Travel - Page 417

June 25, 2024

Australian swimmer Cate Campbell addresses viral comments on Team USA after coming up short at Olympic trials

Australia's Cate Campbell sparked controversy when she bragged about defeating Team USA at last year's World Championships in a viral video.

June 25, 2024

Beach safety tips: 7 things to do in a rip current and how to stay safe near the water

As millions of people head to beaches this summer, water safety experts shared tips and advice for staying safe, including what to do if caught in a rip current.

June 25, 2024

UN-backed contingent of foreign police arrives in Haiti as Kenya-led force prepares to face gangs

Hundreds of police officers from Kenya have arrived in Haiti's capital of Port-au-Prince to face violent gangs that have killed thousands of people in recent years.

June 25, 2024

Brazil-backed G20 report calls for global, wealth-based income tax

Brazil commissioned a report calling for the world's billionaires to pay 2% of their wealth in income tax, a plan that would raise up to $250 billion annually from about 3,000 people.

June 25, 2024

Woman impaled by umbrella while sunbathing at Florida beach: police

Florida police say that a woman visiting Cocoa Beach was recently impaled by a beach umbrella. The umbrella dislodged from the sand and fell into the woman's leg.

June 25, 2024

Stenchy exotic plant in bloom at Boston arboretum: 'A volatile aroma'

An exotic corpse flower from Indonesia is in bloom at Harvard's Arnold Arboretum with people reportedly saying the plant smells like "rotting meat" or "flesh."

June 25, 2024

Oklahoma man praises God, US lawmakers in return home after ammo arrest in Turks and Caicos

The Oklahoma man, who was facing 12 years in prison in Turks and Caicos after authorities found stray bullets in his luggage, has praised God for getting him through the ordeal.

June 25, 2024

Turn your car into a camper with these 10 car camping items

A few camping essentials can turn your car into a luxury camper complete with a sleeping and entertainment space.

June 25, 2024

Body found near San Diego trail where missing hiker separated from group during heat wave

Diem Le Nguyen, 50, separated from her group during a hike along Nighthawk Trail on Black Mountain in San Diego before she went missing early Sunday.

June 24, 2024

This Connecticut amusement park is the oldest in the United States

Lake Compounce is the oldest amusement park in the United States. The theme park first opened its doors to guests in 1846 in Bristol, Connecticut. Today it's full of thrilling rides.