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Major city launches harsh tourist crackdown as locals revolt over massive crowds

July 25, 2026

Major city launches harsh tourist crackdown as locals revolt over massive crowds

Barcelona's first sustainable tourism commissioner says the city's message is clear — "Not one tourist more" — as huge cruise taxes and rental bans take shape.

Cruise passenger horrifies diners by scratching bare foot with restaurant fork

July 25, 2026

Cruise passenger horrifies diners by scratching bare foot with restaurant fork

Sparking anger over cruise ship hygiene standards, a Carnival Cruise passenger was caught on camera using a restaurant fork to scratch her foot while in a dining area.

Trump orders signs outside Smithsonian museum amid row over its depiction of American history

July 24, 2026

Trump orders signs outside Smithsonian museum amid row over its depiction of American history

Trump's executive order targets federal sidewalks outside the Smithsonian to post signs directing visitors to a White House report on the museum.

Cause of death revealed for Big Sur hiker whose body was found naked on remote California trail

July 24, 2026

Cause of death revealed for Big Sur hiker whose body was found naked on remote California trail

Joanna Ruth Shields, 37, died of probable alcohol withdrawal seizures near Sykes Hot Springs in Big Sur, Monterey County investigators confirmed.

Spiny lobster mini season kicks off in Florida, drawing eager divers to the water

July 24, 2026

Spiny lobster mini season kicks off in Florida, drawing eager divers to the water

Florida's spiny lobster mini season arrives the last Wednesday and Thursday of July, and here's what you need to know about limits and permits.

Shocking mid-flight brawl erupts after takeoff, sending flight back to airport

July 24, 2026

Shocking mid-flight brawl erupts after takeoff, sending flight back to airport

Approximately 10 passengers were reportedly involved in the brawl on easyJet flight EZY3352 from Tenerife to Liverpool, forcing the plane to turn back.

Urgent Yellowstone fishing closures hit 3 rivers as water turns deadly

July 24, 2026

Urgent Yellowstone fishing closures hit 3 rivers as water turns deadly

Dead trout are reported in the Firehole River as water temperatures hit 86 degrees, prompting Yellowstone National Park to shut down three major rivers.

Mystery of gold coin shipwreck finally unmasked after 30 years: 'Fantastic conclusion'

July 24, 2026

Mystery of gold coin shipwreck finally unmasked after 30 years: 'Fantastic conclusion'

More than 400 Moroccan gold coins helped researchers identify the Dom van Keulen, a Dutch trading ship that sank off Devon's coast back in 1633. Here are the details.

Multiple injured after floatplane makes emergency landing, catches fire off Washington coast

July 24, 2026

Multiple injured after floatplane makes emergency landing, catches fire off Washington coast

A Kenmore Air seaplane carrying 11 people made an emergency landing near Sucia Island on the Washington coast before catching fire, with one person in critical condition.

ICE arrests Southwest Airlines flight attendant in Nashville for allegedly overstaying visa since 2021

July 23, 2026

ICE arrests Southwest Airlines flight attendant in Nashville for allegedly overstaying visa since 2021

Lorenzo Thompson, a Jamaican citizen and Southwest Airlines flight attendant, was arrested by ICE in Nashville after allegedly overstaying his visa.