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Jun
24
2021
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By Troy Warren
NATIONAL BOMB POP DAY – Last Thursday in June

NATIONAL BOMB POP DAY – Last Thursday in June

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Troy Warren for CNT    NATIONAL BOMB POP DAY The last Thursday in June is reserved for enjoying a summertime favorite on National Bomb Pop Day. Its rocket shape and vivid colors remind us of fireworks!  Patriotic and frozen into the shape of a star ready to rocket across the sky, the Bomb Pop came to fruition during the Cold War. Invented in 1955 in Kansas City, Missouri, Bomb Pops are also known as the red, white, and blue frozen treat. Having one of these icy sweets is a terrific way to kick off the upcoming 4th of July celebrations…
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Jun
24
2021
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US Department of Commerce Will Invest $750 Million in Travel and Tourism

US Department of Commerce Will Invest $750 Million in Travel and Tourism

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HARVEY CHIPKIN | TravelPulse.Com Troy Warren for CNT   The U.S. Department of Commerce will soon announce a $750 million investment in travel and tourism, according to Gina Raimondo, the department secretary, speaking on a virtual forum conducted by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA). Also at the forum, Chris Thompson, CEO of Brand USA, which promotes international tourism to the U.S., said the organization plans its first marketing campaign since the pandemic began to begin Aug. 1 with the message that this country is ready for tourists to visit. Raimondo said she is hopeful for a reasonably robust summer for…
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Jun
23
2021
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You’ll Never Forget Your First Scuppernong

You’ll Never Forget Your First Scuppernong

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By Nikki Miller-Ka | FoodAndWine.Com Troy Warren for CNT North Carolina's storied state fruit will sting your lips and sweeten your soul. For two centuries, tobacco was king in the Carolinas. Alongside textiles, it ruled the agricultural industry, but as the production of these items slowly moved overseas or was reduced significantly, growing fields lay bare. New industry rose and the big-little grape that could, did. Scuppernong is a funny word to say, and it comes with a fun and varied history. Every state in the union has a vineyard or a winery, but only six species of grapes are indigenous to North…
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Jun
23
2021
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2022 Infiniti QX60 Is Redesigned with Family Luxury in Mind

2022 Infiniti QX60 Is Redesigned with Family Luxury in Mind

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BY ELANA SCHERR | CarAndDriver.Com Troy Warren for CNT Exterior and interior redesigns bring the 2022 QX60 back in fashion and make for a useful family hauler. The 2022 Infiniti QX60 is redesigned with many luxury details, inside and out, intended to make the mid-size SUV more enjoyable to live with. It keeps the same 3.5-liter V-6 as the outgoing model but swaps out the CVT for a nine-speed automatic transmission. Pricing is not yet available, but the new model is expected out by the end of the summer. Infiniti has been teasing out the launch of the redesigned 2022 QX60 for more than six…
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Jun
23
2021
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Illinois man dies during hike in Grand Canyon National Park

Illinois man dies during hike in Grand Canyon National Park

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Associated Press Troy Warren for CNT   An Illinois man died during a hike in Grand Canyon National Park, authorities said Wednesday. Park officials said 60-year-old William Smith of Oswego was hiking out of the canyon on Tuesday after completing a day hike to Ooh Ahh Point about one mile down the South Kaibab Trail when he collapsed. Bystanders started CPR on Smith and National Park Service emergency medical personnel responded and assisted with resuscitation efforts. But park officials said all attempts to resuscitate the Smith were unsuccessful.  An investigation into the incident is being conducted by the Park Service in coordination…
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Jun
23
2021
By Troy Warren
ViacomCBS Exec Tom Ryan Pays $8.4M for Palm Springs’ Extravagant Pond Estate

ViacomCBS Exec Tom Ryan Pays $8.4M for Palm Springs’ Extravagant Pond Estate

Lifestyle, Real Estate,
BY WENDY BOWMAN, DIRT.COM Troy Warren for CNT The 12-acre estate includes a Spanish-style mansion and two guest houses, with a total of 10 bedrooms, plus stables and garage space for up to 100 vehicles. Sprawling across 12 acres on the southern edge of Palm Springs, this compound was custom built for philanthropist Robert Pond and his wife Jo in 1989. Standing head and shoulders above its Coachella Valley peers — quite literally, as it’s tucked into a hillside knoll — it comes complete with a Spanish-style mansion and detached pair of guesthouses. Altogether, the estate offers a whopping total of…
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Jun
23
2021
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Conan O’Brien and Seth Rogen Share a Joint On Stage

Conan O’Brien and Seth Rogen Share a Joint On Stage

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BY ABBEY WHITE | HollywoodReporter.Com Troy Warren for CNT In a true Irish goodbye, the final week of O'Brien's TBS talk show has featured a handful of favorite guests, relived classic moments, and delivered new ones — including the talk show host smoking weed on air. TV’s longest-running late night host Conan O’Brien smoked weed on stage with one of Hollywood’s biggest cannabis lovers, Seth Rogen, during his final week of shows at TBS. While the previous episode of Conan walked fans down memory lane with an appearance by Paul Rudd and one final replay of his Mac and Me gag, Wednesday night featured O’Brien loosening up…
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Jun
23
2021
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Michael B. Jordan Apologizes for Cultural Appropriation in Rum Brand Name

Michael B. Jordan Apologizes for Cultural Appropriation in Rum Brand Name

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BY ABBEY WHITE | HollywoodReporter.Com Troy Warren for CNT The 'Black Panther' and 'Creed' actor responded to members of the Caribbean community over his newly launched J'Ouvert, a term for a regional celebration around the emancipation from slavery. Michael B. Jordan will change the name of his rum brand after sparking online criticism, specifically assertions of cultural appropriation, following its launch earlier this month. In an apology posted to his Instagram story, the producer and Black Panther actor responded to social media calls to change the name from J’Ouvert, which is the name of an annual celebration originating in Trinidad and Tobago that celebrates emancipation…
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