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Travel August 26

Major Midwest city tops bedbug infestation list for fifth consecutive year

Chicago leads Orkin's annual bedbug cities list for 2025, based on commercial and residential treatment data from metro areas across the United States.

Crime August 25

American tourist stabbed in face by Syrian after defending women on German tram: report

John Rudat suffered facial wounds from a six-inch blade after intervening to help women being attacked by Syrian men on a tram in Dresden, Germany.

Travel Safety August 22

US warns American travelers about terrorism, crime, kidnapping in popular vacation destination

A security expert advises Mexico travelers to stay on resort grounds and exercise situational awareness following updated State Department travel advisory

Travel August 21

Woman goes blind after drinking tainted cocktail, warns tourists that 'a shot can kill you'

Travelers have been warned to avoid unsealed drinks abroad after methanol poisoning cases allegedly cause blindness and death, with just a shot's worth potentially fatal to humans.

Travel August 16

Beach visitors risk 'arrest' for swimming without lifeguard following tragic incident

A fatal drowning at the Seaside Heights beach in New Jersey has led to stricter ocean access rules as rip current deaths reach 52 nationwide this year, according to the National Weather Service.

Travel August 13

Taliban marks four years in power by luring young female influencers to boost tourism

Taliban-run Afghanistan welcomes travelers with female tour guides leading groups as critics say tourism promotion masks ongoing human rights violations against women.

Travel August 13

American teen pilot detained in Antarctica while raising money for cancer on solo trip

Teenager Ethan Guo's record-breaking solo flight around the world was halted in Antarctica, where he faces charges for landing without authorization from Chilean officials.

Travel August 12

Jet ski rescue saves 6 people at beach as one dies in dramatic rip current incident

One person drowned and six others were rescued from a rip current 100 yards offshore at Seaside Heights beach in New Jersey during dramatic jet ski rescue operation.

Lifestyle August 9

Little-known 'secondhand travel' trick helps tourists score luxury vacations for less

A "secondhand travel" method lets flexible travelers buy unused vacation bookings at reduced rates, though options may be limited to major cities and require quick decisions.

Cruises August 8

Traveler treated for injuries after acrylic glass on cruise ship water slide breaks

A water slide has been shut down after "acrylic glass broke off," while an individual "passed through the slide," a Royal Caribbean Group spokesperson indicated in a statement

Travel August 5

Tourists face dangerous 'crush-and-grab' pickpocket schemes in major city

The U.S. Embassy and the Reddit community both provide pickpocket prevention strategies for Paris tourists, covering subway safety, street scams and high-risk tourist locations.

Travel August 1

Americans in vacation hot spot may see more military than margaritas this summer

Mexico deploys over 7,000 security personnel including National Guard and military to protect tourists in Cancun and Riviera Maya amid rising cartel violence concerns.

Travel July 26

5 dirtiest spots in hotel rooms: What experts say to do at check-in

Hotel rooms contain surprising amounts of bacteria in overlooked places like decorative pillows, remote controls and bathtubs, with studies showing up to 10 times more germs than hospitals allow.

Travel July 23

Deadly rip current fatalities reported amid summer beach season as experts weigh in

Recent drownings highlight the dangers of rip currents at beaches, with experts advising swimmers to relax, float, and swim parallel to shore if caught in one of these powerful currents.

Travel July 23

Police officials host 'bear drills’ following string of bear attacks

Multiple bear attacks in Japan have led to injuries and school disruptions, causing authorities to implement safety drills featuring simulated encounters and medical response training.

Travel July 22

New TSA program launched to eliminate double screenings for international flights

The TSA introduces One Stop Security program to streamline travel, allowing passengers from London Heathrow to skip rescreening at U.S. airports.

Travel July 21

Rescue operation frees injured man trapped 130 feet underground in Italian cave

Rescuers used controlled explosives to widen passages and free a 62-year-old explorer, who was found 130 feet underground with a head injury at the Abisso Paperino cave in Italy.

Travel July 18

Officials at popular tourist spot cave to protesters who called out Americans

Mexico City officials announce plans to address gentrification after locals protest mass tourism, with demonstrators targeting American visitors amid a 70% increase in U.S. residents.

Camping-Hiking July 16

Lost mother's handwritten notes save her and 9-year-old son stranded in remote California wilderness

Search teams located a 49-year-old mother and her son who became disoriented in a California forest when their GPS failed, using handwritten notes to coordinate the rescue.

Travel July 11

Statue of Liberty mural intentionally placed in migrant city stirs up controversy

A controversial new mural titled "The Statue of Liberty's Silent Protest" in Roubaix, France, is generating heated responses worldwide and sparking debates about immigration.

Travel July 11

Inside the shoe bomb plot that changed airport security and why the rule is now ending

American travelers can now keep shoes on during airport security as millimeter wave technology effectively detects threats that older systems couldn't identify.

Travel July 9

First major US airline to resume Israel flights as part of 'longstanding commitment to serving Tel Aviv'

United Airlines becomes the first U.S. carrier to resume flights to Tel Aviv, Israel, on July 21 following the ceasefire after Operation Rising Lion and the 12-day conflict with Iran.

Oregon July 9

Video shows teens’ adventure turn frightening near popular tourist destination

Two teenagers and a firefighter were airlifted to safety by Coast Guard helicopter after becoming stranded on a dangerous Oregon cliffside at Roads End Point.

Airlines July 8

Nearly 20-year shoe-off airport security policy is ended by Trump administration

Kristi Noem, Secretary of Homeland Security, speaks at Ronald Reagan Airport to announce the termination of the shoe removal requirement at TSA security checkpoints.

Travel July 7

Mysterious 'tire traps' plague city streets as locals take matters into their own hands

Volunteers in Jakarta tackle tire traps on city streets, collecting tons of nails and metal objects suspected to be placed by vandals to cause flat tires and make motorists vulnerable.

Travel July 6

'Poop cruise' documentary exposes 2013 ship nightmare featuring chaos, gross conditions

New Netflix documentary explores the infamous 2013 "poop cruise" incident in which Carnival Triumph passengers were stranded without power, using biohazard bags for waste.

Missing Persons July 3

American cruise ship passenger disappears after hiking at summer vacation destination

A tourist from Kentucky has gone missing in Juneau after failing to return to the Norwegian cruise ship following a morning hike to local peaks still experiencing snow in July.

Cruises July 3

Girl on Disney cruise fell through porthole as dad jumped to save her in 20-minute fight for survival: police

A father jumped into the ocean to rescue his 5-year-old daughter who fell through porthole on a Disney cruise ship, with both successfully saved.

Tech July 3

Airlines secretly sold US travelers’ data to Homeland Security

U.S. airlines like Delta, American and United are selling your domestic flight records to government agencies through the little-known Travel Intelligence Program.

Health July 3

'I'm an ER doctor — these are the injuries I see most on 4th of July'

Medical experts warn about July 4th health hazards, as ERs see peak visits from fireworks injuries, alcohol accidents, burns, heat exhaustion and drowning.