Archaeologists uncover lost medieval city that vanished without a trace: 'True time capsule'
Archaeologists have uncovered a lost medieval town nestled in a remote forest - and new evidence is revealing what the city looked like before its sudden decline.
Researchers uncovered the remains of Stolzenberg, a medieval town that appears to have collapsed in the 14th or 15th century, in a forest outside the modern-day Polish village of Sławoborze.
The city was founded on the border of Pomerania and Neumark, a historically contested border region between Germany and Poland.
FORBIDDEN PASSAGE? SECRET MEDIEVAL TUNNEL FOUND BENEATH ANCIENT PAGAN GRAVES, ARCHAEOLOGISTS SAY
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Cleanest cruise lines revealed after CDC surprise sanitation inspections
The cleanest cruise ships have been revealed in a new study - and some of the findings may surprise cruise lovers.
The study, which compiled data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) annual health and hygiene inspections, ranked a number of popular cruise lines as the most sanitary.
"The data shows that independent brands tend to score higher than large conglomerates, and, surprisingly, the age of the ship doesn't appear to influence a cruise line's ability to achieve a perfect score," according to the study by Florida-based Squaremouth Travel...
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Miami Beach loosens spring break restrictions, aims to draw calmer crowds
For the first time in two years, the city of Miami Beach is loosening its spring break restrictions as it aims to usher in a calmer crowd.
The Miami International Airport expects more than 5 million passengers during its 33-day spring break travel season. The periods between March 12-15 and March 19-22 are expected to generate the largest spring break crowds for Miami Beach this year.
"We are divorced with spring break," said Christopher Bess, public information officer with the Miami Beach Police Department. "The last two years, there were no fatalities, no shootings, no chaos."
Miami Beach launched its official...
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Alexander the Great's long-lost city located after nearly two millennia: 'Absolutely stunning'
Archaeologists have confirmed the location of a long-lost city founded by Alexander the Great - a once-thriving trade hub that's been hidden for centuries.
The ancient city, known as Alexandria on the Tigris, is located in southern Iraq, near the Persian Gulf.
It was founded in the fourth century B.C. as a port city linking trade from India to Mesopotamia and the Mediterranean world. It fell into obscurity after the third century A.D., when the path of the Tigris shifted.
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Famous volcano blasts lava 1,000 feet high, triggering emergency closures at national park
A famous Hawaii volcano erupted recently, its lava reaching as high as 1,000 feet - with the eruption on March 10 prompting temporary closures at a national park and part of an important highway due to falling glassy volcanic fragments, including ash, The Associated Press reported.
Kilauea, on Hawaii's Big Island, has been dazzling residents and visitors with an on-and-off eruption that periodically sends fountains of lava soaring into the sky.
The fountaining that began earlier this week marked the eruption's 43rd episode since it began in Dec. 2024.
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'Worst plane ride': Airline passenger claims she was repeatedly shoved for reclining her seat
A traveler's decision to recline her seat during a recent flight turned into a viral confrontation after the passenger behind her reacted aggressively.
A woman documented what she called the "worst plane ride" - sharing a video of herself as her seat was repeatedly shoved forward after she reclined it.
The clip on TikTok shows the seat jerking abruptly, apparently from forceful pushes by the person seated behind her.
PASSENGERS REFUSING TO WEAR HEADPHONES ON FLIGHTS COULD BE KICKED OFF AIRCRAFT: 'IT'S ABOUT TIME'
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Bird strike forces major airline to turn around after windshield is cracked midair
A United Airlines flight returned to Newark shortly after takeoff after a bird strike.
The aircraft had just departed Newark Liberty International Airport Monday morning, March 9, and was bound for Jacksonville, Florida, when the strike happened.
The airline confirmed the incident to Fox News Digital.
"United flight 1207 safely returned to Newark following a bird strike," according to a United Airlines statement shared with Fox News Digital.
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Airport security strain during shutdown grows as unpaid TSA officers warn, 'We're hurting'
As the lapse in funding at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) continues, many Transportation Security Administration (TSA) agents have been forced to accept only partial paychecks for their work - and if the shutdown persists, that partial pay will dry up.
Many are already receiving no pay at all.
Deondre White, a Transportation Security officer (TSO) at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in D.C., is in the latter category - and told Fox News Digital that morale among officers "has not been the best."
"We are trying to do our job," White said Tuesday in an interview. "It's very crucial...
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Ancient sanctuary tied to 'most mysterious' cult uncovered in rare find beneath historic city
A rare Roman temple tied to a secretive cult has been unearthed in Germany - the oldest-known sanctuary of its kind in Bavaria.
Its remnants were found ahead of a construction project involving multistory apartment buildings in Regensburg, officials said.
The City of Regensburg announced the discovery in early February.
ANCIENT CHRISTIANS LIVED ALONGSIDE FOLLOWERS OF MYSTERIOUS FAITH 1,500 YEARS AGO, ARCHAEOLOGISTS SAY
The temple, built sometime during the first or second centuries A.D., was dedicated to Mithras, a deity from a "mystery cult" associated with light and cosmic order.
Mithraism spread widely across the Roman...
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Paraglider makes emergency landing on packed ski slope after spending hours in the air
A paraglider made an emergency landing at a crowded ski resort after reportedly spending nearly two hours in the air.
The incident occurred in mid-February at Muju Deogyusan Resort on the intermediate Silk Road slope in Muju, South Korea, according to video licensing agency ViralHog.
Footage from the scene shows the paraglider descending toward a slope filled with skiers and snowboarders.
SKIER'S PRANK BACKFIRES, LEAVING HER DANGLING 65 FEET IN THE AIR AS TWIN DESPERATELY HOLDS ON
As the canopy drops lower, several people on the mountain appear to notice the glider overhead -...
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Cruise line jacks up mandatory gratuities for travelers as 9 in 10 Americans blast tipping
It's forecasted that many travelers will be taking cruises this year, and one cruise line in particular is making an adjustment to its pricing structure.
Princess Cruises has announced it will be rolling out a new "crew appreciation" fee while also increasing the cost of food and beverages.
In a statement to Fox News Digital, the cruise line said, "Starting March 8, we will implement a $1-per-guest-per-day increase to the crew appreciation amount for guests who do not hold a Princess Premier, Princess Plus [pass]."
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Expert sounds alarm after study finds popular travel item carries far more bacteria than expected
The dirtiest item you carry with you while you're traveling may not be what you think.
A controlled lab experiment commissioned by Japan Rail Pass provider JRPass found that one frequently handled travel essential contained significantly more bacteria than shoes, luggage or even cell phones do.
Researchers swabbed several common travel items, then incubated the samples to measure bacterial growth in colony-forming units (CFUs).
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The results showed that passports - far exceeding every other item tested - contained 436 CFUs.
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Airlines may cut flight schedules as Iran tensions drive up fuel costs, experts warn
As the Iran conflict disrupts energy markets and squeezes jet-fuel supplies, there is a concern that airfares could rise in the weeks ahead.
Fuel traders are watching the Strait of Hormuz closely, as disruptions from U.S.-Israeli strikes and retaliatory Iranian drone and missile attacks could quickly ripple through global oil and gas flows, as Fox News Digital previously reported.
Jesse Neugarten, CEO of travel service Dollar Flight Club, told Fox News Digital the conflict in Iran is putting pressure on global oil markets - and fuel is one of the biggest costs for airlines.
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Homeland Security reactivates major Global Entry program for travelers amid shutdown
While the lapse in funding at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) continues, officials have announced that the Global Entry program has resumed.
A DHS spokesperson told Fox News Digital in a statement the program was "reactivated" on Wednesday at 5 a.m. ET, "as DHS continually evaluates measures it can take amidst the Democrats' continued shutdown of the department.
"We are working hard to alleviate the disruptions to travelers caused by the Democrats' shutdown," the statement continued.
AIRLINES MAY CUT FLIGHT SCHEDULES AS IRAN TENSIONS DRIVE UP FUEL COSTS, EXPERTS WARN
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DHS shutdown forces airports to tell travelers to arrive 4 hours early amid massive delays
As the lapse in funding at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) continues, TSA agents have been grappling with partial paychecks - and soon-to-be-empty paychecks if the shutdown persists.
These days, the shutdown is causing massive delays at some airports across the country, with wait times for travelers of 3.5 hours reported at major hubs due to officer shortages.
The TSA website and app paused operations on Feb. 17. The site "will not be updated until after funding is enacted," the TSA says on its site - leaving travelers high and dry when it comes to finding...
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Hidden hazard at popular national park sparks urgent safety warning for spring breakers
The National Park Service issued a warning about the presence of hazardous quicksand areas near the shoreline and at drainages in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, which spans across both Arizona and Utah.
"It can appear dry and firm on the surface but may suddenly give way," the Park Service said in a March 3 safety alert on Facebook and on its website.
"Watch for unstable, shifting or unusually soft ground - and use caution when entering these areas."
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Wealthy summer sanctuary limits tourists, hires patrol 'docents' to keep outsiders in check
Nantucket may be the perfect summer destination for its coastal New England vibes, but the island has seen an increase in tourist visitation - posing issues for residents.
The Sconset Bluff Walk is a popular scenic footpath very close to the yards of various private cottages.
It attracts numerous tourists - and now has some neighbors complaining about overtourism issues.
WEALTHY COASTAL ENCLAVE'S DIRTY SECRET REVEALED THROUGH WASTEWATER TESTING SURVEILLANCE
The Siasconset Civic Association, a nonprofit community advocacy organization, has proposed a series of new recommendations to try to curb the destruction of property and overcrowding by...
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Major airline suspends Abu Dhabi flights until end of year amid airspace 'uncertainty'
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been targeted by Iranian missiles at airports, tourist hot spots, the U.S. consulate and other hubs, posing serious threats to travelers.
Now, British Airways has announced it will be suspending its services to Abu Dhabi until the end of the year while canceling other destinations for the rest of the month.
"Due to the continuing uncertainty of the situation in the Middle East and airspace instability, we've had to temporarily reduce our flying schedule in the region," the airline announced in a statement on X.
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Archaeologists uncover gold-laden tomb filled with elite burial treasures from over 1,000 years ago
Archaeologists recently unearthed a gold-laden burial in Panama - an epic discovery that dates back over 1,000 years.
The Ministry of Culture of Panama announced the discovery, made at the El Caño archaeological site in Panama's Coclé Province.
The tomb contained several gold and metal artifacts, including chest plates, ear ornaments and bracelets, as well as "finely crafted ceramics." The tomb is called Tomb 3.
POLICE STUMBLE UPON ANCIENT SHIPWRECK AMID ROUTINE PATROL, KEEP LOCATION SECRET TO DETER LOOTERS
Though archaeologists first identified Tomb 3 in 2009, they didn't realize the complexity of the structure - or the...
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Shutdown sparks flight chaos as TSA lines spill into parking lots with 3-hour waits or longer
Many airports have been grappling with massive security lines as spring break travel kicked off over the weekend amid a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding lapse.
Houston Hobby Airport in Houston, Texas, had lines lasting an average of 3.5 hours at one point Sunday - while Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport in Louisiana told passengers to arrive at least three hours before their flights, Reuters reported.
Lauren Bis, DHS Deputy Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs, told Fox News Digital in a statement the delays are "severe fallout" from the "Democrat shutdown" of DHS.
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