Today: September 20, 2024
Today: September 20, 2024

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Environment|Technology|Travel

World's first hydrogen-powered commercial ferry to run on San Francisco Bay, and it's free to ride

The first hydrogen-powered ferry to operate commercially anywhere in the world is set to begin transporting passengers on San Francisco Bay

World's first hydrogen-powered commercial ferry to run on San Francisco Bay, and it's free to ride
News|Travel|World

France's Bastille Day parade meets the Olympic torch relay in an exceptional year

Paris hosted an extra-special guest for France’s national holiday Sunday

France's Bastille Day parade meets the Olympic torch relay in an exceptional year
Sports|Travel

Adrián Beltré is going from All-Star Game in Texas to Hall of Fame induction in Cooperstown

Adrián Beltré took a side trip on the way to his induction in Cooperstown

Adrián Beltré is going from All-Star Game in Texas to Hall of Fame induction in Cooperstown
Economy|News|Travel

Venice nets $2.2 million in day-tripper tax pilot. Opponents say it failed to deter visitors

Venice is wrapping up a pilot program charging day-trippers a 5-euro entrance fee

Venice nets $2.2 million in day-tripper tax pilot. Opponents say it failed to deter visitors
Sports|Travel

Once Yamal and Williams helped Spain out of its 'tiki-taka' rut, no rival could resist at Euro 2024

Spain arrived in Germany with no huge stars and no real expectations

Once Yamal and Williams helped Spain out of its 'tiki-taka' rut, no rival could resist at Euro 2024
Economy|Travel

International air fares in Germany down 3% in first half 2024

After significant price increases in Germany last year, holidaymakers enjoyed 3.1% lower prices for flights abroad in the first six months 2024 compared to

International air fares in Germany down 3% in first half 2024
News|Political|Travel

Belarus to introduce 90 day visa-free regime for 35 European countries

Belarus, traditionally a close ally of Russia, said on Wednesday it would introduce a 90-day visa-free regime for citizens of 35 European countries in a sign Minsk may be keen to

Belarus to introduce 90 day visa-free regime for 35 European countries
News|Political|Travel

Berlusconi family distances itself from decision to rename airport

The family of former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi was not consulted on the decision to rename Milan's main airport after him and recognises that the

Berlusconi family distances itself from decision to rename airport
News|Travel

Boeing door blowout crisis hitting suppliers, airlines and passengers

After a door panel on an Alaska Airlines-operated Boeing 737 MAX 9 jet blew off midair in January, Anneke Palmerton learned the carrier had

Boeing door blowout crisis hitting suppliers, airlines and passengers
News|Travel|World

Italy carrier strike group joins Australia war games, will visit Philippines

An Italian carrier strike group on its first deployment to the Indo-Pacific region will sail through the South China Sea to the Philippines after

Italy carrier strike group joins Australia war games, will visit Philippines
Environment|Travel

Tourists in Croatia seek refuge in warm Adriatic waters from heatwave

Tourists in their hundreds of thousands are seeking relief this week from Croatia's scorching heatwave in the Adriatic Sea, although water temperatures are also touching all

Tourists in Croatia seek refuge in warm Adriatic waters from heatwave
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Travel

Biofuel Bentleys are coming for Britain's green king

What do you do when you travel in a chauffeur-driven Bentley but want to be known as the green king

Biofuel Bentleys are coming for Britain's green king
Americas|News|Travel

About 3,000 migrants travel in caravans to US border, undeterred by crackdown

About 3,000 people carrying bags, water and small children trod through intense heat along a highway in southern Mexico on Tuesday,

About 3,000 migrants travel in caravans to US border, undeterred by crackdown
Australia|Sports|Travel

Athletes enjoying their first days at the giant Olympic village ahead of the Paris Games

Australian beach volleyball player Taliqua Clancy got an unexpected surprise walking around the athletes’ village at the Paris Olympics

Athletes enjoying their first days at the giant Olympic village ahead of the Paris Games
Environment|Science|Travel

Hydrothermal explosion leads to closure of parts of Yellowstone National Park

Hydrothermal explosion leads to closure of parts of Yellowstone National Park

Hydrothermal explosion leads to closure of parts of Yellowstone National Park
Business|Economy|Travel

Embraer bumps up estimate for global traffic growth in next two decades

Brazilian planemaker Embraer expects global passenger traffic in the next 20 years to grow at a faster pace than it had previously forecast but sees less room for regional

Embraer bumps up estimate for global traffic growth in next two decades
Europe|Lifestyle|Travel

Mallorcans live in caravans as tourists snap up housing

Pilar Hernando lives in a caravan on the outskirts of Palma de Mallorca and showers in the local sports centre.

Mallorcans live in caravans as tourists snap up housing
Europe|Travel

Barcelona will raise tourist tax for cruise passengers, mayor says

Barcelona will raise the tourist tax for cruise passengers visiting the city for less than 12 hours, the mayor said in an interview published on Sunday.

Barcelona will raise tourist tax for cruise passengers, mayor says
Europe|Sports|Travel

Bears safety to skip game to support wife -- Simone Biles -- at Paris Games

Bears safety Jonathan Owens received permission to skip the Hall of Fame Game on Aug. 1 to take a trip to Paris.

Bears safety to skip game to support wife -- Simone Biles -- at Paris Games
Business|Travel

What Delta passengers are entitled to in terms of compensation

What Delta passengers are entitled to in terms of compensation

What Delta passengers are entitled to in terms of compensation
Business|News|Technology|Travel

US is investigating Delta's flight cancellations and faltering response to global tech outage

U.S. airline regulators have opened an investigation into Delta Air Lines, which is still struggling to restore operations on Tuesday, more than four full days after a faulty software update caused technological havoc worldwide and disrupted global air travel

US is investigating Delta's flight cancellations and faltering response to global tech outage
Economy|Travel

The world’s most powerful passports for 2024 so far

The world’s most powerful passports for 2024 so far

The world’s most powerful passports for 2024 so far
Europe|Travel

Barcelona cannot absorb infinite tourism growth, needs curbs, mayor says

Barcelona cannot absorb an ongoing, unbridled growth in the number of tourists and has to impose restrictions so as not to become a "theme park" without residents,

Barcelona cannot absorb infinite tourism growth, needs curbs, mayor says
Environment|News|Travel

Famed national park evacuated in Canada as fires threaten the area

Famed national park evacuated in Canada as fires threaten the area

Famed national park evacuated in Canada as fires threaten the area
Education|Lifestyle|Travel

How a 60-mile, sixth-grade field trip became a life-changing date with destiny

How a 60-mile, sixth-grade field trip became a life-changing date with destiny

How a 60-mile, sixth-grade field trip became a life-changing date with destiny

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