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• The Billboard 200 tracks the most popular albums every week in the US.
• Only 11 albums have spent 10 or more weeks at No. 1 on the chart so far this century.
• Taylor Swift has three albums on this list, while Adele and Morgan Wallen each have two.

1. "Fearless" by Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift's sophomore album spent 11 weeks at No. 1 and was certified diamond by the RIAA. It is known as the most-awarded country album of all time.

Prior to "Fearless," the top-charting album of the millennium was Usher's "Confessions," which reigned at No. 1 for nine weeks.

2. "21" by Adele

Adele's sophomore LP spent a whopping 24 weeks at No. 1, the biggest nonconsecutive sum for any album by a woman.

"21" won album of the year at the Grammys and was later crowned the top-performing album in the history of the Billboard 200.

3. "Frozen (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)" by Various Artists

"Frozen" spent 13 weeks at No. 1, the most of any film soundtrack since "Titanic" in 1998.

4. "1989" by Taylor Swift

Swift's fifth studio album spent 11 weeks at No. 1 and went on to win album of the year at the Grammys, becoming Swift's second win after "Fearless." (She has since won four times, more than anyone else in history.)

5. "25" by Adele

Adele's third album spent 10 weeks at No. 1. It also won album of the year at the Grammys, beating Beyoncé's "Lemonade."

6. "Views" by Drake

Drake's fourth studio album spent 13 weeks at No. 1, besting Adele's "25" for the top-charting album of 2016.

7. "Dangerous: The Double Album" by Morgan Wallen

Morgan Wallen's second studio album spent 10 consecutive weeks at No. 1, becoming just the third album in history to spend its first 10 weeks atop the chart, joining Whitney Houston's "Whitney" (1987) and Stevie Wonder's "Songs in the Key of Life" (1976).

8. "Un Verano Sin Ti" by Bad Bunny

Bad Bunny's fourth studio album spent 13 weeks at No. 1.

"Un Verano Sin Ti" was ranked among Business Insider's best albums of 2022 and nominated for album of the year at the Grammys, but lost to "Harry's House" by Harry Styles.

9. "SOS" by SZA

SZA's sophomore album spent 10 weeks at No. 1.

"SOS" was the first R&B album by a woman to achieve the feat since Mariah Carey's self-titled debut in 1991.

10. "One Thing at a Time" by Morgan Wallen

Morgan Wallen's third studio album spent 19 nonconsecutive weeks at No. 1, surpassing "Un Verano Sin Ti" for the most weeks atop the chart this decade.

It's also the biggest country album in the history of the Billboard 200; Garth Brooks previously held the record with "Ropin the Wind," which reigned for 18 weeks in the early '90s.

Wallen's commercial success has come in spite of a string of controversies, which include canceling concerts at the last minute, using a racial slur on video, and partying without a mask during the pandemic.

11. "The Tortured Poets Department" by Taylor Swift

Swift's 11th studio album has spent its first 12 weeks at No. 1, the longest post-release run by a female artist since Houston's "Whitney."

"The Tortured Poets Department" joins Wallen's "One Thing at a Time" and Wonder's "Songs in the Key of Life" as the only three albums to spend their first 12 weeks in the chart's top position. (Wonder holds the record with a 13-week streak.)

• Blake Masters and Abe Hamadeh are in the midst of a nasty primary for a House seat in Arizona.
• Trump's new VP pick — Sen. JD Vance — has endorsed Masters, while Trump has endorsed Hamadeh.
• Vance downplayed the disagreement. "Trump knows that Blake's a friend," he said.

On Monday, former President Donald Trump announced Sen. JD Vance as his running mate.

The freshman Ohio senator won out over other candidates including Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida, and Gov. Doug Burgum of North Dakota.

"I have not gotten a rose, or trinket, or any other gift," Vance told reporters at the Capitol on Tuesday. "But look, I mean, I have no reason to think that reporting is false. I think that they are narrowing the list down."

Despite his past as a staunch opponent of Trump, Vance was the most ideologically aligned with him of the finalists. He was among the first GOP senators to endorse his 2024 campaign, and he has gone to lengths that few others have gone to defend Trump during his 18 months in the Senate.

However, there is one place where there's daylight between the two men: The Republican primary in Arizona's 8th congressional district, where Abe Hamadeh and Blake Masters are engaged in perhaps the ugliest GOP primary of the cycle.

Vance endorsed Masters, a friend who shares much of the Ohio senator's same "New Right" beliefs, in October, several weeks before Trump endorsed Hamadeh. Vance and Masters both ran for Senate in their respective states in 2022 with the financial backing of right-wing tech billionaire Peter Thiel: Vance won his race, while Masters did not.

Vance said last week that he's spoken with Trump about the race. "We've talked about it," Vance said. "You know, I endorsed Blake very, very early, before Trump got involved in the race. I mean, Trump knows that Blake's a friend."

The campaign has since become ugly, with Masters running ads portraying Hamadeh — an Arab American with a Muslim father — as sympathetic to Islamic terrorists.

"Seems pretty dirty," Vance said with a laugh. "Unusually messy for a Republican primary where you have a reasonably safe seat."

Masters has also featured Trump prominently in his campaign materials and ads, despite not having his endorsement. One recent Masters ad notes that Trump endorsed his Senate campaign, prompted accusations that Masters was trying to mislead voters and reportedly spurring a take-down request for Trump campaign manager Susie Wiles.

"Well, he's trying to win, right?" Vance said when asked what he thought of the way Masters was conducting his campaign. "He's trying to win, and you're going to get pretty aggressive sometimes and try to draw contrasts. He has to draw contrasts, he has to give people a reason to vote for him."

Vance also suggested that he had little issue if Hamadeh, Trump's preferred candidate, ultimately prevails in the July 30 primary.

"I think you got two good candidates running there, and we'll see what happens," Vance said. "They're going to fight out their primary, and I think we're going to get a good congressman out of that."

This story, originally published on July 10, has been updated in light of Vance's selection as former President Donald Trump's

• "Beverly Hills, 90210" star Shannen Doherty died Saturday at age 53.
• Her publicist said she "lost her battle" with cancer after 9 years, including some in remission.
• Doherty previously said doctors might've discovered the breast cancer sooner if her insurance hadn't lapsed.

Beverly Hills, 90210 star Shannen Doherty had, in recent years, become an outspoken voice for cancer awareness and treatment, speaking openly about her diagnosis and plans for after her death.

As recently as April, she said on her podcast that she felt hopeful about the possibility for medical treatments to "prolong" her life.

But she also said she'd taken some time in recent months to "take stock of my life and shift my priorities," by downsizing, decluttering, and spending more time with her mom, "just in case."

On Saturday, Doherty died "surrounded by her loved ones," according to her publicist.

"It is with a heavy heart that I confirm the passing of actress Shannen Doherty. On Saturday, July 13, she lost her battle with cancer after many years of fighting the disease," Leslie Sloane said in a statement.

Doherty was first diagnosed with an invasive form of breast cancer in 2015. She went into remission in 2017, but in 2019 she was rediagnosed with metastatic stage 4 breast cancer, the most advanced form of the disease.

By 2023, Doherty shared on her podcast that her cancer had spread into her bones, but she said she was "not done living yet."

And Doherty always wondered what might've happened if her cancer had initially been diagnosed a little bit earlier.

Doherty said she didn't go to the doctor for a year before her diagnosis

In 2015, Doherty sued her former accounting firm, Tanner Mainstain Glynn and Johnson, alleging that it didn't pay her health insurance premium to the Screen Actors Guild in late 2013, and her health coverage in 2014 lapsed as a result.

(The company denied Doherty's allegation, telling ABC News that "the claim that Tanner Mainstain caused her to be uninsured, prevented her from seeking medical care, or somehow contributed to her cancer is patently false.")

By the time Doherty received her cancer diagnosis in early 2015, she had "invasive breast cancer metastatic to at least one lymph node," according to her lawsuit. "Had she been insured and able to visit her doctor, the cancer could potentially have been stopped, thus obviating the need for the future treatment (including mastectomy and chemotherapy)."

The matter was never settled in court though, because Doherty reached a confidential settlement with the now-acquired accounting firm in 2016, according to US Weekly.

Would an earlier mammogram have helped?

Many women with breast cancer display no symptoms until later stages of the disease, which is why the American Cancer Society recommends yearly mammograms to every woman over age 40, and even earlier screenings for patients at high risk, like those with a family history of breast cancer, or certain genetic mutations.

Given that Doherty turned 44 in 2015, it's likely that her doctor would have recommended some kind of breast cancer screening that year, but it's impossible to know exactly how Doherty's diagnosis might've played out if she had visited the doctor earlier.

When breast cancer is detected early, the survival rate is near 100%, but no statistic can ever perfectly predict what will happen to an individual patient. Doherty recently told her best friend that when she died she wanted to be cremated, and to have her ashes mixed with her dog and her dad.

• Olivia Reeves, 21, is competing in her first Olympics after setting three world records last year.
• She trains four times a week and visualizes herself smashing each lift before competing.
• This story is part of "Road to Paris," a series chronicling athletes' and spectators' experiences at the Olympic Games.

Olivia Reeves never set out to make the Olympics. But at 21, the Team USA athlete is heading to Paris and is tipped to win gold in women's weightlifting.

Reeves started weightlifting at age 12 and has trained four times a week ever since.

"I probably never missed more than two weeks of training," Reeves told Business Insider.

Reeves now competes in the 156-pound, or 71-kilogram, weight class and holds the junior world record for all three Olympic weightlifting categories: snatch, clean and jerk, and total.

A snatch is performed by lifting a barbell from the ground to overhead in one smooth motion. A clean and jerk is a two-part lift that involves lifting a barbell from the ground to the shoulders (the clean), then lifting the barbell overhead (the jerk). A weightlifter's total is the combined weight of their heaviest snatch and clean and jerk.

She broke three records in December when she lifted a combined total of 498 pounds at the International Weightlifting Federation Grand Prix II in Doha, Qatar.

She just set an American women's weightlifting record of 597 pounds total at the 2024 USA Weightlifting's National Championships Week in June.

Reeves' secret to success? Prioritizing rest, balance, and enjoyment.

As she prepares for her first Olympic Games, Reeves is still a full-time student majoring in sociology at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and doesn't follow a hugely strict diet or sleep schedule. She had pancakes with eggs and coffee for breakfast the day that she spoke with BI and usually goes to bed at about 10 p.m.

Most competitive weightlifters train up to nine times a week, Steve Fauer, her longtime coach, told BI. But after years of training athletes, he's learned it's possible to achieve more with fewer sessions. It enables them to lift heavier weights more often, as they have time to recover in between workouts, and prevents burnout, he added.

"She still comes in enthusiastic nine years later. So I know I'm not burning her out. I'm prolonging her career as long as possible. She's having a good time," he said.

"I think we found a good balance between rest and work and longevity," he added. "We're just trying to do a little better than what we did yesterday. And if that means that we end up being a world champion, then we're a world champion."

While natural ability has helped her succeed, her enthusiasm for weightlifting and drive to show up and keep getting better are what make her unique, Fauer said.

"She just enjoys it so much. She just wants to do better than what she's done before," he said.

Reeves shared with BI how she's preparing for the Olympics.

Integrating rest into training

Reeves' typical two-hour sessions include a snatch variation, a clean-and-jerk variation, and a squat. She works on her technique and lifts on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.

Outside training, she does hot yoga once a week for fun and mobility and goes hiking with her dog.

"I would say that's probably the extent of my physical activity," she said. "Rest plays a big part."

As the Paris Games draw closer, Fauer said Reeves would probably go down to two or three sessions a week to give her as much time to rest as possible. This is what they've done for previous competitions, and they plan to change as little as possible.

This less-is-more approach is endorsed by many experts in the fitness world. There's evidence to suggest that "junk volume," which is exercise that doesn't improve strength or build muscle, wastes time and energy and can be an obstacle to progress.

Having a work-life balance

While she prioritizes her sport, Reeves likes having other things in her life, like school, to give her perspective.

"It's really encompassing to have just weightlifting," she said.

It's clear that she tries to apply minimal pressure to herself and keep each part of her life balanced. When asked what advice she would give to someone trying to reach a goal, she said: "Be patient, find something that you enjoy, and then it'll work out."

Fauer applies this kind of balance and realism to how he coaches Reeves. If she's having an off day, for example, he won't push it.

"You just have to really control yourself as a coach to not always want to push," he said.

Visualizing success

To ease her nerves, Reeves is trying to see the Olympics as the same as any other weightlifting competition.

"For me, almost dumbing it down or minimizing it a little bit helps take the pressure off," she said. "Reminding myself that I've done it before — I can do it again."

Like many elite athletes, Reeves uses visualization, a technique in which you imagine yourself smashing your target.

She researches the venue beforehand and watches others compete there so she can closely picture what it will be like on the day.

"I think about how I'm going to walk up the stairs, how I'm going to put chalk on my hands, and exactly how I'm going to walk up to the bar," she said.

On competition day, Reeves wants to feel like she can rely on the autopilot she has meticulously trained.

"Just take a breath. Do a snatch," she said. "That's what I repeat to myself."

• Dennis Dabney, 57, supercommutes from Texas to Arizona nearly every week.
• He said it was the best thing he could've done for career advancement.
• But it can take a financial toll, and it can be difficult to be away from family.

Dennis Dabney, 57, is no stranger to travel.

After serving in the Air Force for 26 years, Dabney started working for his current employer in 2016 in Virginia. As a military family, his wife and two children were used to moving, so when his company asked him three years later to relocate to Fort Worth, Texas, that's what they did.

Then 2022 rolled around, and Dabney was offered a promotion within his company to be a program director — in Phoenix. Dabney was excited about the opportunity, and he viewed it as the perfect chance to advance his career and boost his income.

His wife and two teenage kids, however, had set down roots in Fort Worth and didn't want to move again, and the same applied to his 88-year-old mother, who lived with his family.

So Dabney made the decision with his family to purchase an apartment in Phoenix, live there during the workweek, and commute back to Fort Worth on the weekends.

"I couldn't do this without the support of my family and my wife. And that has been crucial to decisions that I've made over the years about where to go and where to work," Dabney told Business Insider.

"You have to continue to have open communication with your family unit because things change, attitudes change, and you just have to figure out when things are getting out of hand or when things are going smoothly," he said.

Every other Friday, Dabney gets the day off from work, and that's typically when he chooses to book a 2 ½-hour flight back home using a budget airline such as Spirit or Frontier. His family also sometimes visits him while he's in Phoenix. While he said his company helped him with relocating costs, he estimated the supercommute was costing him roughly an extra $20,000 each year.

Supercommuting has grown increasingly popular over the past few years, with more Americans taking advantage of hybrid work environments to opt for longer commutes to work to boost their earnings. The American Community Survey data from the US Census Bureau found that, as of 2021, 3.1 million Americans fell into the supercommute category, or a journey to work that takes 90 minutes or longer.

Dabney loves his job, and while it can be difficult to be separated from his family, he's grateful they allowed him to pursue this opportunity. But he recognizes it's not a possibility for everyone.

"It's just my mindset, my background, and how to leverage all of that and learn how to create the quality of life that I want," Dabney said. "And it's just been a growing and development phase for me in figuring out what I want and what the art of the possible is."

'The whole experience has been very gratifying'

This wasn't Dabney's first experience with a supercommute. Prior to his new role in Phoenix, he was driving five hours to Louisiana every week for a different position in his company, and he made sure to come home every weekend to see his family and support his kids at their various sports tournaments.

"It was a nonstarter ripping my kids out of high school to go to Louisiana and then eventually Phoenix," Dabney said. "We moved quite a bit, but after we got to Texas, I got a clear signal from my family that they didn't want to move anymore."

If his kids were younger, Dabney said, being a supercommuter wouldn't have been possible for him. Doing so at this stage in his life allowed him to become an executive, earn more money to support his family, and find a job that gave him a sense of purpose — helping him feel confident in his decision to work more than a thousand miles away from home.

"The whole experience has been very gratifying," he said. "Having the experience to live in another part of the country that I probably wouldn't have lived in before has also been good."

Of course, the long commute has cons. Dabney said the airfare and second home were expensive, and he recommended that those considering a supercommute be transparent with their company about negotiating a compensation package that could help cover some of those costs.

He also said that, given his military background, he was used to traveling, but those who might not do so as frequently should consider whether they can manage hours each week in a car or on a plane.

As BI previously reported, data from the Stanford economists Nick Bloom and Alex Finan showed commutes of at least 75 miles increased 32% after the height of the pandemic, with hybrid work expanding living options.

It's a signal that more people may start considering the lifestyle Dabney has taken on — and while he said he had "no regrets," he cautioned that those taking on a long commute should have full clarity on its implications.

"I think the way the company looks at it, you are making a choice not to relocate your family to wherever the job site is, and you are deciding on your own to do the supercommuting away from your family," Dabney said. "It took me a while to realize that they don't really owe you anything else."

Are you, or were you, a supercommuter? Are you considering a supercommute? Share your story with this reporter at asheffey@businessinsider.com.

Correction: July 9, 2024 — This story was updated to clarify that the American Community Survey data from the US Census Bureau on supercommuting was from the year 2021.

• America faces deep uncertainty in light of the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.
• To feel horror or anxiety watching an act of political violence is normal, a psychologist told BI.
• But stepping away from the phone may not always be realistic advice, the expert said.

The political climate in the US was already tense amid the 2024 presidential election season.

The assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump may have just kicked things into overdrive.

In light of a major act of political violence, Dr. Katherine Porterfield, a clinical psychologist with the Dart Center for Journalism & Trauma at Columbia School of Journalism, told Business Insider that it's normal to feel deeply uncomfortable emotions.

As world leaders and politicians call for peace and unity, a poll found 50% of Americans believe political violence is a "very big problem" following the shooting at a Trump campaign event on Saturday that left two people dead.

An alarming 67% of Americans polled said the current political climate makes such violence "more likely" than normal.

Over 60% of those respondents who indicated that political violence is a "very big problem" were 65 years old and above, meaning they would have lived through the infamous assassinations of people like President John F. Kennedy and Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in the 1960s.

"To see any act of violence for a human is going to create a sensory reaction that could be fear, horror, disgust, anxiety, and that's simply the nature of the human being," Porterfield said, adding that the assassination attempt was "very photographed" which can be a jarring experience to witness.

However, she said, simply trying to put down the phone and look away may not always be realistic advice for some people.

So, what are some practical steps the American public can take?

Pause and be aware

Porterfield told BI that the first step is to take a moment to "discern" — pay attention to yourself and acknowledge what your reaction is to distressing news.

Pausing to recognize your emotions is the first step in determining whether you're having a normal reaction to an event or a more severe one.

It'll allow people to be aware of their three domains, Porterfield said: the biological, the psychological, and the social. Otherwise known as the biopsychosocial, she said.

"Once you start paying attention, it really breaks down to three domains, which is your body, the biological; the psychological, which is your feelings and thoughts, 'How are you managing them?'; and then the social. 'Am I turning outward in a way that's health and giving me and other people support?'" Porterfield said.

Taking care of those domains will depend on the individual.

Exercise or simply getting up from the computer desk is a simple way to give the body a "biological break," Porterfield said.

Porterfield said that some people may turn to prayer or meditation to address a psychological need, while others may turn to humor.

For the social domain, people may want to turn to their coworkers or personal relationships to check in on each other.

When emotions become so powerful that they overwhelm coping capabilities — like an inability to work or sleep — seeking help through others, including professional help such as therapy, are great options, Porterfield said.

Control

In the past five years, people have lived through a pandemic, several wars, and now, an assassination attempt on a former president.

Feelings of hopelessness and despair may come as a result, so it's important to take stock in understanding what one can and can't immediately control in their lives, Porterfield said.

"There is some value in looking and saying, 'There are things that I can't do anything about, and there are some things that are more action-focused — I can do something — and that's what I'm going to focus on,'" she said. "And those other things — I'm going to have to recognize are painful."

"That's why therapists all around the world are helping people usually tolerate their feelings," Porterfield added. "Because sometimes that's all you can do."

On doomscrolling

In the digital age of social media and instant live news updates, people can easily be sucked into an endless cycle of doomscrolling on their cellphones.

But devices have become an integral part of human lives, so it may not always be practical to tell someone to stop looking at their phones, Porterfield said.

"I think it's not helpful when we say you shouldn't look at your phone during times of crisis because that's not really realistic," she said.

The psychologist added that staying informed through reliable, trusted news sources can be helpful for some people.

The important distinction, Porterfield said, is to remember the three domains and ensure that you're taking care of your basic needs by simple acts like standing up or getting some air — actions that would help interrupt endless scrolling.

"That's the kind of thing I would encourage people to do to pause and say, 'Wait a minute, do I really need an hour or two of this?' Maybe it's time to stand up."

• An ex-Air Force engineer faces charges related to a deadly C-130 crash caused by a worn propeller.
• Investigators found James Fisher nixed a key propeller inspection because it was "time-consuming."
• Families of the victims said Fisher's arrest seven years after the crash "opens old wounds."

Michael and Teresa Lohrey know that July 10 will always hurt.

On that day in 2017, the two parents lost their 30-year-old son, Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Ryan Lohrey, when the KC-130T — call sign Yanky 72 — he was aboard crashed in rural Mississippi due to what was later identified as a defective propeller blade that came loose. He and 15 Marines aboard the aircraft were killed.

But seven years to the day after those service members' deaths, Military.com reported that a former Air Force employee was arrested this month, and the federal government alleges that he was responsible for removing a key inspection procedure that could have detected the issue with the propeller. The revelation, seven years after Ryan's death, was a lot to take in.

"It kind of blindsided us," Teresa said of the news, adding, "We're not doing good." Her husband, Michael, said no advanced notice was given on the latest development in the case.

"It's obviously been seven years," Michael said in an interview with Military.com. "You don't ever get over it; it's like losing a child in a murder. Until the case ends, you don't ever get over it."

James Michael Fisher, 67, the former lead engineer tasked with C-130 propeller maintenance at Robins Air Force Base in Georgia, was arrested July 2 as part of the investigation into the crash in Mississippi. He was charged with two counts related to false statements and two counts of obstruction of justice as officials continue to probe the cause of the crash.

Federal prosecutors said in an indictment that Fisher "was also one of the key decision-makers who removed the critical inspection procedure in August 2011" — a procedure that might have been able to detect deficiencies in the propeller before it was placed back into service.

The latest development in the criminal investigation caught many of the families off guard, Kelsey McCarty, the co-director of the Yanky 72 Memorial Committee, told Military.com in an interview. Many families and supporters are gathering this weekend around the seventh anniversary to commemorate the lives of the service members who died in the crash, just days after many of the details of the former employee's arrest have gone public.

"It adds a different dimension to it, and it kind of opens old wounds, I'd say," McCarty said. "All the families were surprised by this."

A criminal investigation into the July 10, 2017, crash was opened in 2020, according to the indictment that was made public this week. Aviation and safety experts told Military.com that it's seemingly rare for criminal charges to be filed in connection to airplane crashes, and following the paper trail to identify a person or people responsible is an arduous investigative process.

"It is extremely time-consuming and resource intensive," Greg Feith, a former senior air safety investigator with the National Transportation Safety Board, told Military.com. "And, of course, it takes a long time."

Despite completing a crash investigation and a military investigation following the crash, federal agents still thought there was more to the case and began digging into the maintenance culture at Robins Air Force Base.

One key finding federal authorities discovered was correspondence in which a maintenance technician supervisor wanted to remove an inspection because it was "very time-consuming," the indictment states. Agents found an "August 19, 2011, email in which Fisher stated that he had 'no problem' removing the penetrant inspections" — a key way to identify deficiencies in a propeller blade.

Investigators claimed in the indictment that Fisher "attempted to obstruct the criminal investigation by intentionally withholding documents showing that he played a crucial role in removing the critical inspection procedure and providing false statements to federal agents in order to cover up his role in removing the critical inspection procedure."

Retired Col. J.F. Joseph, a Marine Corps pilot who flew the KC-130 himself and is now an aviation consultant, said the information in the indictment is concerning.

"In our business in aviation, if you make a decision based on saving time, money, or convenience, you've probably made the wrong choice," Joseph told Military.com. "But obviously, from a safety culture standpoint, it's incredible that somebody would take a shortcut like this for such a dynamic component as a propeller on a C-130."

The propeller blade, which was not thoroughly inspected, eventually was placed on Yanky 72, which led to the "catastrophic sequence of events resulting in the midair breakup of the aircraft and its uncontrollable descent and ultimate destruction," a Marine Corps crash investigation detailed.

Fisher did not return a phone call or text message seeking comment at a phone number listed for him in public records. Multiple calls to him this week were also not answered.

Service members killed in the crash along with Lohrey were: Maj. Caine M. Goyette; Capt. Sean E. Elliott; Gunnery Sgt. Mark A. Hopkins; Gunnery Sgt. Brendan C. Johnson; Staff Sgt. Joshua M. Snowden; Sgt. Julian M. Kevianne; Sgt. Owen J. Lennon; Cpl. Daniel I. Baldassare; Cpl. Collin J. Schaaff; Staff Sgt. Robert H. Cox; Staff Sgt. William J. Kundrat; Sgt. Chad E. Jenson; Sgt. Talon R. Leach; Sgt. Joseph J. Murray; and Sgt. Dietrich A. Schmieman.

Like many of the men aboard Yanky 72, Ryan Lohrey left behind a large and loving family — including two children and his wife, whom he married just a month before the crash, his obituary stated.

"He was dedicated to what he did," Michael Lohrey said. "He loved what he did; every single day, he loved it." When asked whether Fisher's arrest feels like justice at all, Michael Lohrey said, "Absolutely not."

• Russia has lost at least 100 of its T-90M tanks in the war in Ukraine.
• Oryx, a military analysis website which relies on visual evidence for confirmation, recently reported the milestone.
• Putin has praised the T-90M as the "world's best tank." 

A top Russian tank touted by Russian President Vladimir Putin as the "world's best" has suffered at least 100 losses in the war in Ukraine, according to open-source information.

The losses were recorded by Oryx, an open-source intelligence site that relies on visual evidence to confirm and track war losses on both sides. More T-90Ms may have also been lost in combat but not recorded. Business Insider was unable to independently verify the information.

Losses, per the site's analysis, include destroyed, damaged, and captured vehicles.

The significant losses of the T-90M in combat highlight how the war has threatened heavy armor on both sides, even higher-end systems.

Earlier this year, the Defense Ministry of Ukraine posted footage of a US-made Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle overwhelming a Russian T-90M tank with fire from its 25mm chain gun.

The withering fire eventually incapacitated the vehicle. The incident was just one of the vehicle's many losses.

Drones and loitering munitions, as well as mines and anti-tank missiles, are perhaps the greater threat, as these have also destroyed top Western armor provided to Ukraine, such as the Challenger, Leopard, and Abrams tanks.

Just as Ukraine has been doing with some of its tanks in this threat environment, Russia has equipped some T-90Ms with protective cope cages to shield them against anti-tank weapons and drones. The latter has become a defining threat in this war and has limited how tanks and other vehicles operate on the battlefield.

The cages don't always work, though, as video footage of some T-90M losses have shown. Sometimes the explosive first-person-view drones make it through.

Across the board, Russia's tank losses have been staggering in this conflict. Per Oryx's analysis, Russia has lost over 3,000 tanks so far.

Putin has touted the T-90M as "the world's best tank," praising its weapons, targeting capability, and armor.

"As soon as it approaches positions, no chance is left for anyone or anything," he said in 2023.

The tank boasts a powerful engine, panoramic sight with rangefinder, thermal imagining, multi-layered armor, and ammunition placed outside the unit to prevent a catastrophic explosion.

One of the first reported losses of the advanced T-90M occurred just months into the war, when a Ukrainian journalist shared a photo of the charred vehicle in Kharkiv. At the time, the T-90M was considered among the most technologically advanced battle vehicles in Russia's arsenal.

• Three essential fitness metrics can help you maximize your workouts for longevity.
• Your VO2 max can help assess heart health, while muscle mass and balance are key to staying active.
• This article is part of "Trends in Healthcare," a series about the innovations and industry leaders shaping patient care.

Exercise is one of the closest things we have to a miracle drug when it comes to living a longer, healthier life — and three essential fitness metrics can help you get the most bang for your buck.

Understanding key fitness measurements, from heart health to body composition, can help you streamline your workouts to stay youthful, said Caitlin Donato, a certified personal trainer and the director of fitness at the Pritikin Longevity Center in Miami.

"If you're going to take 30 minutes out of your day, then make the most of it," she told Business Insider. "Your time is valuable."

Pritikin offers a team of exercise physiologists who work alongside registered dietitians and doctors to create personalized plans for optimizing health.

Part of Donato's job involves guiding clients through an analysis of their fitness level and overall health, which includes a functional movement assessment and an exercise tolerance test.

She said that paying attention to your cardio fitness, muscle health, and stability can help you tailor your workouts to your lifestyle and achieve better performance and long-term health.

"It's not necessarily one size fits all," Donato said. "And if you have the ability to understand what you should be prioritizing over the person to your left or your right, that's where you can maximize your efforts, and that's where you see the most gains specific to what you need."

VO2 max is a key indicator of longevity

A healthy heart is one of the first lines of defense against chronic disease and other risks associated with aging. While a range of metrics can help you keep tabs on your heart, including blood pressure and cholesterol, one exercise-related test can help you see how well your heart is functioning overall.

VO2 max is a measure of how much oxygen your body can use during exercise. Research suggests that the higher your VO2 max, the better your endurance and odds of living longer. An increase in VO2 max can indicate you're getting fitter over time.

"It's effectively a marker of how efficient your body is, how you're metabolizing oxygen. And so we're able to see how that improves with these lifestyle changes, which is really, really neat," Donato said. "VO2 max is one of our best indicators of life expectancy."

Sports-medicine experts suggest mixing steady cardio work at a conversational pace and interval workouts with short bursts of high-intensity exercise to improve VO2 max.

Muscle mass is crucial for healthy aging

Your heart isn't the only muscle that can boost longevity. Building and maintaining muscle helps prevent frailty and promote better health as we age, Donato said.

A growing body of research suggests that lifting weights is just as important for longevity as cardio, and a mix of both is ideal.

Donato said that while muscle mass can start deteriorating in our 30s and 40s, "that's not a foregone conclusion." She added that resistance training could help.

You don't have to lift as heavy as possible or spend long hours in the gym to see results. Focus on good form, and gradually increase your effort to keep making progress.

"A strength routine is not necessarily about improving your one-rep max on a bench press, unless you want it to be," Donato said.

Good balance is linked to a longer, healthier life

Most people know to work on their cardio and strength in the gym but might be missing an underrated fitness measure for longevity: balance.

"When we talk about longevity, we look at balance," Donato said. "It's one of the things we want to make sure that we train for as we age, as our risk of falling and having injury sustained from falling increases."

Studies suggest that while slips and falls are a serious risk as we get older and become less stable, balance training can help.

One low-tech way to assess your balance at home is to stand on one leg for 10 seconds — a basic test that one study linked to a longer life.

To improve your balance and stability, practice simple exercises like a quick step to a knee raise. Core exercises like a Pallof press, plank, or farmer carry can also improve stability by strengthening the abs, hips, and glutes.

Donato said that incorporating exercises that mimic everyday movements — such as getting up from a chair, lifting a child, or carrying groceries — is essential to staying active and independent.

"It's geared toward improving the body mechanics and the movement patterns of the things we do every day, the things we care about doing," she said.

• Road trips are a perfect opportunity to travel to new places and check out the best local spots.
• We looked at popular road-trip restaurants conveniently located by main highways.
• From soul food in Alabama to Texas barbecue, these road trip food stops are worth a try.

Summer's arrival means road-trip season, and these spots are among the best in the country. 

Road trips are often filled with long-haul drives and convenience-store snacks. However, instead of filling up on homemade sandwiches and candy, why not stop off at a local restaurant for a delicious meal to power you through your drive ahead?

Business Insider looked at highly rated restaurants in each state that mentioned road trips or were conveniently located near major highways. We also reviewed customer reviews and popular menu items at each restaurant. All the restaurants on this list had a passing health score and were marked open as of July 15, 2024, though menu item availability is subject to change depending on when you visit. 

Here are popular food stops in every state you need to try on your next road trip.

ALABAMA: Mary's Southern Cooking in Mobile

What to order: Fried chicken, turkey neck special

What customers say: "We were on a road trip and happened to come across this place since it has some good reviews. It's a small place serving food in a buffet style. The chicken was tasty and very tender… The pork chop was very flavorous and tender as well. The only drawback would be that the restaurant is so generous that we couldn't finish the whole box of food. Glad that we stopped by at this place for some southern dishes," wrote Yelp user Kyle C.

Learn more about Mary's Southern Cooking here.

ALASKA: Moose's Tooth in Anchorage

What to order: Spicy Thai chicken pizza, chicken ranch pizza

What customers say: "Very popular and busy location. Good pizza and they offer a ton of interesting options. We ordered a couple of large pizzas and used them for road trip snacks as we toured the peninsula. When you visit Anchorage, do yourself a favor and stop in to get a pizza or three," wrote Yelp user Jeremy N.

Learn more about Moose's Tooth here.

ARIZONA: RelicRoad Brewing in Winslow

What to order: Philly cheese steak sandwich, Canyon Diablo burger

What customers say: "Absolutely amazing place if you are up for some good food and beer on your road trip!! The service is amazing as well," wrote Yelp user Mike L.

Learn more about RelicRoad Brewing here.

ARKANSAS: The Root Cafe in Little Rock

What to order: Curry chicken salad, Root benny

What customers say: "Very cute local restaurant in Little Rock. We were driving through on a long road trip, and the restaurant came out and delivered the food to the car (due to COVID). Everyone was very nice, and the food was delicious," wrote Yelp user Nicole W.

Learn more about The Root Cafe here.

CALIFORNIA: Yaks on the 5 in Dunsmuir

What to order: Sticky buns, bacon overload burger

What customers say: "The garlic burger was incredible and the wings were top notch. The tater tots were a dream… this is roadside diner food at its best," wrote Yelp user ZumaJay Z.

Learn more about Yaks on the 5 here.

COLORADO: Westbound & Down Brewery in Idaho Springs

What to order: Fried chicken, bison burger

What customers say: "If [you're] ever in Idaho Springs go to Westbound and Down. We ate there three times a week. On our last visit, we met the owner, a super friendly, pumped-up guy. We had already paid but asked if I got my military discount, made sure to give it to me, and then gave me a coin. Whenever I come back to Colorado this is an every time stop. Thanks for your outstanding service and food," wrote Yelp user Kyle L.

Learn more about Westbound & Down Brewery here.

CONNECTICUT: The Traveler Restaurant in Union

What to order: Clam chowder, Thanksgiving wrap

What customers say: "What a wonderful respite from our I-95 road trip. Well-made and fresh food, very friendly service, and clean facilities. A surprisingly peaceful environment for being right off the highway. My wife and I loved looking through the stacks of books and puzzles as we waited for our to-go order. See you again on our next trip," wrote Yelp user Paul S.

Learn more about The Traveler Restaurant here.

DELAWARE: Jessop's Tavern in New Castle

What to order: Shepherd's pie, Dutch pot roast

What customers say: "I am so thankful that we discovered this place! I am on a road trip with my husband and brother and we were just passing through the area and were looking for a bite to eat. Everything we ate was amazing. Among us, we ordered the lobster crab cake, the meatloaf sandwich, the chicken entrée (it had a weird name), and the blackberry cider. All of the meals were absolutely phenomenal… every last bite was eaten," wrote Yelp user Kaela M.

Learn more about Jessop's Tavern here.

FLORIDA: Tom's Cuban On The Go! in Ocala

What to order: Cuban sandwich, steak sandwich

What customers say: "A gem of a find! Very convenient stop for a long drive. The food was authentic & staff was friendly. I just marked it on my map for the next road trip," wrote Yelp user Brittney F.

Learn more about Tom's Cuban On The Go! here.

GEORGIA: Zunzi's in Savannah

What to order: Conquistador sandwich, Godfather sandwich

What customers say: "These sandwiches were unbelievable. We found this joint on our road trip escaping from Hurricane Irma. It was just a pit stop on our way to ATL. We weren't expecting how good this place would be. Next time I'm in Savannah I'll definitely stop by again," wrote Yelp user David L.

Learn more about Zunzi's here.

HAWAII: Chicken In A Barrel BBQ-Kapaa in Kapaa

What to order: Pulled pork, barbecue chicken

What customers say: "Awesome roadside BBQ! The meat just falls apart. No need for a knife," wrote Yelp user Luis M.

Learn more about Chicken In A Barrel BBQ-Kapaa here.

IDAHO: Scooter's Chillin'-N-Grillin' in Twin Falls

What to order: Bison burger, pulled pork tacos

What customers say: "This is our favorite stop in Twin Falls. Just traveling through on our road trip, but love the vibe in this place! They're known for their smoked brisket, it didn't disappoint. The brisket tacos were the best! Hubby had the brisket sandwich and garlic fries, and they were delicious. The staff is friendly, welcoming, and easy to talk to," wrote Yelp user Jolene W.

Learn more about Scooter's Chillin'-N-Grillin' here.

ILLINOIS: Blue Springs Cafe in Highland

What to order: Fried chicken, meringue pies

What customers say: "We stopped here for lunch on a recent road trip. It was great! On the return leg of our trip, we called ahead and picked up carry-out (walleye filets, side salad, green beans, and coconut pie). The food was great and better than getting fast food," wrote Yelp user Terri W.

Learn more about Blue Springs Cafe here.

INDIANA: Payne's Restaurant in Gas City

What to order: Fish and chips, bangers and mash

What customers say: "We took a road trip with friends specifically to have lunch based on the Visit Indiana article. We all were not disappointed. The fish & chips were great – just like what we ate in York, England! The sticky toffee pudding is to die for – Wow!! We highly recommend a visit to Payne's," wrote Yelp user David C.

Learn more about Payne's Restaurant here.

IOWA: Zombie Burger + Drink Lab in Des Moines

What to order: Undead Elvis burger, fried mac burger

What customers say: "Their burgers are awesome, and an order of fries is huge! As we are originally from Utah, seeing they had 'fry sauce' was an extra bonus. Their cereal shakes are also fun. We would definitely stop here again on our yearly road trips, just for fun," wrote Yelp user Joni C.

Learn more about Zombie Burger + Drink Lab here.

KANSAS: Joe's Kansas City Bar-B-Que in Kansas City

What to order: Burnt ends, pulled pork

What customers say: "Oh my god. Saying this was the best barbecue I've ever had would be an understatement. I am the luckiest eater on the planet and one of my friends brought me here during a road trip because she wanted to eat it. I was hesitant. I have never liked barbecue sauce, in fact, I avoid all sauces and condiments like the PLAGUE. But this place had me slathering my sandwich with barbecue sauce and licking my fingers when I was done. I've been craving it ever since and I'm saddened that I don't live closer," wrote Yelp user Janie S.

Learn more about Joe's Kansas City Bar-B-Que here.

KENTUCKY: Royals Hot Chicken in Louisville

What to order: Fried chicken sandwich, loaded potato wedges

What customers say: "We loved their hot chicken sandwich. It was crunchy and spicy, not too greasy, well priced, and if we weren't on a road trip, we would have gotten one of the many beers they had on tap. It's counter service which I like for lunch on a road trip," wrote Yelp user Dna B.

Learn more about Royals Hot Chicken here.

LOUISIANA: Pamela's Bayou In A Bowl in Alexandria

What to order: Fried chicken, smothered pork chop

What customers say: "Holy moly! How did we get lucky enough to stumble into this place?! The food here is so good, we started planning future road trips through Louisiana. The food was all delicious, flavorful, and completely satisfying! I got the beans and sausage, greens, and mac and cheese. Once we started eating, we realized we must be at somebody's granny's house," wrote Yelp user Mary Beth C.

Learn more about Pamela's Bayou In A Bowl here.

MAINE: Red's Eats in Wiscasset

What to order: Lobster roll, fried clams

What customers say: "The absolute best lobster roll we have ever tried! We stopped here while doing a road trip through Maine and someone had recommended this place along the way. We didn't think it looked that special or any different from the other 1,000 places that advertise their lobster rolls, but boy were we mistaken," wrote Yelp user Jessica K.

Learn more about Red's Eats here.

MARYLAND: Chaps Pit Beef in Baltimore

What to order: Pit beef sandwich, Big John

What customers say: "This is one of those roadside eateries you pass by, never giving it a second thought… Being situated in front of a strip club doesn't exactly add to the ambiance. But trust me, and the TV shows it's been featured on… Chaps is where it's at! The food is beyond compare," wrote Yelp user Brook H.

Learn more about Chaps Pit Beef here.

MASSACHUSETTS: B.T.'s Smokehouse in Sturbridge

What to order: Pulled pork, beef ribs

What customers say: "We just stopped here on our road trip and had to write a review right away. The brisket burrito was smoky and delicious. The [Buffalo] fried chicken sandwich was delicately breaded, juicy, and moist. Pick-up was very organized and timely," wrote Yelp user Tess L.

Learn more about B.T.'s Smokehouse here.

MICHIGAN: The Mason Jar Cafe in Benton Harbor

What to order: Stuffed French toast, huevos rancheros 

What customers say: "Hard to believe such a place exists in small-town Michigan after struggling to find healthy, fresh, and quality food choices on a road trip through rural Michigan. Friendly service, great coffee, diverse menu, fresh, healthy, and vegetarian friendly. Thumbs up, five stars, highly recommended," wrote Yelp user Camille M.

Learn more about The Mason Jar Cafe here.

MINNESOTA: The Taco King in Albert Lea

What to order: Enchilada burrito plate, shredded beef enchiladas

What customers say: "We stopped while road-tripping to Wisconsin Dells and were greatly surprised! Expecting a fast-food-type Mexican due to the location and was so happy to discover otherwise! The burritos were hot, fresh, and delicious, the al pastor was excellent, and the service was great! Will definitely be stopping again," wrote Yelp user Carrie F.

Learn more about The Taco King here.

MISSISSIPPI: The Pig & Pint in Jackson

What to order: Pork rinds, pulled pork sandwich

What customers say: "We were so happy to stumble upon this place on our road trip to NOLA thanks to my trusty Yelp! We stopped here on a Thursday for lunch with our toddler. The girl at the register welcomed us for our first time and told us what their most popular dishes were… Our food came fairly quickly and the portions were huge! I didn't expect 'chicken fries' to be a glorious sloppy mess of BBQ chicken, beans, sauce, sour cream, and jalapeños. It was AMAZING! It was the best road trip stop we made all day! Definitely going to stop here on our way to NOLA every year," wrote Yelp user Haley S.

Learn more about The Pig & Pint here.

MISSOURI: Pappy's Smokehouse in St. Louis

What to order: Pulled pork, burnt ends

What customers say: "The best BBQ I've had. Our road trips following the Florida Gators have taken us all over the south and beyond. Had the 'que in Memphis, Birmingham, Lexington, Nashville, Knoxville, Atlanta, and beyond. Pappys is the best," wrote Yelp user Craig J.

Learn more about Pappy's Smokehouse here.

MONTANA: Hummingbird Cafe in Butte

What to order: Larry Bird sandwich, French toast

What customers say: "Super delicious great little spot to stop. I was on a road trip and needed to grab a bite and let my baby out of the car seat. We sat on the patio and had a lovely coffee and lunch. Will definitely stop in again next time I drive through Butte," wrote Yelp user Sara H.

Learn more about Hummingbird Cafe here.

NEBRASKA: Open Range Grill in Ogallala

What to order: Chicken sandwich, steak salad

What customers say: "We stopped at the Open Range Grill on our drive from Denver to Wisconsin, and were so happy that we did! This is a great, family-friendly spot with delicious, fresh food," wrote Yelp user Clare C.

Learn more about Open Range Grill here.

NEVADA: Odeh's Mediterranean Restaurant in Elko

What to order: Lamb chops, chicken shawarma sandwich

What customers say: "My friends and I were on a road trip to Wisconsin so we randomly stumbled upon this cute little place. It was by far some of the best Mediterranean food I have ever had. Come and try it out, you won't be disappointed," wrote Yelp user Emilee K.

Learn more about Odeh's Mediterranean Restaurant here.

NEW HAMPSHIRE: Four Aces Diner in West Lebanon

What to order: Eggs Benedict, French toast

What customers say: "Came here for brunch on our road trip! Really good diner food! The place is a little small though. We didn't have to wait long. We sat at the counter. The French onion soup was good. It was on the sweeter side, but that works for me. The scallop omelet was good! Definitely would recommend this place," wrote Yelp user Tina L.

Learn more about Four Aces Diner here.

NEW JERSEY: Tops Diner in East Newark

What to order: Fried chicken, pancakes

What customers say: "We were on a road trip and stopped by this place and it was a great spot. The place was packed but they got us seated pretty fast. There's a lot to cover on the menu from burgers and steaks to seafood […] give this place a try you won't be disappointed," wrote Yelp user Trisha M.

Learn more about Tops Diner here.

NEW MEXICO: Chico's Tortas y Piñas Lokas in Santa Rosa

What to order: Fish tacos, chicken enchiladas

What customers say: "We found this while on a road trip and were blown away by the quality of the food. Their take on a Cubano is worth the stop. Excellent shrimp taco and quesadillas too! The atmosphere is also great with excellent decor and many items for sale," wrote Yelp user Amanda T.

Learn more about Chico's Tortas y Piñas Lokas here.

NEW YORK: The Cheese Traveler in Albany

What to order: Grilled cheese sandwich, cured meats

What customers say: "The best grilled cheese (the classic) with fabulous tomato soup. Gourmet everything and a great trip of women running the place. Pretty close to the Thruway. Definitely worth the trip," wrote Yelp user Jim D.

Learn more about The Cheese Traveler here.

NORTH CAROLINA: The Prime Smokehouse in Rocky Mount

What to order: Pulled pork, crab cakes

What customers say: "Stopped toward the end of a long road trip. Absolutely fabulous smokehouse. Had the brisket, ribs, and chicken, which came with a side of cornbread. Everything we had was fabulous and full of flavor," wrote Yelp user Kevin S.

Learn more about The Prime Smokehouse here.

NORTH DAKOTA: Fireflour Pizza + Coffee Bar in Bismarck

What to order: Spicy pizza, fennel sausage pizza

What customers say: "Stopped for a road trip lunch on our way through North Dakota. The staff was awesome, restaurant/bathroom was clean. The pizzaiola was skilled at her craft. The pizzas were thin, perfectly browned, with a beautiful crust. Topping to pizza ratio was perfection," wrote Yelp user Kiki C.

Learn more about Fireflour Pizza + Coffee Bar here.

OHIO: Lucky's Cafe in Cleveland

What to order: Waffles, Shipwreck hash

What customers say: "I visited Lucky's while on a road trip to see the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with my dad and my brother. I scoped out the place because I saw it on 'Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives' and it looked like my cup of tea… I love how local the food is, and the quality shows! I had the Canoewreck. Curried tofu, hashbrowns, lots of veggies, toast, and fruit. It was so delicious! The dudes were happy with what they ordered as well. I'm sad I don't live near Cleveland because I'd eat here every day," wrote Yelp user Amanda A.

Learn more about Lucky's Cafe here.

OKLAHOMA: The Loaded Bowl in Oklahoma City

What to order: Cashew mac, orange chicken

What customers say: "Stopped here on a road trip to Phoenix, and the food was so good, we made a point of stopping again on the way back through. Our favorite was the ultimate in comfort food, the Mashed Potato Bowl. We also enjoyed the Mac + Greens bowl, and the CBD soda was refreshing. On our second visit, I went to pick up our order and noticed a fully stocked display case of sweet goodies, so ended up spending nearly as much again on those as for the original order. Worth it," wrote Yelp user Madeleine W.

Learn more about The Loaded Bowl here.

OREGON: Jack Sprats in Cottage Grove

What to order: Sprat rolls, Perfect Flavor burger

What customers say: "My husband and I enjoy visiting Cottage Grove on our yearly road trip to Oregon. We stopped at Jack Sprats two years ago and had a great experience, so decided to stop in again. My husband ordered the fish and chips and I ordered the Cuban sandwich. It did take a while for our food to come out this time, but we figured they had to wait for the oil to heat up as we came early for lunch, just as they were converting the kitchen over from breakfast. The potato salad was a good choice. My iced tea was really delicious. The portions were, once again, extremely generous. We ended up splitting the fish and chips and took the Cuban home for another meal. The menu is varied, and there are some gluten-free options, including some yummy homemade cookies. This place is definitely worth a stop," wrote Yelp user Shelly S.

Learn more about Jack Sprats here.

PENNSYLVANIA: Picasso's Erie in Erie

What to order: Mona Lisa sanwich, Van Gogh sandwich

What customers say: "My entire family loved it here. I ordered the Mona Lisa (turkey, artichokes, spinach, pesto, amazingness). I also ordered mac n cheese as my side. Holy good. Definitely not your average mac and cheese. They have a kid's menu. We ordered the grilled cheese and pickle for my daughter. Best pickle ever lives up to its name," wrote Yelp user Julia E.

Learn more about Picasso's Erie here.

RHODE ISLAND: Brick Alley Pub & Restaurant in Newport

What to order: Lobster roll, clam chowder

What customers say: "Came into town and we were in a bind to get a good meal on a very long road trip. We were not at all disappointed with the meal. The staff was excellent and the food was also great! And so clean! Absolutely a great meal," wrote Yelp user Caroline D.

Learn more about Brick Alley Pub & Restaurant here.

SOUTH CAROLINA: Katie's Sandwich Shop in Gaston

What to order: Chicken salad sandwich, Reuben sandwich

What customers say: "If you're driving up or down I-26 and need a great lunch, look no further. Katie's is the alternative to all those fast-food interstate exit options. Just a quick drive (less than 5 minutes) from the exit you'll find this awesome local place serving up some great sandwiches by some friendly Southern ladies. Bookmark it for your next road trip, and you won't regret it," wrote Yelp user Andrew J.

Learn more about Katie's Sandwich Shop here.

SOUTH DAKOTA: Circle E Drive-In in Murdo

What to order: Bacon cheeseburger, bacon chicken sandwich

What customers say: "One of the best burgers ever! So fresh and delicious. We were traveling from Badlands National Park to Sioux Falls and needed to stop for lunch. The restaurant is close to the highway and was an easy, quick stop. The staff were welcoming and friendly. We sat outside on the patio. I had the cheeseburger and my husband had the Big Al burger. Both were delicious. We shared a small fry and had plenty left over. Very reasonably priced with burgers around $9 and fries $3.," wrote Yelp user Mary A.

Learn more about Circle E Drive-In here.

TENNESSEE: Biscuit Love: Gulch in Nashville

What to order: East Nasty, Princess Biscuit

What customers say: "Best food in Nashville! We ordered ahead via the Yelp app as we were driving into Nashville on our road trip. We got to go right in and bypass the huge line outside to pick up our order! The East Nasty and Princess Biscuit sandwiches were to die for!! I recommend 100%!! Along with the Bonuts," wrote Yelp user Molly E.

Learn more about Biscuit Love: Gulch here.

TEXAS: Tyler's Barbeque in Amarillo

What to order: Chopped brisket sandwich, pulled pork sandwich

What customers say: "We stopped here on the way to Santa Fe and it was delicious. The jalapeño corn was amazing–highly recommend," wrote Yelp user Kayli M.

Learn more about Tyler's Barbeque here.

UTAH: Centro Woodfired Pizzeria in Cedar City

What to order: Arugula salad, sausage fennel pizza

What customers say: "We were driving through town on a road trip and sick of diners and fast food. We found this place on Yelp, and I thought, If it's half as good as the reviews, I will be shocked. Started with the meatballs and garlic bread, followed with the Brooklyn Pepperoni pizza, and finished with the Nutella baked pizza with whip cream! The food quality was excellent in line with what you would expect at a high-quality metropolitan Italian restaurant," wrote Yelp user Judi M.

Learn more about Centro Woodfired Pizzeria here.

VERMONT: Prohibition Pig in Waterbury

What to order: House burger, brisket sandwich

What customers say: "Was looking for some good BBQ while on a road trip through VT. Pro Pig did not disappoint. The Smoked Wings were some of the best I have ever had, even the pickled carrots served with them were great. The Chopped Whole Hog Sandwich was excellent. Others in my party were very pleased with the Brisket Sandwich and Sweet Tea Half Chicken. Next trip to Stowe, we will definitely be back," wrote Yelp user John D.

Learn more about Prohibition Pig here.

VIRGINIA: Angelle's Diner in Troutville

What to order: Cowboy burger, eggs Benedict 

What customers say: "This diner was delightful. Such a pleasant surprise for me, my husband, and our kids, ages 8 and 10, while traveling from DC. I am not usually a diner fan but Angelle's is not your average diner. It was nice and clean and lives up to its many good reviews," wrote Yelp user Amy B.

Learn more about Angelle's Diner here.

WASHINGTON: Frank's Diner in Spokane

What to order: Chicken fried steak, eggs Benedict

What customers say: "My friend and I are on a road trip from MN to OR and picked Frank's on the name alone. We had no idea that there was so much history behind the restaurant! The staff, so thoughtful, the atmosphere kept us wanting to know more and the food was more than amazing," wrote Yelp user Kim E.

Learn more about Frank's Diner here.

WEST VIRGINIA: Hillbilly Hot Dogs in Lesage

What to order: West Virginia dog, taco dog

What customers say: "Best hotdogs I have ever had! Great road trip stop! The prices are great," wrote Yelp user Scott H.

Learn more about Hillbilly Hot Dogs here.

WISCONSIN: Baumgartner's Cheese Store & Tavern in Monroe

What to order: Hot pastrami sandwich, cheese sandwich

What customers say: "This restaurant was the highlight of our Wisconsin road trip. I loved the place. It has such nostalgia to it. The food was freshly prepared. You could tell because it melted in our mouths! The desserts were amazing. Cheese as a topping was unique. I loved it," wrote Yelp user Krishna C.

Learn more about Baumgartner's Cheese Store & Tavern here.

WYOMING: Anong's Thai Cuisine in Rawlins

What to order: Pad Thai, yellow curry

What customers say: "Some friends and I were road-tripping through Wyoming to Colorado and needed a place to stop for dinner. This place was one of the top-rated places, and we all like Thai food, so we thought, 'What the heck.' We all wish we had this place back in Provo cause we would definitely stop again. The service was quick and helpful but also very personable. It was a great experience, and we didn't have to wait long for our food either! 10 out of 10 would recommend," wrote Yelp user Logan B.

Learn more about Anong's Thai Cuisine here.