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DHS suspends visa-free travel program for Chinese nationals amid birth tourism, security concerns
The Trump administration is suspending a visa-free travel program for Chinese nationals visiting a U.S. island territory after Republican lawmakers warned it could facilitate birth tourism and pose national security risks. Homeland Security…
Redefining Mayong: How tourism is reshaping Assam's 'land of black magic'
Mayong is not just one village but a cluster of villages and settlements, says local resident Champak Deka. Its association with tantra-mantra is believed to date back to the seventh and eighth centuries. DISCLAIMER: This article is based on…
Nelakondapalli Buddhist site in Telangana to be developed as international heritage and tourism destination: Minister
Published - October 26, 2026 08:40 pm IST - KHAMMAM Subscribe to The Hindu @ Just ₹1* Subscribe to The Hindu @ Just $4.99 *Offer only for new subscribers The historic Buddhist Stupa at Nelakondapalli and its surrounding areas in the Palair…
The SS United States is scheduled for sinking to become the world's largest artificial reef
A historic ocean liner is a step closer to becoming the world's largest artificial reef. Officials in Florida's Okaloosa County expect to sink the SS United States off the Gulf Coast during the second week of November. The exact dates could change…
Atlantic Writer Goes Absurdly TDS on Cubans for NOT Slamming Trump
Atlantic magazine staff writer Robert F. Worth should be given credit for his in-depth reporting on the scene from the island of the economic devastation in Cuba as the result of decades of Communist oppression and mismanagement as you can see in…
The SS United States is scheduled for sinking to become the world's largest artificial reef
DESTIN, Fla. (AP) — A historic ocean liner is a step closer to becoming the world's largest artificial reef. Officials in Florida's Okaloosa County expect to sink the SS United States off the Gulf Coast during the second week of November.
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Legendary ocean liner bigger than Titanic to be deliberately sunk off Florida coast
A legendary ocean liner that once carried world leaders, Hollywood icons, and thousands of immigrants across the Atlantic is preparing for a final journey to the floor of the Gulf of Mexico, where it will become the world's largest artificial reef.
Bermuda to regain Chicago connection in 2027
c10d5676-e2a1-4e78-86f4-cfa4a82418f1 New service: a United Airlines jetliner (Photograph by David Zalubowski/AP) Bookings can be made now for a direct flight between Bermuda and Chicago to be launched next year. United Airlines are introducing a…
South Africa's lion petting industry: we spent three years investigating and here's what we found
An estimated 8,000 lions are held in captivity in South Africa in about 350 places, ranging from zoos to tourism venues where people can interact up close with the big cats. Lions are also bred for live trade, trade in body parts and captive hunts.
The SS United States is scheduled for sinking to become the world's largest artificial reef
Updated: 4:04 PM EDT Oct 26, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ Updated: 4:04 PM EDT Oct 26, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ DESTIN, Fla. — Video above: News and weather for Monday, October 26, 2026 A historic ocean liner is a step closer…
Prediction markets gain role in risk transfer
James Fayal's business, Zest, sells Asian tea to customers worldwide, exposing him to unpredictable tariff regimes and highly variable shipping costs. He's using the prediction market Kalshi to hedge both risks. After he predicted successfully that…
New Maryland Maritime Task Force Cites Southern Maryland's Role In Training Industry's Workforce - The BayNet
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Maryland has created a maritime task force to pursue business investment, workforce training and federal opportunities, citing Southern Maryland's Piney Point training school among the institutions supporting the industry.
Aito to focus on future of specialist travel at 50th anniversary conference
Oct 26, 202610:12 GMT by Juliet Dennis Aito says this year's overseas conference will empower businesses with the tools and insights they need to shape the future of specialist travel as it marks its 50th anniversary. The Aito Overseas Conference…
Historic SS United States set to become world's largest artificial reef
Updated: 11:27 PM EDT Oct 25, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ Updated: 11:27 PM EDT Oct 25, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ DESTIN, Fla. — A historic ocean liner is a step closer to becoming the world's largest artificial reef. Officials…
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How Cordelia is Indianising the cruise experience for aspirational Marwadis and Gujaratis
Aspiration-driven premiumisation is reshaping brand portfolios at every scale. For some, it means launching new products; for others, repackaging old products; and for the ambitious, it means buying new cruise ships. Cordelia Cruises, which began…
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