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A recent Air Accidents Investigation Branch report noted that a seven-foot ladder was left on the runway at Birmingham International Airport (BHX) after it fell from a vehicle that had been used to complete some routine maintenance on the runway lighting system.In the time that it was on the runway, three aircraft landed before it was retrieved by airport staff. None of the three aircraft came into contact with the ladder as they landed....

Racism against the Asian and Asian American communities in the U.S. is nothing new. But since the beginning of the pandemic, which originated in Wuhan, China, violent acts against these groups have been on the rise, fueled by hateful comments referring to COVID-19 as the “Chinese virus.“Recently, the violence has gotten even worse, occurring everywhere from San Francisco to New York City. However, as entrepreneur and activist Tina Craig notes, “Racial injustice and hate crimes against Asian Americans are seriously underreported....

Few travel experiences have actually improved during the pandemic — Emirates’ first-class service from New York-JFK is a very rare exception.On its daily flight from New York, Emirates has replaced its superjumbo Airbus A380 suite with the airline’s latest wide-body product, the affectionately named “Game Changer” onboard the Boeing 777-300ER.https://youtu.be/g-3UY94YnzUFirst-class flyers can score their own self-enclosed suite every night from the U.S. to Dubai (DXB) — a rare opportunity to experience the world’s best suite while traveling in what’s arguably the most isolated product in the commercial aviation industry....

Quick and easy Lil Smokies pigs in a blanket are a wildly popular appetizer at any party, holiday gathering, or game day night for great reason! They’re super tasty as-is, and even better when a variety of dipping sauces are served with them! These tasty Lil Smokies crescent dogs are an irresistible appetizer that is guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser - every time! With only 2 ingredients, this mini pigs-in-a-blanket recipe will be your favorite appetizer to whip up any time you’re having guests....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Historic devastating flooding is occurring now in the Midwest, causing an estimated $3 billion in damage so far and displacing thousands of residents from their homes. And experts warn that the flood risk could persist for months.One of the best ways that you can help those whose lives are being affected by the flooding is by donating money to the Red Cross....

Marriott has announced an ambitious vision for the hotel chain’s future throughout Asia. The largest hotel chain in terms of annual revenue plans to add 300 new hotels by 2020. To achieve this ambitious target, Marriott plans on opening a new hotel every two weeks, according to CNN. By the end of the decade, the hotel chain hopes to have 1,000 properties up and running in Asia.Marriott’s Plan for Asia: 40by20Marriott is calling the hotel chain’s efforts to rapidly expand throughout Asia 40By20....

Update (11/29/2021): Israel has closed its borders to all tourists for at least two weeks due to the Omicron variant. As we learn more information about the variant and Israel’s reopening plans, we’ll update the story below.The last time I visited Israel, I was locked in my hotel room for 36 hours.On Dec. 11, 2020, I arrived at an eerily quiet Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv. Of the handful of passengers who flew on the 318-seat United 787-10 Dreamliner with me, most were Israelis returning home from a visit to friends and family abroad....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Everyone has their preferred method of transit for the ~220 mile journey between New York City and Washington, DC. With a plethora of options including multiple hourly flight departures, 24/7 trains, and lots of buses, many business and leisure travelers often debate which option is the fastest, most affordable and provides the best “bang for your buck.“TPG decided to answer just those questions....

This pumpkin flan is rich, creamy, silky, and loaded with all of your favorite warm and cozy autumn flavors! It is a wonderful seasonal twist on this classic custard dessert. Coated in a decadent homemade caramel sauce, what more could you want? Pumpkin Flan Dessert Recipe If you’ve never tried flan before, it is a sweet and creamy custard that is firm enough to hold its shape and topped with a delicious caramel sauce!...

With my husband and I both working remotely for the foreseeable future, we decided to shake up our quarantine routine at the beginning of 2021 and set out on a cross-country road trip.We departed eastern Pennsylvania at the beginning of January and made some fun stops on our way out west: Columbus, Ohio; St. Louis; Oklahoma City; Santa Fe and Albuquerque, New Mexico; Marfa, Texas; and multiple points in Colorado, including Colorado Springs, Denver, Vail and, now, Aspen....

Earthy and Stability-Seeking Taurus can be the most down-to-Earth of the signs, and they’re the ones reveling in sensual pleasures. Their sensuality is legendary, whether they’re cooking up a sumptuous feast in the kitchen or turning on the tantalizingly slow charm in the bedroom. Life is the art for Taurus, and that means living well with comforts and a sense of satisfaction at the end of the day. Some Bulls get big in the girth and get stuck in their lives, a kind of stagnation that’s from being naturally at home in the same old....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Each month in his column “The Critical Points,” TPG Senior Points and Miles Contributor Richard Kerr presents his opinion on a loyalty program, card product or recent news that he believes is overlooked, unsung or the result of groupthink taking mass opinion in a direction with which he doesn’t agree. His goal is not necessarily to convince you to agree with his position, but rather to induce critical thought for each of the topics and positions he covers....

When eBay introduced its new search engine, Cassini, in June of 2013, a lot of things changed for eBay sellers. Auction site eBay basically changed the way listings appear in buyer searches. The goal of Cassini is to provide a better customer experience and to match listings more precisely with what a buyer searches for. After Cassini was implemented, sellers saw a drop in page views mainly because Cassini began matching buyer searches with quality results rather than quantity....

Editor’s note: TPG’s Ashley Kosciolek accepted a free trip from MSC Cruises to sail on MSC Seascape. The opinions expressed below are entirely hers and weren’t subject to review by the line.I’ve sailed all four of MSC Cruises’ Seaside-class vessels, and MSC Seascape is the best one yet.Apart from a few restaurants with different names, it’s a near carbon copy of older sister MSC Seashore, which debuted in 2021 as the first vessel in the line’s Seaside EVO (short for evolution) sub-class....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Though not as high as recent transfer bonuses of 30-35%, American Express Membership Rewards, the points program of cards including the Platinum Card and the Premier Rewards Gold as well as the EveryDay cards, is offering a 25% transfer bonus to Virgin Atlantic for the month of April. Instead of the normal 1:1 transfer ratio, when you transfer 1,000 Amex points to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, you will end up with 1,250 miles....

Alaska Airlines is the latest carrier to tweak its route network.The Seattle-based carrier is cutting four routes from its schedule, as first seen in Cirium network data and later confirmed by an airline spokesperson.You’ll find the full list of route cuts below:Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) — Palm Springs International Airport (PSP), effective Nov. 30, 2022.Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) — AUS, effective Jan. 9, 2023.LAX — Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC), effective Nov....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.We’re so accustomed to seeing airlines devalue their frequent flyer programs — Alaska Airlines included — that it’s a relief that Alaska’s making its own a little sweeter. Starting today, Alaska Airline Mileage Plan members will have access to reduced mileage redemptions, they may earn more miles when flying with select partners and elite members are eligible for complimentary upgrades on award travel....

Sign up for our daily newsletterEmail addressSign upI would like to subscribe to The Points Guy newsletters and special email promotions. The Points Guy will not share or sell your email. See privacy policy.Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.One of the many benefits available to American Express card members with a Platinum or Centurion-branded card, including the Platinum Card® from American Express and the Business Platinum Card® from American Express, is access to the American Express Fine Hotels & Resorts program (also known as Amex FHR)....

Jump to Recipe The incredibly tasty Apple Dump Cake is a super easy dessert, despite the not-so-great name! Apple pie filling, cake mix, and butter are layered in a 9 x 13 pan and baked until golden. This is a perfect dessert for last-minute entertaining! Apple Dump Cake Recipe Talk about an easy dessert to put together on short notice! That’s the wonderful thing about any dump cake, and this apple version turns out beautifully!...

Jump to Recipe A maple syrup substitute is easier to find than you would think, in fact, you may have one of these ingredients waiting in your pantry! Whether you just whipped up a big batch of pancakes, you’re making a marinade, or anything in between, these maple syrup substitutes are here to help you out in a pinch! The Best Maple Syrup Substitutes The sticky sweet syrup that comes from maple trees is a favorite around many breakfast tables....