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Portraits of Veterans Painted by President George W. Bush Coming to Walt Disney World Resort

May 1, 2024 Walt Disney World

The Walt Disney Company announced it will host “Portraits of Courage: A Commander’s Tribute to America’s Warriors,” a special exhibit from the George W. Bush Institute, for a 12-month exhibition inside The American Adventure pavilion at EPCOT located at Walt Disney World Resort starting with a grand opening on June 9.

Georgia eliminating Atlanta’s variable speed limit signs

April 26, 2024 Todd DeFeo

Georgia officials are paying more than $400,000 to remove 167 variable speed limit signs in metro Atlanta.

Cigar Association of America Announces New President

April 26, 2024 Official News Releases

The Cigar Association of America has named Scott Pearce as its incoming president, effective May 28, 2024.

Biden administration requires cash refunds for canceled flights

April 24, 2024 The Center Square

The U.S. Department of Transportation issued a final rule Wednesday that requires airlines to give passengers automatic cash refunds for canceled flights.

Rugby stadiums are sold as an economic asset – but NZ needs to ask if they’re really worth it

April 23, 2024 The Conversation

A multi-billion dollar stadium precinct has been proposed for Auckland, one of three proposals in front of Auckland Council for a new stadium in the city. The council is also considering revamping Eden Park. But is a new stadium really value for money for Auckland ratepayers?

Athletics look to intervene in lawsuit over Las Vegas stadium funding bill

April 23, 2024 The Center Square

The Oakland Athletics have asked a Carson City court to intervene in a lawsuit brought earlier this year by the public action committee Strong Public Schools Nevada related to funding for a new Athletics stadium in Las Vegas.

Las Vegas hotel occupancy was down for grand prix, up slightly for Super Bowl

April 19, 2024 The Center Square

Las Vegas saw an increase in hotel room occupancy and rates during Super Bowl week and a hangover of decreased occupancy and rates in the days after.

National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement

Las Vegas’ Mob Museum welcomes four millionth visitor

April 19, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

The Mob Museum, the National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement, welcomed its four millionth visitor on Wednesday, April 17, marking a significant milestone in its history.

Boeing under fire for allegedly skipping safety steps on planes

April 18, 2024 The Center Square

Lawmakers and aviation experts raised major concerns about the American aerospace company, Boeing, at two Senate hearings on Wednesday.

George Atkins, former Kentucky auditor and Hopkinsville mayor, dies

April 18, 2024 Kentucky Lantern

George L. Atkins Jr., 82, a Hopkinsville native and former mayor, died Sunday, April 14.