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Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Amid $4.49B expansion, BNA falls short in list of 50 best airports in the U.S., here's why
Long security lines, confusing layouts, and overcrowded terminals — traveling through airports comes with a myriad of qualms. But some have taken off in traveler satisfaction, giving them a first class ranking. The Washington Post released its list of the 50 best airports in the United States on June 26, revealing fliers' preferred air travel hubs. Landing in the No. 1 spot was Portland International Airport, which boasts a 22-seat microcinema showing short works by Pacific Northwest artists. Trailing close behind were Long Beach Airport, beloved for its 1941 historic terminal, and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, known for its frequent sightings of political figures. Notably missing from the Post's list is Nashville International Airport, the largest airport in Tennessee and one that's poured $4.49 billion into expansion over the last eight years. BNA's improved roadways, two-year-old international arrivals facility, brand new Concourse D, on-site Hilton hotel, local concessions options and recent influx of airlines like Aer Lingus and Icelandair seemingly weren't enough to land a top spot among the best. Here's a closer look at the rankings and why BNA was left at the gate. Portland International Airport (PDX) Long Beach Airport (LGB) Ronald Eeagan Washington National Airport (DCA) Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) Seattle Paine Field International Airport (PAE) Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport (PVD) Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) Indianapolis International Airport (IND) Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) Detroit Metro Airport (DTW) To see the full ranking, including honorable mentions, visit The Nashville airport is putting billions of dollars toward accommodating the rapid growth in daily passenger numbers the institution has seen since the COVID-19 pandemic subsided. In fiscal year 2021, daily passenger numbers fell to 28,000, and by the end of 2025, BNA expects to serve an average of 70,000 passengers per day. That translates to 25.3 million passengers for the year. Metro Nashville Airport Authority President and CEO Doug Kreulen told The Tennessean in 2018 that the goal is to 'transform BNA into a world-class airport,' a point he reiterated again in 2024. But according to the Post and its recent omission, BNA still has a ways to go. According to The Washington Post's analysis, BNA, which is rated 3.5 stars on Yelp, scored 79% for on-time flights and logged 5,000 complaints. The airport received just nine reader nominations. Many Yelp users cite issues such as long TSA lines, traffic congestion and limited seating throughout. In order to determine the best airports in the U.S., The Washington Post analyzed data from more than 450 airports with at least 1,000 passenger departures in 2024. Drawing on feedback from over 2,300 readers, the team identified key factors that define a beloved airport and weighted them accordingly. After narrowing the list to the top 50, they considered less tangible qualities, such as ease of navigation and on-time flights, to finalize the rankings. Reader nominations played a major role in the scoring, though adjustments were made to prevent bias toward regions with more Post readers. To assess accessibility, the team used TravelTime to calculate public transit times and Mapbox to evaluate driving distances and parking availability. For ease of navigation, they examined gate-to-passenger ratios, TSA complaints, and the percentage of empty seats per flight, an indicator of terminal crowding. Yelp data helped measure both the quantity and quality of five-star-rated food and retail options. On-time performance was calculated using Cirium and although not a top reader priority, it served as a useful tiebreaker. Finally, the team factored in the 'cool' elements frequently mentioned in nominations, such as unique features, standout terminals, and even restrooms with fresh flowers, drawing from both reader input and independent research to highlight what makes each airport stand out. Diana Leyva covers trending news and service journalism for the Tennessean. Contact her at Dleyva@ or follow her on X at @_leyvadiana This article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean: Why didn't Nashville make Washington Post list of best airports? Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
20-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Research shows it's normal for relationship satisfaction to vary lots
You may find it reassuring to learn that often, people's satisfaction levels vary quite a lot within a relationship, even within a short space of time, a new study says. Satisfaction with your partner or relationship can fluctuate significantly within a few days or even within a single day, according to a psychological study carried out in Germany. This finding could help to better support couples, by showing them in therapy that fluctuating satisfaction is perfectly normal to a certain extent and does not necessarily jeopardise a relationship. Be clear about your own needs At the same time, experiencing fluctuations in satisfaction can show couples in romantic relationships that their needs are not being fully met - so could be a signal that improvement is needed. "To this end, partners should be clear about their needs and express them appropriately," says psychologist Louisa Scheling, lead author of the University of Mainz study published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. The extent to which the partner is perceived as approachable or responsive has a significant influence on satisfaction. A certain "emotional instability in men" also has a significant effect, the study says. That may be because women are more accustomed to emotional fluctuations due to their hormonal cycles. In men, on the other hand, emotional instability tends to be attributed to relationship dynamics, the authors say. "Reliable perception and fulfilment of needs by the partner contributes significantly to stable relationship satisfaction in everyday life," says Scheling. Ultimately, it is similar to a parent-child relationship, she adds. "If needs are consistently met, then satisfaction remains stable at a high level." Variation greater between days than within one day The study found relationship satisfaction varied significantly between days and within each day. The variance between days was greater than within a single day. It also showed that the ups and downs in satisfaction among partners were relatively synchronised and that varying satisfaction was not related to demographic factors, meaning that it is a common experience for most couples, even those who have been in a relationship for a long time. Up until now, research has so far focused on how satisfaction with a relationship develops over months and years, the study says. However, since romantic relationships develop in everyday life, it is crucial to also examine satisfaction and fluctuations within short periods of time – given that in Western countries, one in three marriages end in divorce, meaning that many relationships break down. Scheling and her team of scientists, who collaborated with other research institutions, evaluated data from two previous studies involving couples consisting of one man and one woman. Data from a study conducted by the University of Basel between 2016 and 2018 included information from nearly 600 couples who recorded their satisfaction levels in several waves. Participants were couples from Switzerland, Austria and Germany over the age of 18 who had been together for at least one month. The other online study, conducted by the Universities of Mainz and Heidelberg between 2021 and 2023, included data from 150 couples who were asked about their satisfaction several times a day. In this study, the participants were couples who had only moved in together in the past four weeks.
CTV News
10-06-2025
- Business
- CTV News
Majority of Atlantic Canadians satisfied with their governments: study
Nova Scotia Lt.-Gov. Arthur LeBlanc reads the speech from throne at Province House in Halifax on Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2021. Despite the ongoing tumult of tariffs, food insecurity and the cost of living, most Atlantic Canadians are satisfied with their provincial governments, according to a new study. Narrative Research polled 400 Nova Scotians, 400 New Brunswickers, 350 people from Newfoundland and Labrador, and 300 Prince Edward Island residents about their satisfaction with their governments' performances. The study found residents reported an increase in satisfaction with their governments this year compared to 2024. Newfoundland and Labrador residents are 67 per cent satisfied with their government (up 14 points from 2024) while Islanders report 62 per cent satisfaction (a 15-point increase). Nova Scotia's satisfaction sits at 60 per cent (up 16 points) while New Brunswick is at the bottom with 59 per cent of residents being satisfied (a 30-point increase). 'The past year has been a time of much change within the region. We've seen multiple elections and three new leaders across our region,' said Margaret Brigley, CEO and partner of Narrative Research, in a news release. The study also found that 64 per cent of Nova Scotians are satisfied with how their government is handling U.S. tariffs while 63, 59 and 50 per cent of Newfoundland and Labrador, P.E.I. and New Brunswick residents are satisfied with their governments' response to tariffs, respectively. According to the study, none of the Atlantic Canadian governments score high in satisfaction with addressing the cost of living. P.E.I. sits at the highest point with 32 per cent of residents being satisfied, with New Brunswick right behind it at 31 per cent. Newfoundland and Labrador is at 28 per cent and Nova Scotia rests at 27 per cent.
Washington Post
01-06-2025
- Health
- Washington Post
This homemade vegan cottage cheese is quick and protein-rich
Make it or buy it? When it comes to food, the answer depends on so many variables, such as: How much time are you willing to spend? How much money? Will the homemade version be better than what you can buy? Or will you get enough satisfaction from the DIY process that none of the previous questions matter?
New York Times
24-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- New York Times
Working Out
I generally work three days in the office, two days from home. Recently, I was working on things that necessitated my being there in person, so I worked Monday through Friday, all five days in the office. The week felt long, unending. I kept thinking, 'Tomorrow's Friday,' but there was always another day. I had expected to feel spent at the end of the week, ready to return to the hybrid schedule, but instead I felt sort of delighted. Yes, the week was long, and wasn't that great? We're always complaining that life goes by so quickly, that we don't have enough time; look, it's summer again, how can that be? I found myself amazed at the way time seemed to elongate during my week in the office. Yes, the days seemed to be moving more slowly, but isn't that what we want? Isn't that the point? Hybrid work, for many of us, emerged from Covid lockdowns. It's been several years that I've been working this split schedule, and while it felt novel back in 2020, lately it's felt humdrum. I've become so accustomed to the tempo of the week — Monday work from home, three days in the office, work from home Friday — that changing it up made the days feel strange, like new countries to explore. You might say, sure, I want my life to feel longer, but I want more leisure time, not an interminable workweek. I get it. Maybe part of my satisfaction with this schedule came from not having to squeeze all my office-specific work into three days. But it's intriguing to think that reorganizing your week can reorient your relationship with time. Maybe the week felt longer because there was so much sameness to the daily routine. This is what people complain about! Monotony! We want to mix things up! But I think the real reason the office week felt longer, in a good way, is that it felt richer, more textured. On the two days a week I normally work from home, I see a very limited number of people. I have fewer social interactions. I'm less likely to go out after work. There's less information to process, less excitement, and that makes the days, in a way, seem less significant. I spend less time thinking about the work-from-home days, so they make up less of my larger life narrative. Five days in the office, by contrast, was five days of commuting with the fascinating (if occasionally maddening) characters on mass transit, seeing colleagues, coffee and lunch dates, happy hours. There was more content, more surprise, more to think about. Sure, there were days when I wished I could sleep a little later and not rush out the door to catch a train. But mostly the days felt like generous canvases to fill with the interesting activity of just living. I realize I may sound like a corporate stooge, advocating that people buckle down and get back to the office. But I think you can achieve this kind of time elongation without giving up remote work. If you feel, as I did, that those home workdays were becoming sort of boring, suboptimal entries in the logbook of how you're spending your time, you can try varying your schedule. Work from the library, or a cafe. Make a concerted effort to meet a friend for lunch, or to get dressed and go out after working in your pajamas all day. Mess with the format of your days. Make them feel larger. I'm sure after enough time working five days a week in the office, I'd get used to the rhythm and start to feel as if time was going by too quickly again. When I told a colleague I'd been in every day of the week, he said it sounded 'absolutely grueling.' And I'll admit I'm not sure I'll do it every week. But I'm definitely going to continue to fiddle with my schedule, to keep things interesting, to keep trying to slow time down. 📺 'Adults' (Wednesday): A 'Friends' for an extremely online generation, this new FX series finds five recent college graduates crashing at a borrowed house in Queens. An ode to the adventure and general incompetence of young adulthood, the single-camera sitcom stars an ensemble of emerging actors. (Downtown luminary Julia Fox drops in midseason for a nicely madcap cameo.) Will this be the first great Gen Z comedy or simply a chance to see what happens when people stop being polite and start sharing a single bathroom? Jalapeño Grilled Pork Chops It's Memorial Day weekend! Which means it's time to uncover that grill, give those grates a good cleaning and make Eric Kim's jalapeño grilled pork chops. Marinated in a vibrant green purée of jalapeños, garlic, cilantro stems and rice vinegar, the pork takes on a tangy, spicy character that's amplified by a relish of jalapeño and red onion spooned on top. Eric's recipe is flexible; you can marinate the meat for as little as 30 minutes or leave it in the fridge overnight. And for those who don't have a grill, the pork is just as good cooked under your broiler until the edges turn brown and crisp. Serve it with tortillas or flatbread, and a big crunchy vegetable salad. Then put it on repeat all summer long. The Hunt: An immigration lawyer traded Brooklyn for Jackson Heights, Queens, with $300,000 to spend. Which apartment did she choose? Play our game. What you get for $500,000: A chalet-style house in Bartlett, N.H.; a condo in Royal Oak, Mich.; or a 1939 brick house in Minneapolis. Travel: Spend 36 hours in Annapolis, Md. Which sunscreen is best? Whichever one you will apply, and reapply, often. Health and grooming experts answer seven questions about protecting your skin. A slice of Americana: Drive-in movie theaters are still thriving in some places. A photographer visited some to find whether they matched her memories. Smart kitchen: Unsure how to store your condiments? Read an A-to-Z guide. How to keep food from sticking to your grill As you kick off the season of grilling this weekend, our experts have a few quick care and maintenance tips to keep your beloved grill in shape. You can check for gas leaks by spritzing a soap-water mixture and looking for bubbles. Then, get the grates super hot, and scrape them down with a grill brush. Follow that with another wipe-down with a wet rag to get rid of any remaining soot or debris. Lastly, give the clean grates a good oiling with a paper towel and some vegetable oil. (And if you're in need of a new grill entirely, we have recommendations for that, too, including a brand-new guide to griddles.) — Brittney Ho Indianapolis 500: The most famous race in American motorsports is back. Here are a few names to follow as you watch the drivers speed around the Indianapolis Motor Speedway 200 times: Sunday at 12:30 p.m. Eastern on FOX Here is today's Spelling Bee. Yesterday's pangram was ideology. Take the news quiz to see how well you followed this week's headlines. And here are today's Mini Crossword, Wordle, Sudoku, Connections and Strands. Thanks for spending part of your weekend with The Times. — Melissa P.S. Our colleague Lauren Jackson wrote about the story behind Believing, her yearlong project reporting on the ways that belief shapes American life. Sign up here to get this newsletter in your inbox. Reach our team at themorning@
