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Nevadans must travel to play Powerball as jackpot climbs to $1 billion for holiday weekend
My News 3 - Nevada
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(KSNV) — This could buy a lot of Labor Day weekend sunblock: Saturday’s Powerball jackpot is estimated at $1 billion, the sixth-largest prize in the game’s history. Powerball, which costs $2 per ticket, is played in 45 states, the District of...
The U.S. Virgin Islands Nominates A New Commissioner Of Tourism
Black Enterprise
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August 9, 2025
Gov. Albert Bryan Jr., of the U.S. Virgin Islands announced the nomination of Jennifer Matarangas-King for Commissioner of Tourism. Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. of the U.S. Virgin Islands announced the nomination of Jennifer Matarangas-King to serve as...
A Fresh Direction for the U.S. Virgin Islands Tourism Department
Prevue - Florida
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August 7, 2025
The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism enters a new chapter with Jennifer Matarangas-King nominated as Commissioner of Tourism. Governor Albert Bryan Jr. announced the appointment, signaling continuity in the territory’s tourism strategy....
Use Hilton points in the US Virgin Islands for the first time ever at Hampton by Hilton St. Thomas
The Points Guy
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August 13, 2025
Hilton is digging its toes into the sand with its first-ever property in the U.S. Virgin Islands. The brand-new 126-room Hampton by Hilton St. Thomas has started welcoming guests, marking a milestone for the major hotel brand. The property, which...
Tropical Storm Erin set to become first hurricane of the season as US Virgin Islands prepare for the worst
New York Post
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August 13, 2025
Preparations for potential impacts from Tropical Storm Erin are underway in the U.S. Virgin Islands as the system continues to become better organized and remains on track to become the first hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season....
CAZOVA U-18 beach vball camp and tournament serves off
Trinidad and Tobago Guardian
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The Caribbean Zonal Volleyball Association (CAZOVA) Under-18 Beach Volleyball Camp and Tournament served off at the Courland Beach Sports Arena, in Courland, Black Rock, Tobago, on Wednesday (August 27). The first part of the...
U.S. Travelers Face New Rules for Souvenir Shopping Abroad What You Need to Know
Fodors Travel Guide
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August 28, 2025
The Trump Administration ended the de minimis rule with an executive order last month. There are two $800 import duty exemptions for items entering the United States, with one big difference: one of them ends August 29, and the other one doesn’t....
Andia Ravariere Takes Her Place As CEO Of The Nevis Tourism Authority
Black Enterprise
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August 27, 2025
Andia Ravariere is a passionate leader The Nevis Tourism Authority (NTA) has appointed Andia Ravariere as its new chief executive officer, a role she will assume on Sept. 1. With more than a decade of experience in sustainable tourism development...
Wealthy Americans are traveling to Europe to dodge tariffs on luxury goods
CNBC
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August 27, 2025
Visitors and salesmen stand at the booth of Swiss luxury watchmaker and jeweler Piaget, during the "Watches and Wonders Geneva" luxury watch fair, on April 1, 2025. Fabrice Coffrini | Afp | Getty Images Jamie and her husband are traveling to...
Frontier bringing back the ‘All You Can Fly’ pass
WISH 8 - Indiana
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September 5, 2025
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Here is a look at Friday’s business headlines with Jane King, who has the latest on Trump’s trade deal with Japan and Frontier bringing back the “All You Can Fly” pass Job report out Friday, labor market expected to cool The...
Worthington natives embark on world travel
The Globe - Minnesota
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August 26, 2025
WORTHINGTON — When Worthington natives Andrea Magana and Che Peralta began dating a little over two years ago, they discovered they shared a passion for travel. So, in early February, the couple set out on a six month trip full of adventures...
I Took a Moorings Yacht Charter in the British Virgin Islands — And It Was the Ultimate Caribbean Adventure
Caribbean Journal
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September 5, 2025
The British Virgin Islands are made for sailing. You feel it the moment you step on board — the breeze, the turquoise water, the sight of islands lined up in the distance like stepping stones across the Caribbean. When I set out on a Moorings...
AP Trending SummaryBrief at 12:35 p.m. EDT
Imperial Valley Press - California
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Google hit with $3.5 billion fine from European Union in ad-tech antitrust case LONDON (AP) — European Union regulators on Friday hit Google with a 2.95 billion euro ($3.5 billion) fine for breaching the bloc’s competition rules by favoring its...
Powerball jackpot soars to $1.8 billion, second-largest in US history
KPNX 12 News - Arizona
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September 5, 2025
The prize carries a cash value of $826.4 million, trailing only the record $2.04 billion jackpot hit in California in 2022. WASHINGTON — The Powerball jackpot has climbed to an estimated $1.8 billion, offering a cash value of approximately $826.4...
AP Trending SummaryBrief at 10:18 a.m. EDT
Yuma Sun - Arizona
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Elon Musk in line for $1 trillion pay package if Tesla hits aggressive goals over next 10 years Tesla is looking for its investors to approve a proposed compensation package for CEO Elon Musk that could be worth almost $1 trillion and is based on...
Morning Business Report: Social Security Tax Bill, 401(k) Record Highs
WMGT 41 - Georgia
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September 5, 2025
One senator wants to end federal taxes on Social Security entirely. (LILAMAX)- Arizona’s Ruben Gallego’s bill called “You Earn It-You Keep It” would permanently eliminate federal taxes on Social Security . It remains to be seen whether it may get...
Kentucky Air Guard special tactics flexes maritime skill in Caribbean for Emerald Warrior
DVIDS - Georgia
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September 3, 2025
CHRISTIANSTED, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS, UNITED STATES 09.03.2025 A squadron of special tactics Airmen from the Kentucky Air National Guard completed a grueling five-day exercise here Aug. 30, testing their ability to perform a broad spectrum of...
This airline is bringing back its $299 ‘all you can fly’ pass for a limited time: Here's what to know
CNBC
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September 4, 2025
Frontier Airlines is bringing back its annual GoWild! All-You-Can-Fly pass at just $299 — for a limited time only. And it's a deal that seems tailor made for the more spontaneous, and budget-conscious traveler. The GoWild! All-You-Can-Fly pass can...
You'll be able to fly to this Caribbean Paradise with white sandy beaches directly from Cardiff
Wales Online
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August 20, 2025
This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more If you love white sandy beaches and crystal clear waters then it might come as music to your ears that Cardiff Airport will soon be...
Athletes Whitfield and Eduards take silver at Cazova U-18
24ora
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September 4, 2025
0 Aruba’s beach volleyball duo, Nayah Whitfield and Davy Ann Eduards, earned silver at the CAZOVA U18 “Youth Olympic Qualifier” in Trinidad & Tobago. With determination and persistence, they battled their way through the tournament, facing teams...