Snow drought grips ski industry as resorts turn to Gen Z skiers, new activities to fill lifts
There is a fresh incentive for members of Gen Z to hit the slopes at Vail Resorts in Colorado going forward.
After a record low snowfall total this winter, Vail Resorts is slashing prices on its Epic Pass by 20% for skiers and snowboarders between 13 and 30. The move is a push to attract a younger generation.
"The future of the sport depends on the next generation of skiers and riders, and it is our responsibility to create a more accessible pathway for them well into young adulthood," Rob Katz, CEO of Vail Resorts, said in a statement.
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Tourists in Las Vegas pay $1,000 for dinner on the Strip while sharks eat like royalty
In Las Vegas, where high rollers chase five-star meals and buffet lines are practically a sport, it turns out the real VIP diners are the sharks.
At Mandalay Bay Resort, the big fish are fed a mix of mackerel, herring, blue runner and sardines, according to The Associated Press (AP).
The casino's lead aquarist, Becky O'Brien, told the AP she feeds 15 species of sharks three times a week.
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"They eat, I would say, better than the tourists on the Strip," O'Brien said.
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Major cruise line cancels planned sailings, upending vacations: 'Definitely a disappointment'
Carnival Cruise Line has canceled 11 sailings on its Carnival Firenze ship, which were all scheduled for fall 2026.
"Due to changes to itinerary plans, we have canceled sailings aboard Carnival Firenze scheduled between Oct. 12, 2026, and Nov. 16, 2026," Carnival said in a shared statement with Fox News Digital.
The cruise cancellations are connected to a redeployment effort, according to a statement by the company to booked guests.
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Las Vegas poker rooms fold as casino tourism plummets to record lows
Tourism has been taking a hit in Sin City - and now comes news of another poker room closure on the Las Vegas Strip.
A Resorts World representative confirmed to Fox News Digital that its poker rooms will be discontinued on March 30.
"However, we will be introducing new gaming opportunities to replace the poker room," the representative said.
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The representative did not elaborate on what new gaming offerings would take the room's place. It currently features No Limit Texas Hold'em, Pot Limit Omaha and mixed games.
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Multiple beaches deemed unsafe as officials issue urgent health warnings to public
Several popular California beaches are under a public health advisory due to elevated bacteria levels in ocean water.
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health issued an updated warning March 17, advising residents and visitors to avoid swimming, surfing or playing in ocean water in affected areas.
The warning comes as temperatures across parts of the West are running as much as 35 degrees above average, FOX Weather reported - with the hottest conditions expected between Thursday and Saturday.
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Video captures crazy airport crowds as passengers pour into terminal after security checkpoints close
While TSA officers on the front lines of airports across the nation continue to miss their paychecks, chaos is gripping some U.S. airports.
Footage from the Philadelphia International Airport, shot early Thursday morning, shows hundreds of passengers waiting on elevators and escalators to get through a security check point.
The airport announced it was temporarily closing three security checkpoints "to help optimize operations across other checkpoints," starting Wednesday.
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Flight passengers are warned things could get worse amid DHS shutdown, delays and callouts
As American airports and travelers continue to suffer the impacts of the DHS shutdown - and as TSA officers continue to go without paychecks - some European countries are warning those who would potentially visit the U.S.
The United Kingdom, for example, updated its foreign travel advice for those looking to travel to the U.S. - calling out the "travel disruption."
Its advisory says, "There could be longer than usual queues at some U.S. airports due to a partial US government shutdown."
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TSA warns of security 'threat' as airport checkpoint closures trigger more travel delays
The ongoing DHS shutdown has sparked travel chaos in areas of the country, with some airports now closing security checkpoints due to callouts by Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers - raising concerns about "threat" levels.
Acting Deputy TSA Administrator Adam Stahl told Fox News Digital on Wednesday the issue is not just staffing. He said "a variety of other streams of information, including threat [and] intelligence" input, are also part of ongoing risk assessments.
Philadelphia International Airport announced it will temporarily close three security checkpoints "to help optimize operations across other checkpoints" starting Wednesday. The airport has a total...
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Temple from time of Christ reveals powerful society lost to history, archaeologists say
Archaeologists have uncovered a 2,000-year-old temple in Denmark - offering a glimpse into the mysterious, once-powerful society that built it.
The Museum of Central Jutland (Museum Midtjylland) unveiled the discovery of the temple at Hedegård, an ancient site that contains Scandinavia's "largest and richest burial site," according to its website. The latest excavation began last August.
Hedegård, located near Ejstrupholm north of the Skjern River, has been identified as Denmark's largest settlement from the time "around the birth of Christ," the museum said.
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Budget airline blasted in viral video as 'perfect honeymoon week' ends in travel chaos
Online influencers were not amused about extreme travel difficulties in the 24-hour period between March 15, 2026, and March 16, 2026, as experienced by some Spirit Airlines travelers as well as those at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.
Numerous passengers took to TikTok on Sunday and Monday to share their upset about the chaos they experienced.
The partial DHS shutdown - combined with severe weather, staffing shortages, the spring break travel period and the Spirit Airlines bankruptcy - created widespread cancellations and delays, especially in Florida.
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Wealthy golden visa holders evacuated from UAE as Iran conflict escalates
As tensions continue to escalate in the Middle East for the third week, people are looking to evacuate the region - not only tourists, but also golden visa holders.
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced in an X post that the government has "implement[ed] evacuation plans and facilitate[d] the return of around 500 UAE golden visa holders and residents stranded abroad."
The post said the actions are "part of ongoing efforts to ensure the safety and well-being of all who live in the UAE, at all times and wherever they may be."
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'Dementia village' could push Americans to rethink how we treat memory loss
Some Americans who suffer from dementia will soon be able to walk into a grocery store and buy food. They'll be able to enjoy a meal out with friends - or schedule an appointment at a local spa.
The nation's first "dementia village" is coming soon to Madison, Wisconsin. The $40 million project, to be spread across six acres, will feature a Main-Street feel with shops, a theater and an arts and crafts center, according to a news release. It is slated for a 2027 opening.
Spearheaded by Agrace, a nonprofit healthcare agency, the Dementia Village community is being...
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Archaeologists uncover lost medieval city that vanished without a trace: 'True time capsule'
Archaeologists have uncovered a lost medieval town nestled in a remote forest - and new evidence is revealing what the city looked like before its sudden decline.
Researchers uncovered the remains of Stolzenberg, a medieval town that appears to have collapsed in the 14th or 15th century, in a forest outside the modern-day Polish village of Sławoborze.
The city was founded on the border of Pomerania and Neumark, a historically contested border region between Germany and Poland.
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Cleanest cruise lines revealed after CDC surprise sanitation inspections
The cleanest cruise ships have been revealed in a new study - and some of the findings may surprise cruise lovers.
The study, which compiled data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) annual health and hygiene inspections, ranked a number of popular cruise lines as the most sanitary.
"The data shows that independent brands tend to score higher than large conglomerates, and, surprisingly, the age of the ship doesn't appear to influence a cruise line's ability to achieve a perfect score," according to the study by Florida-based Squaremouth Travel...
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Miami Beach loosens spring break restrictions, aims to draw calmer crowds
For the first time in two years, the city of Miami Beach is loosening its spring break restrictions as it aims to usher in a calmer crowd.
The Miami International Airport expects more than 5 million passengers during its 33-day spring break travel season. The periods between March 12-15 and March 19-22 are expected to generate the largest spring break crowds for Miami Beach this year.
"We are divorced with spring break," said Christopher Bess, public information officer with the Miami Beach Police Department. "The last two years, there were no fatalities, no shootings, no chaos."
Miami Beach launched its official...
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Alexander the Great's long-lost city located after nearly two millennia: 'Absolutely stunning'
Archaeologists have confirmed the location of a long-lost city founded by Alexander the Great - a once-thriving trade hub that's been hidden for centuries.
The ancient city, known as Alexandria on the Tigris, is located in southern Iraq, near the Persian Gulf.
It was founded in the fourth century B.C. as a port city linking trade from India to Mesopotamia and the Mediterranean world. It fell into obscurity after the third century A.D., when the path of the Tigris shifted.
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Famous volcano blasts lava 1,000 feet high, triggering emergency closures at national park
A famous Hawaii volcano erupted recently, its lava reaching as high as 1,000 feet - with the eruption on March 10 prompting temporary closures at a national park and part of an important highway due to falling glassy volcanic fragments, including ash, The Associated Press reported.
Kilauea, on Hawaii's Big Island, has been dazzling residents and visitors with an on-and-off eruption that periodically sends fountains of lava soaring into the sky.
The fountaining that began earlier this week marked the eruption's 43rd episode since it began in Dec. 2024.
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'Worst plane ride': Airline passenger claims she was repeatedly shoved for reclining her seat
A traveler's decision to recline her seat during a recent flight turned into a viral confrontation after the passenger behind her reacted aggressively.
A woman documented what she called the "worst plane ride" - sharing a video of herself as her seat was repeatedly shoved forward after she reclined it.
The clip on TikTok shows the seat jerking abruptly, apparently from forceful pushes by the person seated behind her.
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In the comments section, the traveler said the behavior continued throughout the flight and...
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Bird strike forces major airline to turn around after windshield is cracked midair
A United Airlines flight returned to Newark shortly after takeoff after a bird strike.
The aircraft had just departed Newark Liberty International Airport Monday morning, March 9, and was bound for Jacksonville, Florida, when the strike happened.
The airline confirmed the incident to Fox News Digital.
"United flight 1207 safely returned to Newark following a bird strike," according to a United Airlines statement shared with Fox News Digital.
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Airport security strain during shutdown grows as unpaid TSA officers warn, 'We're hurting'
As the lapse in funding at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) continues, many Transportation Security Administration (TSA) agents have been forced to accept only partial paychecks for their work - and if the shutdown persists, that partial pay will dry up.
Many are already receiving no pay at all.
Deondre White, a Transportation Security officer (TSO) at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in D.C., is in the latter category - and told Fox News Digital that morale among officers "has not been the best."
"We are trying to do our job," White said Tuesday in an interview. "It's very crucial...
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