Tucson: A City for Outdoor Lovers
Owls, oases and the Milky Way reward adventure seekers in and around this Arizona city in the Sonoran Desert.
Published: April 7, 2026, 4:35 pm
Delta, Southwest, WestJet and Other Airlines Announce Higher Baggage Fees and Fuel Surcharges
American and Canadian airlines, squeezed by surging fuel costs from the war in Iran, are adding “sticky” new bag fees and surcharges, on top of higher fares.
Published: April 8, 2026, 2:40 pm
This Puppy Could Someday Save Your Life
Avalanche rescue dogs are essential tools for ski patrollers searching for people buried in the snow, and these special companions start their training young.
Published: April 8, 2026, 7:14 pm
Popeye the Art Icon
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Published: April 8, 2026, 8:51 pm
Delta Expects Strong Profit Despite Higher Fuel Costs
The airline said demand for tickets remained very strong despite the effects of the war in Iran.
Published: April 8, 2026, 3:31 pm
In Paris’s Catacombs, Can a Restoration Breathe New Life Into City’s Dead?
For centuries, the bones of some six million people were buried in the catacombs beneath the city. Curators are trying to preserve and modernize the tunnels while maintaining the spooky ambience.
Published: April 7, 2026, 4:01 am
Coast Guard rescues family stranded for days in Pacific after boat failure sets them adrift
A family stranded at sea for nearly a week after their engine failed was dramatically rescued by the U.S. Coast Guard in the Pacific Ocean near Micronesia.
Published: April 8, 2026, 9:15 pm
Some Marriott guests tout Coke's new move as 'best ever' while Pepsi loyalists push back
Marriott International is ending its 35-year partnership with Pepsi, confirming a new deal with Coca-Cola. The soda shakeup is igniting an age-old debate about one choice over the other.
Published: April 8, 2026, 7:22 pm
Americans headed to popular mountain region face travel advisory for natural disasters and unrest
The U.S. State Department updated its Nepal travel advisory to Level 2, urging increased caution after nationwide protests that began in September ended.
Published: April 8, 2026, 5:40 pm
Ancient monastery from earliest centuries of Christianity unearthed at desert site
Egyptian officials say an ancient monastery in Wadi El-Natrun, dating to the 4th to 6th centuries A.D., offers new insight into the origins of Christian monasticism.
Published: April 8, 2026, 10:50 am
Hundreds stranded for days on remote island in freezing weather after emergency flight diversion
Passengers of British Airways said they were left stranded in freezing St. John's, Newfoundland, and blasted the airline over a lack of communication and assistance.
Published: April 7, 2026, 11:16 pm
Popular cruise line selling tree house suite for jaw-dropping price: 'Rather buy a house'
Royal Caribbean's new "Ultimate Family Treehouse" suite on Hero of the Seas costs over $200,000 a week — sparking spirited debate among cruise fans online.
Published: April 7, 2026, 9:58 pm
World Cup travelers to New Jersey for finals could pay more under Democrat-backed tax hike
Travelers to New Jersey for FIFA World Cup events at MetLife Stadium could face higher tax surcharges if Democratic lawmakers in the Garden State have their way.
Published: April 7, 2026, 6:40 pm
Vacation hot spot cracks down on vaping with jail threats and hefty fines
Thailand's strict vaping ban catches tourists off guard with $1,200 fines and prison threats. Mexico enforces similar rules on cruise ship arrivals.
Published: April 7, 2026, 6:10 pm
'Unsupervised' child at Hersheypark zoo injured by wolf after crawling under safety barrier
An "unsupervised" child was injured by a wolf at Hersheypark's ZooAmerica, and now the parents are charged with misdemeanor child endangerment by police.
Published: April 7, 2026, 12:33 pm
Cruise ship strikes reef near Tom Hanks' iconic 'Cast Away' island, sparking rescue at sea
A cruise ship struck a reef near Fiji's Monuriki Island, known as the "Cast Away" filming location, after a severe squall caused its anchor to drag.
Published: April 7, 2026, 11:33 am
Student 'accidentally' finds 'extremely rare' Crusader-era sword after chasing off suspected thieves
A University of Haifa student discovered a very rare 3.28-foot Crusader-era sword off the coast of Dor in northern Israel while swimming in the Mediterranean.
Published: April 7, 2026, 10:00 am
Bikini skiing takes off on slopes as record warmth forces resorts into survival mode
Western ski resorts face record warm temperatures and low snowfall, with skiers swapping jackets for bikinis and T-shirts as trails close and dirt replaces snow.
Published: April 7, 2026, 12:41 am
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