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Over 5,000 cold-stunned iguanas removed in two days during state's record freeze More than 5,000 invasive green iguanas in Florida were removed during the state's two-day exemption that allowed residents and visitors to capture the cold-stunned reptiles without a permit, according... Read more: https://worldnewsguru.us/travel-news/over-5000-coldstunned-iguanas-removed-in-two-days-during-states-record-freeze Originally published on World News Guru

Nearly 70 skiers stranded in midair for hours after gondola malfunctions at popular resort More than five dozen winter adventurers had an experience recently that likely wasn't on their agenda.A gondola malfunction left nearly 70 skiers stuck in midair for hours at a New York ski resort. Th... Read more: https://worldnewsguru.us/travel-news/nearly-70-skiers-stranded-in-midair-for-hours-after-gondola-malfunctions-at-popular-resort Originally published on World News Guru

Oldest handheld wooden tools ever? Ancient artifacts preserved in mud mystify archaeologists Archaeologists uncovered what they believe are the oldest wooden tools ever discovered — dating back hundreds of thousands of years, according to a new study.The tools were found in Greece's Megalopol... Read more: https://worldnewsguru.us/travel-news/oldest-handheld-wooden-tools-ever-ancient-artifacts-preserved-in-mud-mystify-archaeologists Originally published on World News Guru

Officials tell Americans in one country to 'leave now' due to major safety concerns The U.S. Virtual Embassy in Iran issued a security alert Friday about land crossings — telling Americans to "leave Iran now.""Increased security measures, road closures, public transportation disrupti... Read more: https://worldnewsguru.us/travel-news/officials-tell-americans-in-one-country-to-leave-now-due-to-major-safety-concerns Originally published on World News Guru

Haunting ancient battle trumpet unearthed in landscape tied to legendary queen Archaeologists recently unearthed a stunning relic from the early days of ancient Britain: a Celtic battle trumpet, possibly tied to the tribe of the legendary Queen Boudica.In January, Historic Engla... Read more: https://worldnewsguru.us/travel-news/haunting-ancient-battle-trumpet-unearthed-in-landscape-tied-to-legendary-queen Originally published on World News Guru

Budget airline floods US with new routes in aggressive move on low fares as consumers cautioned Utah-based budget airline Breeze Airways, which calls itself "Seriously Nice," has announced it will be expanding its low-cost travel routes in the U.S.The low-cost airline said it's added new routes ... Read more: https://worldnewsguru.us/travel-news/budget-airline-floods-us-with-new-routes-in-aggressive-move-on-low-fares-as-consumers-cautioned Originally published on World News Guru

HIV epidemic explodes in popular honeymoon destination as crystal meth use surges A popular honeymoon destination is the site of the Pacific’s fastest-growing HIV epidemic, with officials pointing to rising meth use as a key driver.In Fiji, HIV/AIDS cases are projected to double th... Read more: https://worldnewsguru.us/travel-news/hiv-epidemic-explodes-in-popular-honeymoon-destination-as-crystal-meth-use-surges Originally published on World News Guru

Massive industrial site uncovered in unlikely location as archaeologists cite 'enormous' potential Archaeologists recently found a large Roman industrial complex in northern England — along with hundreds of tools, offering rare insight into how Romans lived and worked.The excavation was conducted b... Read more: https://worldnewsguru.us/travel-news/massive-industrial-site-uncovered-in-unlikely-location-as-archaeologists-cite-enormous-potential Originally published on World News Guru

Snowstorm parking wars turn violent as cities crack down, neighbors clash and police warn of escalation Vying for a parking spot on a crowded city street after a snowstorm has long felt like going to battle, and now there's a harrowing twist. Many city officials and others are furious about what's happe... Read more: https://worldnewsguru.us/travel-news/snowstorm-parking-wars-turn-violent-as-cities-crack-down-neighbors-clash-and-police-warn-of-escalati Originally published on World News Guru

CDC investigates new cruise ship outbreak after dozens report gastrointestinal illness The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is investigating a gastrointestinal illness outbreak aboard a luxury cruise ship.The outbreak occurred during a voyage from Jan. 11 through Fe... Read more: https://worldnewsguru.us/travel-news/cdc-investigates-new-cruise-ship-outbreak-after-dozens-report-gastrointestinal-illness Originally published on World News Guru

Baby elephant makes historic arrival at Smithsonian's National Zoo as first birth in nearly 25 years Washington, D.C., has something to trumpet about overnight after welcoming a very small and very special new resident.A baby Asian elephant was born in the early hours Monday at the Smithsonian’s Nati... Read more: https://worldnewsguru.us/travel-news/baby-elephant-makes-historic-arrival-at-smithsonians-national-zoo-as-first-birth-in-nearly-25-years Originally published on World News Guru

Inquiry begun after American Airlines flight reports mysterious blue light while trying to land An American Airlines flight reported seeing a strange blue light while it was preparing to land last week — prompting an investigation.The incident occurred early in the morning of Thursday, Jan. 29, ... Read more: https://worldnewsguru.us/travel-news/inquiry-begun-after-american-airlines-flight-reports-mysterious-blue-light-while-trying-to-land Originally published on World News Guru

Mysterious cherub face pops up at sacred tourist site as officials launch investigation A mysterious cherub face has popped up in the Basilica of San Lorenzo in Lucina, Italy — prompting officials to launch an investigation.The cherub in a restored fresco depicting angels that honors Ita... Read more: https://worldnewsguru.us/travel-news/mysterious-cherub-face-pops-up-at-sacred-tourist-site-as-officials-launch-investigation Originally published on World News Guru

Archaeologists find 'elite site' on land once owned by legendary king slain at famous battle Archaeologists have uncovered an "elite" Anglo-Saxon site on land that once belonged to one of England's most legendary kings.The discovery was made by University of York archaeologists near Skipsea, ... Read more: https://worldnewsguru.us/travel-news/archaeologists-find-elite-site-on-land-once-owned-by-legendary-king-slain-at-famous-battle Originally published on World News Guru

Palisades fire disaster pushes Ring to close critical gaps in emergency visibility A year after deadly fires ripped through the Pacific Palisades in California, Ring has launched a new safety feature called Fire Watch to help communities and first responders get real-time, on-the-gr... Read more: https://worldnewsguru.us/travel-news/palisades-fire-disaster-pushes-ring-to-close-critical-gaps-in-emergency-visibility Originally published on World News Guru

Hollywood airport favored by celebrities could be site of next plane disaster: officials Air transportation safety officials are sounding alarms about potential safety issues at Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) in the Los Angeles area.The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) held a ... Read more: https://worldnewsguru.us/travel-news/hollywood-airport-favored-by-celebrities-could-be-site-of-next-plane-disaster-officials Originally published on World News Guru

Distillery owner shocked by loaded Al Capone-era gun hidden in wall: 'Relieved we found it' An Illinois distillery owner was astonished recently when he came across a hidden gun from the era of Al Capone — still fully loaded with historic ammo.The gun — a Colt 1908 manufactured in 1921 — was... Read more: https://worldnewsguru.us/travel-news/distillery-owner-shocked-by-loaded-al-caponeera-gun-hidden-in-wall-relieved-we-found-it Originally published on World News Guru

Man travels 14,000 miles to share a final beer with dying longtime friend A longtime friendship led one man to make a one-day, 14,000-mile journey to say goodbye to his dying pal.Bob Walker traveled from Jakarta, Indonesia, to Arbroath, Scotland, and back again, just to spe... Read more: https://worldnewsguru.us/travel-news/man-travels-14000-miles-to-share-a-final-beer-with-dying-longtime-friend Originally published on World News Guru

State's rare freeze gives residents and visitors green light to collect stunned invasive iguanas Florida's rare extreme freeze is providing a "unique opportunity" for citizens or visitors to help remove a pesky invader from the Sunshine State, its wildlife agency said.The Florida Fish and Wildlif... Read more: https://worldnewsguru.us/travel-news/states-rare-freeze-gives-residents-and-visitors-green-light-to-collect-stunned-invasive-iguanas Originally published on World News Guru

Greenland offers tourists ice fjords and hot springs, plus flights from US airports With President Donald Trump’s interest in acquiring Greenland for national defense and security reasons, the country also offers an arctic escape for tourists young and old.While about 80% of the land... Read more: https://worldnewsguru.us/travel-news/greenland-offers-tourists-ice-fjords-and-hot-springs-plus-flights-from-us-airports Originally published on World News Guru