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British woman shot dead on holiday in Texas
Police in Texas have conducted a "thorough investigation" into the death of Lucy Harrison.BBC News - Feb. 12 -
'He was just an innocent wee boy on his holidays'
Supt Norman Haslett says the death of a 12-year-old Spanish boy in the Omagh bomb had "the most profound" effect on him.BBC News - 1d -
Fancii Abigail Review: The Best Travel Makeup Mirror
If you do your makeup on the go, this portable lighted makeup mirror makes a fantastic base station.Wired - Feb. 8 -
No. 1 UCLA travels to Oregon for conference matchup
UCLA Bruins (22-0, 10-0 Big Ten) at Oregon Ducks (16-7, 7-5 Big Ten) Eugene, Oregon; Sunday, 4 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. 1 UCLA faces Oregon in Big Ten action Sunday. The Ducks are 13-2 on their ...ABC News - Feb. 9 -
The 5 Best Travel Pillows (2025), Tested and Reviewed
It can be hard to catch a nap while traveling, but these pillows can help.Wired - Feb. 11 -
Last-minute Valentine's Day travel tips
If you're looking for a last-minute Valentine's gift, maybe a quick trip is in order. Travel expert Mark Ellwood joined CBS News with advice on how to save money when you're trying to book a getaway.CBS News - Feb. 12 -
9 Best Travel Adapters (2025), Tested and Reviewed
When going abroad, the right plugs are essential to keeping your gadgets charged. These are our favorites.Wired - Feb. 12 -
Travel group HBX’s shares sink after IPO
Hotel room wholesaler’s float viewed as key test of European market in 2025Financial Times - 6d -
Street Style Look of the Week: Travel Outfits
Vacationers’ polished attire recalled the glamour of early jet-age travel.The New York Times - 1d -
U.S. travel system 'not ready' for WC, Olympics
Aging infrastructure, sluggish visa processing times and outdated security technology are obstacles in welcoming visitors, according to a U.S. Travel Association report.ESPN - 2h -
Google’s holiday ad boost can’t ease AI letdown fears
Google’s digital ad sales continued to grow at a healthy clip during the holiday season, but that wasn’t enough to offset investors’ worries about whether its big bet on artificial intelligence ...ABC News - Feb. 5 -
UK family tell of nightmare of bloodstained, sex toy-filled holiday rental
The family, which included four small children, were initially told by Vrbo that the property’s issues were ‘minor’. A family who arrived at their rented holiday house to find bloodstained ...The Guardian - Feb. 11 -
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Retail sales slump. Cold snap and post-holiday blues depress spending.
Consumers took a breather from holiday shopping season and a severe cold snap in the U.S. kept people indoorsMarketWatch - 5d -
Republican introduces bill to make Trump's birthday a federal holiday
Rep. Claudia Tenney (R-N.Y.) introduced a bill Friday that would establish President Trump’s birthday, June 14, as a public holiday. The Trump’s Birthday and Flag Day Holiday Establishment Act ...The Hill - 2d -
Indonesia’s $19bn austerity drive targets travel and air conditioning
President Prabowo Subianto seeks to free up cash from budget to fund free school meals and other promisesFinancial Times - Feb. 11 -
The 6 most annoying types of air travelers — and how to rethink interactions with them
A new book by frequent flier Brandon Blewett seems like another rant about annoying passengers. But the author says there's actually much to learn from them.CNBC - Feb. 11 -
Some Israeli soldiers traveling abroad are targeted for alleged war crimes in Gaza
An Israeli army reservist’s dream vacation in Brazil ended abruptly last month over an accusation that he committed war crimes in the Gaza StripABC News - Feb. 11 -
Winter storms threaten snow, extreme cold and travel warnings across the U.S.
Heavy snow, freezing rain and temperatures as much as 35 degrees below seasonal averages are set to hit large parts of the United States as a string of storms confirm that winter is far from over.NBC News - Feb. 11 -
Here's a potential winner from the Trump tariffs: American tourists traveling abroad
The U.S. dollar is expected to strengthen further in 2025 due to President Donald Trump's tariff policy. Overseas travelers may enjoy more buying power.CNBC - 5d -
Transforming Tourism: VisitPortugal's Journey Towards Sustainable and Meaningful Travel
A strategy for the future of tourismCBS News - 1d -
Asus ROG Ally Extreme With Free Travel Case Gets Massive Discount
Asus ROG Ally Z1 Extreme + Official Travel Case $450 (was ...GameSpot - 1d -
Take-Two reports $1.37B bookings for holiday quarter; no update for GTA VI launch
Take-Two didn't offer an update on the coming launch date of Grand Theft Auto VI, but it did report $1.37 billion net bookings.VentureBeat - Feb. 6 -
‘Wild west’ UK holiday park industry facing legal action over mis-sold caravans
Group claims compensation after allegedly losing thousands from over-inflated caravan prices and pitch fees. Campaigners have called on the UK government to take action on the “wild west” holiday ...The Guardian - Feb. 12 -
Sony’s PlayStation business pulls further ahead with 16% revenue growth in holiday quarter
Sony reported a significant increase in PlayStation business sales of 1,682.3 billion yen in the holiday quarter, up 237.9 billion yen, or 16%.VentureBeat - 6d -
Valentine’s Day may be the world’s most hated holiday – but I won’t be joining the pile-on | James Colley
You don’t need flowers, chocolates or a card. You don’t even need to be celebrating romantic love. But I like the idea of recognising the everlasting surprise of loving and being loved. Get our ...The Guardian - 6d -
Sony raises full-year forecasts after solid PlayStation 5 sales in the holidays
The December quarter is a key period for Sony, covering the holiday shopping season which is often a lucrative time for consumer electronics firms.CNBC - 6d -
'Captain America: Brave New World' soars toward a $100 million holiday weekend
"Captain America: Brave New World" infused some blockbuster cash into the North American box office, bringing in $88.5 million in ticket sales over the weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday.NBC News - 3d -
‘Captain America: Brave New World’ soars toward a $100 million holiday weekend
“Captain America: Brave New World” is infusing some blockbuster cash into the North American box officeABC News - 3d -
Anxious travelers are sharing calming messages from flight crews in the aftermath of plane crashes
Flight anxiety-related videos have populated TikTok in the past few weeks, with users documenting recent encounters with flight crew members who have offered extra relief to help curb their fears.NBC News - Feb. 8 -
Roses are red, violets are blue, 940 million flowers are traveling (through Miami) to you
If any husbands or boyfriends mess up Valentine’s Day this week, it’s not because of a shortage of flowers.NBC News - Feb. 11 -
Travelers expects $1.7 billion insured loss from the California wildfires. Analysts still expect a profit.
Travelers’ CFO said the outbreak of wildfires were “a big event” for the insurance industry.MarketWatch - Feb. 11 -
UK needs air travel reform if it wants third Heathrow runway, says airport boss
Thomas Woldbye is confident the government is committed to making controversial project happenFinancial Times - Feb. 12 -
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13 Best MagSafe Wireless Chargers (2025): Power Banks, Stands, Pads, and Travel Chargers
Keep your iPhone battery topped up with a magnetic MagSafe wireless charger.Wired - 6d -
Airbnb shares are rallying, and its CEO thinks it can be a one-stop travel shop ‘similar to Amazon’
Airbnb Inc. on Thursday forecast first-quarter sales that came up a bit shy of Wall Street’s expectations, but the vacation-rental platform said it expects to continue to build on strides it made ...MarketWatch - 6d -
As U.S. officials travel to security summit, Europe must step-up on defense or risk being sidelined
As top global officials gather for the Munich Security Conference, the future of Ukraine and reshaping Europe's defense architecture will be central to talks.CNBC - 6d -
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Where to save and splurge on vacation, from a 28-year-old travel agent on track to book $1 million in trips this year
Some travel expenses are worth splurging on, whereas for others you should save.CNBC - 4d
