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July 2

Beach bacteria warnings plague Fourth of July weekend plans nationwide

Health officials issue warnings as bacteria and stormwater runoff contaminate beaches nationwide, closing popular swimming locations before the July 4th holiday.

July 2

Video shows Coast Guard save family in helicopter rescue mission near vacation destination

The Florida Coast Guard rescues a family of three, including an 8-year-old child, from a partially submerged sailing vessel near the Bahamas after a good Samaritan reported their distress.

July 2

America's elite lead boom of ‘golden' visa applications to vacation destination

America's elite are flocking to New Zealand's Active Investor Plus visa program as applications soar after requirements were eased. Once the "golden" visa is obtained, it's good for a lifetime.

July 2

China’s first mass-produced flying car debuts

GAC Group's new Govy AirCab flying car combines lightweight design with advanced safety systems and smart cabin technology to revolutionize city travel with an 18.6-mile range.

July 2

Sinkhole in historic city reveals medieval hospital hiding just beneath street level

Medieval hospital ruins were recently found beneath a street in York, England, during sinkhole repairs, uncovering part of the historic St. Leonard's Hospital complex.

July 1

Travel nightmare unfolds as storm system grounds East Coast flights ahead of July 4

East Coast airports issued ground stops as thunderstorms brought rainfall and flooding, affecting Newark, LaGuardia, Boston, D.C., Philadelphia and Orlando before July 4.

July 1

American tourist vanishes in tropical paradise after early morning walk from vacation rental

Brian Tarrence, 51, disappeared from Grace Bay while vacationing with his wife in Turks and Caicos, prompting investigation by local police and private investigator.

July 1

Rare 'tsunami' roll cloud hovers over beachgoers in popular destination spot

Portugal visitors witnessed a rare roll cloud phenomenon after an extreme heat wave, with beachgoers comparing the horizontal tube-shaped arcus cloud to a tsunami from a movie.

July 1

Dad and daughter reportedly rescued after they went overboard on cruise

A young girl and her father were reportedly rescued by Disney Cruise Lines after going overboard. (Credit: Janice Martin-Asuque)

July 1

Horrified tourists watch as bison boils to death in Yellowstone hot spring

Tourists at Yellowstone National Park witnessed the tragic death of a bison who fell into the near-boiling waters of the Grand Prismatic Spring at Midway Geyser Basin, near Old Faithful.