General Travel News - Page 238

August 26, 2024

Body of missing Arizona hiker found days after flash flood at Grand Canyon National Park

The body of Chenoa Nickerson, 33, was recovered from the Colorado River days after a flash flood swept her into Havasu Creek at Grand Canyon National Park.

August 26, 2024

Disney tries to silence grieving husband and learns not all news is good news

Disney executives learned that it's their corporate reputation that got small. Company lawyers tried a legal defense so embarrassing that they had to abandon it.

August 25, 2024

UK Notting Hill Carnival chaos leaves 3 people stabbed, 90 arrested, 15 police officers assaulted

The Metropolitan Police Service in London said three people were stabbed, one who was listed in life-threatening condition, during the annual Notting Hill Carnival.

August 25, 2024

Famous, nearly 100-year-old Coney Island roller coaster shut down after malfunction

The Cyclone roller coaster at Coney Island in New York City was shut down indefinitely this week after experiencing a malfunction that forced operators to turn it off mid-ride.

August 25, 2024

Historic covered bridge closed after truck falls through, creating gaping hole

A historic bridge in Maine is likely going to be closed for months after an overweight truck crashed through it into the river below. It happened on Friday.

August 25, 2024

West Nile Virus detected at New York beach

A mosquito sample found at Fire Island National Seashore near Long Island, New York, contained the year's first case of West Nile Virus, officials said.

August 25, 2024

Museum of the Bible CEO calls out today's 'divisiveness,' need for 'return to faithfulness'

Carlos Campo, CEO of the Museum of the Bible, reflects on Joshua 24:15 and why he declared to the Israelites that "as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord."

August 25, 2024

American Culture Quiz: Test yourself on pampered pets, picturesque parks and the brownie's birthplace

The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people. This time around, test your command of pets, parks, first ladies and much more.

August 25, 2024

On this day in history, August 25, 1916, National Park Service created under President Wilson

President Woodrow Wilson signed the National Park Service Organic Act into law on August 25, 1916, creating the National Park Service to oversee America's rapidly expanding system.

August 24, 2024

Dog, backpack found after owner disappears into California wilderness: police

A search was underway for a 71-year-old man who has not been seen since he embarked on a trip in the California wilderness, police said.