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Mackinac Island and Tulip Festivals May 9-15, 2024

Mackinac Island and Tulip Festivals May 9-15, 2024

Go with us to the Holland, MI & Orange City, IA Tulip Festival PLUS a Mississippi Riverboat Cruise AND two nights on Mackinac Island!

Ark Encounter plus Mississippi Riverboat Cruise June 12-17, 2024

Ark Encounter plus Mississippi Riverboat Cruise June 12-17, 2024

Go with us for an AWESOME trip to the Ark ! 

Summer in New York City Flyaway July 11-16 or 18-23, 2024

Summer in New York City Flyaway July 11-16 or 18-23, 2024

Go to the city that never sleeps for an amazing trip you’ll never forget! We have THREE dates to choose from.

New York City / Washington DC COMBO TRIP! July 18-30, 2024

New York City / Washington DC COMBO TRIP! July 18-30, 2024

Your chance to experience New York City AND Washington DC on the SAME trip!

Sports

17 hours ago in Sports

Gordon, Jokic lead the Nuggets to the brink of a sweep with a 112-105 win over the Lakers in Game 3

With one championship ring and a tenacious veteran core, the Denver Nuggets are a daunting matchup for any opponent in the NBA.

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Bevy of defensive playmakers are available in Round 2 of the NFL draft after historic offensive run

The unprecedented run on quarterbacks, wide receivers and pass protectors in the NFL draft 's opening round pushed plenty of studly defenders down the board and allowed some of the top teams to select players who normally wouldn't fall to them.

2 days ago in Sports

Minnesota’s Naz Reid wins NBA’s Sixth Man of the Year award, edging Malik Monk in close vote

Naz Reid was having a productive season as a reserve when the Minnesota Timberwolves needed him in the starting lineup while playing without All-Star Karl-Anthony Towns.

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Cubs OF Cody Bellinger sidelined by two fractured ribs on his right side

Cody Bellinger has two fractured ribs on his right side, sidelining another key player for the Chicago Cubs.

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PGA Tour players learn how much loyalty is worth in new equity program

Players who stayed loyal to the PGA Tour amid lucrative recruitment by Saudi-funded LIV Golf are starting to find out how much that loyalty could be worth.

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First-round picks could be on the trading block on Day 1 of the NFL draft

The No. 1 pick in the NFL draft already has traded hands, with Carolina sending it more than a year ago to Chicago in a trade to move up to take Bryce Young first overall in 2023.

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17 hours ago in National, Trending

‘The movement will persist’: Advocates stress Weinstein reversal doesn’t derail #MeToo reckoning

#MeToo founder Tarana Burke has heard it before. Every time there's a legal setback, the movement is declared dead in the water. A legal success, and presto, it's alive again.

1 day ago in National, Trending

Harvey Weinstein’s rape conviction is overturned by New York’s top court

New York's highest court on Thursday overturned Harvey Weinstein 's 2020 rape conviction, reversing a landmark ruling of the #MeToo era. The court found the trial judge unfairly allowed testimony against the ex-movie mogul based on allegations that weren't part of the case.

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USC cancels graduation ceremony and dozens are arrested on other campuses as anti-war protests grow

The University of Southern California canceled its main graduation ceremony Thursday and dozens of students were arrested on other campuses as protests against the Israel-Hamas war continued to spread.

2 days ago in National

No one is above the law. Supreme Court will decide if that includes Trump while he was president

On the left and right, Supreme Court justices seem to agree on a basic truth about the American system of government: No one is above the law, not even the president.

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About 1 in 4 US adults 50 and older who aren’t yet retired expect to never retire, AARP study finds

About one-quarter of U.S. adults age 50 and older who are not yet retired say they expect to never retire and 70% are concerned about prices rising faster than their income, an AARP survey finds.

2 days ago in National

Police tangle with students in Texas and California as wave of campus protest against Gaza war grows

Police tangled with student demonstrators in Texas and California while new encampments sprouted Wednesday at Harvard and other colleges as school leaders sought ways to defuse a growing wave of pro-Palestinian protests.

Lifestyle

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Biden officials indefinitely postpone ban on menthol cigarettes amid election-year pushback

President Joe Biden's administration is indefinitely delaying a long-awaited menthol cigarette ban, a decision that infuriated anti-smoking advocates but could avoid a political backlash from Black voters in November.

2 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending

What do weight loss drugs mean for a diet industry built on eating less and exercising more?

Like the lives of the people taking them, recent injected drugs like Wegovy and its predecessor, the diabetes medication Ozempic, are reshaping the U.S. health and fitness industries.

2 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending

USDA updates rules for school meals that limit added sugars for the first time

The nation's school meals will get a makeover under new nutrition standards that limit added sugars for the first time, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Wednesday.

2 days ago in Features, Trending

Chicago’s ‘rat hole’ removed after city determines sidewalk with animal impression was damaged

A Chicago sidewalk landmark some residents affectionately called the "rat hole" was removed Wednesday after city officials determined the section bearing the imprint of an animal was damaged and needed to be replaced, officials said.

3 days ago in Lifestyle

Edmunds: What you need to know about wrapping your car

Gaze around the next time you're stuck in traffic and see if you're not surprised, maybe even a little saddened, by the monochromatic sea around you. Modern cars come in a fantastic variety of shapes and sizes, but far fewer explore the more vibrant shades of the color wheel.

3 days ago in Features

Olympian Kristi Yamaguchi is ‘tickled pink’ to inspire a Barbie doll

Like many little girls, a young Kristi Yamaguchi loved playing with Barbie. With a schedule packed with ice skating practices, her Barbie dolls became her "best friends."

World

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These are the countries where TikTok is already banned

TikTok is in the crosshairs of authorities in the U.S., where new law threatens a nationwide ban unless its China-based parent ByteDance divests. It would be the biggest blow yet to the popular video-sharing app, which has faced various restrictions around the world.

2 days ago in World

World Central Kitchen workers killed by Israeli strikes in Gaza will be honored at memorial

A memorial at the National Cathedral in Washington on Thursday will honor the seven World Central Kitchen aid workers killed by Israeli airstrikes in Gaza earlier this month.

3 days ago in Trending, World

London police contain 2 horses loose in the city. Several more believed to be on the run too

London police have contained two military horses that were seen running around loose without riders in the heart of the U.K. capital on Wednesday morning. Several other horses are still believed to be on the loose.

3 days ago in World

Senate overwhelmingly passes aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan with big bipartisan vote

The Senate has passed $95 billion in war aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, sending the legislation to President Joe Biden after months of delays and contentious debate over how involved the United States should be in foreign wars.

4 days ago in World

Haiti health system nears collapse as medicine dwindles, gangs attack hospitals and ports stay shut

On a recent morning at a hospital in the heart of gang territory in Haiti's capital, a woman began convulsing before her body went limp as a doctor and two nurses raced to save her.

5 days ago in World

Europe is the fastest-warming continent, at nearly twice the average global rate, report says

Europe is the fastest-warming continent and its temperatures are rising at roughly twice the global average, two top climate monitoring organizations reported Monday, warning of the consequences for human health, glacier melt and economic activity.

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Cover Up A TATT With A Pic Of Your PET

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The Ford Bronco From O. J. Simpson’s Infamous Chase Going Up For Grabs…

The owners of O.J. Simpson’s infamous white Ford Bronco have said they plan to sell the now-iconic vehicle.  The SUV is currently owned…

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Entertainment

16 hours ago in Entertainment

With ‘Alien’ back in theaters, ‘Alien: Romulus’ director teases how the new film connects

Ridley Scott's "Alien" is back in theaters Friday for its 45th anniversary and to get audiences excited about the new installment coming in August.

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‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ is (almost) ready to shake up the Marvel Cinematic Universe

Shawn Levy is no novice when it comes to rumors around his projects. Years on "Stranger Things" taught him how to tune out the noise. Yet even he's found himself astonished by the sheer volume of speculation around "Deadpool & Wolverine."

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Jerry Seinfeld’s commitment to the bit

Jerry Seinfeld has been responsible for more movies than you think. Yes, he co-wrote and lent his voice to 2007's "Bee Movie." But before that, "Seinfeld" — where going to the movies, with or without the aid of Moviefone, was nearly as regular a destination as the coffee shop — gave birth to dozens of (fake) films.

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The Rolling Stones set to play New Orleans Jazz Fest 2024, opening Thursday

It looks like the third time is the charm as the 2024 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage festival prepares, again, for The Rolling Stones to perform.

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Corn Palace Shrine Circus

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10 hours ago in Lifestyle, Trending

Biden officials indefinitely postpone ban on menthol cigarettes amid election-year pushback

President Joe Biden's administration is indefinitely delaying a long-awaited menthol cigarette ban, a decision that infuriated anti-smoking advocates but could avoid a political backlash from Black voters in November.

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‘The movement will persist’: Advocates stress Weinstein reversal doesn’t derail #MeToo reckoning

#MeToo founder Tarana Burke has heard it before. Every time there's a legal setback, the movement is declared dead in the water. A legal success, and presto, it's alive again.

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Jerry Seinfeld’s commitment to the bit

Jerry Seinfeld has been responsible for more movies than you think. Yes, he co-wrote and lent his voice to 2007's "Bee Movie." But before that, "Seinfeld" — where going to the movies, with or without the aid of Moviefone, was nearly as regular a destination as the coffee shop — gave birth to dozens of (fake) films.

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These are the countries where TikTok is already banned

TikTok is in the crosshairs of authorities in the U.S., where new law threatens a nationwide ban unless its China-based parent ByteDance divests. It would be the biggest blow yet to the popular video-sharing app, which has faced various restrictions around the world.