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Record July 4 Travel Expected Across U.S. in 2025
Chicago Morning Star - Illinois
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July 3, 2025
This Fourth of July holiday is set to be the busiest on record, with an estimated 72.2 million Americans expected to travel at least 50 miles from home between June 28 and July 6, according to new projections. The figure surpasses last year’s by...
Remote UK island dubbed 'Hawaii of the North' has beautiful beaches and warm weather
The Mirror
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July 3, 2025
Scotland may be known for its chilly and damp climate, but it's also home to a stunning island that's been affectionately named the 'Hawaii of the North'. Nestled 22 miles west of Ardnamurchan, the closest point on the Scottish mainland, and a...
AAA: Record 72.2 million Americans expected to travel domestically July 4th week
Shelby Daily Globe - Ohio
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AAA projects 72.2 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home over the Independence Day holiday period from Saturday, June 28 to Sunday, July 6. This year’s domestic travel forecast is an increase of 1.7 million travelers compared to...
Camping permits for Liberation Day parade available July 16
The Guam Daily Post
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The Department of Parks and Recreation will begin issuing camping permits for the 81st Annual Liberation Day Parade on Wednesday, July 16, starting at 8 a.m. at the Paseo Stadium Building. Permits will be available for camping spots along Marine...
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Why My Family's 'Weird' Beach Snack Is Actually The Best
Southern Living
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Predict the contents of a Southerner’s jam-packed beach cooler, and you’ve probably got a few of the usual suspects in mind: Pub subs or King’s Hawaiian roll sliders, fresh watermelon, boiled peanuts, and maybe even some fried chicken. But when my...
Scotland's sunniest island dubbed 'Hawaii of the North' is perfect for a summer staycation
Daily Record & Sunday Mail
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July 3, 2025
Scotland may be known for its chilly and damp climate, but it boasts a stunning island that's been affectionately named the 'Hawaii of the North'. The Isle of Tiree is situated 22 miles west of Ardnamurchan, the closest point on the Scottish...
Letter: Insurance, HOA fees are spiraling out of control
Honolulu Star-Advertiser - Hawaii
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July 7, 2025
I’m a 60-year-old single woman who has lived in Hawaii for 30 years, working up to three jobs to afford a modest 500-square-foot condo in a gated community. Despite living frugally and planning for retirement, I now face financial ruin. Last year,...
Traveling for Fourth of July? The best, worst drive times in California
Stockton Record - California
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A record 72.2 million Americans are expected to travel domestically for the Fourth of July holiday weekend. Driving remains the most popular mode of transportation, but air travel is also expected to hit record numbers. Travelers can find tips on...
Today in High Prairie: July 7, 2025
South Peace News
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July 7, 2025
Today in High Prairie! See what’s happening today in town, celebrity birthdays, local history, world history and your daily horoscope. Please send your birthdays and community events to southpeacenews@hotmail.com and/or spneditor@outlook.com....
Letter: Do not sacrifice Hawaii habitats to solar farms
Honolulu Star-Advertiser - Hawaii
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July 3, 2025
The version of the big, beautiful bill that passed the U.S. Senate proposes to phase out existing federal tax subsidies for wind and solar by the end of 2027. This is a good move. Hopefully all the solar projects slated for Hawaii’s landscape get...
An interstellar object is currently traveling through our solar system at 60 km per second A new interstellar object is currently traveling through the center of our solar system at an incredible speed. New observations to be made this year will…
Notebook Check
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Illustration of the first interstellar asteroid ever discovered, 1I/ʻOumuamua. (Image source: ESO, M. Kornmesser) A new interstellar object is currently traveling through the center of our solar system at an incredible speed. New observations to...
Maui’s vacation rental conversion bill remains in limbo
Honolulu Star-Advertiser - Hawaii
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July 3, 2025
STAR-ADVERTISER Richard Bissen: The Maui mayor introduced Bill 9, which seeks to convert 6,100 short-term rentals — mostly in West and South Maui — into long-term housing The Maui County Council spent seven hours of a public hearing behind closed...
The global fallout of Trump’s travel bans
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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July 3, 2025
President Donald Trump’s sweeping orders banning citizens of 12 countries, international students, and his threats to ban Nigeria and 35 other countries from travelling to the United States—whether anchored under the guise of national security,...
Student diver dies during scuba lessons in Hawaii
Dive Magazine
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July 3, 2025
3 July 2025   2 minutes of reading File picture overlooking the rocky shoreline of Hilo Bay overlooking downtown Hilo (Photo: Shutterstock) A 51-year-old Colorado man has died during scuba diving lessons in Hilo, on the island of Hawai’i,...
July Fourth gas prices to hit lowest level in four years as 72.2 million expected to travel
Washington Examiner
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July 3, 2025
Gas prices in the United States are dipping to their lowest numbers since 2021 as a record 72.2 million Americans are preparing to hit the road for the Fourth of July this weekend.The nationwide average for a gallon of gas is currently $3.14,...
How a botched travel application ruined an Auckland woman’s dream birthday holiday
The New Zealand Herald
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July 3, 2025
“It’s just a nightmare, really.” A month ago, in preparation for the birthday trip, the woman’s husband applied for ESTAs for the pair. Introduced in 2009, the ESTA or Electronic System for Travel Authorisation allows tourists from 42 nations,...
Tourist Go Home Season In Full Swing In Europe This Summer
Forbes
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A person wears a t shirt with the message reading 'Neighborhood auto defense - Tourists go home' ... More during a protest against overtourism in Barcelona, Spain, Sunday, June 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Pau Venteo)Copyright 2025 The Associated Press....
Traveling for Fourth of July 2025? Know the best and…
Zanesville Times Recorder - Ohio
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A record 72.2 million Americans are expected to travel domestically for the Fourth of July holiday weekend. Driving remains the most popular mode of transportation, but air travel is also expected to hit record numbers. Travelers can find tips on...
Hawaii Island police seek leads in 2021 unsolved murder
Hawaii News Now
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July 1, 2025
PUNA (HawaiiNewsNow) - Hawaii Island police detectives are renewing their request to gain information about an unsolved murder in Puna. On July 31, 2021 the body of 76-year-old Michael Rosenbaum was discovered at MacKenzie State Recreation Area in...
Hawaii reports 9th case of travel-related dengue this year
Honolulu Star-Advertiser - Hawaii
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June 30, 2025
The Hawaii Department of Health on Friday confirmed another case of travel-related dengue on Oahu, bringing the total reported in the state to nine so far this year. The latest case comes almost two months after the eighth case of dengue, which...