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US Tourist Dies While Snorkeling With Son At Cruise's Private Bahamas Island: Police US Tourist Dies While Snorkeling With Son At Cruise's Private Bahamas Island: Police
US Tourist Dies While Snorkeling With Son At Cruise's Private Bahamas Island: Police An elderly American tourist has died in a suspected drowning at a cruise company's private island in the Bahamas, authorities said. The 83-year-old was found unresponsive in the water while snorkeling with his son at around 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 3, the Royal Bahamas Police Force said in a news release. The incident happened on Great Stirrup Cay, a 268-acre island owned by Norwegian Cruise Line in the Berry Islands, located about 60 miles northwest of Nassau. The son told investigators that he was ahead of his father before noticing he had stopped movi…

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by Chris Spiker
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Uber Adds Hotel Booking, Vacation Rentals In Major App Expansion Uber Adds Hotel Booking, Vacation Rentals In Major App Expansion
Uber Adds Hotel Booking, Vacation Rentals In Major App Expansion You can soon do more than order a ride or food through Uber as the platform expands into hotel bookings and vacation rentals. Uber announced the updates at its annual GO–GET product event in New York on Wednesday, April 29. Users in the US will be able to book hotels directly on the popular ridesharing app. The new feature is part of Uber's partnership with Expedia Group, offering access to more than 700,000 hotels worldwide. "Uber is becoming an app for everything — helping people go, get, and now travel all in one place," said Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi.&nbs…

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by Chris Spiker
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Cobra Kills Tourist During Snake-Charmer Show At Popular Resort, Police Say Cobra Kills Tourist During Snake-Charmer Show At Popular Resort, Police Say
Cobra Kills Tourist During Snake-Charmer Show At Popular Resort, Police Say A tourist was killed during a snake-charmer performance at a popular Egyptian resort after a venomous cobra crawled into his pants, authorities said. The 57-year-old German man died while vacationing with his family along the Red Sea coast in early April, Bavarian State Police said in a news release on Monday, April 27. The incident happened at a resort in Hurghada, about five hours southeast of Cairo. The hotel's show featured two snakes, believed to be cobras, which were placed around the necks of audience members as part of the scheduled performance. "One of the snakes crawled into…

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by Chris Spiker
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State Department Cautions Tourists On Terror Threat At Popular Beach Destination State Department Cautions Tourists On Terror Threat At Popular Beach Destination
State Department Cautions Tourists On Terror Threat At Popular Beach Destination A postcard‑perfect getaway is back in the spotlight as the US is urging travelers to stay alert. The US Department of State has reissued its Level 2 travel advisory for the Maldives with an updated summary. The advisory headline reads, “Exercise increased caution in Maldives due to terrorism.” Maldives is located in the Indian Ocean, southwest of both India and Sri Lanka. The department warns that “Terrorist groups may attack with little or no warning.” It adds, “Attacks may occur on remote islands. This can lengthen the response time of authorities.”  Potential targets include touri…

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
United Adds Nonstop Northeast Flights To Hidden European Gems: Here's Where United Adds Nonstop Northeast Flights To Hidden European Gems: Here's Where
United Adds Nonstop Northeast Flights To Hidden European Gems: Here's Where United Airlines is expanding its international network by launching direct flights from the Northeast to several smaller European cities. The airline announced new additions to its summer 2026 schedule on Thursday, Oct. 9. Many of the flights will be based at United's hub in Newark, New Jersey. United will be the only US airline to offer nonstop service to four destinations: Split, Croatia; Bari, Italy; Glasgow, Scotland; and Santiago de Compostela, Spain. All four routes will depart from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). Dulles International Airport near Washingto…

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by Chris Spiker
Sports
Bad Bunny Chosen As Super Bowl LX Halftime Performer: What To Know Bad Bunny Chosen As Super Bowl LX Halftime Performer: What To Know
Bad Bunny Chosen As Super Bowl LX Halftime Performer: What To Know Superstar rapper Bad Bunny will bring his massively popular collection of Spanish-language songs to the biggest stage in US sports. Bad Bunny was unveiled as the halftime show performer for Super Bowl LX. The NFL and NBC made the announcement during halftime of the Sunday Night Football game between the Green Bay Packers and Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, Sept. 28. Born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, the 31-year-old will be the first entirely Spanish-language artist to host what's usually the most-watched 15 minutes on US television each year. The halftime show is sponsored by Apple Music. Thi…

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by Chris Spiker
Lifestyle
Bad Bunny Refuses Mainland US Shows Over Immigration Raids: 'ICE Could Be Outside' Bad Bunny Refuses Mainland US Shows Over Immigration Raids: 'ICE Could Be Outside'
Bad Bunny Refuses Mainland US Shows Over Immigration Raids: 'ICE Could Be Outside' One of the world's biggest music stars says he's skipping the continental US because of Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids under President Donald Trump. Superstar rapper Bad Bunny made the comments to British magazine i-D in an interview published on Wednesday, Sept. 10. The Puerto Rican superstar, whose real name is Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, told Variety in June that it was "unnecessary" to bring his Debí Tirar Más Fotos (I Should Have Taken More Photos) world tour to the mainland US. Bad Bunny confirmed to i-D that he left the 50 states off the t…

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by Chris Spiker
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Canadian Summer Tourism To US Plummets Under Trump's Tariffs, '51st State' Threats Canadian Summer Tourism To US Plummets Under Trump's Tariffs, '51st State' Threats
Canadian Summer Tourism To US Plummets Under Trump's Tariffs, '51st State' Threats Summer tourism from Canada to the US has dropped dramatically as President Donald Trump's aggressive rhetoric and tariffs anger many Canadians. Canadian return trips from the US by automobile declined 36.9% in July, compared to the same month in 2024, according to Statistics Canada data released on Monday, Aug. 11. Return trips to Canada by air also fell by 25.8%. July marked the sixth consecutive month of year-over-year drops in cross-border travel. The pullback intensified as Canadian land crossings into the US tumbled 28% and air arrivals were down 13.3% in the first half of 2025,&n…

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by Chris Spiker
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Foreign Visitors May Need To Pay $15K Bond To Enter US: Here's Why Foreign Visitors May Need To Pay $15K Bond To Enter US: Here's Why
Foreign Visitors May Need To Pay $15K Bond To Enter US: Here's Why Some international travelers coming to the US on tourist or business visas may soon have to pay a bond of up to $15,000, in the Trump administration's latest immigration crackdown effort. The State Department released details on the visa bond pilot program in the Federal Register on Tuesday, Aug. 5. The temporary final rule targets countries with high visa overstay rates or citizenship-for-sale programs. The pilot will begin on Wednesday, Aug. 20, and end on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026. The program will allow US consular officers to require certain visa applicants to post a bond …

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by Chris Spiker
Business
Southwest Adding Popular Caribbean Island, Airline's First New Destination In Years Southwest Adding Popular Caribbean Island, Airline's First New Destination In Years
Southwest Adding Popular Caribbean Island, Airline's First New Destination In Years Southwest Airlines is planning to begin flights to a popular Caribbean destination as the carrier expands its network for the first time in about five years. Southwest is looking to fly to St. Thomas in the US Virgin Islands for the first time, the airline said in a news release on Monday, July 14. Service to Cyril E. King International Airport (STT) in Charlotte Amalie is expected to begin in "early 2026," pending government approval. St. Thomas would be Southwest's first new destination since 2021. "Today marks an exciting milestone for the US Virgin Islands and our growing tou…

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by Chris Spiker
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State Department Urges 'Increased Caution' If Traveling To These 3 Countries State Department Urges 'Increased Caution' If Traveling To These 3 Countries
State Department Urges 'Increased Caution' If Traveling To These 3 Countries The State Department is urging travelers to stay alert if heading to any of three international destinations now under expanded advisories. The new Level 2 travel advisories for the Dominican Republic, India, and Mozambique warn American citizens to exercise increased caution when visiting these countries due to risks ranging from crime to terrorism. Travel advisories from the US government are issued on a four-level scale, with Level 1 urging normal precautions and Level 4 indicating a "do not travel" recommendation.  The latest Level 2 alerts reflect safety concerns that, while not …

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by Joe Lombardi
Lifestyle
Top 10 Beaches: This MA Locale Ranks Nationally Top 10 Beaches: This MA Locale Ranks Nationally
Top 10 Beaches: This MA Locale Ranks Nationally While it's taking a lot longer than normal for temperatures to warm up, Memorial Day weekend does mark the unofficial start of summer. That also means it will be time to hit the beach. This summer, a locale on Long Island known for its white sandy shores, ranks first among the Top 10 beaches in the nation for 2025, according to Stephen Leatherman, a professor and director of the Laboratory for Coastal Research at Florida International University, known as “Dr. Beach." His list, which was first introduces in the early 1990s, is based on dozens of factors, such as sand quality, water te…

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by Joe Lombardi
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More Americans Heading To Europe As Foreign Tourists Avoid US Under Trump More Americans Heading To Europe As Foreign Tourists Avoid US Under Trump
More Americans Heading To Europe As Foreign Tourists Avoid US Under Trump As international tourists shy away from the United States, more Americans are planning summer trips to European destinations, according to new travel data. US travel to Europe is expected to rise 10% from 2024, Allianz Partners USA said in a report released on Thursday, May 8. The insurance firm analyzed nearly seven million summer itineraries booked between Thursday, May 22, and Tuesday, Sept. 2, each lasting five to eight days. The most popular destinations are familiar favorites. London retains the No. 1 spot, followed by Paris and Dublin in the top three. Rome is in fourth place a…

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by Chris Spiker
Lifestyle
‘Real Housewives’ Is Coming To Rhode Island: Fans Can Only Dream Taylor Swift Will Be Cast ‘Real Housewives’ Is Coming To Rhode Island: Fans Can Only Dream Taylor Swift Will Be Cast
‘Real Housewives’ Is Coming To Rhode Island: Fans Can Only Dream Taylor Swift Will Be Cast The nation's smallest state will soon bring big personalities to the small screen as the newest installment of Bravo's "Real Housewives" franchise receives the green light. Bravo announced Wednesday, May 7, that it had greenlit the franchise's 11th series: "The Real Housewives of Rhode Island."  It's the first time the reality series, produced by Andy Cohen, has ventured into New England. Set against the shores of the Ocean State, the Real Housewives franchise will now explore a tight-knit circle of Rhode Islanders with deep roots in the community and families dating back generations.…

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by Josh Lanier
Lifestyle
Here's Where MA Ranks Among Best States In US, And Why Here's Where MA Ranks Among Best States In US, And Why
Here's Where MA Ranks Among Best States In US, And Why A newly released report has ranked all 50 states in the United States from top to bottom based on a variety of factors, providing insight into the best states to live in. Utah has been recognized as No. 1 in the U.S. News Best States rankings for the third consecutive year. However, the report encompasses a broader scope, highlighting various states that also excel in several key areas. Historically, Utah was often associated with three main attributes: the film Footloose,’ green Jell-O, and a youthful workforce. Curtis Blair, president and CEO of the Provo-based Utah Valley Chamber of Comm…

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
JetBlue Cancels New Boston Flights As Trump's Economic Moves Hurt Travel Demand JetBlue Cancels New Boston Flights As Trump's Economic Moves Hurt Travel Demand
JetBlue Cancels New Boston Flights As Trump's Economic Moves Hurt Travel Demand JetBlue has scrapped two new routes from Boston, including one to Long Island, as the airline industry grapples with lower travel demand sparked by several of President Donald Trump's policies. The airline has canceled its planned summer route between Boston Logan International Airport and Long Island MacArthur Airport in Islip, New York. A JetBlue spokesperson confirmed the cancellation to the Daily Voice on Wednesday, April 30. JetBlue said the route's ticket sales were underwhelming. "While we were excited to launch summer seasonal service between Islip and Boston, we are cancellin…

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by Chris Spiker
Police & Fire
Batman And Robin Bust Gambling Suspects On Westminster Bridge In Real-Life Superhero Sting Batman And Robin Bust Gambling Suspects On Westminster Bridge In Real-Life Superhero Sting
Batman And Robin Bust Gambling Suspects On Westminster Bridge In Real-Life Superhero Sting Not-so-vigilante justice?  Batman and Robin aren’t just fighting crime in Gotham—they’re taking down street scammers on London’s Westminster Bridge, too. Tourists on Westminster Bridge were treated to more than just a view when a real-life Batman and Robin swooped in to take down two suspected street scammers in London. Inspector Darren Watson and Police Constable Abdi Osman Metropolitan Police Department Metropolitan Police officers Inspector Darren Watson and Police Constable Abdi Osman went full caped crusader, donning Batman and Robin suits to bust illegal gambling sus…

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by Zak Failla
Business
US-Canada Air Travel Down 70% Amid Trump's Trade War, '51st State' Aggression US-Canada Air Travel Down 70% Amid Trump's Trade War, '51st State' Aggression
Us-canada Air Travel Down 70% Amid Trump's Trade War, '51st State' Aggression Bookings for flights between the US and Canada have plummeted as President Donald Trump threatens tariffs on Canadian goods and challenges the country's sovereignty.  Airline capacity between the neighboring nations has been reduced through October, aviation data firm OAG said on Wednesday, Mar. 26. Forward bookings between the US and Canada are down more than 70% compared to 2024. The most significant cuts are hitting peak travel months in July and August, when millions of Canadian tourists traditionally head south of their border. "For all scheduled airlines operating…

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by Chris Spiker
Lifestyle
This Is Lone US Locale To Make Top 10 Of World's Best Cities In New Rankings This Is Lone US Locale To Make Top 10 Of World's Best Cities In New Rankings
This Is Lone US Locale To Make Top 10 Of World's Best Cities In New Rankings Moving On Up: Here's Where NYC Ranks Among World's Best Cities New York City has made significant progress in a new list of the world's best cities.  The 2024 Top 100 City Destinations Index, published by Euromonitor International, ranks global cities based on tourism performance, sustainability, and economic strength. While Paris retained its crown as the top city, New York City climbed higher on the list, continuing to cement its place as a top global destination. It was ranked 10th last year, and is now at No. 6. The Top 10 cities in the rankings include: No. 1: Paris. No. 2: Ma…

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by Joe Lombardi
Lifestyle
'America's Got Talent' Judges Not Spellbound By Salem Witch, Now They're Hexed 'America's Got Talent' Judges Not Spellbound By Salem Witch, Now They're Hexed
'America's Got Talent' Judges Not Spellbound By Salem Witch, Now They're Hexed A well-known Salem witch failed to ensorcell the judges or the crowd during their "America's Got Talent" audition this week.  Borah the Witch appeared on the "Audition 3" episode of the popular talent show on Tuesday, June 11.  Video of Borah's audition was not released online, but a summary said the comedian did a tap dance while boiling a potion on stage before being buzzed by the judges and booed by the crowd.  Borah hexed those who X'ed them before leaving the stage. The potency of the magical shunning is unclear as the show continued without issue.  Borah, better …

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by Josh Lanier
News
Travel Advisory For US Citizens Issued By State Department: Here's What To Know Travel Advisory For US Citizens Issued By State Department: Here's What To Know
Travel Advisory For US Citizens Issued By State Department: Here's What To Know The US State Department has just issued a worldwide travel advisory for Americans. The statement, issued Friday, May 17, warns of the “potential for terrorist attacks, demonstrations, or violent actions against US citizens and interests.” The department said it is advising US citizens overseas to exercise increased caution.  "The Department of State is aware of the increased potential for foreign terrorist organization-inspired violence against LGBTQI+ persons and events," the statement noted. The department said US citizens should: Stay alert in locations frequented by tourists, in…

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by Joe Lombardi