green living, smart spending
See a movie at any AMC Theatres location in the U.S. for $5 plus tax on Tuesdays. The Discount Tuesdays promotion is the return of a popular discount program the chain has offered in the past. The movies on the cheap deal also applies to some theater concessions, such as the “Cameo-size” popcorn and soft
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Again this year, Land Rover is honoring local community groups and charities which make a positive impact by giving away fully customized and equipped Defender 130 rescue vehicles, designed to save lives. The Defender Service Awards expands in 2023 beyond US groups to include Puerto Rico and Canada, plus significant money awards to help non-profits
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Should e-bikes be allowed in National Parks? The National Park Service wants your opinion on the potential impacts of electric bikes in parks, to the eco-system including wildlife, plants and flowers, and to visitors on foot. The NPS has rules on dogs, off-trail hiking and mountain bikes, camping and cook-outs, boating and other things we
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Here are some easy and common sense tips for getting your car, SUV or truck road trip ready, whether you are planning a short drive or a longer getaway, especially if you haven’t been using your vehicle much recently.
Hopefully, you won’t ever be pulled over, but it’s smart to know the procedure for a traffic stop to keep yourself and any passengers safe. More than 670,000 U.S. motorists were pulled over in 2022. The wrong words or actions during even a routine traffic stop can have life-changing consequences, especially if you are legally
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It’s tough to sleep on a plane. Air New Zealand wants to help with the world’s first bunkbeds in the sky on long-haul flights. It’s called SkyNest and will debut on New York and Chicago routes starting in Fall 2024. It’s designed to allow economy ticket passengers the chance to sleep lying down instead of
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Hershey, Penna., is synonymous with chocolate and with its giant amusement park. But you can avoid expensive, crowded Hershey Park and still have a great time, including a 75th anniversary exhibit at the Hershey Auto Museum and a new 4D experience at Chocolate World. Here’s how to enjoy this popular destination and keep your budget
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One US airport is offering passengers with non-visible disabilities the opportunity to travel with confidence. The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower program is a FREE and simple tool for passengers to voluntarily share that they have a disability that might not be immediately apparent, and would need a little extra help, time and understanding while at the
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Frugal Over Fifty: There are benefits to getting older, especially discounts for shopping, dining and traveling. More than 100 retailers, supermarket chains, health and wellness chains, airlines, hotels, restaurants and movie theater chains nationwide offer discounts to seniors. Few of these offers are widely promoted. Some don’t even appear on the company website. The top
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JetBlue is expanding flights across the U.S. and the Caribbean, including two new destinations serving the airline’s major hubs, New York, Boston, Orlando and Los Angeles, and launching the new routes with a fare sale. Some flights begin immediately, but even the routes launching in Fall 2023 are available for booking now – and all
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