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College Game Days Strain Small Airport Operations

Around major college football weekends, Athens’ Ben Epps Airport transforms from a quiet regional field into a tightly packed flight hub. The 425‑acre airport regularly sees flight activity more than double for big...

U.K. Expands Sugar Levy to Milk-Based Drinks

By Holly Williams November 29, 2025 / CBS News London — The U.K. government is broadening its sugary drinks levy to cover a range of milk-based beverages, including milkshakes, flavored milks, sweetened yogurt drinks...

Tom Stoppard, Celebrated Playwright, Dies at 88

Tom Stoppard, the celebrated playwright known for his intelligence and wit, has died at the age of 88. He won an Academy Award for his screenplay for the 1998 film "Shakespeare in Love" and earned five Tony Awards for...

Suspect to Face Murder Charge in Guard Shooting

A suspect is expected to be charged with murder after a targeted attack on National Guard members at a facility in Reno, Nevada, authorities said. The shooting left one soldier dead and another wounded; both were...

CD Maturing in 2026? Next Steps to Consider

If your certificate of deposit (CD) comes due in 2026, it’s smart to plan now. The Federal Reserve raised rates in 2022–2023 but cut them twice in fall 2025, and many CD yields have moved lower. If rates keep falling...

Stephen Smith: A Mysterious Death in Murdaugh Country

On the morning of July 8, 2015, 19-year-old Stephen Smith was found dead in the middle of a rural Hampton County road in South Carolina. The initial autopsy and death certificate labeled the death a hit-and-run, but his...