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September 19, 2024

Coast Guard releases video showing Titan submersible wreck at bottom of Atlantic

The U.S. Coast Guard released additional footage of the wreckage of the Titan submersible, which imploded on its way to the Titanic, killing all five people on board.

September 18, 2024

Eerie video shows Titan submersible tail cone on ocean floor

Video released by the U.S. Coast Guard during hearings on the Titan submersible tragedy that killed five show the vessel's remains on the Atlantic Ocean floor.

September 17, 2024

OceanGate CEO crashed submersible into shipwreck in 2016, threw controller at crew: ex-employee

OceanGate's former operations director, David Lochridge, is testifying at a hearing of the Coast Guard's Titan Submersible Marine Board of Investigation

September 4, 2024

Dangerous travel for the 'added thrill' is on the rise as visitors flock to high-risk countries

Tourists are taking their travels to a new extreme by visiting countries that have a "do not travel" warning — such as Afghanistan or Iran. Travel experts shared cautions and insights.

August 7, 2024

On this day in history, August 7, 1947, Thor Heyerdahl and the Kon-Tiki raft make it to Polynesia

Thor Heyerdahl and his crew aboard the Kon-Tiki raft made it across the Pacific Ocean to Polynesia on this day in history, August 7, 1947, after setting sail 101 days earlier from Peru.

July 30, 2024

Florida woman has traveled to 55 countries, says cruise ship vacations are the way to go

A content creator from Miami, Florida, has been going on cruises since she was four years old — now having visited 55 different countries and making it her job.

May 25, 2024

Michelin-starred chef to bring food and fine dining to new heights: in space

A Florida-based space tourism startup will be selling tickets for a once-in-a-lifetime food experience in space, served by a Michelin-starred chef aboard the Spaceship Neptune.

April 4, 2024

Skydivers to enjoy the April 8 solar eclipse by taking the plunge during totality: 'Special event'

For the solar eclipse on April, some people will get the view of a lifetime by skydiving during totality and enjoying the special experience while thousands of feet in the air.

March 31, 2024

World travelers gave up everything to see 92 countries and counting: 'Why not?'

A couple retired in Florida and sold everything they owned to travel the world. With 92 countries and counting, the Martins shared how their bucket list travel dreams came true.

March 26, 2024

World travelers surprise security guard with helicopter ride over South Africa: ‘Big smile on his face'

Two world travelers took their apartment security guard from South Africa on a once-in-a-lifetime helicopter ride as a way to show their appreciation for him and his work.