• Wed, May 21, 2025

by: WJZY

CLT Airport preparing for summer travel season, expecting 7% drop in passengers

Charlotte Douglas International Airport is preparing for the summer travel season with 7% fewer passengers than last year, but still offers parking reservations, alternate routes, and TSA guidelines to help travelers navigate the airport.

by: Fortune

CIT Bank review: An online bank with checking, savings, CDs, and MMAs

Customers seeking a savings account or a no-penalty CD at an online-only bank might find CIT a good fit for their needs.

by: WGAL

Roads expected to be crowded with holiday travelers

An additional million travelers are expected to hit the road compared to last year.

by: Forbes

Explore The Happiest Cities For Living And Travel, Per New Study

Explore the world's happiest cities, where quality of life meets unforgettable travel experiences, as per the 2025 Happy City Index.

by: Fortune

Bitcoin touches all-time high and Treasury yields touch 5% again

Bitcoin soared to record levels before dropping like a stone later in the day. U.S. equities saw their positive streak cut short.

by: Fortune

Current refi mortgage rates report for May 21, 2025

See Wednesday's report on average refi rates on different types of home loans.
  • Thu, May 22, 2025

by: WBRE

Travel expert weighs in as Newark airport caps flights

(WBRE/WYOU) — A new announcement from the Federal Aviation Administration on Wednesday afternoon: The FAA says it is reducing the number of flights arriving and departing from Newark Airport. It's all because of air traffic control issues and ongoing construction. The new maximum number of takeoffs and landings will be capped at 56 per hour. […]

by: WWD

Match Your Stripes While Traveling With My Style Bags' New Collab

In the latest of its tie-ups, the Italian brand partnered with indie label VitoVi, which specializes in blazers.

by: WAVY

Tips for families traveling with loved one with Alzheimer's

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — Whether traveling by car or by air, busy holiday weekends can bring anxiety, especially for those traveling with loved ones who suffer from dementia, including Alzheimer's, the most common disease that causes dementia. The Alzheimer's Association says more than 7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's. The illness, which causes memory loss, […]

by: abc7NY

Travel through Newark and other local airports down as Memorial Day weekend getaway starts

While the AAA expects a record number of domestic fliers, the number of travelers flying locally, including through Newark Airport, has dropped this holiday weekend compared to this same time last year.

by: WCAX3

Travel tips ahead of record-breaking holiday weekend

More than 45 million Americans are on the move for Memorial Day weekend, marking the unofficial start of summer.

by: Euronews

Crete earthquake: Is it safe to travel to the Greek island following second tremor in a month?

Authorities say no major damage has been reported and there is very little risk of a tsunami.View on euronews

by: ESPN

'The league is transforming': Inside the goals of WNBA's next CBA -- travel, roster size, and yes, pay

Increased salaries, revenue sharing and salary cap are among the issues being negotiated for WNBA's new CBA.

by: fox6now

Memorial Day weekend travel; AAA says 45M expected to travel

FOX's Asher Redd is at the nation's busiest airport in Atlanta.

by: Newsweek

Memorial Day weekend: Cheaper gas prices could lead to record travel number

Tens of millions are expected to travel more than 50 miles over the holiday weekend.

by: Hubert Carizone

If you are thinking of doing anything with Hyatt, think again!

by: GOBankingRates

Do You Need Hurricane Travel Insurance in 2025? 6 Things To Know

Whether you're jetting off to the Caribbean or heading down to Florida, it's smart to ask whether you should spend some money on hurricane travel insurance.

by: TechRadar

Traveling abroad this Memorial Day? These are my top 5 eSIM deal recommendations

Take your pick from these exclusive eSIM offers

by: BBC

Move to introduce all island leisure rate rejected

Tynwald members throw out a bid to introduce uniform rate contributions for regional pools.

by: deseret

A travel itinerary inspired by the new live-action film 'Lilo & Stitch'

Explore the iconic Hawaiian spots featured in the new Lilo & Stitch live-action film — from scenic hikes at Diamond Head to beach days in Waikiki and Makaha

by: CNBC

American Airlines CFO says some travelers are avoiding Newark airport

American Airlines CFO says some travelers have avoided Newark in favor of other area airports, but cautioned the impact was modest.

by: Reuters

Trump aide Witkoff to travel to Rome for Iran talks

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff will travel to Rome on Friday for a new round of talks with an Iranian delegation over Tehran's nuclear program, a source briefed on the matter said on Thursday. At the same time, U.S. President Donald Trump discussed Iran with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a phone call on Thursday in the aftermath of the killing of two Israeli embassy staffers in Washington late on Wednesday. Trump believes negotiations with Iran are "moving in the right direction," White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters in providing details of the Trump-Netanyahu call.

by: WJBK

Michigan removing travel restrictions for holiday travel - see the list

Unfortunately, one of the biggest projects in Oakland County will not be available for travel this weekend. Eastbound I-696 will be completely closed for two years.

by: Fortune

Microsoft fires worker who protested company's deal with Israeli military during CEO keynote

Protesters disrupted Microsoft's Build developer conference this week, objecting to the company's supplying technology for the Israeli military.

by: Forbes

The Best Travel Pants For Men That Feel Comfortable And Look Polished

I found the best men's travel pants to keep you comfortable on your next trip. Here's what made the list and what to look for, according to our adventurous gear editor.

by: Patch

Memorial Day Travel In FL Expected To Hit Record Levels With 2.6M Travelers

A record-breaking 2.6M Floridians will be driving, flying and using other transit to travel over Memorial Day weekend, AAA said.

by: MassLive

Travel alert: State Dept. issues terrorism warning at European destination

The U.S. State Department is warning travelers to "exercise increased caution" when traveling to this European country.

by: KOIN

Memorial Day weekend 2025 travel forecast: Rush expected for Oregonians driving, flying

Of the 617,000 Oregonians estimated to travel throughout the next several days, about 506,000 of them will be driving.

by: Fortune

Google faces antitrust investigation over deal for AI-fueled chatbots

Deals like the one Google struck have been hailed in Silicon Valley as an efficient way for companies to bring in expertise for new projects.

by: Forbes

War Offers L.A. And Japan Travel Ideas While Releasing New Album

Travelers heading to Los Angeles or Japan may benefit from the recommendations of original War member Lonnie Jordan and the band's longtime producer Jerry Goldstein.

by: Euronews

Travelling with pets post-Brexit: New UK-EU deal could make journeys easier

Before Brexit, UK residents enjoyed straightforward travel with their pets involving minimal paperwork.View on euronews

by: Forbes

The Skincare Secrets Every Frequent Traveler Should Know About

One of London's leading facialists, Mina Lee, is a case in point.

by: Fortune

Newspaper fires writer who used AI to create a summer reading list riddled with fake books

King Features says it has fired a writer who used artificial intelligence to produce a story on summer reading suggestions.

by: Fortune

Fortune Most Powerful Women International Summit opens in Riyadh

Also: Jamie Dimon warns about complacency and CATL jumps in its Hong Kong debut.

by: Fortune

VC's eye acquisition and regional markets amid clogged IPO pipelines

Amid clogged IPO pipelines and a liquidity crunch, some venture capitalists are shifting focus to acquisitions and regional markets.

by: Fortune

Current price of gold: May 22, 2025

Trends in gold prices could indicate whether the asset can protect against inflation. Here's a look at how the precious metal is doing today.

by: Fortune

OpenFX raises $23 million led by Accel to build near-instant cross-border transactions

Why the latest stablecoin startup to raise venture funding could bring a technological breakthrough.

by: Fortune

JPMorgan launches 'lean and mean' geopolitics arm

Wall Street is tapping longtime Washington insiders for help navigating an increasingly uncertain landscape.

by: Fortune

The 'Buy America' strategy has stopped working in the tariff era. What investors should do next

Financial advisors suggest looking beyond the Magnificent 7—and outside the U.S.

by: Fortune

Ray Dalio says the risks from U.S. credit downgrade 'are greater than the rating agencies are conveying'

Dalio fears the U.S. will "print money" to pay off its debts, which creates a different problem for bondholders.

by: Fortune

Fiscal fears push bond yields higher as stocks fall

Bond yields rose and stocks fell as analysts nervously eye America's debt burden.

by: Fortune

Top CD rates today, May 22, 2025

We've rounded up today's highest available CD rates, many of which are above 4% APY.

by: Fortune

SNB President Schlegel sees no alternative to US Treasuries

by: Fortune

How Saudi Arabia plans to become a fashion haven

The fashion industry is one of Saudi Arabia's focuses as part of its Vision 2030 program.

by: Fortune

Current refi mortgage rates report for May 22, 2025

  • Fri, May 23, 2025

by: KIRO

U.S. Forest Service advises visitors ahead of Memorial Day travel

Ahead of the Memorial Day holiday, the United States Forest Service is reminding visitors to plan ahead of the travel rush to National Forests around the Pacific Northwest.

by: BBC

Leominster rail crash: Travel disruption to continue

The mainline between Hereford and Shrewsbury will remain closed on Friday.

by: Fortune

U.S. Mint says it's stopping penny production

The mint said its most recent order of penny blanks will be its last.

Current refi mortgage rates report for May 21, 2025

See Wednesday's report on average refi rates on different types of home loans.
On May 21, 2025, mortgage refinance rates have seen a slight increase, with the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage at 7.00%, up from 6.99% the previous week, and the 15-year fixed-rate at 6.25%, up from 6.24%. Despite these rises, experts suggest that now could still be a good time to refinance due to the potential for future rate increases. The article also provides a detailed comparison of rates from various lenders, including Bank of America, Chase, and Wells Fargo, and offers insights into how different loan terms and credit scores can affect the rates offered to borrowers. Additionally, it discusses the benefits of refinancing, such as lowering monthly payments or changing the loan term, and advises readers to consider their financial situation and long-term goals before making a decision.

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