TRAVEL

Houston-area sheriff is named to lead immigration agency

 President Joe Biden on Tuesday nominated the sheriff of one of the nation’s most populous counties to lead the agency that deports people in the country… Read more

‘Red Tourism’ draws Chinese on centennial of Communist Party

 On the 100th anniversary of the Chinese Communist Party, tourists are flocking to historic sites and making pilgrimages to party landmarks.

On… Read more

Biden plan for cleaner power system faces daunting obstacles

If the nation is to meet President Joe Biden’s goal of cutting America’s greenhouse gas emissions in half by the end of the decade, it will have to… Read more

Disney World to power 40% of park with solar power

It’s a good thing that this theme park is located in one of the sunniest states.

Disney World recently announced a major upgrade to its resort… Read more

Resilient redwood forest a beacon of hope for California

Eight months after a lightning siege ignited more than 650 wildfires in Northern California, the state’s oldest park — which was almost entirely ablaze… Read more

United Airlines challenges Southwest for Denver business in new ad campaign

Turbulence in the friendly skies?

United Airlines has called out Southwest Airlines in a new ad campaign as it vies to best the carrier for… Read more

Comedian accidentally charged $770M for extra legroom on flight

An Australian comedian on Saturday said he was charged nearly $800 million after he tried to buy extra legroom for a recent flight.

Dave O'Neil took… Read more

Cruise line offers Antarctica wedding voyage on Valentine's Day 2022

If taking a cruise to Antarctica wasn’t exciting enough on its own, one operator is now offering couples a chance to tie the knot during the voyage.

Read more