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December 15, 2025

Smoking and vaping may be banned at one state's most popular beaches and parks: Here's why

Starting in January 2027, New Hampshire Senate Bill 596 proposes a comprehensive smoking and vaping ban at Hampton Beach State Park, with official enforcement.

December 13, 2025

Brush fire started by United flight departing from Washington, DC, area

A United Airlines flight found for Tokyo sparked a brush fire at Dulles International Airport in Virginia, Saturday, after a mechanical issue during takeoff. (Credit: WTTG)

December 13, 2025

Want to avoid getting sick on a plane this holiday season? Medical expert reveals best seat

To avoid getting sick during Christmas flights this holiday season, a medical expert shared her suggestion for the best airplane seat to choose to stay healthy.

December 12, 2025

Ancient lake returns to California's Death Valley after vanishing thousands of years ago

Record rainfall transforms Death Valley's Badwater Basin into a rare shallow lake after months of heavy storms hit the California national park.

December 12, 2025

National park gift shops are ordered to purge bias-driven DEI and woke merchandise

America's national parks must review merchandise for DEI compliance by Dec. 19 under a new Trump administration order targeting diversity programs in federal agencies.

December 12, 2025

Airline passenger attempted to open plane door in mid-air, authorities say

A passenger on a Cathay Pacific flight from Boston to Hong Kong was arrested this week after trying to open a door on the aircraft mid-flight, officials said.

December 12, 2025

Royal Caribbean sued over cruise passenger’s death as ship rules prove ‘fast and loose’: expert

Royal Caribbean faces wrongful death lawsuit after cruise passenger allegedly died from restraint following 33 drinks, body stored in ship morgue.

December 12, 2025

Archaeologists uncover new secrets from final moments of country's bloodiest battle

Archaeologists discovered over 100 bullets at Culloden Battlefield, revealing new insights into the 1746 battle when Bonnie Prince Charlie's forces fell.

December 11, 2025

Archaeologists uncover Jerusalem wall mysteriously destroyed in power struggle during biblical era

Archaeologists in Jerusalem recently discovered a massive Hanukkah-era wall from an ancient power struggle between Hasmonean leaders and rival kings.

December 11, 2025

Pilot program at major airport tracks movement, approves international flyers' identity

Orlando International Airport tests 90-day biometric program serving 155,695 daily passengers, eliminating passports on select international flights.