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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
One of the 10 best summer tourism destinations in the U.S. is in Minnesota
One of the 10 best summer tourism destinations in the U.S. is in Minnesota originally appeared on Bring Me The News. With the summer travel season underway, Minnesota has been named home to one of the nation's best summer travel destinations. USA Today's 10Best has compiled a list of the best spots around the U.S. for summer travelers, and Minneapolis made the cut. The publication touts Minneapolis' combination of outdoor activities and cultural experiences as a reason to visit, highlighting its urban bike trails and water activities on the city lakes, as well as attractions like the Minneapolis Institute of Art and Minneapolis Sculpture Garden, which now comes with frozen yogurt. We'd be remiss not to throw in the heaps of outdoor art fairs, an impressive array of theater, and iconic concert venues. It'll certainly be received as good news by businesses that rely on tourism, as there has been an 18% decline in border crossings from Canada, WCCO reports. That's led to fear that President Donald Trump's vitriolic language toward Canada — including tariff threats and the phrase "51st state" — may precipitate a decline in tourism from Canadian travelers. Here's the complete list of the best summer travel destinations around the U.S., according to USA Today's 10Best. Mackinac Island, Mich. Ocean City, N.J. Catalina Island, Calif. Saratoga Springs, N.Y. Philadelphia, Pa. Tybee Island, Ga. Block Island, R.I. Minneapolis, Minn. Cody, Wyo. Amelia Island, story was originally reported by Bring Me The News on May 31, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
USA Today says this beach bar is top 3 in the US. And it's just 1 hour from Savannah
Looking for the best beach bar experience near Savannah? Well, you won't have to go far. USA Today has released its Readers' Choice Awards 2025 for the 10 best beach bars in the country, and one standout just a short drive away has made an appearance. This bar, located at the Beach House resort on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, has been ranked the No. 3 beach bar in the entire U.S. According to USA Today, the best beach bar just 40 miles from Savannah, is Tiki Hut. Besides its prime oceanfront location, it's the only live-music venue directly on the beach. Open daily from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Tiki Hut offers everything from laid-back beach vibes to lively evenings with dancing, food, drinks, and unforgettable views. For more about this bar, visit Ocean Deck Restaurant and Beach Bar (Daytona Beach, Florida) Flora-Bama (Pensacola, Florida) Tiki Hut at Beach House (Hilton Head Island, South Carolina) Reunion Kitchen + Drink (Santa Barbara, California) Copper Bar at Mauna Kea Beach Hotel (Waimea, Hawaii) Mai Tai Bar at The Royal Hawaiian (Honolulu, Hawaii) Sloppy Joe's on the Beach at Bilmar Beach Resort (Treasure Island, Florida) The Crow's Nest (Santa Cruz, California) House Without A Key at Halekulani Hotel (Honolulu, Hawaii) Edge of Waikiki at Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort (Honolulu, Hawaii) Vanessa Countryman is the Trending Topics Reporter for the Deep South Connect Team Georgia. Email her at Vcountryman@ This article originally appeared on Savannah Morning News: Best beach near Savannah. USA Today names this one Top 3 in America
Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Automotive
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Ford engineer announces 'unprecedented' tech that could slash the prices of electric vehicles: 'This isn't just a lab experiment'
A next-generation battery has arrived from Romulus — the city in Michigan. While there's no need to assemble an away team, Ford's headline-making breakthrough, reported on by InsideEVs, could warp already strong electric vehicle adoption to another level. In fact, lead EV engineer Charles Poon wrote on LinkedIn that the unique chemistry being used should produce cheaper rides that can travel longer distances within the decade. The news was also covered by USA Today. "This isn't just a lab experiment," Poon wrote on LinkedIn. The innovation is a lithium manganese rich, or LMR, battery cell now in its second generation. It is being developed in Ford's battery research headquarters. The pack offers better safety and can store more energy per pound, according to Poon and the reports. Poon also added that the company is anticipating "unprecedented" cost reduction. "Our goal is clear: to achieve cost parity with gasoline vehicles and deliver affordable customer solutions tailored to their needs," the expert wrote. But in-depth pack details are scarce, leaving "some experts underwhelmed," per the USA Today. For its part, LMR cathode chemistry has been around for decades. The first Chevy Volt even included a lithium manganese design, all according to the newspaper and an article posted by ScienceDirect. But performance issues at high current densities have prevented the kind Ford is using from being commercialized more widely. Now the engineers seem to have jumped the hurdles. When batteries operate, ions move between the anode and cathode through the electrolyte, a crucial middle layer. Scientists for major automakers and in labs elsewhere are trying to lower the cost and environmental impact of the materials that form the components. Manganese is being researched in China, with interesting results billed as "next-generation," as well. Part of the benefit is eliminating costly cobalt and nickel, according to USA Today. While the lack of a complete schematic breakdown from Ford is causing some skepticism, the automaker's achievements to date provide proof of its electric potential. The Mustang Mach E last year set a range record in England at 569.64 miles. The company has also been busy at the patent office, filing paperwork for a realistic EV stick shift, among other unique ideas. If successful, Ford could blow open the doors on an already-growing EV market. Stateside sales hit nearly 300,000 in the first quarter of 2025, an 11.4% year-over-year jump, per Cox Automotive. Each EV that replaces a gas guzzler nixes thousands of pounds of heat-trapping air pollution, which spews looming gases that increase risks for lung, heart, and other health problems, all according to government reports. If you were going to purchase an EV, which of these factors would be most important to you? Cost Battery range Power and speed The way it looks Click your choice to see results and speak your mind. Tax breaks are still available to incentivize the switch, saving you up to $7,500. That's in addition to an estimated $1,500 you can bank in gas and maintenance costs. If you add a rooftop solar system to the mix as part of an overall cleaner strategy, you can secure more tax credits and leverage abundant sun energy to charge your cleaner ride — all without necessarily tapping the grid. EnergySage is a free, online tool to help you navigate the solar market. The experts there can even help you find an installer. Ford is still paying to install at-home charging stations for qualifying customers who buy or lease an EV, as well. While it's all encouraging, the company had mixed EV news last year when it announced it was shifting an Ontario plant from EV production to combustion-engine truck assembly. The decision counterbalanced some of the bigger electric milestones. Poon indicated on LinkedIn that the EV commitment remains strong. "We've fostered a culture of relentless innovation, where challenging convention and pushing the boundaries of what's possible is part of our every day," the engineer wrote. Join our free newsletter for weekly updates on the latest innovations improving our lives and shaping our future, and don't miss this cool list of easy ways to help yourself while helping the planet.
Washington Post
12-05-2025
- Politics
- Washington Post
This year there have been zero public deadly mass shootings
James Alan Fox is a professor of criminology, law and public policy at Northeastern University and the author of 'Extreme Killing: Understanding Serial and Mass Murder.' He oversees the Associated Press/USA Today/Northeastern University Mass Killing Database. When it comes to crime statistics, bad news is big news. But to make sound policy, we need to hear good news, too, like the recent decline in mass shootings.
Yahoo
11-05-2025
- Yahoo
Best trails in Georgia: USA Today names this spot best for walkers, hikers and cyclists
USA Today has released its Readers' Choice Awards 2025 results for the 10 best recreational trails in the U.S., and one in Georgia made it into the top ten. This trail in Georgia, ranked No. 9 in the entire U.S., is is paved and non-motorized, suitable for walkers, hikers, and bicyclists. According to USA Today, the best trail in the Peach State is the Silver Comet Trail, a 61.5-mile long trail running from Smyrna to the Georgia/Alabama state line near Cedartown. Here is USA Today's list: Hugh S. Branyon Backcountry Trail (Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, Alabama) Withlacoochee State Trail (Inverness, Florida) Spokane River Centennial State Park Trail (Spokane Valley, Washington) Katy Trail (Missouri) Chessie Trail (Lexington, Virginia) Capital City State Trail (Madison, Wisconsin) South Platte River Trail (Julesburg, Colorado) Ke Ala Hele Makalae (Kauai, Hawaii) Silver Comet Trail (Georgia) Great Allegheny Passage (Maryland and Pennsylvania) Vanessa Countryman is the Trending Topics Reporter for the Deep South Connect Team Georgia. Email her at Vcountryman@ This article originally appeared on Athens Banner-Herald: USA Today best recreational trail in Georgia: Silver Comet Trail shines
