THE SHORTEST INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS IN THE WORLD

While epic long-distance journeys grab attention, there's something almost comical about super-short international flights. These tiny hops – often between islands or across borders – make you wonder what "flying abroad" really means. OAG says the...

When will the COLA increase apply to your food stamps?

Millions of families in the United States will receive a crucial boost in financial assistance for the new fiscal year. The Department of Agriculture has announced the Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA) for fiscal year 2026 in the Supplemental...

Education funds used on game chairs and purchases through TikTok, according to Arkansas data

Educational Freedom Account funds were used to purchase a "Shaquille O'Neal" gaming chair for hundreds of dollars, data from the state Department of Education indicates. The department approved the $479.99 "Shaquille O'Neal Sciron Big & Tall...

First BanCorp posts $100.5M profit, record loan growth

First BanCorp, the holding company for FirstBank Puerto Rico, reported net income of $100.5 million for the third quarter of 2025, or $0.63 per diluted share, reflecting another period of strong growth and profitability. That compares with $80.2...

Hilton (HLT) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Note: This is an earnings call transcript. Content may contain errors. Image source: The Motley Fool. DATE Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025, at 9 a.m. ET CALL PARTICIPANTS President & Chief Executive Officer — Christopher J. Nassetta Chief Financial...

Boston woman faces theft charge after $20,000 goes missing from Liberty VI

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — A Massachusetts woman is facing theft charges after being accused of stealing $20,000.00 from the telecommunications company she worked for in St. Thomas, authorities said. Khadijah R. Smith, 30, of Boston, was arrested and...

Phones are banned in Florida schools: Studies show improved test scores, better attendance, and fewer distractions

Phone bans in schools linked to improved academic results and fewer distractions, multiple studies find. (Getty Images) Around 20 US states and territories—including Washington, D.C., and the US Virgin Islands—have now implemented similar phone...

Giuffre memoir links Clinton to Epstein's circle, details rape by prime minister

Fox News contributor Raymond Arroyo has a theory on why Democrats want the Epstein files released and explains why nobody should mess with Cardi B on 'The Ingraham Angle.' NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! In her posthumous memoir,...

Florida’s clock controversy: Why we still “fall back” in 2025 

Those who support ending daylight saving time permanently advocate brighter afternoons and more economic activity. Does anyone like daylight saving time? One of the most popular holidays of all time revolves around a clock — New Year's Eve....

After Epstein Scandal, Former US Ambassador Lord Peter Mandelson Returns to Britain, Where Reports Suggest He May Be Writing a ‘Tell-All’ Memoir To Get Back at PM Keir Starmer

The ‘Epstein curse’ caught Mandelson head-on. ‘Petey’ is back in Britain, looking for a vengeance. And so it happens that Lord Peter Mandelson is back to Britain, after getting fired as US ambassador in the wake of the scandal caused by his emails...

Help cops find Daliqua Moses wanted for forgery on St. Thomas

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Police need your help to find a woman wanted for financial fraud on St. Thomas. DALIQUA MOSES, 27, of Hospital Ground, is currently being sought by the Virgin Islands Police Department on a charge of forgery. Moses is a Black...

Citi / AAdvantage Globe Mastercard review: For those who fly American Airlines 4 times a year

Citi / AAdvantage Globe Mastercard overview The Citi® / AAdvantage® Globe™ Mastercard® (see rates and fees) is aimed at travelers who fly American Airlines about once per quarter. It's best suited to semifrequent flyers who can maximize the...

With most BEAD proposals in, states leave nearly $21 billion unclaimed

Nearly all states and territories have submitted their final proposals to the federal government detailing how they plan to spend their allotments of the $42.25 billion provided through the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment, or BEAD,...

Officials spark debate with sweeping new fishing ban: 'We ask for everyone's cooperation'

"People here just don't seem to understand." by Matthew SwigonskiOctober 18, 2025 The U.S. Virgin Islands have enacted an annual fishing ban in the hopes of protecting some of the region's most valuable marine species. In a press release, the...

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (NYSE:HLT) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (NYSE:HLT) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript October 22, 2025 Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. beats earnings expectations. Reported EPS is $2.11, expectations were $2.06. Operator: Good morning, and welcome to the...

Bob Evans, Cracker Barrel Thanksgiving dinner menus for take out, dine-in

It's the apex of spooky season, but the real dread for some lies with the impending planning for a Thanksgiving feast. Fear not. Restaurants are already taking orders for those who want to pick up spreads to be heated at home for the family....

Jackpot Digital Expands U.S. Footprint with 3-Table Deal at Sevenwinds Casino in Wisconsin

Jackpot Digital Inc. (TSXV: JJ,OTC:JPOTF) (TSXV: JJ,OTC:JPOTF.WT.C) (OTCQB: JPOTF) (Frankfurt Stock Exchange: LVH3) ("Jackpot Digital" or the "Company"), the leading provider of dealerless electronic poker tables to the global gaming industry, is...

DLR Group Appoints Carmen Wyckoff to Lead $200M K-12 Education Practice

PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct 22, 2025-- The 100% employee-owned, integrated design firm DLR Group has announced the appointment of Senior Principal Carmen Wyckoff, AIA, LEED AP, as global K-12 Education leader. She will lead the strategic vision...

The Bahamas sits out Taste of the Caribbean for second year since revival

The Bahamas will not be among the 11 countries contesting at the region’s premier culinary showcase for the second year since the return of Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association’s (CHTA) Taste of the Caribbean. Suzanne Pattusch, executive vice...

Brought to You by the Makers of the UCC: The Uniform Assignment for Benefit of Creditors Act

On October 20th, the Uniform Law Commission (“ULC”) approved the Uniform Assignment for Benefit of Creditors Act (“Uniform ABC Act”).1 This pivotal legislation is designed to modernize and standardize state-level liquidation procedures, offering...