General Travel News - Page 64

November 17

Fake flight cancellation texts target travelers

Fake airline texts claiming flight cancellations are targeting travelers with convincing scams. Learn how cybercriminals steal personal data and credit card info.

November 17

Father dies trying to save 7-year-old daughter after giant wave sweeps her out to sea at California beach

Powerful 15-20 foot wave at Garrapata State Beach pulls young girl into surf, father dies trying to save her. Both bodies have been recovered.

November 17

Ancient snack bar hides Egyptian secret buried for nearly 2,000 years

Archaeologists discovered an Egyptian ceramic vase in a Pompeii fast-food kitchen destroyed by Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD, revealing cultural exchanges in the ancient city.

November 16

Unexpected city tops list for stress-free getaways this year, according to new data

Kraków tops new study as Europe's most stress-free city break destination. Quick 17-minute airport transfers, walkable UNESCO old town and affordable prices make it a great choice.

November 15

Democratic Rep. Brad Sherman denies viewing pornography on flight after viral photos surface online

California congressman Brad Sherman faces viral backlash after photos appeared to show him viewing explicit images on a tablet during a flight, sparking a social media controversy.

November 15

Deadly bacteria that doomed Napoleon's army discovered 213 years after Russian retreat

Scientists recently discovered deadly bacteria in DNA from Napoleon's soldiers' teeth, revealing new causes of death during the catastrophic 1812 Russian retreat.

November 15

Las Vegas officials weigh banning criminal offenders from Strip to revive tourism

Nevada's unique Resort Corridor Court could return after being disbanded, offering year-long Strip bans for petty crimes to protect Las Vegas tourists and workers.

November 14

Heart-stopping video shows moment BASE jumper is rescued on Utah canyon face

Video shared to Facebook Wednesday showed the dramatic rescue of a BASE jump gone wrong, with reports saying it took Grand County Sheriff officials well over an hour to reach the jumper. (Ashley Corbin/TMX)

November 14

Titanic passenger's rare gold pocket watch could become priciest artifact ever sold

Isidor Straus' gold pocket watch from the Titanic could break auction records, experts say. The Macy's co-owner's timepiece stopped at 2:20 a.m., when the ship sank in April 1912.

November 13

Arizona lawmakers' flight makes emergency landing in Kansas City after passenger disruption

Arizona congressional members aboard an American Airlines flight were forced to make an emergency landing in Kansas City after a disruptive passenger incident during D.C. trip.