Columbus, OH

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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 Gravy Breakfast

Time Out

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.

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

If you can’t get enough of fluffy pancakes dripping in melted butter and hot syrup then you’re in luck. IHOP is bringing back its beloved all-you-can-eat pancake deal, but for a limited time only. The sweet pancake deal returned to menus on July 29 and will be available...

All-you-can-eat pancakes are back at IHOP

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

In-the-know travelers often choose to fly early in the morning or late at night. By flying at off-peak times, they can avoid crowds, lines, and delays. However, some airports are better at handling these types of flights than others. A new study by Upgraded Points reveals the best airports for off-peak flying.

These are the best U.S. airports for flying at off-peak times

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

Doswell, VA

Head’s up, record-chasing coaster fanatics: a new record-breaking ride will debut next year, but it’s not in one of the country’s major theme parks. This thrilling new coaster, which will be the world’s longest and tallest winged launch coaster, is set to open in Virginia’s Kings Dominion in 2025.

A new record-breaking roller coaster will debut next year

The morning of Friday, July 19, started out pretty tough for countless Americans and travelers worldwide. An unexpected tech outage grounded thousands of flights, paused train routes, and caused brief outages to 911 lines and emergency services across the country. The unfortunate issue was resolved within hours, but has lasting...

Krispy Kreme is giving away free doughnuts today

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

New Jersey State

California State

Most of us have enjoyed rambling around a Big Lots store at some time or another—but maybe we should have gone more often. Big Lots announces closures of many of its locations throughout the U.S. We were just shopping in one last night—the cashiers were so nice, and it was sad to think they are likely out of a job now. These stores were always like a treasure trove of unexpected items, everything from a plug-in fireplace and mantel to an interesting snack aisle to patio furnishings. The store stocks items from production overruns, discontinued products and more, which explains the interesting hodgepodge of inventory. Right now, the chain’s website doesn’t mention anything about store closures, but members have gotten emails stating their local store is closing. Driving past these locations, a big banner announces the closure as well.

Here’s the full list of Big Lots stores that are closing and why

Dinwiddie County, VA

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Margaret Minnicks

WRIC 8 News reported that the Dinwiddie County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help locating a missing 101-year-old woman. According to Virginia State Police, Dorothy Sue Wallace was last seen driving on Route 1 in Brunswick County, heading north at around 4:20 p.m. on Thursday, August 15, 2024.

101-year-old Dinwiddie woman is missing after going for a drive

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

South Carolina State

Looking for some inspiration for your next beach getaway? You might as well go for the gold, and fortunately, Dr. Beach has just revealed his annual list of the top ten beaches in the U.S. The best beach in the U.S. can be found on Oahu in the island paradise that is Hawaii.

Dr. Beach reveals the number one beach in the U.S.

Beaufort County, SC

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Yes, there are monkeys in the Lowcountry of South Carolina. You won’t see one crossing the road and you don’t have to worry about them crashing your backyard BBQ looking for a meal, either.

On this South Carolina Island, only monkeys are allowed to hang out

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

Denver, CO

Migrants enrolled in the Denver Asylum Seekers Program won’t get cash benefits after all. The council amended a contract with Haven for Hope during the Safety, Housing, Education and Homelessness Committee meeting Wednesday. Instead of Haven of Hope providing migrants with cash assistance on debit cards, it will instead provide “culturally appropriate” food, if the change is approved by the full council.

Denver may revoke cash assistance for migrants

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

Yellowstone gave visitors more than their typical dose of amazement and surprise yesterday when one of the geothermal pools erupted in a hydrothermal explosion. An immediate tower of black smoke rose up in front of visitors’ eyes, and video shows them on the boardwalk with various reaction speeds—and ultimately deciding to run.

A dramatic hydrothermal explosion caused this popular area of Yellowstone to temporarily shut down

Alabama State

Resorts are wonderful places to vacation, not to mention ideal when you’re seeing the world with family or lots of friends in tow. But sometimes we crave a cozier, more intimate experience that’s best had at a boutique hotel. USA Today’s 10Best agrees and recently had its panel...

These are the best boutique hotels in the USA

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This is the busiest day to travel over Fourth of July weekend

On the roads and in the air, travelers will head out for the upcoming holiday weekend at rates higher than ever before. Following an all-time record...

This is the busiest day to travel over Fourth of July weekend

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