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Dad dies after horrifying cruise ship accident while celebrating his son’s wedding

September 12, 2026

Dad dies after horrifying cruise ship accident while celebrating his son’s wedding

Pastor Steve Junker of Minnesota suffered a spinal cord injury and nearly drowned in a pool aboard the Sun Princess cruise ship while celebrating his son's wedding in Italy.

US warns Americans to stay vigilant as terror risk looms at major vacation hot spot

September 11, 2026

US warns Americans to stay vigilant as terror risk looms at major vacation hot spot

An updated travel advisory for Italy cites terrorism threats and petty crime such as pickpocketing on public transportation in popular tourist locations.

Popular cruise line shuts down fan-favorite amenity during health scare

September 10, 2026

Popular cruise line shuts down fan-favorite amenity during health scare

All public hot tubs and balcony whirlpools on Norwegian Prima remain closed as water testing continues after three Legionnaires' disease cases.

Woman says her life flashed before her eyes as a grizzly bear charged at her and group of hikers

September 10, 2026

Woman says her life flashed before her eyes as a grizzly bear charged at her and group of hikers

Video captures a grizzly bear charging toward hikers at Glacier National Park, but a closer look at the footage reveals a very surprising twist.

TSA weighs major change to frustrating airport security rule for some travelers

September 10, 2026

TSA weighs major change to frustrating airport security rule for some travelers

TSA weighs whether to let PreCheck passengers bring full water bottles through airport security checkpoints using advanced CT scanners.

Jet plunges 27,000 feet in 10 minutes as oxygen masks suddenly drop aboard flight

September 9, 2026

Jet plunges 27,000 feet in 10 minutes as oxygen masks suddenly drop aboard flight

Delta Air Lines Flight 2311 experienced a scary emergency when the plane descended roughly 27,000 feet in about 10 minutes because of a pressurization issue.

Deadly drugs, crime and kidnapping flagged at tourist hot spot known for ancient wonders

September 9, 2026

Deadly drugs, crime and kidnapping flagged at tourist hot spot known for ancient wonders

The U.S. State Department is flagging express kidnappings, violent crime and dangerous drugs like ayahuasca in an updated travel advisory for Americans considering trips to Peru.

Massive alligator attacks young swimmer in nature preserve despite posted warning

September 8, 2026

Massive alligator attacks young swimmer in nature preserve despite posted warning

A 9-to-12-foot alligator bit a young swimmer at Weeki Wachee Preserve in a no-swimming zone in Florida, leaving the group stranded on a sandbar in the water.

US warns Americans about exit bans and 'unjust' detention in popular destination

September 8, 2026

US warns Americans about exit bans and 'unjust' detention in popular destination

The U.S. State Department is warning Americans traveling to China about exit bans, arbitrary detention and surveillance of private electronic messages.

How to stream safely while traveling outside the US

September 8, 2026

How to stream safely while traveling outside the US

A VPN encrypts your connection on hotel, airport and café Wi-Fi abroad, but streaming catalogs and live sports access still depend on provider rules.