August 2 Man built a country with just 400 citizens, says it all began as 'an experiment' The Free Republic of Verdis claims 400 citizens and operates with its own government, flag, and currency on unclaimed forest land along the Danube River
August 2 Sha'Carri Richardson arrested for alleged assault of boyfriend days before US championships U.S. Olympian Sha’Carri Richardson was arrested after an alleged altercation with boyfriend Christian Coleman at Seattle airport earlier this week.
August 1 Las Vegas tourism drops sharply as some visitors claim 'casinos are empty' amid rising costs The tourism decline in Las Vegas, Nevada, continues with hotel occupancy down 6.5% and room rates dropping as high prices are keeping visitors away from Sin City.
August 1 Parents abandon 10-year-old son at Barcelona Airport so they wouldn't miss their flight: report Airport staff found a 10-year-old boy alone at Barcelona's El Prat airport after his parents left him behind due to expired passport and visa issues.
August 1 Researchers accidentally discover Civil War-era shipwreck while exploring murky Midwest river Wisconsin archaeologists accidentally discovered a Civil War-era shipwreck believed to be the L.W. Crane. The vessel was built in 1865 and sank in 1880 after catching fire.
August 1 Americans in vacation hot spot may see more military than margaritas this summer Mexico deploys over 7,000 security personnel including National Guard and military to protect tourists in Cancun and Riviera Maya amid rising cartel violence concerns.
July 31 Air traffic controller should have warned plane of Army helicopter's path ahead of fatal DC crash: FAA Air traffic controller failed to notify commercial plane crew about approaching Army helicopter before Washington D.C. collision that killed 67 people, FAA official says.
July 31 Former DEA agent warns tourists about Mexico’s hidden dangers: 'It’s not safe just because it looks safe' Former DEA special agent Michael Brown warns that Mexico’s popular tourist zones may look safe, but behind the beaches and resorts, cartels and predators pose serious threats to unsuspecting travelers.
July 31 Viral video shows allegedly drunk man take airport golf cart on walkway joy ride Kevin Sinning faces multiple charges including grand larceny after viral video shows him driving stolen cart on airport moving walkway in Buffalo.
July 31 'Carbon passports' would track travel and even restrict how some people take vacation A university lecturer is proposing carbon passports for U.K. travelers to address environmental concerns due to tourism through personal emission credit systems.