A King George, Virginia man told Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Reagan National Airport that a loaded handgun discovered in his carry-on baggage was put there by his wife, blaming her for the mishap last week. The man was going through a TSA checkpoint at the Arlington, Virginia airport …
Read More »A travel guide for exploring Rhode Island: 15 things you can do in the country's smallest state
There are a number of things to do on an East Coast vacation, no matter what time of the year you visit. If Rhode Island is on your list of travel adventures, you may be surprised to learn how much there is to do in the country’s smallest state. One …
Read More »Las Vegas casino CEO reveals how dining habits are evolving amid tourism drop
During a recent board meeting of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA), officials addressed factors that have contributed to the decline of tourists this summer in Sin City. Steve Hill, the group’s president, spoke of the impact tariffs are having on both returning and potential new visitors. “Some …
Read More »Man's 'Trump house' in elite southern neighborhood goes viral on TikTok
A Florida beach house, dubbed the “Trump house,” has taken TikTok by storm for its eye-catching décor. Marvin Peavy’s Walton County home sits on Florida’s Scenic Highway 30A in the northwestern part of the Sunshine State, which has been dubbed the “Hamptons of the South.” Peavy stepped into the spotlight …
Read More »The one thing that’s free in Las Vegas — but it requires taking a gamble
You can now hitch a free ride around the Las Vegas Strip, and you don’t have to worry about tipping the driver because there won’t be one. Amazon is offering free trips to five locations on the Strip — Resorts World, AREA15, Topgolf, the Luxor hotel and the New York-New …
Read More »Archaeologists unearth ancient workshop 'rich with secrets' in Egyptian region tied to Moses, Exodus
Archaeologists recently found an ancient copper workshop in the Sinai region of Egypt – the land tied to Moses and the Book of Exodus. The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced the discovery in a press release on Sept. 14. The workshop was found at the Wadi al-Nasb site …
Read More »Las Vegas casinos ditch live dealers for electronic games amid ongoing tourism decline
Las Vegas tourism continues to decline as fresh numbers reveal that fewer visitors are traveling to Sin City. The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) recently released its numbers for July visitors, noting a 12% drop from last year. There were 3,089,300 visitors this July compared to over 3.5 …
Read More »Archaeologists discover rare Christian artifact on remote island amid luxury resorts
A rare cross was recently uncovered in the United Arab Emirates, shedding light on Christian history during the early Islamic era. The discovery, made at Sir Bani Yas Island in the Persian Gulf, was announced by Abu Dhabi’s Department of Culture and Tourism in August. The island contains a variety …
Read More »Passenger jet aborts Boston takeoff after flame and smoke spew from engine
A Swiss International Air Lines flight departing for Zurich, Switzerland, had to abort takeoff from Boston Logan International Airport after flames were seen shooting out of its engines. A video shows flames coming out of the aircraft’s engine as it moved forward, seemingly slowing its pace. “Investigations into the exact …
Read More »Thieves steal priceless ancient jewelry from prominent history museum, police say
Thieves recently targeted a prominent cultural institution in Wales, stealing precious ancient jewelry from its gallery, officials said. St. Fagans National Museum, one of the most visited museums in the Welsh capital of Cardiff, was broken into at around 12:30 a.m. on Oct. 6. The open-air museum is on the …
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