Most travelers would probably describe a TSA pat-down with all sorts of colorful language. Yellow Labrador guide dog Maple, though, seems to be a huge fan. And now, a huge viral celebrity, Maple has something to teach everyone, too. Footage depicts Maple absolutely basking in the attention as a TSA officer checks his harness at…
License-plate-reading cameras operate inside Yosemite National Park, but park officials are pushing back against reports claiming they use Flock cameras specifically. Far beyond Yosemite’s borders, though, reactions to Flock cameras remain passionate. Outside reports that questions arose concerning Yosemite cameras after entries on DeFlock—a crowdsourced map of automated license plate readers—alleged that several cameras within…
Airport security procedures can differ from airport to airport. At one checkpoint, you may need to remove a laptop from a carry-on bag, while at another, you can leave it packed. Part of that comes down to technology that provides a clearer image of a bag’s interior, but with an important trade-off. On July 13,…
One young black-footed ferret learned that even a quiet day at home comes with all sorts of adorable surprises—especially when Mom is nearby. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service recently shared a video on Facebook showing a mother black-footed ferret suddenly popping through an opening beside her kit. The little one looks shocked before he…
A disturbing video showing a young man chasing and kicking at a sea lion in San Diego sparked outrage when it spread across social media in July. Now, the 18-year-old seen in the footage has pleaded guilty to a federal crime. Tyler Muehl, of La Jolla, pleaded guilty on Aug. 13 to a misdemeanor violation…
Everyone has a list of travel essentials, and sometimes travelers need to get creative with storage. But customs officers inspecting a traveler’s suitcase at a Tokyo airport found considerably more than clothes and toiletries inside. Authorities say approximately 200 lizards had been packed into 22 pairs of socks. The discovery was made at Tokyo’s Haneda…
Seattle renters, like many across the nation, often face extra monthly fees on top of their advertised rent. City leaders are now moving to ban several of those charges, colloquially nicknamed “junk fees,” including monthly pet rent and package fees. On Aug. 11, the Seattle City Council voted 8-0 to approve legislation aimed at reducing…
A passenger was pulled partially out of a Ryanair plane after a window beside his seat shattered thousands of feet in the air. Now, a newly released investigation report explains what struck the aircraft hard enough to break the window. The incident happened on July 10 aboard Ryanair Flight 1879 as the Boeing 737 traveled from…
Walt Disney World guests can prepare to go off-road through towering mountains, winding paths, and powerful geysers as part of an ambitious new Cars-themed attraction at Magic Kingdom. At D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event in Anaheim, California, Disney revealed new details about Piston Peak National Park (to be revealed at Disney World). Imagineers also…