General Travel News - Page 54

December 8

'He revealed himself to me': Treasure hunter unearths 900-year-old figure of Jesus in windswept field

A metal detector enthusiast uncovered a stunning medieval Jesus crucifix in Åndalsnes, Norway, after battling fierce winds during a treasure-hunting expedition.

December 7

Toddler among 21 victims in pepper spray, robbery attack at London airport

Police arrest suspect after pepper spray robbery at Heathrow Airport leaves 21 people injured, including a 3-year-old child requiring medical treatment.

December 7

Police swarm parking garage after reports of assault rock London airport

Multiple people were reportedly pepper-sprayed Sunday at Heathrow Airport after a group robbed a woman in an elevator and fled, prompting a major police response. (Tom Bate/Reuters)

December 7

Trump adds his birthday as free national park day while axing MLK Day and Juneteenth

Trump administration removes MLK Day and Juneteenth from national parks free entry days while adding president's birthday to the calendar, sparking criticism.

December 7

Solar water platforms may solve a major air taxi hurdle

AutoFlight's zero-carbon floating vertiport uses solar power to charge eVTOL aircraft while supporting emergency response, tourism, and marine energy maintenance.

December 6

Ancient silver cup may show world's oldest cosmic creation scene, researcher says: 'Chaos prevailed'

A study says the Ain Samiya goblet, found in 1970, depicts a moment of cosmic creation, challenging previous scholarly interpretations. It's the oldest-known cup of its kind.

December 5

FAA investigates airlines for potential flight cut compliance violations during government shutdown

The FAA is launching an investigation into airline protocol during the government shutdown, threatening $75,000 fines per violation and giving carriers 30 days to prove compliance.

December 5

FBI weighing state or federal charges against 16-year-old in Anna Kepner cruise ship homicide case: lawyer

Emergency custody hearing reveals Anna Kepner's stepbrother may face charges in Carnival cruise death as FBI investigation continues into homicide.

December 5

Nation's 'most stressful' airport called out in study for poor check-in times, departure delays

A record 3.1 million travelers were screened on just one day of Thanksgiving weekend as a new study reveals Newark Liberty International as America's "most stressful" airport this season.

December 5

Carnival cruise ship death: Family dynamics may explain investigators’ silence, legal expert says

Mechanical asphyxia ruling complicates Anna Kepner investigation as authorities weigh evidence in rare case involving shared family household dynamics.