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Wisconsin officials report potential measles exposure at 2 travel stops
CBS 4 - Minnesota
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Target CEO set to step down next year, and more headlines Target CEO set to step down next year, and more headlines 05:39 Officials say a traveler from out of state who visited two Wisconsin gas stations may have exposed others to measles. The...
Delta Will Let Employees, Loyalty Members Pick New Destination
Airline Geeks
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August 20, 2025
Voting starts Aug. 25. [ Routes ]August 20, 2025 9:33 am ET By Zach Vasile Delta is letting its employees and SkyMiles members vote on a new European destination. As part of the carrier’s first “Route Race,” eligible voters can pick from three...
Great news for travelers: Two of Verizon's prepaid plans are getting free upgrades for coverage abroad
Mashable SE Asia
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August 20, 2025
Good news for Verizon customers traveling abroad. The telecom company has expanded access for international calling and texting with its prepaid brands Simple Mobile and Total Wireless. Starting on Aug. 28, customers get boosted coverage outside...
Groundbreaking hosted for site of new Pilot Travel Center
The Reminder - Massachusetts
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August 20, 2025
The Patel family, along with local and state officials, celebrate the ground breaking ceremony for the new Pilot Travel Center being built in Chicopee. Reminder Publishing photo by Tyler Garnet CHICOPEE — Local developer Dinesh Patel, in...
Gauteng student travels on e-hailing motorbike, divides South Africans: "An economic indicator"
Briefly
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August 20, 2025
A student in Gauteng shared on her TikTok account that she chose the option of travelling via a motorbike when she requested e-hailing services At the moment, the motorbike option is only available in 10 areas in Johannesburg CBD's Western Suburbs...
'I visited British village Americans tourists love and there are four golden rules'
The Mirror US
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August 20, 2025
Britain is famous for its picturesque villages scattered throughout the country – and one has just been named the most beautiful. Independent Cottages, a holiday home provider, compiled a list of the country's most scenic villages based on a list...
Target’s massive luggage sale has travelers rushing to grab this premium 3-piece set at 65% off before it sells out
MLive - Michigan
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August 20, 2025
Frequent flyers and world travelers could save big on a new luggage set at Target, but the deal only lasts for a short time. The SKONYON 3-Piece Hardshell Luggage Set is available in beige, brown and blue, and brown and black colorways for...
Boating under influence violations decreased during holiday weekend safety patrols
The Sun Times - Arkansas
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According to Sgt. Sydney Grant, Boating Law Administrator for the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, 118 Arkansas Game Wardens worked a heightened enforcement detail over the Independence Day weekend to increase boating safety on one of the...
Love’s Travel Stops fuel change at CHRISTUS St. Frances Cabrini Health System
KLAX - Louisiana
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ALEXANDRIA, Louisiana – Love’s Travel Stops will kick off its annual Miracle Balloon Campaign on Friday to raise critical funds for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals (CMN Hospitals) in support of CHRISTUS St. Frances Cabrini Health System. This...
Qatar Tourism organises pre-cruise season workshop
Gulf Times
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August 20, 2025
Qatar Tourism (QT), in collaboration with the Civil Service and Government Development Bureau, hosted a workshop aimed at enhancing the cruise passenger journey in preparation for the 2025/2026 cruise season. The initiative sought to highlight key...
Channel 4 exec brands Netflix ‘TV tourists’ for nabbing top talent
The Times
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The head of Channel 4 news has accused Netflix of acting like “TV tourists” by commissioning work from talent that had been nurtured over many years by public service broadcasters. Louisa Compton, the broadcaster’s head of current affairs and...
You can get a free cup of coffee at Holiday Inn Express hotels next weekend — even if you're not a guest
The Points Guy
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August 20, 2025
Free coffee? Yes, please — we'll never say no to that. Thanks to a new partnership between Holiday Inn Express and Costa Coffee, you can get a fresh cup of Joe on the house next weekend. The new partnership makes the complimentary coffee available...
How to get cinema tickets in the UK for under £5 this Bank Holiday weekend
Digital Spy
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August 20, 2025
The August Bank Holiday weekend is right around the corner, and Showcase Cinemas is taking advantage with a special three-day deal. The cinema chain is running an offer allowing people to see films between Saturday 23 to Monday 25 for under a...
New 'eGates' could help Sea-Tac travelers get to flights faster
KOMO News - Washington State
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SEATAC, Wash. — A new partnership could help travelers at Sea-Tac airport get to flights faster, and if you become a member, you won't even need to pull out your identification. It's called eGates. If you've traveled abroad, you may have seen them...
Ohio’s tourism numbers rising
Morrow County Sentinel - Ohio
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August 20, 2025
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jim Tressel, Ohio Department of Development Director Lydia Mihalik, and State Tourism Director Sarah Wickham announced on Aug. 12 that Ohio’s tourism industry continued its upward momentum in 2024, welcoming...
Exact areas to see 'worst' August bank holiday traffic as RAC issues warning
Chronicle Live
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August 20, 2025
Annabal Bagdi Senior reporter 18:37, 20 Aug 2025 Motorists are being warned of potential significant delays over the forthcoming August bank holiday period. The RAC has issued a warning to drivers, advising them to set off as early as possible or...
'I wore these Skechers sandals all-day every day on holiday—they felt like walking on air'
OK!
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August 20, 2025
Just before jetting off on my week-long holiday to Zakynthos (Greece), I realised I didn't have any sandals that would, firstly, be comfortable to wear day in and day out while also being versatile and practical enough to see me through walks on...
Get your garden ready for Bank Holiday weekend with 70% off three-piece outdoor bistro set
Devon Live
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August 20, 2025
18:52, 20 Aug 2025 This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more If you're hosting guests this Bank Holiday weekend, why not add some additional seating to your outdoor space? This...
Football club with ‘biggest name’ plan Bank Holiday event with payment giant
Nation.Cymru
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August 20, 2025
Llanfairpwll FC players with their Mastercard scarf This Bank Holiday Monday, Mastercard will host a special event to celebrate teaming up with CPD Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch FC, the football club with the world’s...
Grand Jury Indicts Traveling Nurse In Soldotna Murder Case
KSRM 920 AM - Alaska
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August 20, 2025
A Kenai grand jury has indicted a 31-year-old traveling nurse on murder charges in the killing of her 78-year-old landlord and roommate, handing down a true bill on all counts in one of the peninsula’s most disturbing homicide cases. According to...