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SAS, WestJet plan to launch transatlantic codeshare this summer

June 12, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

Scandinavian Airlines and WestJet have forged a new partnership, which the airlines say will significantly strengthen connectivity between Canada and Scandinavia.

London-bound Air India plane crashes after taking off

June 12, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

A London-bound Air India plane crashed shortly after it took off from Ahmedabad.

Feds end Quiet Skies Program, saying it was costly and failed to stop a single terrorist attack

June 11, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

The Department of Homeland Security has ended the Quiet Skies Program, which officials said has failed to stop a single terrorist attack while costing US taxpayers $200 million a year.

Cigar tax state rates to be studied

June 11, 2025 The Center Square

Cigar taxes have been a contested issue in state politics in the last several years, with tax rates on cigars differ considerably from state to state, from as high as 86% in Utah and 75% in New York to 0% in Pennsylvania and Florida.

Georgia will soon have a new area code

June 10, 2025 Community News

Residents in Georgia’s 912 area code region will soon see a second area code.

What are the best cities for a staycation?

June 9, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

A new report from the personal finance website WalletHub has found the best cities for a staycation.

Feds: Illegal aliens charged in Cobb County methamphetamine lab bust

June 7, 2025 Community News

Federal authorities have arrested two illegal aliens from Mexico following their arrests on charges of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.

FAA: As part of ongoing progress at Newark, limited flights continue through 2025

June 7, 2025 Todd DeFeo

To continue easing delays to the traveling public, the Federal Aviation Administration on Friday confirmed the limited rate of arrivals and departures at Newark Liberty International Airport through Dec. 31, following productive discussions with airlines and the conclusion of a public comment period. 

A 2022 view of the recreated Fort Nashborough in Nashville, Tennessee.

Nashville wasn’t always Music City; it was once a fort along the river

June 6, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

Long before it was known as Music City, Nashville was Fort Nashborough.

Georgia lawmaker derides Athens for its homeless policy, sanctuary city policy

June 6, 2025 Sightseers’ Delight

A Georgia state representative derided Athens’ burgeoning homeless population and its sanctuary city policy, saying “these issues are not addressed, this city will continue its downfall.”