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    These U.S. Cities Have the Worst Drivers, According to Federal Crash Data

    by SharonKurheg February 12, 2026
    by SharonKurheg February 12, 2026

    A new analysis of fatal crash data reveals where dangerous driving is most common — and it’s not where you might expect. If you’ve lived long enough, you’ve probably heard …

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    What You Wear in Your Passport Photo Can Still Get Your Renewal Rejected

    by SharonKurheg February 12, 2026
    by SharonKurheg February 12, 2026

    Online passport renewals are simpler than ever, but the State Department’s strict photo rules — especially what you wear — still catch many applicants off guard. When the U.S. State …

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  • Airlines

    Delta Safety Video Interrupts Super Bowl Halftime Show, Leaving Passengers Furious

    by SharonKurheg February 11, 2026
    by SharonKurheg February 11, 2026

    A delayed Delta flight out of Orlando sparked audible frustration when the FAA-required safety briefing cut into Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime performance. Federal regulations require airlines to present the …

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  • Cruises

    The One Phone Number Cruise Passengers Should Always Have Before Going Ashore

    by SharonKurheg February 11, 2026
    by SharonKurheg February 11, 2026

    If you’re exploring a port on your own and something goes wrong, this emergency contact could be the difference between reboarding—or watching your ship sail away. Cruise lines assign a …

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    Why We Still Call It the “Tarmac” — Even Though Airports Don’t Really Use It Anymore

    by SharonKurheg February 10, 2026
    by SharonKurheg February 10, 2026

    The term “tarmac” dates back to a specific road material once used at airports—but modern runways are built from entirely different surfaces. Tarmac. We’ve been using the word for what …

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    Why Some Southwest Passengers Are Being Told They’re on “Standby” — Even When They’re Not

    by SharonKurheg February 10, 2026
    by SharonKurheg February 10, 2026

    A wording issue tied to Southwest’s year-old Basic fare is causing passengers to believe they’ve been placed on standby—even though they still have confirmed seats on the flight. In aviation, …

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  • Hotels

    Why It’s Still Worth Calling Your Hotel After You Book Online

    by SharonKurheg February 9, 2026
    by SharonKurheg February 9, 2026

    Most hotel reservations never require a phone call—but a few specific requests are still best handled by speaking to someone directly. While most hotel reservations can be handled entirely online, …

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  • Airlines

    The Best and Worst Airlines for Long-Haul Flights, per Travel + Leisure

    by SharonKurheg February 9, 2026
    by SharonKurheg February 9, 2026

    A new ranking shared by Travel + Leisure analyzes 26 airlines to reveal which carriers deliver the best long-haul flight experience—and which fall short. Long-haul flights tend to amplify differences …

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  • Ground Transportation (Bus, Lyft, Subway, Taxi, Train, Uber, etc.)

    This “Morally Gray” Uber Hack Can Slash Airport Ride Prices

    by SharonKurheg February 8, 2026
    by SharonKurheg February 8, 2026

    A viral TikTok has sparked debate after a traveler shared a workaround that avoids airport Uber surge pricing by taking a free hotel shuttle first—raising questions about fairness, ethics, and …

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  • Cruises

    A Cruise Ship Dining Mistake Left This Couple With a $98,000 Restaurant Bill

    by SharonKurheg February 8, 2026
    by SharonKurheg February 8, 2026

    A simple gratuity error during a specialty dining experience on a Royal Caribbean cruise temporarily resulted in a nearly $100,000 charge—and left a couple without usable credit for the rest …

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