Bellagio Celebrates 25th: Culinary Event & Specials
Bellagio is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a special culinary event. This year marks the Bellagio Casino's 25th anniversary. The resort officially opened its doors for the first time on October 15, 1998, and cost $1.6 billion to build. At the time, it was the most expensive resort ever built.
Read full storyBook Restrictions at St. Tammany Schools: Debate & Challenges
The book restriction debate comes to the St. Tammany School Board. Will book challenges follow in schools? St. Tammany Parish School Board members sat in silence Thursday as more than 20 people took to the podium to debate the appropriateness of student reading material in school libraries, including the reading aloud of portions of some of the books they want removed.
Read full storyExploring Florida Fall: Biketoberfest & Beyond
Fall is Florida's missing season, and it must be attached to something or you'll miss it. In my year, I attach it to Biketoberfest, which must be at least mid-October before you can crack the windows open and turn the AC off, and only in the mornings or evenings. Biketoberfest is a long weekend event, but loud pipes arrive early and leave late, depending on the weather.
Read full storyThe End of the Remote Work Revolution
The golden age of remote work seems to be ending. The Wall Street Journal is reporting that even tech firms (the first industry that told employees they could work from home forever just a few years ago) are getting engineers and project managers back in the office. The economic blogger Kevin Drum, formerly of Mother Jones, has taken note of the increasing anti-remote literature and is making a bold prediction about the future of work: there is none. It’s not going to look much different than it’s ever looked. That’s because the remote work revolution just isn’t going to materialize.
Read full storyReviving Controversial Gun Law: MO Asks Supreme Court
Second Amendment: Missouri asks the Supreme Court to revive a controversial gun law. If the Supreme Court grants' Missouri's request, it could inspire other conservative states to weigh in with similar laws. Missouri officials on Thursday asked the U.S. Supreme Court to revive a controversial law that blocks local police from enforcing federal gun prohibitions.
Read full storyIMF Cancels Climate Talk By Nobel Laureate Dr. John Clauser
Nobel Prize winner Dr. John Clauser, who has disputed issues surrounding climate change, was recently told he would not be speaking to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), according to the Co2 Coalition, a non-profit organization that believes carbon dioxide is beneficial to society.
Read full storyRaw Deal: Paying for 'Anti-Woke' Spite Products
Paying Extra for ‘Anti-Woke’ Spite Products Is a Raw Deal. With so many companies going “woke” nowadays, American conservatives are understandably looking to purchase goods and services from brands that reflect their own values. Or, to put a finer point on it, from hucksters who promise that buying alternative products from them is a surefire way to “own the libs.”
Read full storyGray Wolf Returns to Giant Sequoia National Monument
A near-extinct animal was spotted near a national monument for the first time in 100 years. ‘There’s been a lot more activity in the area since then’. For the first time in over 100 years, a gray wolf has been spotted in Giant Sequoia National Monument in southern California, the LA Times reported. Michelle Harris, who saw the wolf in early July, described seeing a big, gray canine cross a fire road in the area.
Read full storyUnveiling NYCWFF: Food, Wine & More
The Food Network The New York City Wine & Food Festival, presented by Capital One (NYCWFF), is NYC's premier wine and food festival. The four-day annual festival showcases the talents of the world’s most renowned wine and spirits producers, chefs, culinary personalities, and America’s most beloved television chefs while supporting the New York City metropolitan area's leading provider of life-sustaining meals and nutrition counseling for New Yorkers living with severe illness, God’s Love We Deliver.
Read full storyNetflix House: A Home for Content Fans
Netflix is planning to launch entertainment-focused stores where people can shop, eat, and enjoy other activities linked to their favorite movies and TV shows, Bloomberg reported on Thursday. Josh Simon, Netflix’s vice president of consumer products, said the store could be called Netflix House, with the first two sites set to open in the U.S. in 2025 before arriving in other locations around the world.
Read full storyGood Food, Good Health: Surprising Benefits
Eating healthy may be virtuous, but it just doesn't seem like that much fun. The truth is, most of us prefer the taste of French fries over that of oat bran. A glass of Burgundy sounds more tantalizing than a cup of wheat grass juice. And while a nice piece of fruit is no punishment, chocolate is exceedingly tempting.
Read full storyRomantic Dinners at Home: Easy Ideas for Couples
When it’s just you and your loved one, a romantic dinner at home can make any night special. It can be a challenge to come up with a romantic dinner that’s not too difficult to make. After all, part of the romance is that the chef doesn’t have to slave over a hot stove for hours. When you have a collection of easy recipes, both of you can enjoy your evening.
Read full storyUncovering Delta's False Parts Scandal
Delta Air Lines has been caught up in the AOG Technics scandal after revealing parts with false safety certificates were used on a number of its engines. As many as 20 of its engines could have been affected.
Read full story7 Hidden iOS 17 Settings and Features
Check out these 7 hidden iOS 17 settings and features on your iPhone. If you want to take a deep dive into what your iPhone has to offer, read on to check out seven hidden features I discovered while using the iOS 17 public beta. For more, here's our hands-on look at the upcoming iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max and my favorite new Apple Watch feature, Double Tap.
Read full storyHoppin’ Around the World: Meet the man visiting 12 Disney parks in 12 days and find out why.
Hoppin’ Around the World: Meet the man visiting 12 Disney parks in 12 days and find out why. The Disney family is on a mission to help Give Kids the World Village. ORLANDO, Fla. In a wild adventure that combines the magic of Disney with the spirit of philanthropy, one big Disney fan and his two kids are set to embark on a whirlwind tour of Disney parks across the globe.
Read full story"10 Frightful Florida Haunted Houses in 2023"
If you love Halloween haunted house attractions, you’ve come to the right place! We currently have 83 spooky haunts listed in Florida, including twisted trails, haunted hayrides, home haunts, corn mazes, and more!
Read full storyBeware: Puppy Scams in Flagler County
Flagler County, Fla. A Florida sheriff’s office is warning residents about puppy scams. They outline what to watch out for and some other tips on adding a furry companion to the family. The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office said that they have received dozens of complaints about puppy scams throughout the county.
Read full storyExploring 34 Stops Between Orlando & Daytona Beach
How long is the drive from Orlando to Daytona Beach?. The direct drive from Orlando to Daytona Beach is 56.6 mi (91 km) and should have a drive time of 1 hour and 1 minute in normal traffic.
Read full storyUkraine Aid at Risk if Jordan Wins Speakership
If Rep. Jim Jordan wins the race for House speaker, it could be the death knell for US aid to Ukraine. Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan is a top contender in the race for House speaker after Kevin McCarthy's ouster this week. Jordan has repeatedly voted against measures authorizing continued US aid to Ukraine in the war against Russia. His ascension to the speakership could also hinge on making a deal with far-right Republicans to curb US security assistance.
Read full storyTexas Special Session: Vouchers, Deportation Force & Border Security
The Texas special session kicks off Monday with school vouchers and border security at the center. Gov. Greg Abbott announced on Thursday that the latest special session will focus on school vouchers and the creation of a state deportation force, two highly controversial issues that have failed in previous special and regular sessions.
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