Author: Sam Cohen
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This Nevada industry may be hit the hardest by a continued government shutdown
The recent government shutdown is beginning to impact Nevada’s national parks and federal services. The visitor centers at Lake Mead and the Spring Mountain Recreation Area have been closed. While Red Rock Canyon remains open as of writing, the park’s…
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Chili’s skillet queso fans are nacho happy about the chain’s new menu mixup
Chili’s announced that it’s doing away with its White Queso and Beef Skillet Queso options. The dips will be replaced with a new vegetarian alternative.
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Fear Has a New Address—And It’s in Fort Worth, Texas
Fort Worth’s Cutting Edge Haunted House was named the scariest Halloween attraction in the world. Here’s how you can plan your visit.
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Buxton homes swept away as twin hurricanes pass off the coast of OBX
Multiple Buxton homes have collapsed amid two offshore hurricanes. The latest devastation follows a pattern that’s been unfolding since 2020.
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The Social Security Administration is no longer issuing paper checks. Here’s what you need to know
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has switched to electronic forms of payment. Here’s how you can set up your automatic payments with ease.
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With pen and purpose, Art Cullen confronts Iowa’s agricultural water crisis
Iowa journalist and author Art Cullen penned a book about the state’s issues with water pollution. He’ll be promoting it at the Iowa City Book Festival in October.
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Ride, Eat, Repeat: The State Fair of Virginia Runs Thru October 5
The State Fair of Virginia is open daily from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., rain or shine. Here’s everything you need to know.
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Madison’s Henry Vilas Zoo is about to get even cooler with arrival of new polar bear
The Henry Vilas Zoo is getting ready to welcome a new polar bear to its crew. Here’s everything you need to know about Nora’s arrival from the Oregon Zoo.
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Gilbert’s Restaurant, once a beacon for Black travelers, is now a National Historic Site
Gilbert’s Restaurant, which formerly operated in Chatham, was recognized as a safe haven for Black people. Here’s what you need to know about the historic location.
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Buc-ee’s is set to break ground in Badger Country
Famed gas station chain Buc-ee’s is opening a new location in Wisconsin, the first in the state. Here’s what you need to know about the Oak Creek store.