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2025 was a wild year for the travel industry.The calendar included impacts felt from the longest government shutdown in history, in addition to natural disasters and geopolitical tensions. New tourist taxes were introduced, brand-new resorts opened, and exciting new cruise ships launched. However, some of the year’s biggest headlines were reserved for some exceptionally bad-behaved travelers.In case you missed any, here’s a recap of the naughtiest travelers and craziest travel stories from 2025.Passengers Busted Following Bizarre Threats Authorities in Australia recently arrested a man after uncovering his plan to hijack a plane to the Middle East.Perhaps fueled by antisemitism, the…
When the ball drops on New Year’s Eve in New York City, it will sparkle in red, white and blue, ushering in 2026 and kicking off months of celebrations for the nation’s upcoming 250th birthday.The patriotic touches at this year’s Times Square gathering, including a second confetti drop, will offer an early glimpse of what’s ahead: hundreds of events and programs, big and small, planned nationwide to mark the signing of the Declaration of Independence.“I’m telling you right now, whatever you’re imagining, it’s going to be much more than that,” said America250 Chair Rosie Rios, who oversees the bipartisan commission…
It’s the end of the year. That means it’s time for us to celebrate the best cybersecurity stories we didn’t publish. Since 2023, TechCrunch has looked back at the best stories across the board from the year in cybersecurity. If you’re not familiar, the idea is simple. There are now dozens of journalists who cover cybersecurity in the English language. There are a lot of stories about cybersecurity, privacy, and surveillance that are published every week. And a lot of them are great, and you should read them. We’re here to recommend the ones we liked the most, so keep…
A traveler near a departures board at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) in Newark, New Jersey, US, on Monday, Nov. 24, 2025. Victor J. Blue | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesAirlines are letting flyers change their trips ahead of a major winter storm that will put carriers to the test during one of the busiest travel periods of the year.A winter storm warning is in effect starting Friday afternoon in New York City, New Jersey and Long Island, with snowfall totals potentially reaching 9 inches, most of it falling overnight, the National Weather Service said.American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines,…
JetBlue is set to add first class to its domestic routes starting in 2026.The rollout of “Mini Mint” or “Junior Mint” will offer a recliner-style premium cabin bridging the gap between coach, extra legroom seating and Mint business class offered on select premium routes according to an article in the New York Post, with the rollout expected to be installed on Airbus A220s, A320s and A321s. The new premium cabin will be introduced on all planes that do not currently have Mint business class offerings. The Collins Aerospace MiQ seat, the same one used in American’s domestic first class has been…
NEW YORK (AP) — When Cami Teacoach’s son turned three she set out to find volunteer opportunities they could do together. He made Valentine cards for senior citizens. They hiked and picked up trash. He helped harvest produce at community gardens and made seed balls out of mud, throwing them into the forest to promote wildflower growth.Teacoach had reached out to many organizations looking for volunteer projects that she could do with her young child, but most places said no, so she came up with her own.“Everyone was like, ‘A 3-year-old can’t do that,’” Teacoach said. “And I was like,…
As 2025 wraps up, The Associated Press has curated a list of memorable stories and enjoyable reads published this year that you may have missed in the flurry of news and the busyness of living.There are storybook endings and heartbreak. Some are stranger than fiction, and others take you behind the scenes. Even if you read them the first time around, the stories on this “in case you missed it” list are worth revisiting. A story for the super sleuthsIf you have ever felt that nagging sense of the unknown, you may be able to relate to Robert Friedrichs and…
As epicurean travelers look beyond traditional Michelin-ranked foodie hubs for 2026, more overlooked destinations around the globe are gaining momentum. A rising luxury destination delivering technique and terroir where culinary experiences reach beyond beach bars and barbeque, the British Virgin Islands (BVI) is leading the charge of unsung foodie destinations just waiting to be discovered. “The British Virgin Islands is quickly emerging as the Caribbean’s next best foodie hotspot,” said Clive McCoy, Director of Tourism at The British Virgin Islands Tourist Board & Film Commission in a statement. “From the continued success of signature events like Anegada Lobster Festival to…
DORAL, Fla. (AP) — When Fernando Dávila was 8 years old in Colombia, he failed a drawing class because he painted donkeys red.There was a reason for that: He is colorblind.Now the 72-year-old Dávila is an established and respected artist whose vibrant paintings have been exhibited in South America, Europe and the United States.“I have the most wonderful job in the world, which is painting every morning,” Dávila said from his studio in a Miami suburb. “To mix colors. To have joy to share with the world, that’s really my passion.”He started off painting only in black and white until…
by Sarah Kuta Last updated: 10:15 AM ET, Wed December 24, 2025 Guests aboard Holland America Line’s 2026 Grand Voyages will receive the line’s signature tote bags—with a sustainable twist.This year, the brand made the bags using upcycle ship textiles. The two-year initiative transformed retired fabrics into functional keepsakes, keeping 30,000 yards of soft textiles out of landfills. It’s already created 4,000 of the eco-friendly tote bags, and plans to make another 25,000 for upcoming Legendary Voyages. The effort began during ship renovations, when fabrics such as drapery and bed runners were collected instead of discarded. Those materials were shipped…