General Travel News - Page 111

July 23

Shark bite in South Florida sends man to hospital

South Florida beachgoers witnessed a shark attack at Hollywood Beach when a man suddenly jumped from the water screaming before being hospitalized with an upper arm injury.

July 23

Flight passenger makes easy money in unexpected seat swap deal, sparking big debate

A flight passenger shared the story of earning $100 by swapping to a middle seat as travel experts weighed in on the growing trend of monetary compensation for airplane seat exchanges.

July 22

Mountain lion attacks 4-year-old walking with family at Washington's Olympic National Park

A child attacked by a mountain lion at Washington's Olympic National Park is being treated in Seattle. Rangers eliminated the threat after locating the cougar.

July 22

New TSA program launched to eliminate double screenings for international flights

The TSA introduces One Stop Security program to streamline travel, allowing passengers from London Heathrow to skip rescreening at U.S. airports.

July 22

Sunset seekers on famed island clash as picturesque views draw huge tourist mobs

Tourists have blasted Santorini as overcrowded and stressful, saying the Greek island’s famed sunsets are nearly impossible to enjoy due to massive crowds fighting for the best view. 

July 22

Expert shares riptide escape tips after accidental drowning of Malcolm-Jamal Warner

American Lifeguard Association spokesperson Wyatt Werneth joins 'Fox & Friends' to share tips for safely swimming out of riptides and strong currents after the death of 'Cosby Show' star Malcolm-Jamal Warner.

July 22

6 swept over Oregon waterfall; 2 dead and 1 missing

A multi-agency search continued Tuesday for one person missing after six went over the Dillon Falls on Oregon's Deschutes River, resulting in two death and three hospitalizations.

July 22

B-52 was on FAA-approved flight path before Delta regional jet near miss, Air Force says

A Delta pilot made an aggressive maneuver to avoid hitting a B-52 bomber over North Dakota, with Air Force stating the B-52 was on an approved flight path.

July 22

Museum unveils 1,300-year-old monk doodles revealing surprising complaints about hangovers and weather

A new exhibition by the National Museum of Ireland features 17 ancient manuscripts with margin scribbles by Irish monks from the 850s, offering rare glimpses into medieval monastery life.

July 21

Rescue operation frees injured man trapped 130 feet underground in Italian cave

Rescuers used controlled explosives to widen passages and free a 62-year-old explorer, who was found 130 feet underground with a head injury at the Abisso Paperino cave in Italy.