights—but if you choose the right seat when you’re flying with kids, you’ve got a much better chance of smooth sailing after takeoff.

Flying with kids? Experts say to book these seats.

Oregon State

Autumn is probably the coziest season, and just saying the name conjures up images of apple cider, hot cider doughnuts, crisp air, corn mazes, and, of course, fall foliage. Leaf-peepers from around the country flock to certain parts of the country, chasing the changing colors, but what about the towns that are pure fall, regardless of peak foliage time? Travelers over at the popular Reddit travel community r/travel are tackling the issue in a recent thread, with cities and towns in Vermont, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Oregon and Michigan in the running for the most fall cities of all.

These cities have the most fall vibes in the U.S., according to autumn enthusiasts

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When is the next total solar eclipse in the U.S.?

The total solar eclipse of 2024 was an incredible experience for those who were in the path of totality—areas where the sun was completely blocked by...

When is the next total solar eclipse in the U.S.?

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