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Editor’s note: This story has been updated with new information.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Wednesday said it is asking the Department of Justice to appeal a Florida federal judge’s order voiding the federal government’s mask mandate. Minutes after the CDC’s announcement, the Justice Department announced it had filed the appeal.The Justice Department had previously said that it would move forward with an appeal, but only if the CDC had deemed the mask mandate necessary....

Breeze Airways, the startup budget carrier from JetBlue founder David Neeleman, has its sights set on international leisure travel.But before Breeze begins flying internationally, it’s focused on getting its first batch of longer domestic routes up and running with its brand new Airbus A220 fleet.The update came from Breeze chief operating officer Lukas Johnson at the Routes Americas conference in San Antonio last week.Want more airline-specific news? Sign up for TPG’s free new biweekly Aviation newsletter!...

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.Attention Chase Sapphire Preferred cardholders: check to see if you’ve been targeted to receive $100 off a hotel stay of $300 or more when you book through the Chase Ultimate Rewards travel portal....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.A few easy ways to save on common travel and food purchases are available via Chase Offers, the Amex Offer competitor program launched by Chase last November.While there are dozens of offers on users’ cards, we’ve found a few that are more enticing than others. Right now, select Chase cardholders can find two different offers to save at Starbucks and others to save at Airbnb and Hyatt....

Jump to Recipe My delightful cherry blueberry dump cake combines cherry and blueberry pie filling with white cake mix- it’s the perfect easy dessert! With all the delicious flavor of a fruit cobbler but none of the effort it takes to make one, this will be your new go-to dessert! Red, white, and blueberry- this easy berry dump cake is perfect for the 4th of July! This berry dump cake will be one of the best and easiest cakes you’ll ever make!...

This chocolate chip mug cake bakes up fluffy and warm in the microwave. It has all the decadence you want from a dessert in a single serving! With just a few ingredients, this mug cake whips up in mere minutes and will totally satisfy your chocolatey dessert cravings! A delectably warm and fluffy chocolate chip mug cake you won’t have to share! Life is busy, and sometimes you just want a little something sweet to enjoy without having to go all out....

This chocolate peanut butter drip cake is rich, decadent, indulgent, and sure to impress all of your guests! Sweet chocolate cake is layered with mouthwatering homemade peanut butter buttercream. With a combination as delicious as this, everyone will want to know the recipe! Easy Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake Recipe A cake is a perfect dessert option for any type of celebration! From birthdays to anniversaries and graduations, everyone loves enjoying a slice of homemade cake!...

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Looking to inject a little arts and culture into your fall travel plans? TPG Assistant Editor Melanie Wynne shares her picks for the museum exhibits to catch in various cities around the world - before they close.Jeff Koons’ gilt, porcelain and ironic “Banality” (1988)New YorkJeff Koons: A Retrospective - Whitney Museum of American ArtClosing October 19, 2014Famed American artist Jeff Koons has a talent for inspiring controversy, and his pieces consistently sell for exorbitant prices, making this largest-ever exhibition of his artwork one of the season’s biggest blockbusters....

Are you a young dancer with talents beyond your age? Are you searching for a dance competition without strict age requirements? With the recent hype generated from the hit reality dance contest, “America’s Best Dance Crew (ABDC),” many young adults are looking for dance competitions for those under the age of 13. If you are under the age of 13 and would like to show the world your dancing abilities, take a look at the following list of dance competitions for kids....

As we head into fall and winter travel, we’re seeing terrific fares to Hawaii across many domestic airlines. This is your chance to land a nonstop flight to Hawaii for as low as $198 round-trip — with deals even going into Labor Day and Thanksgiving.For more TPG news and deals delivered each morning to your inbox, sign up for our daily newsletter.This Hawaii deal was originally sent out by Scott’s Cheap Flights, available with the Premium subscription that costs $49 per year....

The airline route-map adjustments may have slowed down in recent months, but Delta is still making some notable network cuts.The Atlanta-based carrier cut four domestic routes during its latest batch of schedule updates, as first seen in Cirium timetables and later confirmed by an airline spokesperson.Delta is ending nonstop flights between the following four city pairs:Atlanta (ATL) and Colorado Springs (COS).ATL and Oakland (OAK).Boston (BOS) and Memphis (MEM).Detroit (DTW) and Sacramento (SMF)....

Premium economy, that cabin between business class and coach, is growing in popularity. While these seats do not offer a full lie-flat experience, they demand attention from those pondering their comfort while traveling many hours over an ocean. Now that Delta’s incarnation — Premium Select — is available on four different aircraft types, it’s time to answer the question: Is it worth it?International carriers have outfitted jets with premium economy for decades, though legacy US carriers (American, Delta and United) waited around to make sure the business case was sound before planning interior changes....

This pico de gallo recipe is a family favorite - just enough heat from the jalapeno without overwhelming the delicious, fresh ingredients! It is made with the freshest ingredients and combines onion, tomatoes, jalapeno, lime, and cilantro in the perfect proportions for the most amazing homemade salsa! Let the flavors combine overnight for the best and easiest ever homemade salsa to serve with your favorite Mexican food meals and chips!...

These super easy Fork Biscuits are a wonderful treat to enjoy with tea, coffee, or as a stand-alone dessert! Plus, they’re a perfect beginner baked item with only 3-ingredients and no special equipment needed! Try These Delightfully Crisp Buttery Cookies for a Real Treat! What could be simpler than homemade fork biscuits? These easy cookies are wonderfully crisp – and perfect with a cold glass of milk or a cup of hot tea!...

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Marriott announced a new end of the year “Unlock More” promotion, where you can score bonus points after two qualifying stays.Here’s what you need to know.You’ll earn 2,000 Marriott Bonvoy points after two qualifying stays at properties in the Marriott portfolio. You must register by December 31 and stay between October 29 and January 14, 2020.Two to three days after your second qualifying stay has been posted to your Marriott Bonvoy account, you’ll unlock a new offer....

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Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Today, Oct. 18 is your last chance to take advantage of three different hotel buy-points promotions from Marriott, Hyatt and IHG. If you’ve been considering one or more of these promotions, consider this a final reminder to look into whether or not these make sense for you to utilize.We’re just going to provide a quick overview of these three promotions below....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.In early November, we learned that people with the Platinum Card® from American Express and the Business Platinum Card® from American Express can earn 5x points on Amex Fine Hotels & Resorts bookings when reserving through Amex Travel. In order to test whether these bookings would also earn hotel loyalty points — spoiler alert: They do — I booked my first FHR stay at the Park Hyatt Beijing....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Until recently, if you wanted a taste of the VIP events known as Above & Beyond experiences — for British Airways Visa Signature Cardmembers as part of the BA/Chase partnership — you had to be a serious big spender … and it was invite-only anyway. Now we’ve learned that there will soon be a whole new series of experiences that are far more accessible to the average cardholder....

In a move the airline said will help it conquer the “final frontier” of long-haul travel, Australian carrier Qantas announced a major purchase of planes designed to carry passengers on nonstop flights between New York and Australia within the next few years.Sunday evening, Qantas confirmed it’s purchasing a dozen Airbus A350 aircraft which will make up its fleet for ultra-long-haul service between Sydney and Melbourne, and New York and London.Get the latest points, miles and travel news by signing up for TPG’s free daily newsletter....