1 of 3 | Uma Thurman attends the “Dexter: Resurrection” premiere in July. File Photo by Derek French/UPI | License Photo April 8 (UPI) — […]
Month: April 2026
On This Day, April 7: Scandinavian Star ferry fire kills 159
1 of 6 | The MS Scandinavian Star is towed into Lysekil harbor in Sweden after a fire on board the ferry on April 7, […]
Rio police report largest-ever 48-ton marijuana seizure in Brazil
Rio de Janeiro’s Military Police reported the seizure of approximately 48 tons of marijuana in the Nova Holanda community, in Complexo da Maré. Photo courtesy […]
Trump threatens 50% tariffs on those who supply Iran weapons
President Donald Trump speaks during a briefing on Iran at the White House on Monday. On Wednesday, he announced that any country supplying weapons to […]
Maryland man’s first-ever lottery ticket earns $50,000 prize
A Maryland man bought a scratch-off lottery ticket for the first time in his life and his beginner’s luck earned him a $50,000 prize. File […]
Hilton, Royal Orchid Hotels to Open 125 Hampton by Hilton Properties in India
In Brief: Hilton and Royal Orchid Hotels have announced plans to launch 125 new Hampton by Hilton properties across India, marking a significant expansion in […]
AI, Value, and Marquee Events Drive U.S. Travel Trends for Summer 2026
In Brief: Despite heightened recession fears and new travel concerns, American travelers are maintaining record-high travel budgets, booking summer trips early, and increasingly using AI […]
71% of Air Travelers Interested in AI Booking With Safeguards
In Brief: A recent study of 1,000 U.S. air travelers found that while 71% are interested in using AI assistants to book travel, most want […]
This Week’s Comings & Goings
ORA Hospitality announced the appointment of Vincenzo Falcone as chief executive officer. In this position, Falcone will be responsible for defining and executing the company’s […]
Domes Resorts Acquires Majority Stake in Casa Collective
In Brief: Domes Resorts has expanded its portfolio by purchasing a controlling interest in Casa Collective, marking a significant development in the resort industry. Domes […]