General Travel News - Page 136

May 29

Hawaii enacts 'green fee' on tourists to raise $100 million annually for climate, ecology protection

Hawaii's new "Green Fee" bill raises tourist taxes to fund climate change initiatives, wildlife conservation and infrastructure improvements, starting January 1.

May 29

Mysterious bones that washed up on Jersey Shore finally identified 180 years after tragedy

Ramapo College students recently used genetic technology and historical research to solve a decades-old mystery, connecting various bones to a 1844 shipwreck and one particular victim.

May 28

Man charged after allegedly attacking flight attendant on American Airlines flight: DOJ

The FBI and DOJ investigated an alleged attack on a flight attendant during an American Airlines flight, leading to an emergency landing and charges against Julius Jordan Priester.

May 28

Transportation Department deploying artificial intelligence to spot air traffic dangers, Duffy says

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announces AI use to prevent incidents like the fatal DCA crash, aiming for improved safety.

May 28

Duffy urges Senate to pass Big Beautiful Bill's $12.5B air traffic system fix

Transportation Secretary Duffy said the U.S. air traffic system is antiquated and urged the Senate to pass the Big Beautiful Bill which has $12.5 billion earmarked for system upgrades.

May 28

Florida mom killed, three small children injured after truck collides with their van following tire blowout

A Florida mom was killed and her three children were injured in a car accident on Memorial Day after a truck experienced a tire blowout and collided with their van.

May 28

Fox Business Briefs 5/28

Ford recalls over 1 million U.S. vehicles over rearview camera issue; Jeep-maker Stellantis names America boss as CEO; Macy’s cuts profit outlook; Dollywood crowned 'favorite theme park' in 2024.

May 28

Rare diamond brooch found hiding in jewelry box delivers 'special moment'

A diamond brooch hidden in a jewelry box of low-value items was spotted by an expert and later sold for over $3,100, helping to break auction records for the U.K. firm that sold it.

May 28

Delta fight disrupted by pigeon flying around inside cabin, video shows

A Delta flight was delayed over the weekend after video showed a pigeon flying around the cabin in the moments leading up to takeoff from Minneapolis.

May 28

Delta fight delayed by pigeon flying around inside cabin

Video captures pigeon inside airplane before takeoff from Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Credit: Tom Caw/TMX)