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Travel February 19

Bullet discovered on commercial jet at major airport sparks security scare

A bullet found in a United Airlines overhead bin at Newark airport caused a scary security incident for passengers. The ammunition discovery caused a three-hour delay in departure.

Crime February 19

Uber in hot seat after probe finds violent offenders were cleared to drive passengers: report

Uber reportedly plans stricter background checks after investigation reveals drivers with violent criminal convictions were approved to work in 22 states.

Travel February 19

Emergency scare rocks major cruise ship company as another voyage is canceled

A Celebrity Infinity cruise ship lost control in Greece, triggering an emergency rescue. Passengers described a chaotic scene, with no lights and no running water.

Caribbean February 18

Fake police officers kidnapping Americans in Haiti, sparking renewed strong travel warning

Kidnappers posing as police officers are reportedly targeting victims in Haiti's capital as ransom abductions spike in Port-au-Prince's Delmas area.

Travel February 17

Urgent warning issued by CDC as chikungunya virus outbreak hits vacation destination

CDC issues level 2 travel warning for Bolivia as chikungunya virus outbreak spreads rapidly in Santa Cruz and Cochabamba departments with rising cases.

Travel February 17

'Reckless’ tourists on island hot spot could be slapped with fines for emergency services use

Tourist safety crackdown is underway in Canary Islands as officials draft laws to charge visitors for emergency rescues often caused by people ignoring safety warnings.

Travel February 16

Shocking airport security busts reveal bizarre and hidden items tucked away in luggage

Weird items found by TSA at airports in 2025 include turtles hidden in clothing, replica bombs in luggage and knives concealed in knee braces amid security screening.

Travel February 14

Hawaii cruise thrown into chaos after emergency at sea forces port change

An Emerald Princess cruise ship harbor pilot fell into the water near Kauai after slipping from a rope ladder amid rough seas. The crew quickly rescued the pilot, who was uninjured.

Travel February 13

'Security-related situation' grounds flight to vacation hot spot, passengers confined for hours

A JetBlue flight from Boston triggered a shutdown of Aruba's airport due to a reported security issue, forcing the plane to find an alternate location.

Travel February 11

CDC issues urgent travel alert as virus outbreak hits exclusive sunny islands destination

CDC issues urgent travel alert for Seychelles islands due to Chikungunya virus outbreak. Travelers advised to get vaccinated and prevent mosquito bites.

Travel February 10

Flight passenger mistakenly boards wrong plane, lands in surprising country after many hours

A United Airlines passenger realized a boarding mistake midair, asking why the flight to Houston was taking so long. The person wound up in Tokyo instead of Nicaragua.