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Delta cancels hundreds of flights as it struggles to recover after Crowdstrike failures

6:10pm July 22, 2024

by Jonathan Franklin

As of Monday afternoon, the Atlanta-based airline has canceled more than 800 flights and delayed roughly 1400 flights, according to FlightAware.

A new French cookbook explores Marseille as a cultural melting pot

7:57am July 20, 2024

by Eleanor Beardsley

A new cookbook celebrates Marseille, France's second-largest city.

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NFL Hall of Famer Terrell Davis says he was handcuffed and removed from United flight

5:29pm July 16, 2024

by Jonathan Franklin

The former NFL player says the “traumatizing experience” took place when the plane landed on Saturday. He says six FBI and other law enforcement agents boarded the plane and placed him in handcuffs.

11 tips for a smooth EV road trip — without the range anxiety

5:31pm July 15, 2024

by Camila Domonoske

Considering taking an electric vehicle on a long drive? Plenty of people get range anxiety. But with more charging stations on the roads, things are getting easier. Still, you'll want to have a plan.

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Human Interest

Piedmont Pit Stops: How North Carolina's wine industry emerged from the ashes of Big Tobacco

6:00am July 15, 2024

by April Laissle

As the tobacco industry downsized in the 1990s, North Carolina farmers were forced to pivot. Some opted to convert their tobacco fields into vineyards, revitalizing the Yadkin Valley.

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Travelers beware: It’s a big year for dengue

7:00am June 29, 2024

by Pien Huang

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warns of an increased risk of dengue infections in the U.S. this summer. The mosquito-borne virus is surging, and human travel is expanding its reach.

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You can get your passport renewed online again. Here's how it works

7:36pm June 13, 2024

by Jonathan Franklin

The rollout of online passport renewal is restricted to certain windows, beginning midday Eastern time weekly. Officials say the processing times for renewing online are the same as renewing by mail.

Human Interest

Piedmont Pit Stops: The sweet story of Cheerwine, North Carolina's homegrown soft drink

6:00am June 06, 2024

by April Laissle

In WFDD's new series Piedmont Pit Stops, we’re hitting the road and exploring the hidden gems and landmarks that define the region. First stop: Salisbury, where the iconic cherry-flavored soft drink Cheerwine was created over 100 years ago.

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Sunday Puzzle: Name these iconic U.S. summer vacation destinations!

8:00am May 26, 2024

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe plays the puzzle with KNSR listener Tom Hergert of St. Cloud, Minnesota, and Weekend Edition puzzlemaster Will Shortz.

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Vinay Patel, head of Fairbrook Hotels, owns 11 hotels around Virginia.

With 'bleisure' and fewer workers, the American hotel is in recovery

8:12am May 13, 2024

by Alina Selyukh

A new type of traveler is part of the post-pandemic reset at U.S. hotels, along with fewer daily cleanings and pancake-slinging machines.

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