Travel Safety - Page 8

June 18, 2026

US State Department warns Americans of growing security risks in historic region

American travelers in the Middle East are being warned that security conditions remain volatile, even as Washington and Tehran move toward an agreement aimed at easing the crisis.

June 16, 2026

US travelers warned after deadly rides and sexual assaults tied to beach vendors

U.S. Embassy has warned Americans to avoid jet ski rentals in the Bahamas, citing deaths, injuries and reported sexual assaults by rogue operators. Here's what to know.

June 16, 2026

3 Brazilian men charged after woman tossed from bridge without safety rope

A 21-year-old woman died after instructors launched her from a bridge without attaching safety ropes during a rope-jumping event near São Paulo, Brazil.

June 15, 2026

Hikers face urgent Grand Canyon heat warning after teen’s death on popular trail

An 18-year-old hiker died on Grand Canyon's Bright Angel Trail in 109-degree heat. Now officials warn extreme temperatures can overwhelm healthy hikers.

June 13, 2026

Record seaweed invasion leaves beachgoers gagging as fumes raise health fears

Record sargassum seaweed levels hit South Florida beaches in May, creating foul rotten egg odors and disgusting beachgoers across coastal communities.

June 12, 2026

Grizzly bear mauls hiker, drags him dozens of feet on Glacier National Park trail

A hiker was mauled by a grizzly bear on Grinnell Glacier Trail in Glacier National Park and now faces significant medical bills after his multiple surgeries.

June 12, 2026

128-year-old amusement park tightens its rules after violent teen takeovers hit rivals

Kennywood Amusement Park near Pittsburgh tightens its summer chaperone policy, requiring guests age 15 and under to have adult supervision at all hours.

June 11, 2026

Major cruise line limits fan-favorite trend after passengers say it's gotten 'out of hand'

A major cruise line has updated its door decoration policy. Disney Cruise Line is banning decor from corridor walls and ceilings while allowing magnetic signs.

June 10, 2026

Tourist breaches safety barrier at world’s largest waterfall system to recover cellphone

A tourist was caught on video climbing into the waters above Iguazu Falls to retrieve a dropped cellphone, just yards from steep drops at the famous site.

June 7, 2026

Popular summer destination ravaged by Lyme disease bets on radical new solution

MIT researchers are exploring whether specially bred mice could help reduce Lyme disease on Nantucket by preventing ticks from becoming infected.