20 metros with the most tour and travel guides
To discover destinations with great tours, Bounce studied Bureau of Labor Statistics employment data to see which metros employ the most guides.
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Book of Limbaugh radio commentary to be published Oct. 25
NEW YORK (AP) — A compilation of radio commentary by the late Rush Limbaugh, from his early years on the air to his decades as a leading voice in conservative politics, will be published Oct. 25. Threshold Editions, a conservative imprint of Simon & Schuster, announced Wednesday that “Radio’s Greatest of All Time” will include
Continue ReadingClosing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities
The Associated Press Benchmark U.S. crude oil for October delivery fell 47 cents to $87.31 a barrel Tuesday. Brent crude for November delivery fell 83 cents to $93.17 a barrel. Wholesale gasoline for October delivery rose 4 cents to $2.48 a gallon. October heating oil fell 6 cents to $3.54 a gallon. October natural gas
Continue ReadingArgentina: Third person arrested in VP assassination attempt
By ALMUDENA CALATRAVA Associated Press BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — A third person has been arrested as part of the investigation into the assassination attempt on Argentine Vice President Cristina Fernández. Agustina Díaz was arrested Monday. An official with knowledge of the case says she appears to have at least been a close friend of
Continue ReadingDžeko scores again against Plzeň to help Inter win 2-0
PILSEN, Czech Republic (AP) — Edin Džeko scored one goal and set up another to lead Inter Milan to a 2-0 victory over Viktoria Plzeň in the Champions League. It was the Bosnia international’s 10th goal in nine matches against Plzeň and his ninth in the last six. The 10 goals against Plzeň are the
Continue ReadingJoseph wants Nebraska head coaching job beyond this season
By ERIC OLSON AP College Football Writer LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Mickey Joseph says he wants to be Nebraska’s next head football coach and not just on an interim basis for the next nine games. Joseph met with the media for the first time since taking over for the fired Scott Frost. Joseph says when
Continue ReadingWhite former officer on trial for killing Black motorist
By MARYCLAIRE DALE Associated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A white former police officer is on trial in Philadelphia over the fatal 2017 shooting of a Black motorist. Prosecutors say former Officer Eric Ruch Jr. shot and killed Dennis Plowden Jr. just six seconds after arriving on the scene _ even as other officers held their
Continue ReadingSporting scores 2 late goals, upsets Tottenham with 2-0 win
LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Sporting scored in the 90th minute and again in stoppage time to beat Tottenham 2-0 and make it two wins from two to open the Champions League group stage. Substitutes Paulinho and Arthur Gomes scored the goals as Tottenham slipped to its first loss of the season in all competitions. Paulinho
Continue ReadingBRELAND, king of collabs, invents the sound of cross country
By KRISTIN M. HALL AP Entertainment Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — BRELAND, a 27-year-old Jersey native, has taken over as the king of country collabs in Nashville, building his brand of cross country. His debut full-length album “Cross Country” showcases the melting pot sound, interpolating and sampling older songs and bringing in his background in
Continue ReadingGavin Newsom erects billboards in red states advertising abortion services in California
By Maeve Reston, CNN California Gov. Gavin Newsom is escalating his feud with Republican-led states that have restricted access to abortion after the US Supreme Court’s ruling earlier this summer that rolled back the federal right to those services that was enshrined in the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade decision. As part of his effort
Continue ReadingYmer brothers lead Sweden past Argentina in Davis Cup Finals
By TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer MADRID (AP) — The Ymer brothers keep coming through for Sweden in the Davis Cup Finals. Elias Ymer and Mikael Ymer led the Swedes to a surprising run to the quarterfinals last year and got off to a good start this season by leading their nation to victory over
Continue ReadingUber and its subsidiary pay New Jersey $100 million in back taxes over driver classification dispute
By Catherine Thorbecke, CNN Business Uber and one of its subsidiaries paid $100 million to New Jersey after an audit by the state’s Department of Labor and Workforce Development determined the ride-share company improperly classified hundreds of thousands of drivers as independent contractors. Workers classified as independent contractors don’t receive benefits such as unemployment, temporary
Continue ReadingRamsey Lewis, jazz pianist who revitalized genre, dies at 87
By Scottie Andrew, CNN Depending on which music pundit you ask, jazz “died” when its 1920s heyday ended. Others believe jazz music lost its luster when the 1960s — and rock music — rolled around. But Ramsey Lewis, an inventive jazz pianist and one of the nation’s most respected artists in the genre, continued to
Continue ReadingOregon man starts skateboarding journey to San Francisco to raise awareness for mental health
By Nick Ursini Click here for updates on this story EUGENE, Oregon (KEZI) — Mike Crespino is traveling to San Francisco, but he is not taking a plane or a car. Instead, he’s traveling on a skateboard for 831 miles. “We’ve got a 30-mile-a-day minimum, so we did the math. Topography puts us at about
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Inflation pushes Oregon’s maximum allowable yearly rent hike to 14.6%
The Oregon Department of Administrative Services this week published the annual maximum rent increase allowed by statute for calendar year 2023. The DAS Office of Economic Analysis has calculated the maximum percentage as 14.6%.
Continue ReadingSandy Hook plaintiffs ask jury to ‘send a message’ with its decision as Connecticut trial against Alex Jones begins
By Oliver Darcy, CNN Business A lawyer representing Sandy Hook families that have sued right-wing conspiracy theorist Alex Jones asked a jury on Tuesday to “send a message” to the public with its decision in a Connecticut trial that will determine how much money the plaintiffs receive. The trial is taking place a month after
Continue ReadingRussia has spent over $300 million on influencing foreign elections since 2014, US officials say
By Kylie Atwood, Michael Conte and Devan Cole, CNN Russia has covertly transferred over $300 million to foreign political parties around the globe since 2014, a senior Biden administration official said Tuesday, citing a review by the US intelligence community. “In its review, the IC found that Russia has covertly transferred over $300 million dollars,
Continue ReadingChiefs’ Reid critical of Arizona turf after 2 injuries
By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Chiefs coach Andy Reid criticized the field inside State Farm Stadium on Tuesday after two Kansas City players slipped on the turf and sustained injuries during their 44-21 win over the Arizona Cardinals last week. Harrison Butker’s plant foot slipped awkwardly during a kickoff
Continue ReadingComenzó este lunes la audiencia preliminar en juicio por caso Odebrecht en Panamá
Alejandra Ramos (CNN Español) — Los imputados en el caso Odebrecht comparecieron este lunes por primera vez ante la justicia panameña, al iniciarse la audiencia preliminar por cargos de blanqueo de capitales provenientes de la adjudicación de obras públicas. Las autoridades calculan que se trató de unos US$ 59 millones entre 2009 y 2014. Son
Continue ReadingHighly contagious rabbit disease identified in Connecticut
By Evan Sobol Click here for updates on this story HARTFORD, Connecticut (WFSB) — A highly contagious rabbit disease was detected in Hartford County, according to the state. The Connecticut Department of Agriculture said Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Virus Type 2 (RHDV2) was found at a residence. RHDV2 is a foreign animal disease that is highly
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