CNN — United Airlines crew and passengers had to stop what court documents describe as an unprovoked beating of a man on a flight on Monday. A criminal affidavit alleges that as…
She was condemned to death in 1685. But England’s last ‘witch’ may have survived
CNN — Up to 60,000 so-called “witches” are thought to have been executed across Europe during the 1600s and 1700s, with tens of thousands more put on trial. But new research suggests…
Airline cracks down on ‘gate lice’ who skip the line
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Venice vows to increase its daytripper tax and plans a two-tier entry system
Venice, Italy CNN — It caused ripples of confusion among tourists and anger among locals, but the Venice entry fee for day-trippers is here to stay. The city authorities announced on October…
This man left the US for what he thought would be a six-month trip to Japan. 32 years later, he’s still there
CNN — When he traveled to Japan for a “short term” work assignment back in 1992, Dave Prucha, from California, would never have predicted that he’d still be there 32 years later….
Disney World hikes its prices $30 to $100 for annual passes
CNN — If you’re a regular visitor to Walt Disney World, your annual passes are going to cost you more. The resort in Orlando, Florida, hiked prices on all four levels of…
Woman wedged upside down between rocks for 7 hours after trying to retrieve her phone
Brisbane, Australia CNN — A woman who tried to retrieve her lost phone from between boulders in Australia’s Hunter Valley became stuck upside down for seven hours before she was rescued earlier…
Asheville’s Biltmore Estate is reopening soon
CNN — The historic Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina, plans to welcome guests again starting on November 2, following more than a monthlong closure caused by Hurricane Helene. The estate’s popular…
‘It was a good choice: This US couple say their living costs dropped by nearly $3,000 a month when they moved to Italy
CNN — As they celebrated the milestone of their 50th wedding anniversary in Venice, Italy, in June 2023, Tony Smarrelli, 74, and his wife, Francine, 75, made an important decision. The retired…
Airport introduces time limit on hugs
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