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Delays spread to major airports as government shutdown impacts travellers
There would not be enough air traffic controllers in the tower at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport Tuesday night, the Federal Aviation Administration warned. In Nashville, so many controllers have stayed home, the facility – which guides...

JC Resorts deploys Sonifi at California properties
Southern California-based JC Resorts has deployed hospitality technology provider Sonifi Solutions’ in-room guest engagement technology at two of its properties. The properties are Surf & Sand Resort in Laguna Beach and Rancho Bernardo Inn in San...

No wi-fi, no problem? Fred Ramsdell wins a Nobel Prize while hiking and nobody could reach him
Imagine being out in the wild, surrounded by mountains, streams, and maybe even a grizzly bear, and then hearing you’ve just won a Nobel Prize. That’s exactly what happened to immunologist Fred Ramsdell. Fred Ramsdell, 64, was enjoying a digital...

Watch: IRON MAIDEN's BRUCE DICKINSON Sings U.S. National Anthem At LOS ANGELES KINGS' Home Opener
IRON MAIDEN's Bruce Dickinson sang the U.S. national anthem when the Los Angeles Kings hosted the Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday, October 7 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles as part of the NHL's (National Hockey League) first day of regular-season...

University of Southern California advises H‑1B visa holders to postpone international travel 'until further guidance'
The University of Southern California (USC) has issued a warning to faculty and staff holding H‑1B visas, urging them to postpone international travel until further guidance, following the White House’s latest immigration measures, according to...

University of Southern California issues notice on H-1B visa
The University of Southern California (USC) has advised faculty and staff holding H-1B visas to avoid international travel following new restrictions introduced by the Trump administration. The measures include a $100,000 fee for employers hiring...

Outbound Yosemite: a New Basecamp for California Adventure
Outbound Hotels announces the upcoming opening of Outbound Yosemite, a landmark addition in the brand's portfolio of outdoor-inspired destinations. The news comes alongside an expanded strategic partnership with CoralTree Hospitality, which now...

8 Best Airbnb Stays in Mammoth Mountain, California to Book in 2025
The Airbnb Stays in Mammoth Mountain are simply fabulous and full of tranquil views. Mammoth Mountain is a top destination for tourists, offering year-round adventure and natural beauty. In winter, it’s famous for world-class skiing, snowboarding,...

The Los Angeles Chargers and NFL Flag Football travel to Santorini
This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Santorini Experience, a fixture that has earned its place in the country’s and the world’s sport tourism scene. Counting down now, the event returns from October 9 to 12, 2025, and Santorini is already...

Delays spread to major airports across the country, as the government shutdown impacts travelers
Washington (CNN) — There would not be enough air traffic controllers in the tower at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport Tuesday night, the Federal Aviation Administration warned. In Nashville, so many controllers have stayed home, the facility...

She's 72. She's uses a wheelchair. And she's a solo traveler.
Anne Marie Jones, a 72-year-old solo traveler, uses a wheelchair due to spina bifida. One in four Americans has a disability, and many face significant hurdles with accommodations when traveling. Jones utilizes accessible travel companies and...

SF Board of Supervisors Declares October 17 ‘Broke-Ass Stuart Day’ in San Francisco
It may not surprise you that the SF Board of Supervisors declared an honorary commemoration day with the word “Ass” in the title, but it might surprise you that they declared October 17 as “Broke-Ass Stuart Day.” You might think of San Francisco...

Travelers concerned government shutdown could impact MEA weekend plans
One week into the federal government shutdown, there's growing concern for anyone getting on an airplane anytime soon. Shutdowns and delays are already happening at airports across the country. With the Minnesota Education Association conference —...

Kris Budden unloads rant about Big Ten coaches’ travel complaints
Complaints about long travel for games are once again popping up in the Big Ten. Penn State head coach James Franklin mentioned the flight to Los Angeles as a reason why the Nittany Lions were not prepared to play UCLA. A quick comment but one...

Proposed 2028 Los Angeles Olympics water taxi transportation method could make waves
Click here for updates on this story California (KCAL, KCBS) -- With the city of Long Beach set to host 18 events as part of the 2028 Olympic Games and 2029 Paralympic Games, the most for any city other than Los Angeles, local leaders are...

Los Angeles airport left without air traffic controllers for 6 hours amid shutdown chaos
Flights could still take off and land as approach operations were handled remotely by a facility in San Diego(Image: Getty Images) A Los Angeles airport had no air traffic controllers on Monday evening, as travelers around the U.S. faced delays...

Solvang Must Balance Tourism with Livability, Mayor Says at State of City Event
Solvang’s future depends on balancing tourism-driven revenue with the needs of full-time residents, Mayor David Brown said while outlining priorities around housing and infrastructure during Monday’s State of the City address. The annual event,...

Kenya, Africa asked to tap new tourism trends
Tourism players in Kenya and the African continent at large have been asked to embrace new tourism trends so as to attract global modern-day travellers. They were told to package different tourism products according to the demands of different age...

Violent drug gang threatens US tourists and Kash Patel in terrifying message after raids and weapons seizures
By BRITTANY CHAIN, US SENIOR REPORTER Published: 00:47 EDT, 8 October 2025 | Updated: 00:55 EDT, 8 October 2025 Violent cartel members have threatened US tourists in Mexico in an effort to send a warning to FBI Director Kash Patel as the...

El Cajon leaders plan response to California AG's license plate data lawsuit
The city of El Cajon says it won't back down from the state pressure to stop sharing license plate reader information with out-of-state law enforcement. California Attorney General Rob Bonta is suing the city, asking the San Diego Superior Court...