A mountain pass road near the popular tourist destination of Jackson, Wyoming, collapsed Saturday after a landslide, adding at least an hour of travel time for those who drive on the roadway. The roadway at milepost 12.8 on Teton Pass “catastrophically failed,” severing a large chunk of the winding road, and will remain closed as officials plan how to repair …
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4 tips and tricks for flying with checked bags: 'Luggage will get lost'
With summer travel already in full swing, Fox News Digital spoke to experts to learn some of their tricks and tips for making sure that a checked bag arrives safely to its destination. Airports are busier than they have been in years, meaning there are a lot more people who will be checking bags on their flights. Here is what …
Read More »Tiny Telo truck taking on giants like Tesla with big ambitions
Imagine a truck that’s compact enough to navigate city streets with ease yet powerful enough to haul your gear for outdoor adventures. That’s the vision behind Telo, a company that’s rethinking the traditional pickup truck for the electric age. With a focus on purpose-driven innovation, Telo has created a nimble powerhouse that challenges the notion that bigger is better. Get …
Read More »NY turns to psychiatrists to stop subway fare beaters after massive economic loss
New York City’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is looking at paying up to $1 million for a psychologist to analyze the motivations of turnstile jumpers, saying that “historic approaches” like increased policing have had “limited success” in reversing record-high losses due to fare evasion. Of approximately 5 million daily riders on New York City’s subways and buses, about 900,000 skirt …
Read More »Child, 2 adults killed after being hit by train in suburban DC
A child and two adults walking on a railroad bridge were killed when they were struck by a train in northern Virginia, police said. 4 DEAD, 27 INJURED AFTER HEAD-ON TRAIN COLLISION IN CZECH REPUBLIC Fairfax County Police say their preliminary investigation shows that the three were walking on the elevated railroad tracks near Accotink Park Road in Springfield when …
Read More »Road rage data shows 5 things drivers should know about fury behind the wheel
Road rage is, unfortunately, common. According to the American Automobile Association’s 2022 Traffic Safety Index, 89% of American drivers reported that they had fallen victim to aggressive behavior on the road. Fox News Digital has covered a swath of incidents in which angry drivers have hit, attacked and even killed others on the road. On Tuesday, Pennsylvania State Police said …
Read More »Out-of-control ship speeding through harbor forces major South Carolina bridge closure
A large cargo ship lost control of its engines and went nearly full throttle through a South Carolina harbor Wednesday, prompting the closure of one of the busiest bridges in the state. Harbor pilots were able to help the nearly 1,000-foot ship, which was going nearly 20 mph, get under the Ravenel Bridge safely and eventually anchor several miles offshore …
Read More »4 dead, 27 injured after head-on train collision in Czech Republic
A passenger train collided head-on with a freight train in the Czech Republic, killing at least four people and injuring 27 others, officials said Thursday. Interior Minister Vít Rakušan said the crash took place late Wednesday night in the city of Pardubice, about 62 miles east of Prague. The high-speed passenger train belonged to the private RegioJet company. Rakušan said …
Read More »Alaska's capital strikes controversial deal with cruise lines to limit passenger numbers
A new agreement between Alaska’s capital city and major cruise lines seeks to cap the daily number of cruise ship passengers arriving in Juneau starting in 2026, though a prominent critic of the cruise industry said Tuesday the planned limits do not do enough. The agreement, finalized late last week, seeks a daily limit of 16,000 cruise passengers Sundays through …
Read More »Missing dog rescued after spending 18 hours stranded in the middle of the highway: Owner was 'panicked’
A pup is safe after escaping his home and spending over a day stranded on a highway median. Yoda is a one-year-old German shepherd from Lancashire, England, who recently managed to escape his home, according to SWNS. His owner, 44-year-old Stephen Hunt, said he was shocked and panicked when he realized his young dog had escaped. DOG RESCUED AFTER BEING …
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