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Sea arch in the Volcanoes National Park, Big Island, Hawaii
GOING, GOING... GONE

Iconic Hawaii Landmark Collapses After 500 Years

The structure first formed as waves carved through ancient lava flows.

Will Neal

A drone view shows an old building, partially collapsed following an explosion, in the Plaka area, which is popular with tourists, in central Athens, Greece, September 25, 2026.
GREEK TRAGEDY

2 Hurt as Explosion Near Historic Landmark Destroys Building

The cause of the major blast in the popular tourist area is unknown.

Ewan Palmer

A drone view of the Colosseum in Rome, Italy, May 6, 2025.
‘SENSELESS DEATH’

Man, 22, Dies in Horror Colosseum Accident

The iconic landmark has been temporarily closed following the tragedy.

Ewan Palmer

Netarts-Oceanside Fire District
CUT OFF

Tourists’ Attempt to Take ‘Dramatic’ Pic Goes Horribly Wrong

The photo stunt cropped out the group’s only way home.

Will Neal

Reuters -- Nepal floods
FRANTIC SEARCH

Americans Among Hundreds Missing in Deadly Flood Disaster

At least 18 people have died.

Harry Thompson

U.S. President Donald Trump looks on as he arrives at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, U.S., July 19, 2026.
COLD SHOULDER

Trump Costs America Billions as Canadians Snub the U.S.

Canadian visitors spent $2.3 billion less in the U.S. in 2025.

Martha McHardy

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Antonia Mihailescu in the mountains of Romania
DANGEROUS ASCENT

Climber Dies After Rope Failure Sends Group Plunging 33 Feet

The 36-year-old climber was part of a group exploring the Bucegi Mountains in Romania.

Sarah-Jane Collins

Carriage horses line one of the entrances to Central Park as drivers try to persuade tourists to take a horse-drawn carriage ride around the park. Controversy surrounds the treatment of the horses, especially during extremely hot days. Animal activists, concerned about the horses' welfare, are advocating to end horse-drawn carriage rides. (Photo by: Deb Cohn-Orbach/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)
FAMILY TRAGEDY

Tourist, 18, Dies in Central Park Horse Carriage Horror

The 18-year-old jumped from the runaway carriage to save his mother after the horse bolted in busy Central Park.

Will Neal

Trump
VISCERAL

Plan to Rename Airport for Trump Hit With Backlash

Furious travelers flooded Palm Beach International with abuse, threats, and one demand for $30 million.

Tom Latchem

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office as he signs the Secure America Act, at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., June 10, 2026. REUTERS/Evan Vucci
PARTY POOPER

Trump Fuels World Cup Flop as Fans Stay Home

Build it, and they won’t come.

Harry Thompson

US President Donald Trump speaks to the press in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on June 3, 2026. (Photo by Mandel NGAN / AFP via Getty Images)
BALLS UP

Trump’s World Cup Hit by Last-Minute Fiasco

The first game kicks off on Thursday.

Harry Thompson

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