Nature, Travel
Deadly Landslide in Italy
Italy has declared a state of emergency. Heavy rain caused a landslide on the island of Ischia on Saturday.
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Business, Technology, Travel
Cars Without Drivers in San Francisco
The company Waymo can now operate their driverless cars in San Francisco.
Entertainment, Sports, Travel
Saudi Arabia Beats Argentina - Businesses Close Next Day
The king of Saudi Arabia declared a public holiday for the country on Wednesday. The holiday was to celebrate their win against Argentina in the World Cup. Saudi Arabia beat Argentina 2-1 on Tuesday.
Business, Travel
Tourism in Asia and the Pacific Still Low
Prior to the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020, Palau had around 118,000 visitors a year. Tourism was the main industry in the country. This year, less than 10,000 people visited the country.
Sports, Travel
Lionel Messi Injured 2 Weeks Before World Cup
Lionel Messi missed a game with his club team Paris Saint Germain (PSG) on Sunday because of an injury. His Achilles tendon, a tendon that goes from the heel of the foot to the back of the knee, was hurt.
Business, Travel
Disneyland in Shanghai Suddenly Closed, Visitors Locked In
On Monday, Disney Resort in Shanghai suddenly stopped operations because of China’s COVID-19 rules. Disney Resort visitors were told to stay in the park until they test negative for coronavirus.
Other, Travel
Football Fan Walking from Spain to Qatar Was Arrested in Iran
A football fan from Spain decided to walk to Qatar to watch the World Cup, which starts in November. The fan’s mother says that there was no contact with him for several weeks. She then learned that he was arrested in Ir
Entertainment, Travel
BTS Holds Free Concert in South Korea
On Saturday, BTS, a k-pop boy group, performed a concert in Busan. The concert was to support South Korea’s bid to host the World Expo in 2030.
Nature, Travel
Fat Bear Week Has A Winner
The organizers of the Fat Bear Week contest in Alaska have chosen a winner, although voters tried cheating.
Technology, Travel
The World’s Longest Underwater Tunnel: Helpful or Harmful?
Construction has started on the Fehmarn Belt Fixed Link, an underwater rail and road tunnel between Germany and Denmark. When finished, it will be longer than 18km in length, the longest underwater tunnel in the world.
Nature, Travel
Glaciers in Switzerland Melt at Record Speed
Glaciers in Switzerland have melted a record amount this year. GLAMOS, an organization that monitors glaciers in Switzerland, says that it’s the most melting since monitoring started more than a century ago.
Business, Travel
Japan Will Reopen to Tourists
On the same day, Japan will also allow visa-free travel for residents of some countries.
Business, Travel
American Airlines Wants Supersonic Planes
Recently, American Airlines Group Inc. announced it will buy up to 20 new jets from Boom Supersonic, an aircraft maker. American Airlines is the second major US airline to announce that it will buy supersonic airplanes.
Technology, Travel
Airbnb Tests New ‘Anti-party Technology’ in North America
Earlier this year, Airbnb made a new rule which bans house parties. The company is now testing a new “anti-party technology” in the US and Canada to make sure that guests are not partying.
Nature, Science, Travel
Polio Disease Found in London, New York and Jerusalem. Is It Dangerous?
Polio is a deadly disease that used to paralyze thousands of children every year. The disease is now spreading through London, New York and Jerusalem for the first time in decades.
Entertainment, Travel
6 People Hurt on the Last Day of Running of the Bulls
Last Thursday, bulls from Spain’s respected Miura Ranch ran in the final event of the Running of the Bulls at the San Fermin Festival this year.
Other, Travel
World UFO Day: People Want the Truth
World UFO Day celebrates the rumored alien crash in Roswell, New Mexico (USA).
Politics, Travel
New Recommendation for Masks Not Popular in Japan
More than one month ago, the Japanese government changed its recommendation for wearing masks. It suggested that people can remove masks, but the idea is not popular.
Travel
Spanish Resort Makes New Rules to Stop Drunk Tourists
One of Majorca’s most popular party areas now bans people who are wearing football shirts from entering restaurants.
