AAA Predicts ‘Busiest Ever’ Travel for Fourth of July Week as Prices Soar

AAA is predicting record travel during the Fourth of July holiday week, surpassing figures seen before the coronavirus pandemic. During this holiday, AAA Predict Of the 70.9 million travelers traveling more than 50 miles from home, the report predicts that “a record 60.6 million people will travel by car during Independence Day week,” an increase […]
Fourth of July cookout costs hit record high: Survey

Inflation fears are impacting holiday dining, with the average cost of a Fourth of July barbecue expected to soar to its highest level ever, according to a new survey. This year’s American Agriculture Association Independence Day Market Basket Survey The average cost of a summer barbecue staple — including cheeseburgers, chicken breasts, pork chops, potato […]
How it started… How it’s going: July 4 BBQ costs flare up under Biden

FOX Business’ Madison Alworth talks about the cost of a Fourth of July barbecue on “Varney & Co.” Americans are paying record high prices to host Fourth of July barbecues this year, as inflation remains as high as the weather. According to the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF), the cost of a traditional Fourth of […]
Driving on the Fourth of July? What you can expect to pay for gas

Sen. Kevin Cramer, R.N.D., breaks down President Biden’s energy push against “Kudlow.” Motorists filling up their tanks on the Fourth of July will see the lowest holiday gas prices in three years, according to a research firm. Tuesday Forecast From GasBuddy. The company predicted that people nationwide will have to pay an average of $3.49 […]
Biden, Netanyahu expected to meet in Washington during Israeli PM’s July visit

U.S. President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are scheduled to meet in late July when the Israeli leader visits Washington to address U.S. Congress about the war in Gaza, a White House official said on Tuesday. Prime Minister Netanyahu is scheduled to address the US Congress on July 24 during his visit […]
Struggling Yankees get July off to sour note with loss to Reds

Facing Cincinnati closer Alexis Diaz in the ninth inning, the Yankees’ best hope, as always, was to wait for Aaron Judge to step up to the plate. Unfortunately for the Yankees, it took two batters to reach base to catch Judge, who has been the bulk of the Yankees’ offense lately. But Trent Grisham struck […]
NYC steeply drops off top 10 list of home sharing destinations for July 4 as hotel rates soar: report

New York City was reportedly dropped off the top 10 list of home-sharing destinations this Independence Day after a crackdown caused hotel prices across the city to skyrocket. of AirDNA reportNew York plummeted to 54th place, down from 10th place for the two-year period 2023 and 2022, according to the research firm, which tracks Airbnb […]
11 Best New Movies on Netflix: July 2024’s Freshest Films to Watch

Netflix will be delivering some fantastic content in the form of movies and special series in July. They can engross you with heart-pounding dramas or transport you on an epic journey from the comfort of your home. Whether you’re looking for something entertaining, informative or inspiring, Netflix has you covered. Keep reading to find out […]
How to really take time off this 4th of July

What better way to kick off the holidays than with Todd Rundgren’s “Play the drums all day long” Loud. This works best when it’s played on local terrestrial radio, introduced by a DJ named “Scooter” or “The Bearman,” with you and Carol from accounts payable air drumming. Unfortunately, we live in a society that doesn’t […]
Gas Prices: Increase at the pumps ahead of July 4th holiday

Gas prices increased on Tuesday ahead of the July 4th holiday. The average price for a gallon of regular gas rose to $3.501, according to AAA. It was the first increase in two days. On Monday, regular gas was $3.491 per gallon, and on Sunday, it was $3.492. A week ago, the average price for […]