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Even without global software outages, some airports are worse than others. A recent study identifies the ten most stressful ones in the USA, which you might consider avoiding as you plan your next trip. So what’s the most stressful airport in the USA? The most delays and cancelled flights of any airport in the USA
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The peak summer getaway season is underway, so it’s important your vehicle is ready before you start your family road trip. These common sense car care tips can help prevent costly breakdowns and even accidents. The AAA expects to rescue 7 million American drivers this summer, mostly for dead batteries and flat tires, and being
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As expected, the 2034 Winter Olympics return to Salt Lake City, site of the 2002 Winter games. The announcement was made in Paris as the Summer games got underway there. Back home in SLC, a 3 a.m. public watch party gathered to see the broadcast from Paris, awarding both the Olympics and Paralympics. According to
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Scam Alert: It never takes long for the bad guys to take advantage of a bad situation. Beware of phishing and malware scams related to the CrowdStrike global outage. Even though the massive outage does not affect Mac or Linux users, you still could be approached by a hustler on the phone or by email.
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Budget airline Norse Atlantic Airways has launched another airfare sale, with one-way fares between US and Europe as low as $109. Usually, such bargain fares are to promote new routes. This one is to promote fall, winter and spring travel, between September 2024 and March 2025. Norse Atlantic is calling it the “Early Bird Sale”,
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Allegiant is launching eight new nonstop routes to 13 cities with discount fares from $39 one way. The new routes begin in November 2024, but seats are on sale now on the airline’s website, and include such popular winter destinations as Palm Beach, Sarasota and Fort Lauderdale. Related Article – Allegiant offers Military discounts and
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From the Archives – In honor of the 55th anniversary of the release of “Easy Rider” in July 1969, we are republishing this article including my interview with Dennis Hopper about the film, the movie motorcycles and his post-Hollywood life as an artist and photographer. In May 2009, exactly one year before Dennis Hopper passed away
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Scam Alert: Vacations are not the time to relax your personal safety online. Avoid identity theft before, during and after a vacation by taking these simple steps for internet security. Everyday, it seems, we hear about hacking, doxxing, identity theft or some other invasion of our digital privacy. Here’s how to protect your online life
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My two favorite things to do in Milwaukee are visiting the Harley-Davidson Museum and filling up on traditional German food and beer in Old Town. Milwaukee is a great place to visit any time, except when its crowded for a major event such as the the Republican National Convention in July 2024, or another major
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Traveling with marijuana, even oils or lotions containing CBD, THC or Hemp, can land you in jail, especially if you carry it – even innocently – into a foreign country. Internationally, just don’t do it. Domestically, know the legal implications and potential consequences, which vary by state. While some states have legalized recreational and medical
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