The US penny is still in circulation, but its future looks shaky as production costs stay above face value. For now, the US Mint is cutting back and preparing for a possible shift away from the 1-cent coin.
A routine airport screening turned into a costly surprise when standard-size toiletries were pulled from a carry-on despite appearing to meet TSA rules. The episode highlights how screening decisions can vary at checkpoints and why travelers still lose items they believe are allowed.
The 2026 Best Cities in America rankings have been released, putting New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, San Francisco, and Seattle at the top. The annual list is closely watched by travelers, residents, and businesses because it blends tourism appeal with livability and economic strength.
A small cut, tear, or water stain on a passport can be enough for an airline to deny boarding, even if the document still looks usable to the traveler. The issue matters because carriers can be fined for transporting passengers with damaged or invalid passports.
Oregon transportation officials are warning cyclists not to enter active construction areas after repeated safety problems in restricted work zones. The concern is growing as summer riding season brings more people onto routes affected by major road projects.
Air Canada is set to begin the first nonstop service ever between Montreal and Porto, giving travelers a new direct link to northern Portugal. The seasonal route expands the airline’s transatlantic network as demand for leisure travel to Europe remains strong.
U.S. travelers are paying close to $100 more for flights than they did a year ago, according to recent fare data and travel industry analysts. Experts say strong demand, tight airline capacity, and rising operating costs could push summer prices even higher.
Across California, officials, residents and park managers are increasingly criticizing social media-driven travel as viral posts send huge crowds to fragile and dangerous places. The backlash reflects growing concerns about rescues, traffic, environmental damage and the pressure on small communities.
