Travel Safety - Page 13

October 16

Pro-Hamas screed blasted through airport speakers in US, Canada after hack

Harrisburg International Airport's PA system was compromised by an unauthorized user who played a recorded political message before the system was shut down for investigation.

October 14

Terrifying video shows gorilla smash glass as crowd reacts in disbelief

A western lowland gorilla charged and shattered a layer of viewing glass at the San Diego Zoo over the weekend, leaving visitors shocked by the dramatic incident.

October 11

Flying drones take aim at retail theft

Flying drones could help retailers fight a 93% increase in theft rates as Flock Safety promotes airborne security systems to track suspects and deter crime.

October 10

New advisory says 'terrorist groups may attack' in popular sunny destination

U.S. officials warn in a new travel advisory that terrorist groups may attack tourist locations and transportation hubs in the Maldives with little warning.

October 6

Fatal crash report finds nearly half of deadly wrecks tied to illegal drug

A new Wright State University study finds that over 40% of fatal car accident victims had elevated THC levels in their blood, with average concentrations far exceeding legal limits.

October 6

Tourism safety fears rise after museum thief steals pharaoh's priceless bracelet: 4 things to know

Security experts share essential safety tips for Egypt tourists following recent museum theft, warning of pickpocketing, scams and aggressive vendors in Cairo.

October 4

Brazil methanol poisonings top 120 cases after deadly tainted liquor fuels nationwide panic

The Brazilian Ministry of Health says 127 suspected cases are tied to methanol-laced liquor as antidote shipments are rushed to five states and panic spreads.

October 3

Thousands of protesters prompt world-famous landmark to close its doors on tourists

France's iconic Eiffel Tower shut down Thursday due to strikes, as nearly 200,000 protesters rallied in over 200 towns and cities against government spending cuts.

October 2

Americans on alert as popular tourist hot spot now enforcing digital IDs at border

All visitors to Taiwan must now complete a "digital arrival" card application three days before travel as part of a global trend toward modernized border systems.

September 29

Fingerprint scans coming for American travelers to most of Europe in new policy

The European Union's Entry/Exit System will collect biometric data from travelers including fingerprints and photos to modernize border security across Europe.