Long-haul flights can feel daunting—but they’re also the gateway to the far-flung destinations travelers dream about for years. The good news? A handful of airlines have figured out how to make those ...

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A driving instructor on Long Island was removed from his job following accusations he showed several teenagers pornography while teaching them the rules of the road. Police in Suffolk County said ...

Florida lawmakers filed new legislation for the 2026 session that would create a state-run crypto reserve after a similar effort stalled last year. Florida lawmakers have revived a push to put bitcoin ...

Standard passport processing times are currently 4-6 weeks, not including mailing time. Expedited service costs an extra $60 and takes 2-3 weeks for processing. The busiest application period is late ...

Cisco Systems (NASDAQ: CSCO) has finally reclaimed its dot-com era highs more than two decades after the internet bubble burst. The stock’s long recovery highlights how hype-driven valuations can bury ...

Fifty years ago, as the U.S. Coast Guard turned away a flotilla of Native Hawaiians trying to make landfall on Kahoolawe, a lone Boston Whaler made its way through while carrying occupants who would ...

Lono practitioners paused for a photo on Moaʻulaiki after opening the 44th annual Makahiki season for Kahoolawe in November 2025. Kahoolawe is home to 600 cultural sites including petroglyphs and iwi ...

In his recent column, “A Christmas Wish for Napa” Dan Evans articulated something many in our community feel deeply but rarely hear stated so plainly: Napa County cannot thrive if it becomes only a ...

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Emeka Egbuka (2) makes a catch against Atlanta Falcons cornerback Dee Alford (20) during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, in Tampa, ...

The aftermath of Guadalcanal’s night battle left nearly 400 American sailors dead or wounded and a cruiser squadron nearly destroyed. The U.S. Navy would never forget the deadly efficiency of Japanese ...