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Editors’ note: This post has been updated with additional information and details.Southwest Airlines is suffering an operational meltdown this weekend as hundreds upon hundreds of flights have been delayed or canceled outright. The airline is blaming weather and an air traffic control issue from Friday for the domino effect of cancellations.Thousands of passengers have been stranded at airports, been forced to wait in long lines, or spent hours on hold trying to rebook their flights....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.If you like to buy your groceries or toiletries in bulk — and you’re a Sam’s Club member — you might want to check your Amex Offers portal.We’re seeing a decent offer for a statement credit on purchases from Sam’s Club. While I was targeted for the promotion on The Platinum Card® from American Express, it doesn’t appear that anyone else at the TPG office received the promotion....

In golf, “albatross” is a term for scoring 3-under par on an individual hole. Yes, albatross is another word for a double eagle - the two terms are identical in meaning. But, as we’ll see below, albatross is the more widely used term. Albatrosses - save for holes-in-one on par-5s, which are nearly (but not quite) non-existent - are the rarest scores in golf. Albatrosses are far rarer than aces....

The Kentucky Derbyis inarguably the most famous and important race in North America for 3-year-old thoroughbreds. It’s a hands-down favorite among racing fans and some of the races have been much more memorable than others. They don’t call the Kentucky Derby the most exciting two minutes in sports for nothing – only the very best thoroughbreds can cover the 1 1/4 mile distance in anything close to two minutes. Here are the 10 fastest winning times in the long history of the “Run for the Roses” since the inaugural race was won by Aristides in 1875....

United’s pandemic-era move to restart flights at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is coming to an end.The Chicago-based carried officially announced plans on Friday to pull out of the JFK Airport at the end of October. The carrier currently flies four daily flights from JFK, two to Los Angeles and two to San Francisco. These are known as some of the nation’s most premier and competitive routes.When the service ends, United will consolidate its transcontinental operations at its Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) hub, where it has historically offered a robust schedule of multiple daily flights between the coasts....

American Express has confirmed that the world’s largest Centurion Lounge is coming to the nation’s busiest airport.The issuer is building a roughly 26,000-square-foot club at the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), an Amex spokesperson told TPG. The lounge will open next year and will be the first in the network to feature multiple outdoor spaces.Amex is teasing some additional amenities that’ll be unique to the Atlanta outpost, including Southern design influenced by the city’s local landscape and culture....

Sometimes you just happen to fall in love with someone older or younger than you. Other times you’re naturally attracted to women older or younger than yourself. Some people claim that age differences do not matter in relationships. But the truth is, it often does. When does age difference matter in lesbian relationships and what can you do to ensure your relationship will survive? How to Make Age Differences Work...

Buying baby clothes is a lot like playing the lottery; you hedge your bets on a number, and hope it’s the right one. But it doesn’t have to be that way. While it’s true that babies grow really fast, it is possible to buy clothes for them that will fit - at least for now. Use our size and age chart to help determine what size you should buy. Remember: when in doubt, make your purchase based on weight and height rather than age!...

Selling products via mail order or catalog is an attractive way to start a retail business from home without the need for a storefront location. Sometimes referred to as a catalog business since you need a catalog to advertise your products to customers, very few retailers are going down this path these days. With the advent of online retail, at a minimum, retailers who are utilizing mail order or catalog sales are doing it as part of an overall omnichannel strategy....

118 Foods That Start With The Letter ‘C’ An amazing grouping of fun foods to try or culinary foods beginning with the letter C! Whether you’re working on answering a list challenge or cooking through the alphabet, you’ve got a great selection of words to choose from! This list is composed of classic recipes, comfort foods, fruits, vegetables, desserts, appetizers, spices, and more from around the world! This tasty collection is a great way to explore new foods and recipes as well as planning for fun events and holidays!...

Foods That Start With The Letter K For more great food list challenge answers, check out our complete a-z list! Table of contentsFoods That Start With The Letter K1. Kabob2. Kadai Paneer3. Kaffir Lime4. Kafta5. Kaiser Roll6. Kaiserschmarren7. Kaitian8. Kaki Peanuts9. Kakigori10. Kalamata Olives11. Kalburabasma12. Kale13. Kasha14. Kasseri15. Katlama16. Kecap Manis17. Keema Naan18. Keftedes19. Kenkey20. Kesari21. Ketchup22. Kettle Corn23. Key Lime Pie24. Kheer25. Kidney Bean26. Kidney pie27. Kielbasa28. Kimchee29. Kimchi30. King crab31....

I grew up in Memphis. I love the city for all its strengths, weaknesses and quirks.But I’m sorry, Memphis: I arrived last weekend with a preconceived, incorrect notion about your (and Hyatt’s) newest hotel.When I got the assignment to check out the Caption by Hyatt Beale Street Memphis — the first location in the world for the new Caption brand — I scoured the development page for the Chicago-based hotel company....

Update: This card is no longer open to new applications. Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.There are plenty of solid travel rewards card options when it comes to getting a solid return on your gas purchases. However, the recently introduced Wells Fargo Propel American Express Card might just shake up the competition. TPG Senior Points & Miles Contributor Richard Kerr compares all the top options below....

Kevin Ferguson, AKA Kimbo Slice, was born on Feb. 8, 1974, in the Bahamas (Nassau). Slice spent his early years in Cutler Ridge, Florida. He lived with a single mother (Rosemary Clarke) and two brothers. Later, Slice starred at middle linebacker at Miami Palmetto High School before eventually taking up at Bethune-Cookman University and the University of Miami, where he was able to net an athletic scholarship. Slice left college after a year and a half....

Jump to RecipeWhen you’re looking for a break away from the standard left over meals for your holiday turkey dinner, this family favorite Leftover Turkey a la King (also known as King-style Turkey) is just what you need! This is a super quick skillet dinner that is full of turkey, mushrooms, red bell pepper (rather than pimentos that are frequently used in chicken ala king recipes), and peas. Our favorite use for leftover turkey from Thanksgiving or Christmas turkey dinner is this super quick Turkey a la King!...

Can you catch lightning in a bottle twice? Chris Burch, the creator of one of the most luxurious hotels in the world, certainly seems to think so.NIHI Sumba, Burch’s resort in southeastern Indonesia, is the stuff of luxury hotel legend. It’s a favorite of staff at TPG, including TPG founder Brian Kelly, who after a 2017 visit said NIHI’s combination of exploration and relaxation was one that would stay with him the rest of his life....

The Pillsbury Doughboy is one of the most recognizable corporate mascots in the U.S., and there’s a thriving market for collectibles. The fun thing about collecting Pillsbury Doughboy items, enthusiasts say, is the wide range of items available and their affordability. Few items cost more than $100 on the resale collectible market. Pillsbury Doughboy History Poppin’ Fresh, as the Pillsbury Company mascot is known, made his debut in 1965. He was created by Rudy Perz, who worked for the Leo Burnett advertising agency in Chicago....

The first time you head to a paintball field you really have no idea what to expect. What should you wear? Do you need an appointment? How does the game work? These are all common questions for new paintball players. While each paintball field is a little different, there are some similarities that you can expect. With a little knowledge before you set out for your first game, you’ll be able to fully enjoy the experience....

It’s official: The Mirage, the iconic 77-acre resort in the heart of the Strip that changed Las Vegas forever when it opened its doors in 1989, has a buyer.Las Vegas-based gaming giant MGM Resorts will sell The Mirage to Hard Rock International in a $1.075 billion cash deal expected to close in the second half of 2022, according to a statement released by MGM.For more TPG news delivered each morning to your inbox, sign up for our daily newsletter....

Challenging Your Own Expectations When the person you are attracted to is not who you expected to be into, this can bring up a lot of emotions. A reader wrote in and asked, “I am a 20 year-old female, and I consider myself to be straight, and although have a few fantasies about women.I feel like they are more curiosities than real sexual or romantic attraction. I have recently become friends with a FTM transgender man, and I find myself very sexually (although not romantically) attracted to him....