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Wisconsin woman's honeymoon ruined by diarrhea after she came down with Cyclosporiasis

July 22, 2026

Wisconsin woman's honeymoon ruined by diarrhea after she came down with Cyclosporiasis

Newlywed Gretchen Pleuss caught cyclosporiasis while camping at Yellowstone National Park, landing her in the hospital with a parasite mid-honeymoon.

Rabid bat found near zoo restaurant sparks urgent public health warning: 'Extremely serious'

July 21, 2026

Rabid bat found near zoo restaurant sparks urgent public health warning: 'Extremely serious'

A dead wild bat found near a San Diego Zoo Safari Park restaurant tested positive for rabies, marking the 19th such case in the county in 2026, said experts.

Louisiana woman hospitalized after rope swing mishap on cruise excursion left her with genital trauma

July 21, 2026

Louisiana woman hospitalized after rope swing mishap on cruise excursion left her with genital trauma

A Louisiana woman's first Carnival Cruise turned catastrophic when a rope swing excursion in Honduras left her with severe genital trauma and surgery.

American tourists stabbed outside Athens' Acropolis as police detain suspect in apparent random attack

July 21, 2026

American tourists stabbed outside Athens' Acropolis as police detain suspect in apparent random attack

A 60-year-old Greek man allegedly suffering from psychological problems stabbed two American visitors near the Acropolis Museum in Athens, officials said.

World Cup chaos avoided by Trump moves he didn’t make, ‘equally as important’ as actions taken: travel exec

July 21, 2026

World Cup chaos avoided by Trump moves he didn’t make, ‘equally as important’ as actions taken: travel exec

The U.S. Travel Association credited Trump for policies enacted, but also that he avoided, which helped the 2026 World Cup become a tourism and diplomacy win.

One cannabis mistake at airport could bring 10 years in prison and $15,000 fine

July 20, 2026

One cannabis mistake at airport could bring 10 years in prison and $15,000 fine

Thailand's new cannabis penalties include up to 10 years in prison, and a cannabis attorney warns travelers that even a mistake is no excuse abroad. A travel expert weighs in as well.

Cruise ship hit with third stomach illness outbreak in two months, review underway

July 20, 2026

Cruise ship hit with third stomach illness outbreak in two months, review underway

Nearly one-third of passengers aboard the National Geographic Sea Bird cruise ship reported vomiting and "abdominal cramps" in the vessel's third outbreak since May.

Stomach bugs surging as doctors say certain travel essentials could save your trip

July 19, 2026

Stomach bugs surging as doctors say certain travel essentials could save your trip

With travelers' diarrhea the most common illness during summer travel, the CDC says packing oral rehydration salts and loperamide can help manage symptoms.

Why a blown-out plane window nearly sucked a passenger outside at 16,000 feet

July 18, 2026

Why a blown-out plane window nearly sucked a passenger outside at 16,000 feet

After a flight passenger's head and shoulders were pulled out of a dislodged airplane window, aviation experts share why this happened and how flyers can reduce risks.

Disney World guest with heart condition dies of cardiac emergency after iconic ride

July 17, 2026

Disney World guest with heart condition dies of cardiac emergency after iconic ride

A 54-year-old man with a pre-existing heart condition suffered a cardiac emergency on the "It's a Small World" ride at Magic Kingdom. He later died at a hospital.