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• Experts at Forbes Advisor analyzed data from the TSA to determine which airports in the U.S. are the worst for losing or damaging luggage.
• They looked at the 100 busiest airports in the country, scoring them on the number of property damage and property loss claims and reimbursements.
• John F. Kennedy Airport in New York City tops the list, followed by Miami International Airport and Los Angeles International Airport.
• Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) — Honolulu comes in 9th.
• Source: Lifehacker

• “Travel & Leisure” has just come out with their World’s Best Awards for 2023, which ranks the best cities, hotels, airlines and more.
• The Best City in the U.S. is Charleston, South Carolina, for the 11th year in a row.
• The Best City in the World for the second year in a row is Oaxaca, Mexico.
• Honolulu comes in sixth place.
• Worlds best Domestic is Hawaiian Airlines
• Source: Travel and Leisure

• A day after we told you that Aretha Franklin’s will was being challenged in court, a decision has been reached
• A judge deemed a hand-written will from 2014, found a year after Franklin’s death, valid over the previous 2010 will
• Sons Kecalf and Edward claimed victory over their brother “Teddy,” who had been previous named executor but is nowhere to be found in the more recent will
• Source: TMZ

• In honor of World Chocolate Day last Friday, Menu Price analyzed Google data to find out what the most popular chocolate bars in the U.S.
• Milky Way tops the list, coming in first in eight states.
• Hershey’s bars and Twix are tied for number two, followed by KitKat.
• Reese’s - In these five states, Reese’s is the most popular including Hawaii
• Source: Guilty Eats

• The estate of Prince has released two new singles, their first unveiling since 2021 album “Welcome 2 America”
• The late singer’s family has dropped “All A Share Together Now” and “7 (E Flat Version)” on all streamers
• The latter single is a remix of a 1992 track, while the former has never been released before now
• Source: UPI

• Staying active is good for you and a new report reveals the best and worst cities in the country for recreation.
• WalletHub compared the 100 largest U.S. cities across 48 key metrics in the categories of entertainment & recreational facilities, cost of living, quality of parks and weather.
• Honolulu has been named one of the best city for recreation, while Chula Vista, California, is the worst.
• Source: WalletHub

The Hawaii staple canned meat "SPAM" is turning 86-years-old today. 

• Fans at a recent show in Portsmouth, Rhode Island were given a surprise treat during a recent concert
• “Cheeseburger In Paradise” singer Jimmy Buffett delighted fans with a special appearance
• Buffet joined bandmate Mac McAnally on-stage, which was his first appearance since his May hospitalization
• Source: Fall River Reporter

• Google search data reveals what Americans have on their menu for the Fourth of July.
• When it comes to BBQ sauce, many folks are going DIY, as searches for “homemade BBQ sauce” top the list in most states.
• The most searched red, white and blue foods include cheesecake, salad, and a trifle, while the most popular searches for sides are pasta salad, baked beans and coleslaw.
• Source: Real Simple

• Celebrating the Fourth of July can be a lot of fun, but not for dogs who get scared by the loud fireworks going off at all hours.
• Veterinarians say there are some things you can do to keep your dog calm during the holiday noise, including setting up a distraction with background noise or long-lasting chew toys.
• You can also try a weighted blanket or jacket, and talking to your vet about anxiety meds.
• Source: Huff Post

• The Fourth of July holiday weekend is almost here and new research reveals how people plan to celebrate.
• According to the National Retail Federation, 87% of Americans plan to celebrate, and cookouts and fireworks are the most popular ways they’ll be doing it.
• People will be spending an average of $93.34 on food for the holiday.
• Source: National Retail Federation

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• New research from the University of Sydney and Qantas Airways has led to the sweet discovery that chocolate could help beat jet lag after long-haul flights.
• In simulations of long plane rides, volunteers followed a “specially designed menu, lighting, sleep and movement sequences” and wore devices to monitor the effects.
• Researchers conclude that those who ate the chocolate had better quality sleep during the flight, less severe jet lag and better cognitive performance in the days following.
• Source: NY Post

• Paul Simon might not be sure what to call it, but he’s letting fans in on the source of his music
• The “Bridge Over Troubled Waters” revealed that the inspiration for his newest album “Seven Palms” came to him in a dream
• Simon said it wasn’t the first time he’s woken up in the middle of the night with an idea, saying he’s followed his dreams since he was 23
• Source: Fox News

• Paul Rodgers, perhaps best known as the frontman of Bad Company, is releasing his first solo album since 2000
• “Midnight Rose” is his follow-up (23 years later) to 2000’s “Electric,” and Rodgers calls it “a raging fire”
• Aside from help on one track from bassist Todd Ronning and drummer Rick Fedyk, Rodgers wrote the entire album
• Source: Ultimate Classic Rock

• Celine Dion's hit “My Heart Will Go On" has seen a boost in streams since the news of OceanGate's submersible imploded
• The "Titanic" theme from the 1997 movie had been played on Spotify 522,864 as of Thursday
• As we previously reported, the sub known as The Titan was last seen June 18th before losing communication with its partner above water
• It was reported days later that the submersible imploded on its way to see the wreckage from The Titanic
• Source: TMZ

• Steely Dan fans had a celebration recently as a rare performance was captured, and now there’s more good news
• A long-lost recording of a never-released song by the band, “Second Arrangement” has been found
• An engineer that worked with the band reportedly took home a cassette that was found after his recent death
• Source: Boing Boing

• Flamboyant music legend Elton John ended his touring career with his trademark with some trademark flair
• John brought up guests like Brandon Flowers and Rima Sawayama to sing some of his classic hits
• And elsewhere at Britain’s iconic Glastonbury Festival, Guns ‘N Roses brought Dave Grohl on to rock the house with them
• Source: The Guardian

• The Economist Intelligence Unit has just released their Global Liveability Index, ranking the world’s most liveable cities in 2023.
• Vienna, Austria, tops the list, holding on to its first place spot from last year.
• The top 10 doesn’t include any U.S. cities, but Honolulu, Hawaii’s largest city, is the highest-ranking U.S. city at 25.
• Source: CNN

• Billy Idol already has a tour of North America set for this summer, but he’s brought fans more good news
• The “White Wedding” icon has announced plans to drop an expanded re-issue of his self-titled debut album
• “Billy Idol” will be released in a 2-CD format that includes both new music and a rare recording of a 1982 concert in Los Angeles
• Source: Consequence