Archaeologists in Egypt have uncovered a large Byzantine-era settlement in the Western Desert, including homes, churches, and workshops dating to the 4th century AD. The find at Ain al-Kharab adds rare detail to how people lived in one of Egypt’s driest frontier regions.
The long-awaited Gordie Howe International Bridge between Detroit and Windsor is set to open July 27, giving the US and Canada a new direct border crossing. Officials say the span will become one of the largest border bridges in North America after years of construction delays.
Delta has added a stripped-down business-class option called Delta One Classic, creating a lower-priced entry point with fewer perks. The move gives travelers more fare choices, but it also adds new rules that frequent flyers are now parsing closely.
Europe’s upcoming fingerprint-and-face border check system is drawing fresh pressure from airlines, which warn it could trigger long airport lines when it starts. Trade groups are asking EU officials to pause the launch until airports and border agencies are ready.
Two Carnival cruise ships struck each other at a port in Cozumel, Mexico, on December 20, 2019, and Carnival said 6 passengers suffered minor injuries. The collision disrupted a busy Caribbean cruise stop and raised questions about weather and docking conditions at one of the region’s biggest ports.
A report said United would let some South Florida travelers switch airports for free after the Fort Lauderdale airport was reportedly renamed Donald Trump International Airport. United later publicly denied the memo after it circulated online.
U.S. airlines are warning that a faster switch to permanent daylight saving time could disrupt schedules, crews, and international connections. Congress is weighing a timeline that carriers say is too short for systems built months in advance.
New tariffs were meant to pressure Canadian buying habits, but the early evidence shows many Canadians are adjusting instead of simply paying more. Data from border crossings, retail behavior, and policy responses points to a more complicated outcome.
