Tim Phillips Show, 4/21/26

Are you counting down the days until summer vacation? The busy summer travel season is coming up and many are already booking their getaways, from sandy beaches to mountain escapes. New research from Google is giving us a peek at where Americans are heading this summer.

Their report on the Top Trending Destinations for Summer 2026 has just come out.
They analyzed Google Flights data to see which destinations had the biggest year-over-year increases both here in the U.S. and worldwide, for trips between June 1st and August 31st.

The Dutch Caribbean island of Sint Maarten tops the list for international getaways.
Visitors there can head to Mullet Bay Beach, and enjoy zip lining, the top trending activity searched in the past month.
Mexico City is number two for international destinations for summer, thanks to an incredible food scene and cultural attractions, like the Frida Kahlo Museum.

For summer travel here in the U.S., Kansas City, Missouri, is the top destination. Visitors won’t want to miss the city’s famous barbecue and the Kansas City Zoo and Aquarium. The city is also hosting six FIFA World Cup matches this summer.
The Top Trending International Destinations for Summer Travel

St. Maarten, Sint Maarten
Mexico City, Mexico
Stockholm, Sweden
Palma de Mallorca, Spain
Budapest, Hungary
Tel Aviv, Israel
Panama City, Panama
Guangzhou, China
Dubrovnik, Croatia
Santiago, Dominican Republic

The Top Trending U.S. Destinations for Summer Travel

Kansas City, Missouri
Sarasota, Florida
Asheville, North Carolina
Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas
Fort Myers, Florida
Panama City, Florida
Missoula, Montana
Burbank, California
San Diego, California
San Francisco, California
Source: Travel & Leisure

Two For Tuesday - SUPER FREAK  -  RICK JAMES, M.C. HAMMER,    RIFFKORE

#16 IN 1981; RNR HALL OF FAME TOP 500 SONG

Born James Johnson on 2/1/1948 in Buffalo, New York. Died of a heart attack on 8/6/2004 (age 56). Funk-rock singer/songwriter/guitarist. In Mynah Birds band with Neil Young in the late 1960s. To London, formed the band Main Line. Returned to the U.S. and formed Stone City Band; produced Teena Marie, Mary Jane Girls, Eddie Murphy and others.

Tempations did backing vocals on the original. 

Top 10 Most Dangerous Animals In The World … According To A New Article By Science Focus

1. Mosquito – kills 725,000 per year

2. Human (homicides only) – kills 400,000 humans per year

3. Snake – kills 138,000 humans per year

4. Dogs – kills 59,000 per year

5. Assassin bug (Chagas disease) – kills 10,000 humans per year

6. Scorpion – kills 3,300 humans per year

7. Elephant – kills 600 humans per year

8. Crocodile – kills 1,000 humans per year

9. Hippo – kills 500 humans a year

10. Lion – kills 200 humans per year

Tim's News You Can't Use 

The next time a foul odor wafts past your nose and makes you cringe, you might want to think about how it is affecting your health — because it is. Scientists say bad smells affect your physical health, your mood, and even how you live your life. For people living near landfills, sewage works, or factories, bad odors can cause nausea, headaches, poor sleep, and anxiety. Scientists explain that smell evolved as an early warning system, so the brain reacts to foul odors in milliseconds, triggering stress and physical discomfort meant to keep us safe. The problem is, when the smell never goes away, that constant alert state can wear people down. It can stop them exercising, socializing, or even opening windows on hot days. Over time, that can damage both physical and mental well-being. And studies show that people in lower income communities are at greater risk for these effects because they are more likely to live near sources of odor pollution. 
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The NY Post says a dog showcase was recently held at the Baccarat Hotel in New York. They were selling ultra-luxe dog collars. One collar cost as much as $150,000. The Heart Bone Collar comes in yellow or white gold and is set with diamonds and rubies. 10% of the profits were donated to NYC shelters
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The Daily Mail says a 4,000-year-old beer tab was recently found on a clay tablet in the National Museum of Denmark. The tablet comes from Umma, an ancient city in what is now southern Iraq.It shows beer used as a payment to workers. It lists 16 liters of high quality beer and 55 liters of ordinary beer.
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Talker News says the world's oldest penguin recently celebrated her 38th birthday with an ice cake topped with fish. Spneb resides at a wildlife sanctuary in Cornwall, England. She was named after the medication that saved her life.
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A group of Seaman High School students in Topeka, Kansas, rolled up to their prom in the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile after a junior had the idea to simply ask the driver if she'd take them. Breckan Andrews walked up to Maggie Dawson, one of Oscar Mayer's brand spokesperson drivers known as a "Hot Dogger," and asked if she'd give them a prom ride. She said yes on the spot, and the next evening, the group loaded into the Wienermobile in a friend’s driveway.
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There’s nothing more serious than a schnitzel fight. Police in the southern German town of Geiselhöring were called Saturday evening after a 61-year-old man assaulted his neighbor over the noise of schnitzel preparation. According to police, the man went to the neighbor's apartment, insulted him, and slapped him in the face, apparently fed up with the sound of meat being pounded for the classic dish. No further details on charges or injuries were immediately reported, nor were any details on the recipe or how well it turned out. 
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A competitive Pokémon Go player was stripped of his win at a recent tournament for celebrating his win a bit too enthusiastically. The player, who goes by the username Firestar73, was stripped of his first-place finish by Orlando tournament officials for an “unsportsmanlike” reaction to winning. That reaction saw him stand up, violently throw his headphones to the ground, and fist pumping to the crowd. The judges didn't have a problem with the fist pumping — they thought he threw the headphones too hard to the ground.
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KMIZ says a Columbia, Missouri man was recently arrested after he danced naked in an Aldi grocery store. Sidney Jones was charged with misconduct. He is being held at the Boone County Jail without bond. Jones is now banned from all Aldi locations. He gave no reason for his actions 
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Bulawayo24 says a Zimbabwe man is suing his wife's alleged lover claiming he ruined their marriage. The wife has filed a separate suit against the husband's mistress. The court case is being handled in Harare. No names were released. The husband is seeking $300,000 in damages while the wife is seeking $50,000. They have been married for 11 years