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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A London pub is honoring the memory of slain activist Charlie Kirk with a permanent debate room bearing his name. The pub, named Biddy Mulligan’s Olympia, is located in Brook Green in the London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham. As noted in a press release obtained by
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Sewer workers in Italy recently uncovered a 2,300-year-old tomb that “showed signs of ancient disturbance,” according to local officials. The news was announced by the Brindisi and Lecce Superintendency for Archaeology, Fine Arts and Landscape in a Facebook post on Sept. 8. In a translated version of
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Jubilee, also known as the Holy Year, is in full swing and visitors are flocking to Rome, the Vatican City and across Italy. In St. Peter’s Square on Sunday, Pope Leo XIV is scheduled to preside over the canonization of Carlo Acutis, a millennial computer programmer, and Italian student
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A 1,600-year-old estate connected to the ancient Samaritans – a group depicted in the Bible – has been uncovered in Israel. The Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) announced the discovery in a Facebook post on Sept. 2. The estate was excavated in Kafr Qasim, a city in the
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A couple taking a “gap year” to travel the world with their 6-year-old daughter says the adventure is cheaper than it would have been to remain in the U.K. Hayley and Lewis Trow have “traded boardrooms for beaches” to make once-in-a-lifetime memories with their little girl, Nyla,
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Archaeologists have discovered an ancient dam in Jerusalem’s City of David – not far from the body of water where Jesus famously healed a blind man. Officials noted in an Aug. 30 release that the wall was recently found during excavations near the Pool of Siloam within
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! British archaeologists recently found the remnants of a 17th-century house where Isaac Newton’s mother lived, not far from the site of his famous apple tree. The National Trust announced in a recent press release that it had found a trove of everyday objects from the site of
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Vegas casino CEO says Sin City may be ‘outpricing itself’ Derek Stevens, owner and CEO of casinos and resorts in Las Vegas, tells Fox News Digital how dining habits are evolving as tourism drops in Sin City, with many visitors calling out high food prices in the popular vacation destination. NEWYou can now listen to
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Archaeologists in Norway’s capital have unearthed thousands of leather artifacts that offer a rare glimpse into Oslo’s past – and the fashion of its medieval inhabitants. The findings were recently announced by the Norwegian Maritime Museum. Experts from the museum as well as others from the Norwegian
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! 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
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! EXCLUSIVE – The second family will be flying to Salt Lake City, Utah, to visit Charlie Kirk’s family and a number of close friends on Thursday, Sept. 11, a source familiar told Fox News Digital. The Turning Point USA founder, 31, was fatally shot Wednesday while speaking
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A Florida man recently stumbled across a wrecked vessel while fishing with his grandson – and he believes it could be as much as 150 years old. Thomas Peterson, a self-described “Florida redneck,” told FOX 13 Tampa Bay that he recently found what may be a 19th-century
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! 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
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Archaeologists recently unearthed the remains of a massive Roman council hall in Turkey – and the site holds carvings linked to early Christian worship. The discovery, found in the ancient city of Laodicea, was reported by Anadolu Agency, Turkey’s news agency, in August. Located in the modern
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Pharaoh’s tomb discovered by archaeologists in Egypt Dr. Josef Wegner, Penn Museum curator who is based in Philadelphia, recently uncovered a groundbreaking discovery: an unknown pharaoh’s tomb, dating back 3,600 years. (Credit: Josef Wegner for the Penn Museum) NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Mount Sinai, the place where God gave Moses the
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Archaeologists in Romania have unearthed an elite Roman family’s ancient treasure, buried for centuries beneath the remains of a millennia-old city. The discovery, announced by the National History Museum of Romania on Aug. 23, was made within the remains of Histria, an ancient Greek city on the
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! While in flight at 30,000 feet, passengers may exhibit certain behaviors that would be deemed inappropriate on land. In the “r/Delta” forum on Reddit, a user titled a post “Crimes against humanity,” along with a photo of a man lying back with his bare feet up on
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Italian archaeologists recently discovered an ancient Roman bathhouse submerged underwater – and it may have belonged to Rome’s greatest orator. The Campi Flegrei Archaeological Park, located in Naples, announced the discovery on Aug. 6. Though the site of the bathhouse was first identified in 2023, it was
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Archaeologists in Israel have uncovered a 1,600-year-old Christian care facility for the elderly – a remarkable find that may be the world’s oldest nursing home. The news, reported by Israel’s news agency TPS-IL, was announced by the University of Haifa on Aug. 18. The care facility was
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A 20-year-old American pilot and influencer who was attempting to become the first pilot to fly solo to all seven continents has been released from Chilean detention in Antarctica after more than two months. Ethan Guo, of Tennessee, who was hoping to raise $1 million to fight
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New Hampshire teen reels in huge halibut that weighs over 170 pounds Jackson Denio, a teen fisherman, reeled in a massive halibut off the New England coast. “It took the three deckhands and the captain to get it in the boat, and then, once it was in the boat, everybody was just yelling and cheering,” he
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Mike Tobin opens up on ‘arduous’ Mount Everest climb Fox News senior correspondent Mike Tobin shares details on his training regimen and the challenges of reaching Mount Everest’s summit to raise awareness about the suicide rate among U.S. veterans and first responders. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A 102-year-old Japanese man has
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Archaeologists in Alexandria, Egypt, recently recovered the ruins and relics of a 2,000-year-old city. Divers plunged into the waters off the Abu Qir Bay, pulling out various artifacts and revealing building structures. Egypt’s Supreme Council of Antiquities Secretary-General Mohamed Ismail told Reuters the artifacts date back to successive
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A fatal derailment of Lisbon’s Glória Funicular during rush hour on Wednesday reportedly took the lives of at least 15 people and injured 18. A child is said to be among the injured. Fabiana Pavel, president of the Bairro Alto Residents’ Association, is placing blame on “excessive
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A 1930s California beach boy, Walter Frederick Morrison, saw enormous opportunity in the playtime practice of skimming pie plates through the air. That original vision led a worldwide sensation that’s explored in detail in a new Fox Nation special. “Meet the American” has returned for Season 2,
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A Confederate monument that caused a stir in a North Carolina town has been dismantled and put in storage until it can be moved to a different location. The Town of Edenton had been planning to remove the monument from a popular spot in the business district
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Hawaii’s “Green Fee” bill will raise tourist taxes to help fund “climate-change” mitigation — and now a lawsuit has been filed that challenges it. The Transient Accommodations Tax (TAT) will raise the tax on tourists who stay at Hawaii hotels to 11% while imposing a new 11% tax on
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The world’s largest ship set sail on Sunday, making its debut out of Port Canaveral, Florida. Royal Caribbean’s Star of the Seas has 20 decks and eight neighborhoods with seven pools. It accommodates 5,000 passengers. “Star of the Seas represents the next bold step in our journey to
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Fox Nation’s “Meet the American” has returned for Season 2, with “America’s Newsroom” co-anchor Bill Hemmer showcasing stories that are part of what makes America great. Each episode highlights the individuals whose ideas, perseverance or innovations have left an enduring imprint on American culture — with a full
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Countries across the globe are racing to attract foreign investors with “golden” visas. Many wealthy Americans are seeking residences abroad for financial security and personal safety reasons. Oman has become the latest country to join the pricey trend, launching its “Golden Residency” program in exchange for foreigners
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Archaeologists in North Carolina recently discovered four 18th-century shipwrecks – including the likely remains of a detonated enemy vessel. East Carolina University announced the discovery on July 24. The ships were located this spring at Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson, in the state’s Cape Fear region. Jeremy Borrelli, a
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Trump administration continues to take a harder stance on foreign visitors with a “visa integrity fee” to be implemented on Oct. 1. The fee would charge non-immigrant travelers visiting the U.S. $250 due at the time visas are issued and was enacted as part of the One
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! America’s elite are increasingly seeking “golden” visas — with one country that offers the opportunity now pushing to open even more doors for the wealthy. New Zealand parliament members are weighing an exemption to the country’s foreign buyer ban for golden visa holders. For those individuals, the change
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A frustrated husband drew sympathy online after sharing that his in-laws “always want to go everywhere” with him and his wife, leaving him feeling more like a chauffeur and trip planner. The man explained in Reddit’s “Am I the A–hole?” forum that his wife’s parents join them
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Spotted these days on everything from quiet cul-de-sacs to bustling main streets, golf carts are no longer just for the fairway. They’re now street legal in many communities as families ditch their minivans and SUVs to run quick errands or ramble around town. “A slow-rolling cavalry is
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! 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
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A medieval castle has hit the market near one of Italy’s busiest cities, though it comes with a few caveats. The Castle of Landriano, listed by Sotheby’s International Realty, is roughly 15 miles southeast of Milan. The Lombardy castle dates back to the 11th century. It boasts
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A scientist from the University of Southampton claims to have solved the notorious Bermuda Triangle mystery. Situated between Florida, Bermuda and Puerto Rico, this precarious stretch of sea is known for its quickly changing weather patterns, varying sea levels and complicated navigational realities. The area’s storied ship
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! As the summer days wind down, travelers are still hitting the beaches to take dips in the ocean. Those in the Northeast may face a greater risk of shark attacks as new data shows an increase in great white sightings. The Oqunquit Fire Department (OFD) in Maine
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Archaeologists in Central Europe recently uncovered an ancient grave – reopened not by modern looters, but by medieval Poles over 1,000 years ago. The excavation took place at the Nowy Chorów cemetery in northern Poland. The findings were published in the journal Antiquity on June 23. Known as
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! As European cities continue to struggle with surging tourist numbers, Italian farmers have taken matters into their own hands. Locals have installed their own turnstiles across the Dolomites as influencers continue to flock to the mountain range in northeastern Italy. Carlo Zanella, president of the Alto Adige
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! When it comes to city living, most people expect the hustle and bustle of traffic and busy sidewalks, but probably don’t think of pests. Orkin has released its latest bedbug report, spotlighting which cities have the biggest infestations. The list is based on both commercial and residential
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Archaeologists unearthed a massive trove of gold coins in the Czech Republic, minted by a long-lost civilization — with the site described by officials as “exceptional.” The discovery was announced by the Museum of Eastern Bohemia in Hradec Králové. The Celtic settlement was found along the route
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! As America’s elite increasingly seek “golden” visas across the globe, others are seeking “refugee status” closer to home. Canada’s Immigration and Refugee Board released data highlighting a spike in Americans moving to the Land of the Maple Leaf. The data, shared Thursday, found that more Americans applied for
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Italian archaeologists recently gained rare insight into life during Ancient Rome when they found a multi-story apartment building built decades before the birth of Jesus Christ. The discovery was announced by the Special Superintendency of Rome on Aug. 4. Construction crews were digging in Rome’s Piazza Venezia
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A day on the water turned into a dramatic rescue Saturday as boaters were saved from rough seas off the coast of southern Florida. The U.S. Coast Guard (USGC), along with the local fire department, responded to a distress call at 1:42 p.m. ET in Miami-Dade County.
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! An ancient baptistery was recently unearthed in France – and archaeologists say the discovery sheds light on Christian rituals from over 1,500 years ago. The baptistery, dating back to the fifth and sixth centuries A.D., was found next to an ancient cathedral in Vence, a commune less
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A student from the Sunshine State recently struck gold during an archaeological excavation in Britain – over 4,000 miles from home. Yara Souza of Orlando, Florida, discovered the ninth-century golden artifact during an excavation in Redesdale, Northumberland, in July. An archaeology student at Newcastle University, Souza said
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Vegas casino CEO says Sin City may be ‘outpricing itself’ Derek Stevens, owner and CEO of casinos and resorts in Las Vegas, tells Fox News Digital how dining habits are evolving as tourism drops in Sin City, with many visitors calling out high food prices in the popular vacation destination. NEWYou can now listen to
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A Canadian woman took to TikTok earlier this month to share that a cocktail she drank while traveling abroad left her blind. Her message was blunt: “A shot can kill you.” Ashley King, who lost her vision after methanol poisoning stemming from a drink she had while
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Coastal towns across parts of the United States are bracing for the wrath of Hurricane Erin, with officials closing beaches and warning of rip currents. Hurricane Erin has maximum sustained winds of 100 mph, with strengthening expected through Thursday night, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC).
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Archaeologists recently unearthed an ancient Roman bathhouse in Turkey – a relic as luxurious as it is old. The discovery was covered by Turkey’s Anadolu Agency (AA). A landowner in the area was planting sour cherry saplings in 2023 when he stumbled across a Roman-era floor mosaic.
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A new dad sparked a firestorm at home – and online – by suggesting he take a two-week vacation with his 8-month-old son, leaving his wife behind. He shared his story on Reddit and asked if he was in the wrong. While his wife of five years
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! An ancient Roman mosaic has recently revealed a millennia-old depiction of flip-flops – showing that certain footwear has always been in style. The discovery was announced by the Archaeological Park of Morgantina and the Villa Romana del Casale on Aug. 4. The villa, an ancient Roman estate,
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A 38-year-old man has been charged with committing a federal crime by stealing rare manuscripts from the library system of The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Jeffrey Ying, who also went by “Jason Wang,” “Alan Fujimori,” and “Austin Chen,” allegedly conducted a scheme to steal $216,000
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A researcher may have uncovered the oldest written references to Moses, dating back 3,800 years and hidden in an Egyptian desert. The two etchings were found at Serabit el-Khadim, an ancient turquoise mining site in the Sinai Desert where Semitic laborers once worked during the Middle Bronze
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Following a dramatic rescue earlier this week in Seaside Heights, New Jersey, local officials are announcing they will be strictly enforcing after-hours beach time. Six individuals were caught in a rip current at Webster Avenue Beach about 100 yards offshore, according to the Jersey Shore Fire Response.
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Queen Elizabeth II’s wardrobe will be in the spotlight in a rare Buckingham Palace exhibition next year. The “Queen Elizabeth II: Her Life in Style” exhibit was announced by the Royal Collection Trust on July 21. The exhibition will feature over 200 items, half of which will
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A European zoo is asking for donations of healthy pets to feed to its predators as part of a controversial policy that has sparked international outrage. “Did you know that you can donate smaller pets to Aalborg Zoo?” the Denmark zoo posted on social media late last
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Four years after Afghanistan fell to Taliban control, the Islamic country is not only welcoming tourists, it’s seeing a recent travel boost. Taliban forces captured the capital city of Kabul on Aug. 15, 2021, following the chaotic withdrawal of American troops under the Biden administration. Deputy
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A preserved shipwreck from 1703 was recently documented in stunning detail for the first time – with experts cautioning that it may not stay this way for very long. Researchers dove off the coast of Kent, England, to view the wreck of “The Northumberland” last summer. The
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! America’s elite are increasingly seeking “golden” visas. Canada-based Mohamed Bennis, an associate vice president at Arton Capital, told Fox News Digital that many are realizing “true wealth” is measured by “freedom of movement.” “Many Americans are realizing that a second residency or citizenship is the ultimate insurance
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Officials are speaking out after recent reports putting tourism declines in Sin City in the spotlight. On Tuesday, the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) held its board of directors meeting, addressing various factors that have been impacting tourism. Steve Hill, LVCVA president, reportedly spoke about
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Biblical-era worship site found in Jerusalem’s City of David The exceptional structure, dating to the First Temple period, was revealed during excavations conducted by the Israel Antiquities Authority in the City of David. (Credit: Asaf Peri and Emil Aladjem, City of David & the Israel Antiquities Authority.) NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles!
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Nearly four years after Afghanistan fell to Taliban control, the Islamic country is continuing to welcome tourists and seeing a recent travel boost. Taliban forces captured the capital city of Kabul on Aug. 15, 2021, following the chaotic withdrawal of American troops under the Biden administration.
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! An American-Asian teenager set out on a journey to do good by raising funds for cancer research — until this adventure came to an abrupt halt. The young pilot, Ethan Guo, set out in his small plane to become the youngest person to fly solo across the
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A day at the beach turned into a tragedy as one person was left dead and six others were saved during a jet-ski rescue amid a dramatic scene. The fire department responded to a distress call on Monday evening at 6:55 p.m. ET at a beach in
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A 5,500-year-old Canaanite blade factory was recently uncovered in Israel — offering a rare link to a major group of people central to the Bible. The ancient workshop was discovered in Kiryat Gat, a city roughly 40 miles south of Tel Aviv. The workshop is the first
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A nuclear power plant in Petit Fort Philippe, France, was shut down on Sunday for an unusual reason. France’s Gravelines nuclear power plant had issues with its cooling systems — which were impacted by a swarm of jellyfish. Reactors were impacted as the plant temporarily halted production
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Utility workers unearthed two pre-Incan tombs during a routine day on the job in Peru – one of many archaeological discoveries in the country this year. The workers, employed by the energy company Cálidda, found the burials in Lima just recently. The employees have been digging trenches
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A Revolutionary War-era home tied to a Founding Father is for sale in historic downtown Boston – but one detail remains under wraps. The property, called the Ebenezer Hancock House, was built in 1767. The building is located at 10 Marshall Street in the city’s tourist-heavy Blackstone
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! An archaeologist who was recently sifting through debris in Israel uncovered a link to a legendary biblical king from the House of David. The Temple Mount Sifting Project announced the discovery on July 30 of a rare clay seal impression bearing the name “Yed[a‛]yah (son of) Asayahu.”
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Meteorite spotted in the Southern sky Dashcam footage captures a large fireball in the sky over Lexington, South Carolina, which was recently confirmed to be a meteorite fragment that crashed into a Georgia home on June 26, 2025. (Credit: William Jackson/TMX) NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A meteorite fragment that burst through
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A little-known travel method is helping frugal tourists score luxury vacations for less. The trend, “secondhand travel,” might sound unappealing, but in reality, it’s all about capitalizing on already-organized plans. It involves “buying” other people’s canceled trips at a discounted rate while also letting sellers recoup some
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! An individual was treated for injuries in connection with an incident involving acrylic glass breaking off of a water slide, a Royal Caribbean Group spokesperson indicated in a statement to Fox News Digital. “Our team provided medical care to an adult guest when acrylic glass broke off a
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The latest statistics have confirmed the social chatter that Las Vegas tourism has hit a “dramatic low,” with some even calling Vegas an experience of the past. Even as reports indicate Las Vegas tourism is down overall, Circa Resort & Casino CEO Derek Stevens told Fox News Digital in
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! FIRST ON FOX – As the White House prepares to begin construction on the addition of a New State Ballroom, the booking of tours for the public has been put on a pause. Nicholas Clemens, communications director for the first lady, told Fox News Digital that no tours have
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A 700-year-old sword was recently reeled in by a fisherman in Poland — offering a rare glimpse into warfare in the Middle Ages. The discovery was announced by the Capital Conservator of Monuments in Warsaw last month. In a Facebook post, the department said the lucky angler
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A bridge that would be the world’s longest suspension bridge was approved on Wednesday. The Strait of Messina Bridge would connect the island of Sicily to the mainland of Italy in a $15.5 billion project stretching over 2 miles, according to The Associated Press (AP). The bridge
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Tarantula mating season is here — and if you’re in the Southwest, you might see hordes of these fist-sized spiders marching across the landscape. From late summer through fall, male tarantulas emerge from their burrows on a singular mission: to find a female and mate before they
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! When it comes to traveling abroad, some people may be worried about their safety and want to keep their guard up. In the “r/ParisTravelGuide” forum on Reddit, a traveler asked others for advice on pickpockets. “My family will be traveling to Paris next month,” the person wrote.
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The latest statistics confirm the social chatter that Las Vegas tourism has hit a dramatic low, with some even calling Vegas an experience of the past. Only 3.1 million people visited Sin City in June, down 11.3% compared to last year, according to the Las Vegas Convention
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A Massachusetts woman had a scary encounter while traveling to Arizona to visit her father. Erica Kahn was in Northern Arizona with her dad last August to take their annual pictures of the sky. “We like to take photos of the night sky and the stars, and
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! As many travelers return from trips with souvenirs of their adventures, some also bring back an unwelcome case of jetlag. Jetlag is a sleep disorder caused by traveling across different time zones in both international and domestic travel. Flying can take a toll on the body, including
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A man has declared himself president of a self-proclaimed country nestled in a disputed patch of land between Croatia and Serbia — and it comes complete with a flag, cabinet, currency and nearly 400 citizens. Daniel Jackson founded the Free Republic of Verdis, a 0.5-square-kilometer (less than
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Archaeologists in Turkey recently excavated the ruins of a millennia-old city, revealing a fifth-century Christian church with a message that hasn’t been seen in over 1,000 years. The excavation took place at Olympus, an ancient Lycian port city in Turkey’s Antalya province, according to Anadolu Agency (AA),
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A recent annual cleanup at a Colorado ski resort turned into something of a treasure hunt – as staff uncovered everything from outdated technology to a hamburger flipper. Earlier this summer, Breckenridge Ski Resort in Breckenridge, Colorado, announced that its staffers had teamed up to remove a
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! As overtourism continues to affect a number of travel and vacation destinations in Europe, many people have been sharing concerns about the impact of flying and some other forms of transportation on the environment. Ross Bennett-Cook, a visiting lecturer at the University of Westminster, recently said carbon
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Tourism in Las Vegas continues to decline as many visitors are calling out the once-packed Sin City for its high prices. The latest statistics from the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) show that only 3.1 million people visited in June, which is down 11.3% compared
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Wisconsin researchers recently discovered a 145-year-old shipwreck in a murky river – and it was a complete surprise. The Wisconsin Underwater Archaeology Association (WUAA), the organization that led the trip, confirmed the discovery to Fox News Digital. The ship was found near the city of Oshkosh. Historians
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Tourists stroll the city of Venice amid travel surge Visitors have poured back into Venice, with outsiders often vastly outnumbering the 50,000 residents of the city center, overwhelming the narrow alleys and putting the daily charge back on the mayor’s agenda. (SOURCE: Reuters) NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! All across Europe, officials
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! What may have been a Roman soldier’s monthly paycheck has emerged from under the ground, officials announced this month. British officials recently unveiled the discovery of a 1,900-year-old Roman coin hoard in the county of Norfolk, England. The hoard consists of 25 silver denarii in total, equal
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The U.S. Mission to Nigeria has shared a stark warning about “birth tourism” to those who might be planning trips to America primarily for this reason. “Using your visa to travel for the primary purpose of giving birth in the United States so that your child will
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A long-lost warship connected to the American Revolution has resurfaced off a Scottish island, courtesy of a well-timed storm — and it tells “a fascinating story,” those involved said. The wreckage was first spotted by a schoolboy in Feb. 2024. He noticed the ruins after a storm
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Another vacation destination is calling out beachgoers over their swimsuits as summer hotspots continue to combat the disruptions of overtourism. The seaside resort of Les Sables-d’Olonne, France, has implemented a ban against tourists frolicking around town in their swimwear. Yannick Moreau, the town mayor, took to his Facebook
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Conversations about flying today are sparking memories of nostalgic times in the skies and the ways in which travel has changed over the years. A Reddit user recently posted a message in the “r/aviation” forum, asking, “So were the airlines of the ‘golden ages’ operating at a
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A student was enjoying a sunset stroll on a beach in La Jolla, California, when she came across something very rare. Anya Stajner, a Ph.D. student at UC San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography, spotted a tiny, bright purple shell — and recognized its significance. Stajner identified the rare species
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Archaeologists recently unearthed a remarkable 2,600-year-old tomb in Italy — a rare find untouched by looters. The discovery was announced by the Italian Ministry of Culture on June 30. In a press release, the organization said the burial mound dated back to the late 7th century B.C.,
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A man has made travel an unpredictable adventure by throwing a dart at a map of the world while blindfolded — and visiting whichever country his darts happen to hit. Sorin Mihailovici, 48, a small business entrepreneur, started the journey in 2012 after telling a friend he
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! EXCLUSIVE: During this high summer season, visitors to several of America’s most iconic national parks have found themselves face to face with something unexpected: the towering 12-foot-sculpted head of Elon Musk, smirking confidently atop a trailer. It’s flanked by patriotic stars and a two-part message: “MAKE AMERICA
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! An urban explorer has uncovered a hauntingly preserved resort town in Japan, where towering hotels sit crumbling along a riverside cliff. It’s been untouched for over three decades, according to reports. Luke Bradburn, 28, stumbled upon the forgotten tourist destination of Kinugawa Onsen during a trip to
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Hotel rooms may look sparkling clean when you first arrive – but surprising levels of bacteria and viruses can be lurking in overlooked places. Beyond the usual suspects such as sinks and toilets, common “touchpoints” like remotes and light switches are also crawling with germs, studies say.
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Tourists and locals in Oahu, Hawaii, are once again able to view an ancient marvel. Hawaiian petroglyphs dating back at least half a millennium are visible for the first time in years, according to The Associated Press (AP). (See the video at the top of this article.)
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Archaeologists uncovered an “extensive” Ancient Roman settlement in an idyllic tourist destination in England – all thanks to the chance discovery of an amateur metal detectorist. In a press release shared with Fox News Digital, Cotswold Archaeology announced the discovery of the Roman settlement in Gloucestershire, a
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! While some tourists may have a “sky’s out, thighs out” attitude toward their swim trunks, one Mediterranean town begs to differ. The mayor of Chetaïbi, Alegeria, called for longer and looser shorts on men — issuing a decree banning them from walking around in Bermuda shorts. “These summer
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Archaeologists recently uncovered the ancient skeletons of possible Black Death victims – buried just beneath one of London’s most popular tourist spots. Historic Royal Palaces (HRP), the organization that manages the Tower of London, shared the news with Fox News Digital. The discoveries were made during an
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! With many people soaking up the sun at beaches this summer, recent drownings have been raising awareness about the best practices when encountering a rip current – also widely known as a riptide. Malcolm-Jamal Warner, best known for his portrayal of Theo Huxtable on “The Cosby Show,”
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! As airplane seat-swapping stories continue to spread across social media platforms, one traveler who fell victim to the situation was able to make some money from the practice. Writing in the “r/delta” forum, a flight passenger shared how he or she (gender wasn’t specified) was offered $100
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The popular Spanish island of Ibiza has had a longstanding reputation as a party hotspot for tourists — but those partying too hard are straining local health resources. A quarter of the ambulance emergencies are linked to large leisure centers, Spanish publication elDiaro.es reported. The Works Council
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Newly displayed 1,300-year-old doodles suggest that medieval monastic life wasn’t all about solemn chants and holy scripture. Now on view at the National Museum of Ireland, Kildare Street, the scribbles are part of the “Words on the Wave: Ireland and St. Gallen in Early Medieval Europe” exhibit
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A scientist studying caves found himself in a dangerous situation on Sunday. While exploring the Abisso Paperino cave in Italy along with others, the explorer became trapped by falling rocks. The 62-year-old speleologist was found over 130 feet below the surface with a head injury. LOST MOTHER’S HANDWRITTEN NOTES
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Polish archaeologists recently uncovered an elite knight’s burial in remarkable condition – all in the middle of a bustling tourist city. The tomb was found in Gdańsk, Poland, a historic city revered for its colorful architecture and location on the scenic Motława River. The discovery was announced
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Worshipers are bringing the Good Word beyond church walls, hitting the beaches this summer. Beach Catholic of Long Island, New York, consists of three parishes hosting Mass near the sea every Sunday. (See the video at the top of this article.) Over 1,000 people have attended the
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Caligula, the ancient Roman emperor infamous for his insanity and cruelty, may have had a soft spot for plants, according to recently published research. A new study co-authored by Trevor Luke, a professor of classics at Florida State University, centers on an overlooked anecdote by the Roman
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A jaw-dropping medieval property is on the real estate market in England, offering a pastoral life to interested buyers – but there’s a catch. The property, called St. John’s Jerusalem, was originally used by a group of warrior monks called the Knights Hospitallers. It’s located in the
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A retired wallpaper designer has turned a 19th-century train carriage into a luxury Airbnb stay at a former railway station. Nigel Brooke, 68, lives in an old train station in England where he’s restored a Great Western Railway carriage from 1895. Although trains stopped running through the
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Local residents of Mexico City have been making their feelings known about unwanted tourists visiting their home areas. Residents were protesting mass tourism over the weekend, with hundreds of people taking to the streets and demanding stricter housing laws and legislation to regulate tourism levels. On Wednesday,
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Texas archaeologists uncover ancient king’s tomb in Belize Texas archaeologists Arlen Chase and Diane Chase recently uncovered the 4th-century tomb of Te’ K’ab Chaak, the earliest ruler of Caracol, a major Mayan city in Belize. (Source: Caracol Archaeological Project; University of Houston) NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A Texas archaeologist couple recently
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! As overtourism continues to grow into a serious problem, the summer travel season has European locals fighting for beach real estate. Local tourism has fallen in Spain by 800,000 people — while foreign tourism has seen an increase of 1.94 million visitors, according to The Associated Press
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Archaeologists recently uncovered multistory buildings from a lost Egyptian city in the Nile Delta, fostering new insights into urban life in antiquity. The ruins of the city – known in ancient times as Imet or Buto – are located at the site now called Tell el-Fara’in. The
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Thousands of historic books are in jeopardy over a massive bug infestation that could annihilate centuries-long of historical records. The Pannonhalma Archabbey in Hungary is a Benedictine monastery that is working to save books from drugstore beetles, according to The Associated Press (AP). About 100,000 handbound books
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Trump administration is speeding up its efforts to address a nationwide shortage of Air Traffic Controllers. Earlier this year, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced a push to hire 2,000 new controllers by the end of the year. An academy student practices tracking movements in a radar
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Workers installing a water pipeline in Croatia made an unexpected discovery, unearthing the remains of an 18th-century wooden boat. The discovery was made this spring in the southern Croatian city of Dubrovnik, a medieval locale famous for being a filming site for the HBO series “Game of
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! For the first time in nearly 1,000 years, the legendary medieval tapestry depicting the Norman Conquest will be shown in the United Kingdom — a unique opportunity for anyone planning to travel there in the near future. The temporary loan of the Bayeux Tapestry was announced while
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A stretch of Florida roadway leading to Mar-a-Lago could soon be renamed in honor of President Donald Trump – the latest effort by many lawmakers throughout the country to memorialize the current commander-in-chief. Palm Beach County commissioners this week unanimously approved a measure to rename Southern Boulevard
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Seine River in Paris, France, has officially reopened for public swimming. (See the video at the top of this article.) This is the first time the river has been opened to swimmers since 1923, Reuters reported. The July 5 re-opening arrived after a major push to
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A dinosaur museum made a remarkable discovery in its own parking lot while analyzing geothermal heating potential. The Denver Museum of Nature and Science in Colorado discovered a fossil bone more than 750 feet under the ground, The Associated Press (AP) reported. James Hagadorn, the museum’s curator
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Divers recently identified a long-lost ship that capsized almost 140 years ago – all thanks to one broken piece of crockery. Dominic Robinson, a former British Army officer based in Plymouth, England, identified the wreck as the SS Nantes. The ship was built in Glasgow, Scotland, in
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! An archaeologist recently uncovered the likely remains of a long-forgotten Byzantine settlement, offering new insights into the history of Christianity in the Middle East. Musallam R. Al-Rawahneh, an associate professor of archaeology at Mu’tah University in Jordan, recently published his findings in the journal Gephyra in May.
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! As millions of visitors flock to the breathtaking landscapes of America’s national parks, the Trump administration is taking steps to “Make America Beautiful Again by improving our national parks.” President Trump signed an executive order late last week laying out a number of ways to improve access,
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The first U.S. airline has announced it will be resuming flights to Israel amid the current ceasefire between the Jewish State and Iran. United Airlines said it will resume flights to Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv, Israel, from New York/Newark on July 21, with twice-daily flights
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced on Tuesday the immediate end of the shoe-off requirement at TSA security checkpoints at every airport nationwide. Sec. Noem made the announcement about the nearly 20-year policy while at Ronald Reagan National Airport in Washington, D.C., in a press
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) are expected to roll back the “shoes-off” airport security protocol at a Tuesday press conference in Washington. DHS sources confirmed a 5 p.m. ET announcement at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, following widespread reporting that TSA will
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A flight passenger made an observation after setting off an alarm while going through airport security — which sparked a “sweaty” conversation online. Posted in the “r/tsa” forum on Reddit, the message was bluntly titled, “My crotch got flagged twice, thoughts?” “I flew for the first time
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A popular city has locals taking to the streets to help crack down on the “tire traps” that are scattered across busy roads. Volunteers in Jakarta, Indonesia, have been picking up nails, threaded bolts and scraps of umbrella frames, according to The Associated Press (AP). It is
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A flyer’s recent experience on a trip has garnered thousands of reactions and sparked a debate about airplane seat reclining. Posting in the “r/delta” Reddit forum, the user described flying home to Seattle and sitting in coach class. “The guy in front of me reclines fully. So
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A newly released documentary on Netflix has continued to draw attention from viewers about how a vacation turned into a nightmare. The film covers the Carnival Triumph ship — which departed from Galveston, Texas, and set sail to Cozumel, Mexico for a four-night stay in Feb. 2013.
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A man on TikTok has gone viral for claiming that he received a two-star review by guests online because his rental home was deemed not “weight accessible.” In a video that garnered over 20,000 likes and hundreds of comments, the host shared the grievances his guests supposedly
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! An abandoned ghost town in southern Italy has come back to life thanks to over 140 vibrant murals that have turned the area into a street art hotspot. The region’s population had been shrinking as young people left for jobs and fewer babies were born there, news
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A quaint coastal New England town known for hosting the oldest Independence Day parade is once again resuming festivities this year for its 240th anniversary. The town of Bristol, Rhode Island, began hosting celebrations in 1785. Reverend Henry Wight of the First Congregational Church, a Revolutionary
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A World War II veteran who is 102 years old has become a viral sensation on TikTok, sharing his experiences of wartime stories. Jake Larson, aka “Papa Jake,” spoke with Fox News Digital about serving the country and shared what Independence Day means to him. (See the
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Most travelers hope for speedy security lines and simple layouts at airport — but some of America’s travel hubs apparently soar above the rest. A recent study involving over 2,300 people identified one airport in the Pacific Northwest as the best in the country — thanks in
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Researchers are looking for answers and embarking on a special expedition following the 88th anniversary of the disappearance of American aviator Amelia Earhart. The Purdue Research Foundation (PRF, based in Indiana) and Archaeological Legacy Institute (ALI, based in Oregon) announced on Wednesday the “Taraia Object Expedition” project.
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A new trend has emerged among America’s elite as New Zealand’s Active Investor Plus visa — also dubbed the “golden” visa — sees a recent boom. “[There has been] a flood of formal interest in the new ‘golden’ visa,” said New Zealand Immigration Minister Erica Stanford, according
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Americans heading to the beach for Independence Day weekend may want to check if the waters are OK for swimming or wading. Warnings of high bacteria levels from public health officials have begun popping up in various states coast to coast. Vibrio is a bacterium that naturally
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A mom flying with her family was able to “successfully” swindle an entire row of seats for her group as others weighed in on the move. Posting in the “r/unitedairlines” forum on Reddit and using the title “Seat Shenanigans – advanced tactics,” a user revealed in real
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A rare weather sighting occurred in Portugal as tourists and locals witnessed a one-of-a-kind cloud in the sky in recent days. (See the video at the top of this article.) A “tsunami” roll, also known as a roll cloud, filled the sky on Sunday following a heat
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Archaeologists recently found an artifact-filled Viking-era burial site in Denmark — revealing treasures that once belonged to an elite family. The discovery was announced by Moesgaard Museum (MOMU), a regional Danish museum, in a June statement. The graveyard was found in the village of Lisbjerg, located north
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! An angler just broke a new fishing record in the Tarheel State. Warren Poirier of Charles City, Virginia, caught a 56-pound, 4.8-ounce almaco jack in the state of North Carolina. The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s (NCDEQ) Division of Marine Fisheries recently certified the new record for the fish. BRIGHT RED
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Smoking and vaping are banned on flights, but it appears that smokeless nicotine pouches are allowed — depending on the airline. Pouches are allowed in both carry-on bags and checked bags, according to the TSA. Yet when it comes to the actual use of these items on
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A personal drama has gone viral online as a young woman reached out to others for help in navigating her sticky travel situation. After a great deal of back and forth, she said she’s now “refusing to help my boyfriend’s dying mother while planning a trip to
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A man who took up jogging while recovering from a hernia has shattered a world record by running 465 half-marathons in just one year. Edward Molineaux, a 34-year-old personal trainer, logged an astonishing 6,000 miles between April 6, 2023, and April 7, 2024. His achievement not only
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Utility workers recently came across a millennia-old mummy that predates the Inca Empire. The groundsmen were excavating trenches in the Peruvian capital of Lima earlier in June when they came across the remains. The well-preserved female mummy dates back 1,000 years, experts said — and was found
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Ticks are spreading outside their comfort zone – and into ours, according to experts. As cooler regions experience milder winters, those areas are becoming more hospitable to many tick species, Ben Hottel, an Atlantic-based entomologist with Orkin, the pest control company, told Fox News Digital. This is
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A so-called dream home for literature lovers has hit the market in Columbus, Ohio, packed wall to wall with more than 7,000 hardback books and dramatic floor-to-ceiling shelves — and it’s listed for $1.6 million. Nicknamed “The Book House,” the home was custom-designed to evoke the feel
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Israeli archaeologists recently uncovered an ancient sarcophagus depicting a scene familiar to many today: a drinking game. The Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) announced the discovery in a Facebook post on June 9. The Roman sarcophagus, or coffin, was found at an archaeological site within the ancient capital
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A woman visiting a local beach was walking along the tide admiring shells when she picked up one that could have had deadly repercussions. Sharing her story on TikTok, the woman shows herself finding a spotted, cone-shaped shell and picking it up. She was in Okinawa, Japan,
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) entered a socia media debate this week by clarifying that the Waffle House IDs possessed by some customers of the popular restaurant will “not suffice” as personal identification for travel. A flight passenger posted a photo on X of his yellow Waffle
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! With summer travel in full swing and July 4th just up ahead, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has announced another record-breaking day of flying already achieved. Agents screened nearly 3.1 million travelers this past Sunday, marking the busiest day nationwide in TSA’s history, according to a press
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Amid the heat wave on the East Coast, a train headed north for Boston was halted on Monday afternoon. Northeast Regional Amtrak Train 94 was reportedly stuck in the Baltimore & Potomac Tunnel before Baltimore Penn Station toward Wilmington, Delaware. Passengers were on the stalled train for
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Amid the heat wave on the East Coast, a train headed north for Boston was halted on Monday afternoon. Northeast Regional Amtrak Train 94 was reportedly stuck in the Baltimore & Potomac Tunnel before Baltimore Penn Station toward Wilmington, Delaware. According to a Fox 5 Washington DC
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Archaeologists at William & Mary University in Virginia unearthed a piece of American history tied to the oldest surviving schoolhouse for Black children. A near-complete foundation – including a chimney base – and cellar were excavated, The Associated Press (AP) reported. The building belongs to the Williamsburg Bray
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A tomb likely linked to the family of King Midas was recently uncovered in Turkey — offering more details about life during the reign of the legendary leader. The discovery was made at the Gordion archaeological site some 60 miles southwest of the Turkish capital of Ankara.
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Archaeologists recently uncovered “sensational” artifacts beneath a historic monastery in Poland — offering a glimpse into monastic life in the 18th century. The discovery was found near the Basilica of the Birth of the Virgin Mary in Chełm, Poland, roughly 40 miles east of Lublin. The medieval
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Volunteers were baffled recently when they unearthed not one but two ancient shoes at a historic British site. The discoveries were made at Magna, an Ancient Roman fort in Northumberland, in late May. The Roman Army Museum, located near the fort in Brampton, made the announcement. Photographs
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! An individual has taken to social media to rant that he or she is “tired of airlines acting like they’re doing you a favor for putting you on a flight you paid for” just as the busiest summer travel season gets underway — sparking a heated discussion
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A California comedian has become the first known person to bike across the U.S. from coast to coast on a 20-inch BMX. Sebastian Fowler, 31, pedaled 3,333 miles from San Diego to New York in just 80 days, with no support vehicle, no training and one pair
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Americans are predicted to set a travel record this year while celebrating the nation’s 249th birthday. AAA released its “Independence Day Travel Forecast” report, finding that 72.2 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home this July 4th. The forecast looks not just at the
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Maritime experts believe they’ve finally pinpointed the exact resting place of Captain James Cook’s legendary ship – just off the coast of a beloved New England resort town. A report about HMS Endeavour was published by the Australian National Maritime Museum (ANMM) on June 3. In 1778,
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! With Friday marking the 50th anniversary of the iconic film “Jaws,” many Americans are paying tribute to sharks even as reports of recent attacks grab headlines. On Tuesday, a swimmer was bitten on the leg while in South Carolina, according to Hilton Head Fire and Rescue. A
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Archaeologists at William & Mary University in Virginia unearthed a piece of American history tied to the oldest surviving schoolhouse for Black children. A secret cellar was found with many artifacts such as slate pencil fragments and jewelry, The Associated Press (AP) reported. The building belongs to
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Officials recently unveiled the deepest-recorded shipwreck in French waters, complete with a remarkably well-preserved cargo dating back 500 years. The findings were announced by the French Department of Underwater and Submarine Archaeological Research (DRASSM) in a Facebook post on June 11. Officials said the ship was found
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250th Anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill A re-enactor dressed up as a Revolutionary War drummer ahead of the 250th Anniversary events. One of the turning points during the Revolutionary War was the Battle of Bunker Hill 250 years ago. A few of those unsung heroes who fought on Bunker Hill still tell their
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Helene-ravaged mountain town reopens to visitors Nearly 9 months after Helene ravaged Western North Carolina, small towns like Marshall are finally open for visitors. Some businesses say they’re thriving after months of rebuilding, “I came back on Sunday after the storm and I had to crawl through m NEWYou can now listen to Fox News
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A peculiar message in a bottle recently surfaced on the shores of a remote Canadian island. The discovery was announced by the Sable Island National Park Reserve in a May 23 Facebook post. The small island is located off the waters of Nova Scotia. In the post,
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The crown jewel of Paris, The Louvre, shut its doors on tourists visiting from all over the world on Monday. Kevin Ward, traveling from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, told The Associated Press (AP), “It’s the ‘Mona Lisa’ moan out here.” “Thousands of people waiting, no communication, no explanation,” said
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! As European countries continue to grapple with overtourism, some citizens are taking a stand. Protesters gathered in Barcelona and on the Spanish island of Mallorca on Sunday to protest against travelers to their country by spraying them with water guns, The Associated Press (AP) reported. Demonstrators marched
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A viral Reddit post has commenters divided on the attitudes and actions of a sparring couple who have been traveling for both business and pleasure — and were unable to agree on protocol for airport travel. A man asked others in his post if he was wrong
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A contractor recently stumbled across an ancient Christian tomb complex while clearing rubble in Syria. The discovery was made in the city of Maarat al-Numan in Syria’s Idlib province in May. (See the video at the top of this article.) The complex dates back over 1,500 years.
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A pedestrian who spotted a strange arrangement of stones wound up helping archaeologists rediscover an Ancient Roman building. The find was announced by the Swiss canton of Solothurn on Facebook on May 20. The “exciting” discovery was spotted at a highway construction site near Luterbach, 22 miles
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Archaeologists recently made numerous “spectacular” discoveries at a long-forgotten temple to an Ancient Greek god, according to local officials. The Department of Antiquities in Cyprus shared a Facebook post about the latest excavation on April 28. The site, the Sanctuary of Apollo at Frangissa, was first discovered
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Flight passengers need to know about a new way hackers can access personal information. In a public statement posted to Facebook, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) warned that just simply plugging your phone into USB ports for a charge while sitting in the airport can be a
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Underwater archaeologists may have discovered a long-lost 18th-century treasure ship that vanished over two centuries ago. Marine expert Edmond O’Byrne told Pen News that his team found what is believed to be the Recovery, a British ship that was lost off the coast of Wexford, Ireland, in
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A unique property that looks like it came straight out of “The Flintstones” has hit the market in Larkspur, Colorado — and it’s turning heads. Priced at $1 million, the two-bedroom “rock house” is unlike anything else currently for sale, experts say. It’s built around Colorado’s beloved
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A World War II soldier’s dog tag has finally been returned to his family, 80 years after his death. Technical Sergeant Joseph L. Gray was one of 31 U.S. servicemen who tragically died on April 23, 1945, when the group’s B-17G Flying Fortress crashed into a mountain
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has issued a reminder to flyers about the foods they can and cannot bring on board planes. TSA posted a “breakfast travel tip” on Monday on its X account, noting, “We don’t suggest leaving this delicious pastry behind.” The post featured a
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A flight passenger came out in defense of a controversial travel trend, sparking an etiquette debate among flyers. The trend of “gate lice” was widely reported last year when American Airlines began prohibiting people from boarding ahead of their particular seat zone. The airline began using technology
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Archaeologists recently uncovered a mysterious grave in an idyllic German town with clues that hint at a tragic story. The findings were announced by the German town of Vaihingen an der Enz in a recent press release. The town is located in Baden-Württemberg, a German state known
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! As summer travel kicks into high gear, the game of musical chairs in the sky shows no signs of slowing down as the seat-swapping trend continues. In the “r/americanairlines” forum on Reddit, a user titled a post, “Finally happened to me.” The person wrote, “Maybe I should
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A bill in Maine would mandate hotels to forgo small bottles containing “single-use plastic containers” in “lodging establishments” — banning single-size hotel shampoo offerings and other toiletries. The enforcement bill is advancing in the Pine Tree State’s legislature in the hopes of reducing waste. “This bill prohibits
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! As European cities grapple with overtourism, many have implemented tax hikes on tourists in an effort to curb the throngs of visitors. Norway is the latest European country to introduce a tourist tax, allowing certain cities to introduce a 3% tax on overnight stays in “areas particularly
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A team of researchers believes they may have cracked one of America’s most enduring legends: Where did the settlers of the Roanoke Colony go? The Roanoke Colony, also known as the Lost Colony, was the first English settlement attempt in the United States. A group of over
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Archaeologists recently excavated an ancient workshop in Greece, revealing a trove of unfinished projects and other curiosities. The project was announced by Greece’s Ministry of Culture in a Facebook post in May. In a statement translated from Greek to English, officials said the excavation took place at
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A thread on Reddit went viral after a woman criticized the designers, installers and others responsible for “the stupid showers at hotels,” saying she cannot step into a shower while traveling and not “be blasted by cold water that gets my head wet.” Over 6,000 people reacted
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A brave couple saved the lives of six people after a boat exploded on the River Thames. Josh Hobbs, 35, and Hannah Lloyd-Hobbs, 34, both jumped into the river to rescue four children and two adults, including an 18-month-old baby, news agency SWNS and other outlets reported.
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A man who climbed Mount Everest to install a defibrillator there says the device wound up saving a woman’s life just three weeks afterward. David Sullivan, 62, made the journey to the Himalayas to place the lifesaving device on the mountain. He believes it is the world’s
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! President Donald Trump will be hosting a military parade next Saturday honoring military veterans and active-duty service members to commemorate the U.S. Army’s birthday. The parade is scheduled for June 14, the 250th birthday of the United States Army, Flag Day, and Trump’s birthday. Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) announced the
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Dead Sea Scrolls may be even older than researchers thought, according to a new study driven by an artificial intelligence (AI) model. A group of researchers from the Netherlands, Italy and Denmark recently published their findings in the journal PLOS One on June 4. The researchers
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! As summer travel kicks off, many Americans are taking to the skies to reach their destination. One traveler is sounding off about the passing around of summer sicknesses, calling out “sick people” with “no masks” — and igniting plenty of debate and input from others. Posted in
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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Tourists exploring a South Carolina island recently stumbled across “historically significant” remains, according to local officials. The Colleton County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) announced the discovery in a May 24 press release. The remains were found the day before near the Jeremy Cay gated community, about half a
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