Americans heading to Europe should expect a new fingerprint-and-photo border check as the EU rolls out its Entry/Exit System. The change is designed to tighten border control, but it could also mean longer waits at airports, ports, and train stations during the transition.
Chick-fil-A is no longer the highest-ranked fast-food chain in a key new customer survey. Jersey Mike’s has moved into the top spot, signaling a shift in how diners rate speed, quality and overall value.
Five Guys is closing four California restaurants and could scale back further as labor, rent, and other operating costs rise. The move adds to pressure on fast-food chains trying to balance higher prices with more cautious consumer spending.
Ohio’s second Buc-ee’s has cleared its key local approvals in Mansfield and is targeting a Q2 2028 opening. The project would bring a 74,000-square-foot travel center, 120 fueling positions, and up to 225 jobs along the I-71 corridor.
Juneteenth events are set across Inglewood and South Los Angeles on Friday and Saturday, with free and low-cost options including a skate day, art fair, museum scavenger hunt, bike ride and Leimert Park festival.
Some everyday habits that are legal in the United States can lead to fines or other penalties in parts of Mexico. Travelers are being reminded that local rules on alcohol, smoking, driving and public behavior can vary sharply by state and city.
NASA scientists say a rock sample collected by the Perseverance rover contains 21 organic molecules, adding to evidence that ancient Mars had the chemistry needed for life. Researchers stress this is not proof of life, but it is one of the clearest signs yet that the building blocks were there.
Florida and Texas remain the two biggest magnets for Americans on the move, but recent Census and moving-company data show Texas now has a slight edge in raw population gains while Florida still leads on percentage growth and retiree appeal.
