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April 20, 2026

Carnival Cruise passenger, 67, found dead while snorkeling off the coast of Australia during excursion

A Carnival Splendor passenger reportedly drowned while snorkeling near Moreton Island, Australia, during a four-night roundtrip cruise from Sydney.

April 20, 2026

Officials urge Americans not to travel to island spot amid kidnappings, 6-figure ransom demands

Updating its Level 4 travel advisory for Haiti, the U.S. State Department is warning of widespread kidnappings, gang violence and rampant violent crime in that nation.

April 20, 2026

Hidden danger at popular US national park forces trail closures as bear sightings climb

Due to a spike in bear activity, Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Tennessee has shut down several trails, as there are risks to both visitors and wildlife alike.

April 20, 2026

Hawaii tourist charged with attempted murder, accused of stabbing veteran boat captain on snorkel tour

Avery Nissen of Kansas allegedly tried to kill a boat captain during a three-hour snorkel tour in Hawaii and faces attempted murder charges, police say.

April 20, 2026

Tourists could get slapped with fees as pricey getaway looks to cash in even more

Joining cities like Venice and Paris, the country of Finland is considering a tourist tax. The already expensive destination is looking to cash in on recent tourism surges.

April 20, 2026

Park rangers unearth 200-year-old shipwreck on remote island dubbed 'graveyard of the Atlantic'

Park rangers on Sable Island, known as the graveyard of the Atlantic, believe they found the Swift, a vessel that sank in 1812 with a British frigate.

April 19, 2026

Travelers revisit golden age of flying as nostalgic collectibles make major comeback

American Airlines unveils collectible trading cards for passengers as part of its centennial celebration, available from pilots on select flights.

April 19, 2026

DOT pulls $73 million from New York over CDL driver vetting

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy discusses rising fuel costs and their impact on airlines, the FAA’s push to hire more air traffic controllers and more on ‘The Sunday Briefing.’

April 19, 2026

'Highly unusual' cannonball cache found at construction site in coastal city may be world's first

Archaeologists uncovered around 450 medieval cannonballs at a Belgian construction site, calling the discovery in Nieuwpoort "highly unusual." Here are details.

April 19, 2026

Titanic survivor's life jacket sells for over $900K at auction, far exceeding price expectations

A life jacket worn by Titanic survivor Laura Mabel Francatelli sold for roughly $906,000 at auction, far exceeding its pre-sale estimate of $475,000.