National Interest
Bone Voyage: New Dog-Friendly Airline To Offer Flights At Long Island Airport Bone Voyage: New Dog-Friendly Airline To Offer Flights At Long Island Airport Bone Voyage: New Dog-Friendly Airline To Offer Flights At Long Island Airport
Bone Voyage: New Dog-Friendly Airline To Offer Flights At Long Island Airport It'll soon be wheels – and paws – up for a new airline taking off from a Long Island airport. RetrievAir, a pet-centric airline built entirely around traveling with dogs, will begin service out of Republic Airport (FRG) in Farmingdale, the company said in a news release on Wednesday, Mar. 26. Flights will begin on Thursday, May 22. From the executive airport, RetrievAir will offer service to seven US cities with weekly departures. The cheapest flights go to West Palm Beach, Florida, on Thursdays for $749 one way. Other destinations from Farmingdale's airport include Chicago,…

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by Chris Spiker
Hartford, CT
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Consumer Confidence Crashes To 12-Year Low As Trump Tariffs, Rising Prices Fuel Economic Gloom Consumer Confidence Crashes To 12-Year Low As Trump Tariffs, Rising Prices Fuel Economic Gloom Consumer Confidence Crashes To 12-Year Low As Trump Tariffs, Rising Prices Fuel Economic Gloom
Consumer Confidence Crashes To 12-Year Low As Trump Tariffs, Rising Prices Fuel Economic Gloom Consumer confidence continued its freefall in March, tumbling to its lowest level since the early 2010s as inflation fears, President Donald Trump's rapidly changing tariff threats, and stock market pessimism weighed heavily on Americans. The Conference Board's Consumer Confidence Index fell 7.2 points in March to 92.9, the nonprofit said in a news release on Tuesday, Mar. 25. That was the lowest reading since late 2022 and well below the threshold that typically signals a looming recession. The steepest drop came in the Expectations Index, which fell 9.6 points to 65.2 — marking its l…

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by Chris Spiker
National Interest
TSA PreCheck May Not Save You Much Time But Could Help Your Sanity, New Survey Says TSA PreCheck May Not Save You Much Time But Could Help Your Sanity, New Survey Says TSA PreCheck May Not Save You Much Time But Could Help Your Sanity, New Survey Says
TSA PreCheck May Not Save You Much Time But Could Help Your Sanity, New Survey Says Despite its fast-lane promise, TSA PreCheck may not save flyers much time but does make the airport experience less stressful, a new survey said. TSA PreCheck members save just seven minutes in security lines on average, according to the survey released by travel website Upgraded Points on Tuesday, Mar. 25. The PreCheck respondents did report feeling far less stressed than other travelers. More than 1,500 people were polled earlier in March. The survey compared wait times, stress levels, and satisfaction among those with and without TSA PreCheck.  The program, which launched…

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by Chris Spiker
Edison, NJ
Obituaries
Kyler Robertson Of Edison Dies, 31 Kyler Robertson Of Edison Dies, 31 Kyler Robertson Of Edison Dies, 31
Kyler Robertson Of Edison Dies, 31 Kyler Robertson, an Edison resident, died on Thursday, March 20 at the age of 31 from kidney failure, according to his obituary from the Gosselin funeral Home website. Despite battling Crohn's disease and renal failure, Robertson showed strength, grace and resilience and was an inspiration to many, according to his obituary. A solar energy salesman, in his free time, Robertson enjoyed snowboarding, motorcycles, traveling, country music, his friends and the Philadelphia Eagles, his obituary reads. My heart is so, so deeply saddened. Kyler was one hell of a fighter. Even in his hardest …

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by Sam Barron
Danbury, CT
Breaking News
Crypto Bro Paid For Danbury Lambo Carjacking Over Multi-Hundred-Million-Dollar Heist: Feds Crypto Bro Paid For Danbury Lambo Carjacking Over Multi-Hundred-Million-Dollar Heist: Feds Crypto Bro Paid For Danbury Lambo Carjacking Over Multi-Hundred-Million-Dollar Heist: Feds
Crypto Bro Paid For Danbury Lambo Carjacking Over Multi-Hundred-Million-Dollar Heist: Feds A Georgia man is facing a federal charge after authorities say he helped organize and fund a violent kidnapping in Connecticut that targeted the parents of someone suspected of stealing hundreds of millions in cryptocurrency.  James Schwab, 22, of Peachtree Corners, Georgia, was charged with conspiracy to commit kidnapping, which carries a maximum sentence of life in prison, the US Attorney for Connecticut said. He pleaded not guilty to the charge. The case stems from an August 2024 incident where six men from Florida were arrested in Danbury after allegedly carjacking a Lamborghini Ur…

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by Josh Lanier
National Interest
Family Driving In BMW Missing Over A Week After Storm Hits Grand Canyon Family Driving In BMW Missing Over A Week After Storm Hits Grand Canyon Family Driving In BMW Missing Over A Week After Storm Hits Grand Canyon
Family Driving In BMW Missing Over A Week After Storm Hits Grand Canyon A family of three has been missing for over a week following their departure from the Grand Canyon. The Coconino County Sheriff’s Office in Arizona is actively seeking information regarding the whereabouts of Jiyeon Lee, age 33, her mother Taehee Kim, age 59, and her aunt Junghee Kim, age 54, all of South Korea.  Their trip began from the Grand Canyon on Thursday, March 13, with plans to reach Las Vegas. The family was last seen traveling by road in a white BMW with California license plates.  The sheriff’s office has acknowledged the occurrence of multiple vehicle collisions al…

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by Joe Lombardi
Sterling, VA
Breaking News
Measles Cases Confirmed In Maryland Travelers Who Passed Through DC-Area Airports, Metro Measles Cases Confirmed In Maryland Travelers Who Passed Through DC-Area Airports, Metro Measles Cases Confirmed In Maryland Travelers Who Passed Through DC-Area Airports, Metro
Measles Cases Confirmed In Maryland Travelers Who Passed Through Dc-area Airports, Metro Two Maryland residents who recently traveled internationally have tested positive for measles, prompting health officials to warn anyone who may have been exposed at busy transit hubs in the DMV region. The cases were confirmed in Prince George’s County residents who traveled together, the Maryland Department of Health confirmed on Thursday, March 20.  Officials say they are unrelated to a previously confirmed measles case in a Howard County resident or the ongoing outbreak in New Mexico, Texas, and Oklahoma. Health officials are working to identify people who may have been exposed, i…

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by Zak Failla
Windsor Locks, CT
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Bags No Longer Fly Free: Southwest Scraps Most Famous Perk, Adds New Fees Bags No Longer Fly Free: Southwest Scraps Most Famous Perk, Adds New Fees Bags No Longer Fly Free: Southwest Scraps Most Famous Perk, Adds New Fees
Bags No Longer Fly Free: Southwest Scraps Most Famous Perk, Adds New Fees Southwest Airlines is grounding one of its most famous perks, marking a major shift in its identity after more than five decades. Southwest will no longer offer free checked bags for all passengers, the company said in a news release on Tuesday, Mar. 11. The new luggage policy will begin for tickets purchased on or after Wednesday, May 28. The airline has had its well-known "Bags Fly Free" perk since it was founded in 1971. "We have tremendous opportunity to meet current and future customer needs, attract new customer segments we don't compete for today, and return to the levels of profita…

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by Chris Spiker
Revere, MA
Breaking News
Families Of 3 Revere Women Who Died In Belize Say They're 'Shattered,' Praying For Answers Families Of 3 Revere Women Who Died In Belize Say They're 'Shattered,' Praying For Answers Families Of 3 Revere Women Who Died In Belize Say They're 'Shattered,' Praying For Answers
Families Of 3 Revere Women Who Died In Belize Say They're 'Shattered,' Praying For Answers The families of three Massachusetts women who died in a luxury Belize hotel last month said the circumstances surrounding their deaths remain "unclear and suspicious." The tragedy has left them "shattered, struggling to comprehend" their grief, they wrote.  In their first public comments, the families of Wafae El Arar, Imane Mallah, and Kaoutar Naqqad thanked the community for its outpouring of support after the women were found dead on Feb. 22. The lifelong friends from Revere had traveled to Central America to celebrate Wafae’s 26th birthday. In the weeks since their death, auth…

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by Josh Lanier
Elmont, NY
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Shake Shack Bringing Burgers To Delta Flights From NY Airport: Here's Where You Can Get One Shake Shack Bringing Burgers To Delta Flights From NY Airport: Here's Where You Can Get One Shake Shack Bringing Burgers To Delta Flights From NY Airport: Here's Where You Can Get One
Shake Shack Bringing Burgers To Delta Flights From NY Airport: Here's Where You Can Get One If you've ever craved a Shake Shack burger on a flight, one airline has you covered. Delta Air Lines is expanding its Shake Shack partnership, the carrier said in a news release on Tuesday, Mar. 4. Shake Shack's burgers will now be available on flights 900 miles and longer that depart from New York City's LaGuardia Airport, along with Atlanta, Los Angeles, and Seattle. The program, which first launched on flights from Boston in December 2024, has already served more than 10,000 burgers. "This is part of our work to partner with brands our customers already know and love while con…

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by Chris Spiker
Long Beach, NY
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JetBlue To Add Nonstop Flights To New England City From NYC Airport JetBlue To Add Nonstop Flights To New England City From NYC Airport JetBlue To Add Nonstop Flights To New England City From NYC Airport
JetBlue To Add Nonstop Flights To New England City From NYC Airport An airline will soon offer nonstop flights from New York City to another city in New England. JetBlue is expanding its Northeast service with new daily nonstop flights between Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), the airline said in a news release on Thursday, Feb. 27. The flight will mark the only direct air connection between New Hampshire and New York City. The summer seasonal service begins Thursday, June 12, and will run through Saturday, Oct. 25.  "With this new route, we're making it easier than ever for travelers in New Hamp…

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by Chris Spiker
National Interest
3 American Women Found Dead At Well-Known Vacation Resort 3 American Women Found Dead At Well-Known Vacation Resort 3 American Women Found Dead At Well-Known Vacation Resort
3 American Women Found Dead At Well-Known Vacation Resort Three women from the United States have been found dead at a popular vacation destination. Their bodies were discovered in their room at a luxurious resort in Belize, on the north-eastern coast of Central America, by hotel staff who used a master key to get inside after the trio had not responded to housekeeping over the weekend, according to authorities. Update: Families Of Women Found Dead In Hotel Question Narrative Of Their Deaths The women, all in their mid-20s, identified as Wafae El Arar, Imane Mallah and Kaoutar Naqqad, are from just outside of Boston, in Revere, Massachuset…

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by Joe Lombardi