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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...

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...

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 —...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

Video: Tragedy as medical helicopter crashes on California Highway
On Tuesday, October 7, a helicopter providing air medical services crashed on eastbound Highway 50 in the state capital, Sacramento US Federal Aviation Administration records showed the helicopter was registered to REACH Air Medical Services....

News Today Live Updates, 8 October | ‘BJP-backed goons ransacked office in Tripura,’ TMC alleges; members from Bengal visit Agartala
News Today Live Updates: Get the latest news updates from India and all around the world. Stay updated with breaking news today.In an unexpected turn of events, India has joined the Taliban, Pakistan, China and Russia to oppose US President Donald...

The best places to travel between Christmas and New Year’s Eve
The week between Christmas and New Year’s can feel a bit like the twilight zone. The kids are out of school, your inbox is quiet, your fridge is full of leftovers, and you’re never quite sure what day it is. This delightfully disorienting period –...

Tourist pronounced dead after apparent drowning on Kauai
ANINI (HawaiiNewsNow) - A man visiting from California was pronounced dead Monday afternoon after lifeguards pulled him from the waters near Anini Beach. First responders arrived at Anini Beach Park around 3 p.m., responding to reports of a...

California Is Home To One Of The Biggest And Youngest Craters In The U.S. — Spanning Almost Half A Mile
Credit: itzjulz via Shutterstock. Save California is full of natural wonders that never stop amazing you. From towering redwoods to stunning coastlines and scorching deserts, there’s always something incredible to explore. And in Southern...
Aussie spots named among the best hotels and resorts in the world by Conde Nast Traveler
An off-grid retreat in Tasmania, a little-known luxury tropical Queensland resort, and a small hotel in an emerging NSW beach town have made it onto an illustrious best in the world list. Conde Nast Traveler's 38th annual Readers' Choice Awards...

California Enacts Sweeping Pharmacy Bill Extending Board Sunset and Requiring Nonresident PIC Licensure
On October 1, 2025, Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law AB 1503, creating wide-ranging changes for the world of pharmacy inside and outside California. The new legislation affects pharmacy operations, nonresident pharmacy compliance, and...

With the Rise of Wellness Tourism, Every Hotel is Becoming a Health Retreat
I’m in a private spa chamber at Maxx Royal Bodrum Resort on the Turkish Riviera, with a Balinese therapist tucking me into a Nuvola dry floatation therapy bed. With the click of a button, the bed lowers, and I float as if in water, but I'm...

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...