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October 7

Hotels, resorts accused of charging too many 'fees,' sending fed-up vacationers overseas for cheaper deals

Americans are choosing international travel over domestic trips due to high U.S. costs, with many finding foreign destinations cheaper than cities like New York.

October 7

Shoppers at popular marketplace walked over 'vile' dungeon as archaeologists cite 'remarkable' finds

Archaeologists in Leicester uncovered 2,000 years of history beneath a marketplace, including a Roman infant grave and the remains of a 16th-century dungeon once called "vile."

October 6

Luxury 'golden' visa program targets rich Americans as ordinary folks are left behind

Portugal launches new "golden" visa program targeting Americans through the LXL Ventures Fund, requiring a $500,000 investment for five-year residence plus Schengen Area access.

October 4

Tourists beware as bars in Brazil drop cocktails amid methanol-laced liquor illnesses, deaths

Beer replaces caipirinhas in São Paulo after methanol-tainted alcohol kills one and sickens others, triggering a police probe. (Credit: The Associated Press)

October 3

Thousands of protesters prompt world-famous landmark to close its doors on tourists

France's iconic Eiffel Tower shut down Thursday due to strikes, as nearly 200,000 protesters rallied in over 200 towns and cities against government spending cuts.

October 3

Treasure trove of priceless Celtic gold and silver coins unearthed at 'secret' European site

Archaeologists found rare Celtic coins and artifacts at an Iron Age site in western Bohemia, including previously unknown coin types that could reshape historical understanding.

October 1

Terrifying ancient predator with 'powerful claws' unearthed, its last meal still in its jaws

Scientists discovered Joaquinraptor casali, a 23-foot carnivorous dinosaur that lived 66-70 million years ago in Argentina's Patagonia region. It had a creature's bone in its mouth.

October 1

Art world masters fooled as police raid famous gallery after fake Dalís found

Authorities seized 21 forged Salvador Dalí pieces, including tapestries and drawings from a Parma exhibition, following a tip from the artist's foundation.

September 30

Forgotten medieval kingdom's grand castle emerges after decades of research in Scotland

Archaeologists announced the discovery of a medieval castle on Islay island in Scotland that served as a power seat for the Lordship of the Isles kingdom.

September 29

Drug task force seizes record-breaking 1 million pounds of cocaine, denying cartels and narco-terrorists $11B

A Florida-based multi-agency task force seized record cocaine hauls equivalent to 378 million lethal doses as Trump administration intensifies Caribbean operations.