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Jul
01
2021
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By Troy Warren
Heat Wave Forces Pacific Northwest Restaurants to Close Temporarily

Heat Wave Forces Pacific Northwest Restaurants to Close Temporarily

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By Jelisa Castrodale | FoodAndWine.Com Troy Warren for CNT Even having air conditioning isn't enough to keep kitchens cool as temperatures soar as high as 115 in some places. If you thought that we were going to be able to leave the word "unprecedented" behind in 2020, think again. The Pacific Northwest and parts of western Canada are currently sweating and panting their way through an absolutely unprecedented heat wave, with record-setting temperatures of 115 and 108 degrees on Monday in Portland, Oregon, and Seattle, respectively. Canada broke its own national high-temperature mark on Sunday, when Lytton, British Columbia hit 116 degrees. …
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Jul
01
2021
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Many Americans Feel Safe Traveling Again

Many Americans Feel Safe Traveling Again

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DONALD WOOD | TravelPulse.Com Troy Warren for CNT   A new study of American travelers found that many now feel safe traveling outside their local communities, shopping in local stores and dining in local restaurants. According to the latest Longwoods International tracking survey, three-quarters of respondents feel safe traveling again and another two-thirds of travelers support opening their communities to visitors. The study totals are the highest registered in more than a year. “The 2021 leisure travel boom is real,” Longwoods International CEO Amir Eylon said. “Barring any setbacks battling COVID-19, we expect robust growth for the rest of the year.” One of the biggest splits…
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Jul
01
2021
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NATIONAL CREATIVE ICE CREAM FLAVORS DAY – July 1

NATIONAL CREATIVE ICE CREAM FLAVORS DAY – July 1

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Troy Warren for CNT   NATIONAL CREATIVE ICE CREAM FLAVORS DAY I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! July 1st marks National Creative Ice Cream Flavors Day, a day to sample or wonder about the odd combinations of ice cream flavors. Skip the traditional chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry ice cream when you celebrate this holiday! Mitchell’s Ice Cream in downtown Cleveland is known to mix up some seasonal flavors that, to some might seem funky and to others are well worth the wait. Their salted butter sweet corn layers the flavors on your tongue. It makes you…
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Jul
01
2021
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U.S. jobless claims fall to 364,000, a new pandemic low

U.S. jobless claims fall to 364,000, a new pandemic low

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By The Associated Press Troy Warren for CNT WASHINGTON — The number of Americans applying for unemployment aid fell again last week to the lowest level since the pandemic struck last year, further evidence that the job market and the broader economy are rebounding rapidly from the coronavirus recession. The Labor Department reported Thursday that jobless claims dropped by 51,000 to 364,000. Applications for unemployment benefits have fallen more or less steadily since the year began. The rollout of vaccines has sharply reduced new COVID-19 cases, giving consumers the confidence to shop, travel, eat out and attend public events as the…
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Jul
01
2021
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Trump Organization CFO surrenders ahead of expected charges

Trump Organization CFO surrenders ahead of expected charges

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By The Associated Press Troy Warren for CNT Trump Organization CFO Allen Weisselberg surrendered to authorities early Thursday ahead of expected charges against him and former President Donald Trump’s company, according to multiple news outlets. Weisselberg was seen walking into the the courthouse in lower Manhattan around 6:20 a.m. with his lawyer. New York prosecutors are expected to announce the first criminal indictment Thursday in a two-year investigation into Trump’s business practices, accusing his namesake company and Weisselberg of tax crimes related to fringe benefits for employees. The charges against the Trump Organization and its chief financial officer, Allen Weisselberg, remained…
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Jul
01
2021
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WHY ARE DOGS SO AFRAID OF FIREWORKS? July 1, 2021

WHY ARE DOGS SO AFRAID OF FIREWORKS? July 1, 2021

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Troy Warren for CNT   With the Fourth of July drawing near, many dog owners are dreading the annual event because their dogs are so afraid of fireworks. Even if you don’t plan to go to a formal celebration with your dog, there are always people who live nearby who start setting off fireworks several days before and after the formal holiday. Dogs’ reactions include trembling, pacing, panting and even running away to try to escape the noise and the perceived danger. Some dogs resort to destructive behavior or even relieve themselves in the house. Whining, barking and even howling…
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Jun
30
2021
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Hollywood Reacts to Bill Cosby Release: “I Am Furious, Shame on the Court”

Hollywood Reacts to Bill Cosby Release: “I Am Furious, Shame on the Court”

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BY JAMES HIBBERD | HollywoodReporter.Com Troy Warren for CNT The entertainment industry responded on Wednesday to the shock decision to free Cosby — and one of his former co-stars celebrates. Hollywood reacted Wednesday to the shock news that Bill Cosby’s sexual assault conviction has been overturned by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. The Court decided that a “non-prosecution agreement” the actor struck with a previous prosecutor should have prevented him from being charged in a case that stemmed from a 2004 encounter with accuser Andrea Constand. The decision paved the way for the 83-year-old to be freed after serving more than two years of a…
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Jun
30
2021
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Hawaii Rakes in the Tourist Dollars

Hawaii Rakes in the Tourist Dollars

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RICH THOMASELLI | TravelPulse.Com Troy Warren for CNT   Hawaii might have been one of the most cautious states when it came to allowing visitors during the last 15 months of the pandemic, but it knew this day – or month – would come. Tourism is back on the islands, for sure. TRENDING NOW Travel Intel  The Exceptional Experience of Dreams Vista Cancun Golf & Spa... Universal Executive Talks Travel Advisors and Latest... The Best Luxury Resorts in British Virgin Islands  15 Key Travel Advisories Announced in June 2021 According to preliminary statistics released by the Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA), a…
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