Global tech outage disrupts flights, banks, and hospitals
A global technology outage caused by a faulty software update grounded flights, knocked banks and media outlets offline, and disrupted hospitals, small businesses and other services on Friday, highlighting the fragility of a digitized world dependent on just a handful of providers.
A global technology outage caused by a faulty software update grounded flights, knocked banks and media outlets offline, and disrupted hospitals, small businesses and other services on Friday, highlighting the fragility of a digitized world dependent on just a handful of providers.
The Mirage Las Vegas says goodbye after 34 years
The Mirage will be transformed into a Hard Rock Hotel set to be shaped like a guitar.
The Mirage will be transformed into a Hard Rock Hotel set to be shaped like a guitar.
Pan Am returns with $65K trip to relive 'golden days of travel'
Defunct airline Pan Am is returning to the skies for the first time in more than 30 years to help fliers "relive the golden days of travel," but securing a seat to witness its comeback comes with a hefty price tag.
Defunct airline Pan Am is returning to the skies for the first time in more than 30 years to help fliers "relive the golden days of travel," but securing a seat to witness its comeback comes with a hefty price tag.
At $26K a night, this rental is the most expensive Airbnb in Tahoe
A recent analysis shows a $29K a night vacation rental as the most expensive Airbnb in California and a Tahoe estate, at more than $26K a night, was the most pricey in Nevada.
A recent analysis shows a $29K a night vacation rental as the most expensive Airbnb in California and a Tahoe estate, at more than $26K a night, was the most pricey in Nevada.
America's best cities, ranked for 2024 on a number of factors
Discover the top-ranked cities in America for 2024 according to Resonance, a global consulting firm, which evaluated factors like livability, culture, economic opportunities, and more.
Discover the top-ranked cities in America for 2024 according to Resonance, a global consulting firm, which evaluated factors like livability, culture, economic opportunities, and more.
Laptop in checked luggage caused smoke, evacuation of plane at SFO
A laptop in a customer's checked bag is responsible for the smoke that led to an evacuation of an American Airlines plane at the San Francisco International Airport on Friday. The evacuation happened as passengers were boarding the flight, according to video at the scene and the airport.
A laptop in a customer's checked bag is responsible for the smoke that led to an evacuation of an American Airlines plane at the San Francisco International Airport on Friday. The evacuation happened as passengers were boarding the flight, according to video at the scene and the airport.
Man tries to smuggle meth from SFO to Australia: sheriff
The Transportation Security Administration thwarted a drug smuggling attempt at the San Francisco International Airport last month.
The Transportation Security Administration thwarted a drug smuggling attempt at the San Francisco International Airport last month.
Alaska raises cruise tourism limits as overtourism concerns grow
Alaska will consider a new policy to limit the number of visitors to its capital, Juneau, amid concerns about the impact of overtourism, expanding on measures introduced last year.
Alaska will consider a new policy to limit the number of visitors to its capital, Juneau, amid concerns about the impact of overtourism, expanding on measures introduced last year.
Man stopped at customs with 100 live snakes down his pants
A man was caught by customs trying to smuggle more than 100 live snakes in his pants.
A man was caught by customs trying to smuggle more than 100 live snakes in his pants.
Weekend marks busy travel day on U.S. roads, higher than pre-pandemic numbers
Sunday is expected to be a big travel day on U.S. roads. AAA predicts that the number of people traveling this Fourth of July holiday is even higher than pre-pandemic levels.
Sunday is expected to be a big travel day on U.S. roads. AAA predicts that the number of people traveling this Fourth of July holiday is even higher than pre-pandemic levels.
Data finds Instagram may be the best platform to get a response from airlines
Having flight issues? Here’s the platform where you may have better luck getting a response from your airline’s customer service.
Having flight issues? Here’s the platform where you may have better luck getting a response from your airline’s customer service.
Oakland city attorney sues Radisson Hotel owners over alleged wage theft
The owners of the Radisson Hotel Oakland Airport are facing a lawsuit from the city alleging that it underpaid workers by more than $400,000.
The owners of the Radisson Hotel Oakland Airport are facing a lawsuit from the city alleging that it underpaid workers by more than $400,000.
Tourist hot spot to ban vacation apartments in bid to make city 'livable' again
Barcelona officials plan to ban short-term tourist apartment rentals by 2028, mirroring policies that have bubbled up across Europe in recent years.
Barcelona officials plan to ban short-term tourist apartment rentals by 2028, mirroring policies that have bubbled up across Europe in recent years.
The world's most liveable cities for 2024 listed in new report
The Economist Intelligence Unit's Global Liveability Index 2024 ranks 173 cities worldwide based on factors like healthcare, culture, and infrastructure, but which cities claimed the top spots globally and in the U.S.?
The Economist Intelligence Unit's Global Liveability Index 2024 ranks 173 cities worldwide based on factors like healthcare, culture, and infrastructure, but which cities claimed the top spots globally and in the U.S.?
SFO opens final phase of Harvey Milk Terminal to travelers
The final phases of the renovation of the Harvey Milk Terminal have been completed at San Francisco International Airport.
The final phases of the renovation of the Harvey Milk Terminal have been completed at San Francisco International Airport.
'Air India food can cut like a knife', man finds metal in food on flight to SFO
A man was traveling from India to San Francisco when he found a sharp piece of metal in his meal on an Air India flight, Air India confirmed to KTVU.
A man was traveling from India to San Francisco when he found a sharp piece of metal in his meal on an Air India flight, Air India confirmed to KTVU.
Gas prices: What to expect this summer
Summer travel is in full swing, which means all eyes are on the prices at the pump. Here's what to expect.
Summer travel is in full swing, which means all eyes are on the prices at the pump. Here's what to expect.
American tourist found dead on Greek island, latest in string of disappearances
Five foreign tourists on the remote Greek islands are now missing or dead.
Five foreign tourists on the remote Greek islands are now missing or dead.
Southwest Airlines flight to Hawaiian island plunges, comes within 400 feet of Pacific Ocean: Report
The Boeing aircraft reportedly dropped from approximately 16,000 feet to just 400 feet above the Pacific Ocean.
The Boeing aircraft reportedly dropped from approximately 16,000 feet to just 400 feet above the Pacific Ocean.
Boeing 737 experiences 'Dutch roll' during flight; FAA investigating
The incident occurred during a Southwest flight from Phoenix to Oakland, California on May 25.
The incident occurred during a Southwest flight from Phoenix to Oakland, California on May 25.