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The Washington Monument is illuminated with historical projections, transforming into a 'birthday candle' to mark the start of America's 250th anniversary countdown to 2026.
China has strongly condemned the demolition of a monument in Panama honoring Chinese contributions to the Panama Canal, with Panamanian President Jose Raul Mulino also criticizing the act and ordering
The U.S. government is advising American citizens to avoid travel to the Thailand-Cambodia border area due to a significant escalation in armed conflict.
The US government proposes new rules requiring visa waiver travelers to provide social media data. Industry groups warn this could harm tourism and the economy.
A legal challenge has been filed against the White House ballroom construction by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, citing a lack of federal review and public comment.
A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed against Royal Caribbean International after a passenger died on a cruise ship. The suit alleges the man was served 33 drinks and crew used improper restraint.
A P&O Cruises ship, the Iona, delayed its departure from Southampton after 16 shipping containers fell overboard from a cargo ship near the Isle of Wight. The containers, some carrying bananas and avo
An American woman, Ann Evans, 55, is missing after failing to return to her cruise ship, the Rotterdam, in St. Martin. She left for an organized island tour on November 20 and did not rejoin her group
The estranged mother of Anna Kepner, the 18-year-old found dead on a Carnival cruise, speaks out about her grief and the family tensions surrounding the homicide investigation. Heather Wright secretly
The UK government has announced a freeze on regulated rail fares starting in March. This measure, covering season tickets and various peak/off-peak returns in England, aims to alleviate cost-of-living
A political activist group, 805 Patriots, is organizing an unofficial "Patriots in the Park" event at Disneyland on February 28. Attendees are encouraged to wear MAGA-themed apparel, though Disneyland
The FBI is investigating the death of 18-year-old Anna Kepner on a Carnival cruise ship, with preliminary findings showing she died by asphyxiation.
Hanalei Bay on Kauaʻi's north shore has closed after a shark attack left a local surfer with leg injuries. Nearby Po‘ipū Beach also saw closures due to shark sightings, marking the 16th reported shark
U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace faces strong condemnation from Senators Tim Scott and Lindsey Graham over an airport incident. Mace is threatening to sue, alleging defamation and civil rights violations, while l
Walt Disney World has lowered American flags to half-staff across its properties to honor former Vice President Dick Cheney, who passed away on November 3, 2025, following a federal proclamation.
A driver rammed pedestrians and cyclists on France's Oléron Island, injuring ten, two critically. The driver was apprehended and is known to local police for prior offenses. Investigations are ongoing
A New Jersey woman's lawsuit against an amusement park for harassment after children called her a 'Karen' has been dismissed by an appeals court, ruling the park not responsible for verbal insults bet
Congresswoman Nancy Mace allegedly berated police officers with profanity during an incident at Charleston International Airport, according to an official report. Her campaign cited security concerns,
Three Just Stop Oil activists accused of spraying orange powder on Stonehenge have been cleared of criminal damage, citing human rights in their defense. The protest caused no permanent damage to the
Jamaica is in recovery after Hurricane Melissa caused significant damage, especially in tourist areas. Airports are limited to relief flights, and widespread outages persist. Travelers with upcoming p