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U.S. Virgin Islands Tourism Sees Record Growth in Airlift and Cruise Arrivals
FTN News
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July 10, 2025
U.S. Virgin Islands tourism experiences record growth in airlift and cruise arrivals, with the territory reporting strong gains across air travel, cruise passenger numbers, accommodations, cultural events, and marketing partnerships. The halfway...
The Gross Reason You Should Never Wear Open-Toed Shoes During Air Travel
KINY - Alaska
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July 9, 2025
Air travel can be tough on your body, especially your feet. Between long security lines, endless walking through huge airports, and sitting for hours, your feet take a beating. And if you don't have a direct flight, it's even worse. You might be...
Here’s how much rain has so far fallen south of Boston amid flood warning
MassLive - Massachusetts
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July 10, 2025
Communities south of Boston have seen between 3 and 4 and a half inches of rain on Thursday, with much of the region still under a flash flood warning. Weymouth so far saw the most rain, with preliminary reporting showing it’s received 4.57 inches...
What to know about copperhead snakes in Massachusetts
CBS 4 Boston - Massachusetts
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A copperhead snake has reportedly been spotted in Attleboro, Massachusetts, with the city warning residents Wednesday that two dogs were bit recently after encountering the snake. MassWildlife has been in contact with Attleboro officials, but has...
Massachusetts State trooper injured by moped driver in ‘aggressive’ Revere July 4 crowd
Boston Herald - Massachusetts
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July 5, 2025
A Massachusetts State Police trooper was hit by a moped and injured while trying to de-escalate an “aggressive” crowd of hundreds gathered and setting off illegal fireworks in Revere, police say. Just before 11 p.m. Friday, both state and local...
Flash flood warning extended in eastern Massachusetts
Boston 25 News - Massachusetts
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July 10, 2025
BOSTON — We’re on a SEVERE WEATHER ALERT from the Boston 25 Weather Team due to a flash flood warning in our area. This alert was first issued for Worcester, Norfolk, Suffolk, Middlesex, Bristol, and Plymouth counties until 9 a.m. It was later...
In the mood for a beach day? Conde Nast says this town is one of best
Providence Journal - Rhode Island
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It's beach season, and there's no shortage of great beach towns in Rhode Island. And one of them recently landed on the Condé Nast Traveler list of the 17 best beach towns on the East Coast, which could make it exactly what you're looking for on...
Here's where great white sharks have been spotted this weekend
CBS 4 Boston - Massachusetts
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It's that time of year at the beaches of Massachusetts when the public is urged to be "shark smart." And there have been numerous sightings of great white sharks over the weekend, mostly off Cape Cod, data shows. The Atlantic White Shark...
Former Fico spokesperson appointed Slovak consul general in New York
The Slovak Spectator
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July 21, 2025
Slovakia has appointed Beatrice Szabóová as its new Consul General in New York, effective from 1 August 2025. She will replace Milan Vrbovský, who was appointed to the post in 2021. Article continues after video advertisement Article continues...
Milford teen suffers broken neck at Hampton Beach
Hollis Brookline Journal - New Hampshire
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Aiden Sloan, 19, of Milford, recently broke his neck while diving into a wave at Hampton Beach. Courtesy photo/GoFundMe HAMPTON — Aiden Sloan, 19, of Milford, was enjoying time with his cousins diving into the waves crashing on Hampton Beach —...
VIDEOS: Dangerous flash flooding strands motorists, leaves Massachusetts highways underwater
KCCI 8 - Iowa
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July 10, 2025
TED. HEY, JESSICA. THAT FLASH FLOOD WARNING ENDED AT 1115, BUT THE MORNING COMMUTE BEHIND ME, AS YOU CAN TELL, IT IS STILL A SLOG. MASSDOT CREWS HERE STILL TRYING TO DRAIN SOME AREAS THAT HAS GONE FROM FOUR LANES DOWN TO THREE AT THIS HOUR. BUT...
Only 2 islands rank higher than Mackinac in Continental US, says Travel + Leisure
MLive - Michigan
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July 10, 2025
More national accolades are pouring in for one of Michigan’s gems. Mackinac Island has just been named the No. 3 Best Island in the Continental U.S. by Travel + Leisure. To help come up with its 2025 list, the national travel publication says its...
Rise of New Hampshire casinos means more competition for Massachusetts
The Boston Globe - Massachusetts
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Sal Lupoli and Joe Faro met up on Wednesday, somewhere between the Apple store and the Macy’s, in the Mall at Rockingham Place. No, these best buddies and business partners weren’t hanging out to go shopping. Instead, they were there to cut a...
No way! All these celebrities live or once lived in Palm Beach County
The Palm Beach Post - Florida
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Donald Trump is likely the most famous person ever to live in Palm Beach County. And that was before he capped a remarkable political comeback and won a second term as President of the United States. To be at the top of the celebrity mountain in...
Man drags shark onto beach in front of stunned beachgoers before horror attack
The Mirror
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July 10, 2025
A 21-year-old man had caught the Sandbar shark while fishing but ended up needing to be evacuated by an air ambulance for treatment after being bitten A man who was trying to drag a shark back out to sea in front of stunned beachgoers was bitten...
Brianna LaPaglia Nails Coastal Chic in White Bikini for Sunset Beach Moment
Sports Illustrated - New York
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July 10, 2025
Brianna LaPaglia is enjoying every ounce of a summertime getaway, and we can’t get enough of her swimsuit looks. Taking a break from New York City for a trip to Martha’s Vineyard, the content creator has been spending time with friends, indulging...
Teachers travel back to 1775 at American Village’s revolutionary institute
The Shelby County Reporter - Alabama
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July 10, 2025
Published 10:34 am Thursday, July 10, 2025 By DAVE DOMESCIK | Staff Writer MONTEVALLO – The grounds of American Village came alive with the spirit of revolution the week of Friday, June 20 as nearly 40 educators from across the country gathered...
Boston eyes AI traffic management to improve school bus arrival times
The Boston Globe - Massachusetts
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Boston, vexed for years by the perennial problem of buses running late as they crisscross the city’s narrow, congested streets, is exploring whether an AI tool can help buses navigate local roads without getting slowed down at red lights. Instead...
AAA: Nearly 80 Million Americans Expected to Travel over Thanksgiving
CityNewsOKC - Oklahoma
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Oklahoma City -– AAA projects 79.9 million travelers nationwide will head 50 miles or more from home over the Thanksgiving holiday travel period*. For the first time, AAA’s forecast includes the Tuesday before and the Monday after Thanksgiving Day...
Giant great white shark spotted near popular North Carolina beach and 'could get closer'
The Mirror US
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July 10, 2025
07:29 ET, 10 Jul 2025 The legendary shark attack thriller Jaws celebrated its 50th anniversary this month. And in a twist mirroring the movie, a popular summer hotspot is now dealing with not one, but two great white sharks patrolling its...