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

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.

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

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.

US issues urgent travel warning as deadly Ebola outbreak spreads overseas

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Frequent museum visits tied to reduced cellular aging, research finds

May 17, 2026

Frequent museum visits tied to reduced cellular aging, research finds

People who regularly visit museums or engage in creative activities may age more slowly on a biological level, according to a new UK research study.

Underwater tragedy in Maldives leaves families searching for answers after cave deaths

May 17, 2026

Underwater tragedy in Maldives leaves families searching for answers after cave deaths

The husband of Monica Montefalcone, Carlo Sommacal, is demanding answers after a fatal diving trip in Maldives took the lives of his wife and daughter.