General Travel News - Page 127

June 19

Bobcat kitten found inside Kansas home reunited safely with mom after storm

During a recent severe thunderstorm, Lenexa Animal Control Officers in Kansas responded to an unexpected and wild intruder — and facilitated a sweet family reunion.

June 19

Hiker found dead after dayslong search in notorious mountain range

Russell Hardy from New Hampshire was found dead on Pikes Peak near Colorado Springs, Colorado, after a four-day search by two local sheriff's offices

June 19

Tourism surge creates 'new challenge' as visitors transform Mt. Fuji into 'trash mountain'

Japan faces overtourism challenges with 36 million visitors in 2024, raising concerns about two-tier pricing and the environmental impact on sacred sites like Mount Fuji.

June 18

American cyclist's global adventure derailed when 'bombs started falling' in Iran

A 32-year-old Minnesota man's continental cycling journey took an unexpected turn when he was caught near Israeli airstrikes in Iran, prompting a hasty escape to Azerbaijan

June 18

Former Trump senior national security director: This is a 'remarkable turn of events'

Heritage Foundation Allison Center director Robert Greenway weighs in on China reportedly sending mystery transport planes to Iran on 'The Ingraham Angle.'

June 18

Descendants of Battle of Bunker Hill fighters tell about unsung family heroes

One of the turning points during the Revolutionary War was the Battle of Bunker Hill 250 years ago. A commemoration of the event takes place in the lead-up to America's 250th birthday next year.

June 17

Skier plummets 1,000 feet down mountain

A skier was airlifted with serious injuries after a 1,000-foot fall in Colorado, highlighting the need for personal locator beacons after poor cell reception complicated the rescue.

June 17

Florida man convicted of posing as flight attendant to get dozens of free flights

Federal jury convicts Florida man for fraudulently accessing airline websites and flying on 34 free flights using fake flight attendant credentials.

June 17

American tourists in popular vacation spot face increased risk of being killed, robbed

The Dominican Republic receives updated travel advisory warning Americans about violent crime, robbery, homicide and sexual assault amid concerns over limited police effectiveness.

June 17

Southwest Airlines adds cockpit alert system after near-collision

'The Cyberguy' Kurt Knutsson weighs in and shares his tips for avoiding new email 'unsubscribe' scams.