New projections from the U.S. Census Bureau, federal climate assessments, and energy agencies offer a data-based look at how America may change by 2050. Population growth, aging, migration, and hotter weather are expected to reshape daily life across the country.
Wellness travel is booming in the U.S. and globally, but the biggest question is who can actually afford it. Industry data shows rapid growth, while researchers and public agencies say access still depends heavily on income, time, and location.
Travel gear makers rolled out a new wave of neck pillows for 2026, with updated memory foam, adjustable support, and washable covers leading the category. Here are five standout picks based on reported specs, prices, and features available in the U.S. market.
Recent ICE enforcement actions have coincided with sharp drops in foot traffic, business activity, and public gatherings in several immigrant neighborhoods across the US. Local officials, business groups, and residents say the full scale is still developing, but the slowdown is already visible.
Canter’s Deli in Los Angeles will sell a pastrami sandwich meal for 95 cents on August 3 as it marks 95 years in the city. The one-day offer runs from 6 p.m. to midnight for dine-in customers only.
Luxury travel prices remain high in 2026, but several widely used booking tactics can sharply reduce the cost of upscale vacations. Here are nine specific hacks travelers use to book 5-star hotels, flights, and packages for far less than published rates.
National parks are not moving toward a blanket TikTok ban, but filming rules are getting closer attention as short-form videos draw bigger crowds to sensitive sites. What is confirmed so far is a permit system for some commercial shoots, not a platform-specific crackdown.
Luxury safari operators are facing sharper scrutiny as conservation groups and tourism researchers question whether high-end wildlife trips put guest comfort ahead of animal welfare. The debate centers on off-road driving, artificial wildlife encounters, and whether local communities see enough of the revenue.
