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Listen up, y'all: How tourism, Gen Z shape the Nashville accent
The Tennessean
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Nashville's part of a region called the southern dialect zone. While Tennessee has seen an influx of new residents from states like California and New York, that's not all it takes to shift an area's accent. If you say the word "rat" aloud, does...
Woman arrested after traveling to Washington with plans to allegedly ‘kidnap and ass@ssinate’ President Trump
Zambian Observer
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August 20, 2025
An Indiana woman allegedly on a mission to “sacrificially k!ll” US President Donald Trump has been arrested. Nathalie Rose Jones, 50, was arrested Saturday, August 16, after posting threats against Trump on Facebook. Authorities say she then...
Where are people traveling for Labor Day this year? Here's wat AAA says
The Patriot Ledger - Massachusetts
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Boston is the No. 4 most popular destinations for Labor Day travel in 2025 "Domestic roundtrip flights are 6% cheaper compared to last Labor Day weekend" Labor Day weekend is almost upon us, and it's the perfect time to travel, according to AAA...
Hurricane Erin triggers swim bans, restrictions at South Shore beaches
News 12 Long Island - New York
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Restrictions are going into effect at beaches all across Long Island's South Shore in preparation for Hurricane Erin to pass to our east. Here are the latest updates as of Wednesday morning. New York State Gov. Kathy Hochul today directed the...
Flights through Newark Airport to be reduced until 2026. What will it mean for travelers?
NJ.com - New Jersey
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August 20, 2025
The Federal Aviation Administration proposed extending the current caps on hourly flight arrivals and departures at Newark Airport to October 2026. The proposal could affect passenger volume, travel, and business at the airport. The FAA’s proposal...
Dominican tourism press body installs new leadership, announces digital overhaul and museum project
Dominican Today
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Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Association of Tourism Press (Adompretur) formally installed its new two-year board Wednesday at the Catalonia hotel, where incoming president Sarah Hernández outlined an ambitious agenda to modernize the organization...
Global Airport Taxi Expands International 24/7 Airport Transfer Services For Travelers Across The Globe
MENAFN
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August 20, 2025
(MENAFN- Zex PR Wire) London, UK, 20th August 2025, ZEX PR WIRE , In today's fast-paced travel environment, reliability, safety, and convenience are more important than ever. Global Airport Taxi , a trusted leader in airport transportation,...
Hurricane Erin Will Make Swimming ‘Dangerous’—Several East Coast Beaches Shut
Forbes
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Topline The National Hurricane Center on Wednesday warned that Hurricane Erin will cause “life-threatening rip currents” across most beaches along the East Coast for the next few days as it moves northward through the Atlantic, prompting some...
Summer celebrations meet closed beaches and warnings on US E...
Southeast Missourian
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RODANTHE, N.C. (AP) — From Florida to New England, people trying to enjoy the last hurrahs of summer along the coast were met with rip-current warnings, closed beaches and in some cases already treacherous waves as Hurricane Erin inched closer...
Anchor Bar of Myrtle Beach to close
WPDE 15 - South Carolina
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MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — A local restaurant is set to permanently close. Anchor Bar located at 6401 N. Kings Highway in Myrtle Beach will be closing on Aug. 31, according to a WARN report. The report said that 29 jobs will be impacted as a...
Tracking Erin: NY, NJ close beaches over high rip current risk, 15-foot waves
NBC 4 - New York
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August 20, 2025
What to Know As of the National Hurricane Center's latest update, Erin remained a Category 2 hurricane with maximum sustained winds around 100 mph. It was about 400 miles south-southeast of North Carolina’s Cape Hatteras. While not expected to...
Daily Briefing: The beach is closed
USA Today
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Good morning!🙋🏼♀️ I'm Nicole Fallert. Could have sworn that was Justin Bieber. Quick look at Wednesday's news: Democratic State Rep. Nicole Collier slept in the Texas Capitol building. Hurricane Erin triggered rough surf and dangerous rip...
New airport feature will see travelers bypass TSA agents – and identity check will take less than six seconds
The U.S. Sun
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August 20, 2025
AIRPORTS around the country are introducing a new feature that will see travelers bypass TSA agents. It is intended to quicken the travel process by making identity checks take less than six seconds. 1 CLEAR is rolling out the eGates at three U.S....
Staten Island relief organization: Gaza travel ban threatens care for war-injured children
SI Live - New York
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August 20, 2025
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- At just 4 years old, Omar Abukwaik lost his arm and suffered severe injuries when a bombing destroyed his home and killed his entire family in Gaza during the Israel-Hamas war. The boy also suffered severe burns to his body,...
Bike lanes open on New York and Michigan Streets, making it easier to get around
WRTV - Indiana
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August 20, 2025
INDIANAPOLIS — More bike lanes are coming to Indianapolis, making it easier to get around the city. Last week, New York and Michigan Streets on the East side opened to two-way traffic with new bike lanes. "This has been a long time coming, and...
‘Trump Slump’: How tariffs & migration crackdown are affecting tourist in Las Vegas
Web NewsWire
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August 20, 2025
Tourist in Las Vegas is plunging this summer season, with resorts and convention centres reporting less visitors compared to in 2015, specifically from abroad, and some authorities are blaming the Trump administration’s tariffs and migration...
Sounds serious: New York City noise pollution takes a toll
Bangkok Post
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August 20, 2025
PUBLISHED : 20 Aug 2025 at 09:45 NEW YORK — Tim Mulligan moved to central Manhattan in the United States so he could be closer to work and avoid a daily ordeal on the rattling, screeching subway, just one part of the urban noisescape that tests...
Jeju Buses Now Accept Visa Cards: A Complete Guide for Foreign Tourists
TripZilla
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August 20, 2025
If you’ve ever visited a new country and found yourself fumbling with local transportation cards, Jeju Island has just made your life a whole lot easier. Starting this month, foreign tourists can hop on buses across the island using their own Visa...
Where to Stay: Every New York City Getaway Destination For The End of Summer
Haute Living - Florida
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August 19, 2025
Summer’s not over yet, and if you’re in New York City, chances are you’re looking for every way to savor the East Coast’s final warm weather weekends before they go. Beat the heat somewhere by the water or visit the great outdoors for some...
Dust devil wreaks havoc on New York beach as children run screaming for cover
FOX Weather
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August 19, 2025
A dust devil that spun up at a lake in Grafton, New York, sent children running and beach equipment flying on Friday, Aug. 15. Within 30 seconds, the dust died down. GRAFTON, N.Y.– A dust devil turned a nice, sunny day at the beach at Graton Lakes...