Travelers must pay fee, pass screening before visiting popular destination under new rule
Japan’s new JESTA e-visa system now requires travelers to apply online and pay a $19 fee before visiting, with full implementation set for March 2029.
Hotel fees are draining Americans’ wallets as expert reveals how to avoid paying hundreds extra
Resort fees are not going away, a NerdWallet study finds, despite a new FTC rule that now requires hotels to show full prices upfront. An expert shared tips as travelers react.
Dementia risk signals could lie in simple blood pressure readings, researchers say
Simple measurements taken during routine blood pressure checks could predict dementia risk years before symptoms appear. That’s according to new research presented this week at the…
Israel says Iranian leader who ordered Strait of Hormuz closure killed in targeted strike
Israel has eliminated Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy Commander Alireza Tangsiri in a strike, Israel’s Minister of Defense Israel Katz indicated.
Zelenskyy claims US tied Ukraine security guarantees to giving up Donbas, White House denies
Zelenskyy claimed U.S. security guarantees for Ukraine are tied to ceding Donbas to Russia, but the White House says those claims are false.
Spring clean your digital footprint: Why retirees are scam targets
Every spring, many of us follow the same routine. We replace the batteries in our smoke detectors, clean out the garage and organize paperwork while reviewing…
Usher Says Sean “Diddy” Combs Has Been “Misrepresented”
Usher is speaking out about Sean “Diddy” Combs’ influence.
The “OMG” singer addressed the allegations against the music mogul, who is currently serving a 50-month…
Houston rodeo cracks down with new dress code after revolt about ‘out of control’ attire
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, which just concluded, banned revealing clothing, visible undergarments and gang-affiliated attire following social media backlash.
Century-old US airport to shut down to make way for taxpayer-funded park as critics push for housing
Santa Monica Airport, open for over 100 years, is set to close Dec. 31, 2028, after an FAA settlement that allows the city to end operations. It will be converted for public use.
Cannabis may backfire for mental health disorders, major study finds
A large body of research found there is little strong evidence that medicinal cannabinoids help with mental disorders and substance-use disorders. Researchers at the University of…
US military sends drones, alongside 200 troops, to Nigeria amid fears of renewed Boko Haram insurgency
The U.S. military deployed MQ-9 Reaper drones to Nigeria for intelligence-gathering and training as the African country is grappling with a security crisis.
Who actually runs Iran right now? The key power players as Trump claims talks to ‘top’ official
Analysts say the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has emerged as Iran’s dominant force, with Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei’s grip on power reportedly uncertain after recent strikes.