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May 19, 2026

Six Flags guests stranded 245 feet in air after power outage forces coaster evacuation

Visitors and vacationers evacuated from the Titan roller coaster at Six Flags Over Texas after a power outage stopped the 245-foot ride mid-course over the weekend.

May 19, 2026

Paul McCartney reveals how a 'happy' teen hitchhiking trip with George Harrison delivered a shock

Paul McCartney shares a hilarious memory of George Harrison getting shocked by an electric milk truck battery during a teenage hitchhiking adventure in the U.K.

May 18, 2026

Tourist takes forbidden plunge at iconic landmark as visitors watch, stunned

A tourist from New Zealand allegedly jumped into Rome's iconic Trevi Fountain, then began swimming — drawing widespread backlash and a reported fine of almost $600.

May 18, 2026

Bodies of four missing Italian divers found inside 'shark cave' in Maldives days after they vanished

Rescuers found four Italian divers' bodies deep inside a Maldives underwater cave days after they vanished during a dive far beyond recreational limits.

May 18, 2026

US issues urgent travel warning as deadly Ebola outbreak spreads overseas

U.S. officials warn Americans against traveling to Congo's Ituri Province amid a deadly Ebola outbreak, raising the travel advisory to Level 4.

May 18, 2026

Colossal tomb tied to Alexander the Great revealed by officials: 'Unique and magnificent'

The interior of a massive ancient tomb in Amphipolis has been unveiled by Greek officials. It's a site possibly linked to Alexander the Great and Macedonian elite figures.

May 18, 2026

Audemars Piguet x Swatch 'Royal Pop' release sparks mob scenes, pepper spray and arrests at malls

The AP x Swatch Royal Pop collaboration sparked chaos at stores nationwide, with massive crowds, arrests, and resale prices topping $2,000 on the watches.

May 18, 2026

Route 66 sees neon-fueled resurgence in Tulsa ahead of centennial

“Neon was really the first advertisement on the road," says Ken Busby, with Tulsa's Route 66 Commission. The group proposed a matching neon sign grant 5 years ago.

May 17, 2026

Canada confirms hantavirus case linked to cruise ship outbreak that has killed three passengers

Canada confirms a hantavirus case linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship outbreak that has killed three people and sickened multiple passengers.

May 17, 2026

Cruise ship outbreaks fail to scare off travelers ahead of busy summer season

Despite recent hantavirus and norovirus outbreaks, cruise demand remains strong, experts say, with over 38 million ocean cruise passengers projected this year.