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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.Lincoln is launching a new service that will enter the luxury car company into the ride-share space currently shared by Uber, Lyft and Juno, among others. According to Autoblog, there’s just one thing that makes the new Lincoln Chauffeur product different from that of its competitors: no car is included since it’s only available to current Lincoln automobile owners....

This ranch cheese ball is a tasty party dip that is perfect for holidays like Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s, or any other get-together! It’s loaded with cream cheese, cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, chives, and lots of ranch seasoning! Once you try it, this ranch cheese ball will be your new go-to party appetizer. Ranch Cheese Ball Party Dip This bacon ranch cheese ball is one of my most-requested appetizers for every party....

This roast picanha recipe is a tender, juicy, and delicious Brazilian roast dinner that will impress your family any night of the week! Using 3 simple ingredients, you’ll have a hearty main course that will melt in your mouth with each bite! There’s no need to go to an expensive steakhouse when you can make this restaurant-quality beef dinner at home! Easy Roast Picanha Recipe Making a hearty beef roast dinner is quite comforting, especially on chilly nights when you don’t feel like leaving the house!...

In a creative and community-oriented move, New York’s Albany International Airport (ALB) is hosting a long-term art installation that extends from the airport terminal to the grounds of a historic site nearby.Julia Whitney Barnes, a Poughkeepsie, New York-based artist, spent a year photographing and collecting specimens of more than 150 of the plants growing in the herb garden on the grounds of the Shaker Heritage Society in Albany.The Shaker Heritage Society is on the site of the first Shake­r settlement in the U....

Singapore and Hong Kong have delayed the opening of their travel bubble yet again. On Monday, the travel bubble was put on hold for a second time amidst a rise in untraceable cases in Singapore, according to the South China Morning Post.The two cities planned to launch their quarantine-free travel bubble from May 26, allowing travelers to journey between the two with few restrictions. However, governments from both Hong Kong and Singapore said the launch would be delayed, and there will be a further announcement regarding the future of the Air Travel Bubble (ATB) on or before June 13....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.A targeted offer is hitting inboxes this morning offering holders of The Platinum Card® from American Express up to 15,000 Membership Rewards points for adding up to three authorized users. The fee to add an authorized user, whether you’re adding one, two or three, is $175 per year. You’ll earn 5,000 Membership Rewards points for each authorized user who spends $500 on their new card in the first three months....

The 3-4 defense is a basic football defensive formation that is used by several NFL teams. The alignment features three down linemen and four linebackers in the front seven, thus the name 3-4 defense. How a 3-4 Defense is Arranged In a 3-4 defense, the front row of three defense linemen includes a center nose tackle (NT) and two defensive ends (DE), one on either side. The second rank includes four linebackers (LB)....

The slot is a gap in the line between the outside offensive linemen (tackle) and the player positioned closest to the sideline (wide receiver). The area is usually taken up by a wide receiver, running back, or a tight end. Players that line up in the slot are referred to as slotbacks, or slot receivers. The position is similar to that of a wide receiver, but also shares many similar traits to that of a running back....

OneRepublic is a pop-rock band led by lead vocalist Ryan Tedder, known for his songwriting and production work with a wide range of other top pop artists. After being dropped from a recording contract by Columbia Records, Timbaland’s Mosley Music Group rescued them with a new contract. Their debut single “Apologize” was a massive hit in 2007-2008, and the band became fixtures on adult pop radio. OneRepublic is a pop-rock band led by lead vocalist Ryan Tedder, known for his songwriting and production work with a wide range of other top pop artists....

The coronavirus first came stateside about a year ago, and now many travelers are sitting on airline vouchers that are set to expire shortly.In early 2020, health agencies began warning about the uncontrolled spread of the virus, with many travelers opting to cancel upcoming trips in light of stay-at-home or quarantine orders.In response, airlines started offering future travel credit for voluntary itinerary changes in late February and beyond. (When a flight is canceled or significantly changed by the airline, you’re entitled to a cash refund....

Today, American Express announced a slew of exciting and unique experiences for cardmembers and tennis fans at the 2021 US Open tournament, including the first-ever pop-up tennis courts along the Hudson River and fan favorites such as on-site complimentary bag check, access to the Centurion Suite and more. This year’s US Open will be held from Aug. 30, through Sept. 12 at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing, New York....

Jump to Recipe Sometimes you may need a coconut flour substitute while baking, and that’s okay thanks to this list of easy coconut flour replacements! We have listed some of the best coconut flour substitutes for cooking, as well. No matter the recipe, if coconut flour is not an option, we got you covered! Easy Coconut Flour Substitutes Coconut flour is made from dried coconut meat that has been ground into flour....

One would think it should be rather easy to kayak the six-mile stretch of water known as the Rainbow River. Since the Rainbow River is solely spring-fed, this first magnitude spring is a favorite among paddlers and tubers alike. However, it’s a bit tricky to figure out where and when to put-in and take-out when attempting to kayak, paddleboard, or float this crystal clear cool paddling experience. Here are some of the landmarks and locations to help you plan your kayak trip to the Rainbow River....

Boom Supersonic has finally made a crucial step toward developing a new supersonic passenger plane.The aerospace startup said Tuesday that it had signed an agreement with three different companies to develop an engine for its planned Overture aircraft.Dubbed “Symphony,” the engine that would power the aircraft still has a long way to go. The engine’s design is still to come, and Boom said it would turn to Florida Turbine Technologies to help develop it....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.TPG reader Alex tweeted me @thepointsguy and asked:“I am looking to fly ORD to ICN this summer on Chase points. Can you recommend ANA business or should I search for Asiana or United business flights?“Alex tweeted me to say that he is flying from Chicago O’Hare to Incheon International Airport in Seoul, South Korea, next summer and he is interested in using Chase Ultimate Rewards points to book it....

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has lowered its Level 4 “very high” COVID-19 travel warnings for 14 countries including Canada and Argentina. At the same time, Jamaica is among five countries previously listed as “moderate” risk and now designated as “low” risk for contracting COVID-19.The warnings are based on the likelihood of contracting COVID-19 while traveling. At all warning levels, the federal health agency recommends travelers be fully vaccinated....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Flights from the mainland United States to Puerto Rico are now available from just $133 round-trip. Flights are operated by JetBlue and Delta with a number of nonstop flights available from cities on the east coast. Flights on JetBlue will be booked into the airline’s lowest fare class, Blue, which still includes a carry-on bag with checked bags available for a fee....

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Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Want to see the latest flight deals as soon as they’re published? Follow The Points Guy on Facebook and Twitter, and subscribe to text message alerts from our deals feed, @tpg_alerts.Airfare deals are typically only available on limited dates. We recommend you use Google Flights to find dates to fly, then book through an online travel agency such as Orbitz or Expedia, which allows you to cancel flights without penalty by 11pm Eastern Time within one day of booking....

The route-map adjustments keep coming.Throughout the pandemic, and especially in recent weeks, airlines have been nimbly responding to changing demand patterns, boosting flights to leisure destinations and cutting unprofitable business-oriented routes.The latest move comes from Delta, which just made sweeping network changes in its latest schedule update.Nine route cutsAtlanta-based Delta is cutting nine routes at least through December, according to Cirium schedules and later confirmed by the carrier.Four of the suspensions are for Florida service....