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America’s tallest skyscraper Legends Tower WILL be built in Oklahoma City as construction gets green light to start within just two months – after shock last minute design change

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The tallest skyscraper in America, set to soar to a height of 1,907 feet, is poised to break ground in June in an unlikely place —Oklahoma City. Proposed by developer Scot Matteson, The Legends Tower is anticipated to surpass the heights of New York City’s One World Trade Center and Chicago’s Willis Tower. The Oklahoma … Read more

Eight Colorado hotels, three in Denver, win new Michelin Key award

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Eight Colorado hotels won the new Michelin Keys on Wednesday, according to the Michelin Key hotel guide. Each of these Colorado hotels received one Michelin Key. Three of the winning hotels are in Denver — the Clayton Hotel and Members Club, Four Seasons Denver and the Crawford Hotel. Three hotels in Aspen — Hotel Jerome, … Read more

American Confinement in “We Grown Now” and “Stress Positions”

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At a glance, not much appears to connect Minhal Baig’s “We Grown Now” and Theda Hammel’s “Stress Positions.” Baig’s feature, her third as a writer and director (after “1 Night” and “Hala”), is a sweet-souled drama, set in Chicago in 1992, about two young Black boys living with their families in the Cabrini-Green housing project. … Read more

9-year-old girl killed, 10 injured in Chicago mass shooting

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CHICAGO — A 9-year-old girl was killed and 10 others were injured in a shooting Saturday evening in Chicago’s New City neighborhood, police and the girl’s father said Sunday. Chicago Police Department officers responded to West 52nd Street and South Damen Avenue after an alert on ShotSpotter, a network of sensors that reports gunshot noises, … Read more

Flight Carrying 202 Passengers Forced To Make Emergency Landing After Reported Bomb Threat [Details]

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A United Airlines flight, en route to Los Angeles, was diverted to Chicago after a bomb threat was discovered in the plane’s lavatory on Wednesday, as reported in the local media. After United Flight 1533, carrying 202 passengers took off from Newark Liberty International Airport at 6:05 AM, the crew members reported the “security concern” … Read more

Airline pilots reveal their LEAST favorite airports across the US – slamming everything from terrible terminal food to delays on the tarmac

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From severe weather and tricky terrain to overcrowding, a fleet of airline pilots have revealed some of their least favorite airports in the world.  A Reddit post titled ‘pilots, what is your least favorite airport?’ quickly gained traction within the mainly US-based aviation community, with La Guardia in New York topping the list.  Explaining why … Read more

Woman, 54, who suffered from horrific car accident that left her ‘nearly immobilized’ travels to 92 COUNTRIES after making 50th birthday vow following her miraculous recovery

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A woman who left ‘nearly immobilized’ in a car accident nearly two decades ago has reinvented herself as a travel content creator and TV host, visiting 92 countries to date – and counting. Pamela Holt, 54, has forged an identity as a self-described solo traveler – imagining ‘solo’ as an acronym for ‘seeking out life’s … Read more

New Bluey experience to launch at Alton Towers this year as theme park celebrates 10th anniversary

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A NEW Bluey experience is coming to Alton Towers this year, as CBeebies Land celebrates its 10th anniversary. The Blue Heeler dog from Brisbane is expected to be ready in time for Easter. 2 Bluey will be an interactive feature in Alton Towers in time for EasterCredit: Alton Towers Resort Bluey is due to be … Read more

Kia Carnival hybrid minivan coming this summer

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CHICAGO – Kia Motors is adding a hybrid model to its Carnival minivan to meet increasing consumer demand for the technology and assist in meeting tightening federal fuel economy standards. Hybrids are a growing option for automakers as they strive to make vehicles more efficient and avoid costly federal fuel economy and emissions standards. They’re … Read more