For the second time in just over a year, a busy portion of Interstate 95 in Connecticut will be shut down through the weekend after a tractor-trailer carrying thousands of gallons of gasoline exploded into a massive inferno Thursday morning in Norwalk. “Emergency crews continue to work the scene of the tanker fire on I95. Our officers are working to …
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The majestic Empire State Building, now the Grand Old Lady of the New York City skyline, opened amid great civic fanfare just 14 months after construction on it began on this day in history, May 1, 1931. The skyscraper “must long remain one of the outstanding glories of a great city,” President Herbert Hoover said, flipping a ceremonial switch in …
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The roots of a heroic American life that grew to reach the heavens are found in New Concord, Ohio. The John and Annie Glenn Museum opens to the public for the 2024 season on Wednesday, May 1. “This is where John Glenn spent his formative years,” Hope Neal, assistant director of the museum, told Fox News Digital. AMERICAN CULTURE QUIZ: …
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If you are looking for a getaway that elevates your vacation to new heights, the Private Jet Villa in Bali turns that fantasy into reality. Perched like a crown jewel atop the Nyang Nyang Beach cliff, this Indonesian villa epitomizes luxury and innovation. The aircraft, a Boeing 737 that previously operated in Indonesia, was transported to the location via truck …
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The town of Fujikawaguchiko has had enough of tourists. Known for a number of scenic photo spots that offer a near-perfect shot of Japan’s iconic Mount Fuji, the town on Tuesday began constructing a large black screen on a stretch of a sidewalk to block the view of the mountain. The reason: misbehaving foreign tourists. RESCUERS FIND BODY ON JAPAN’S …
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The World’s 50 Best Beaches list was revealed on Tuesday after over 1,000 travel professionals across the globe voted on destinations that exude maximum relaxation and beauty. Trunk Bay in the U.S. Virgin Islands was awarded the No. 1 spot on the list in 2024. “It’s hard to argue with Trunk Bay,” Bobby Heard, co-founder and CEO of the World’s …
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Around 30 men are crammed into a Kabul classroom, part of the debut student cohort at a Taliban-run institute training tourism and hospitality professionals. It’s a motley crew. One student is a model. Another is 17 and has no job history. The students vary in age, education level and professional experience. They’re all men — Afghan women are banned from …
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A maze in Scotland is shaped uniquely in a nod to a family’s decades-long history — and is today a favorite travel destination for many, especially during the spring and summer months. The Murray Star Maze at Scone Palace in Scotland was planted in 1991 in the shape of a five-point star as a nod to the history of the …
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Sending kids alone on a flight can be scary. Many airlines allow children as young as age 5 to fly alone. There are plenty of things you can do to ease your own mind as a parent and help keep your child comfortable and safe on a solo flight. THE TOP US AIRPORTS FOR FAST FOOD, RANKED Below are five …
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The European Union announced on Monday that it is tightening visa requirements for people from Ethiopia, accusing the government there of a failure to cooperate in taking back citizens found to be living illegally in the 27-nation bloc. EU headquarters said the time it takes to process visas for Ethiopian nationals will triple from 15 to 45 days. EU countries …
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