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NY Woman Sent Desperate ‘Call the Cops’ Message Before Death In Jamaica, Husband Wanted
A Queens woman was killed while taking a birthday vacation to Jamaica, and police are looking for her husband as a person of interest.
Melissa Kerry Samnath, 35, was left at a hospital in St. James, Jamaica, on Wednesday, April 29, shortly after arriving on the island, the Jamaica Constabulatory Force said. She was later pronounced dead from blunt-force head injuries, according to authorities.
Hours before her death, Samnath sent her family a distressing WhatsApp message, telling them, “I need you to call the cops. … Look at my location ... It is a pink house,” the Jamaica Gleaner reported.…
Girl, 18, Killed In CT Car Crash Had Sky-High Dreams, Leaves Behind Devastated Family
A Hartford teenager killed in a fiery I-84 crash earlier this year spent much of her life traveling the world — an experience that may have shaped her dream of one day working in the skies.
Sheily Briceno, 18, of Hartford, died when the Honda Fit she was riding in crashed Sunday, Feb. 15, on I-84 in Waterbury, police said. The driver, Abdriel Negron, 16, who did not have his license, also died in the crash, which caught fire, authorities said.
A GoFundMe created to help Briceno’s family pay for her funeral described her as a driven young woman who put family first and was dedicated to achie…
Craft Store Owner, New England Dad From Convicted In Russian Smuggling Plot: DOJ
Two suburban husbands — one from New Jersey, the other from New Hampshire — lived comfortable family lives while secretly helping Russia obtain U.S.-made technology and sniper ammunition, federal prosecutors announced on Tuesday, Aug. 19.
Vadim Yermolenko, 43, of Upper Saddle River, NJ, a dual U.S. and Russian citizen, was sentenced to 30 months in prison for his role in the illicit network, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York. His co-defendant, Alexey Brayman, 38, of Merrimack, NH, an Israeli citizen born in Ukraine, pleaded guilty and is awaiting se…
Citi Launches New Premium Card Aimed At High Spenders, Frequent Flyers: See The Perks
As major companies battle for premium customers, Citi has entered the ring with a new high-end credit card promising big rewards, flexible perks, and airline lounge access.
Citi has launched its most exclusive credit card yet, the Citi Strata Elite, the company announced on Monday, July 28. The card joins a wave of recent upgrades from competitors like American Express and Chase aimed at frequent travelers and high spenders.
The $595-per-year card offers up to 12x points on hotel stays, car rentals, and attractions booked through Citi Travel, plus 6x on air travel and weekend…
No. 1 American City Revealed In New Survey
They’re vibrant, unforgettable, and according to thousands of travelers, worth visiting again and again.
Travel + Leisure has unveiled its 2025 list of the world’s best cities, based on votes from its readers — and one destination in Mexico claimed the top spot for the second year in a row.
The annual rankings spotlight cities that blend atmosphere, history, hotels, dining, culture, and bang-for-your-buck value.
In this year’s survey, voters particularly favored cities in Asia and Latin America, with seven of the top 10 located in Asia and six in Latin America.
While beloved global …
New Rankings Reveal America's Top Towns
Where can you find a waterfall, a blues club, and world-class waffles, all in one Top 10 list?
CNN Travel has unveiled its second annual ranking of America’s Best Towns To Visit, spotlighting small cities with standout charm, and a big dose of the unexpected.
The outlet tapped its readers and contributors for nominations.
It then narrowed the field by evaluating each town’s attractions, dining and drink options, cultural and nightlife scenes, identity, diversity, proximity to other destinations, and general “wow factor.”
Travel essentials like lodging and accessibility were also con…
Here's How Many Days Parents Need To Recover From Family Vacation
Family vacations may be packed with memories, but for many parents, the real trip starts when they get home.
It takes the average parent two and a half days to recover from traveling with kids, according to a new survey of 2,000 parents of children under 12.
For one in three, the peaceful part of the journey doesn’t even make it past the first hour.
Whether by plane, car, or train, bickering, meltdowns, and mood swings are frequent fliers on most family itineraries.
When asked to estimate how long it takes to feel fully like themselves again after a trip, parents said they needed 2.…
