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Parts of Robeson County experience heavy flooding during tropical storm
ROBESON COUNTY, NC (WPDE) — Parts of Robeson County experienced significant flooding during Sunday’s tropical storm. Some community members said their yards looked more like lakes and ponds. One road in the Orrum community of Robeson County is...

‘We paired perfect sailing with colourful evenings ashore’: Exploring unexpected Greece by boat
A summer cruising where the wind takes them brought one final surprise for Richard and Maxi Thomson The wind was dying with the light after a lively passage down the western Peloponnese, but a lumpy sea remained. As we sloshed around in the swell,...

Bihar’s tourism: Unlocking growth with Potato Paradox
The humble potato holds an unlikely economic lesson for Bihar. The “Potato Paradox” illustrates a startling truth: suppose you have 100kg of potatoes, which are 99% water by weight. You let them dehydrate until they’re 98% water. How much do they...

Dallas star Patrick Duffy travels around Ireland in new doc tracing his roots as he reveals he’s ‘looking into’ Irish passport
Patrick (76), who famously played Bobby Ewing in ‘Dallas’ and starred in ‘The Man from Atlantis’, has just finished filming a documentary in Ireland with his actress partner Linda Purl Duffy (76), who famously played Bobby Ewing in ‘Dallas’ and...

Who went home on Love Island USA tonight? Season 7 episode 30's recoupling ceremony explored
Peacock's Love Island USA season 7 aired episode 30 on July 6, 2025. In the latest segment, Ariana Madix entered the villa and asked the islanders to join her at the firepit. She told the cast that women would make their choices known about which...

Sid Wilson and Kelly Osbourne net worth: Fortunes explored as Slipknot member and singer get engaged
Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne's daughter, Kelly Osbourne, got engaged to Slipknot's Sid Wilson on Saturday, July 5. The 48-year-old turntablist proposed to Kelly, 40, during Ozzy's final gig with his band, Black Sabbath, at Villa Park, Birmingham, UK....

Time travel for all the family at the Highland Folk Museum
Sponsored Editorial with Highlife Highland Highland Folk MuseumEver fancied stepping back in time but can’t decide which year you want to land in? At the Highland Folk Museum at Newtonmore you can visit any era you like from the 1700’s to the...

What is the age difference between Kelly Osbourne and Sid Wilson? Relationship explored as couple get engaged
Singer Kelly Osbourne and Sid Wilson got engaged on July 5, 2025, during Kelly's father Ozzy Osbourne's performance with Black Sabbath in England. Kelly and Sid, who have a seven-year age gap, reportedly began dating three years before they got...

The rise of the calmcation: Why travellers are turning to Saudi for stillness
Image credit: iStock-1435237814There was a time when holiday ambition was measured by how much you could fit in. Back-to-back sightseeing, airport-hopping, restaurants booked weeks in advance - a kind of productivity spillover that crept into...

Tropical Storm Chantal Brings Flash Flooding and Tornado Threat to North Carolina
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Tropical Storm Chantal has moved inland from South Carolina into North Carolina, raising alarm over potential flooding and tornadoes across the region. The storm made landfall early Sunday and is now affecting Central North...

TV Ratings (06/07/2025): Travel Guides Hits 1.15M As San Fran’s Robots Take the Wheel
It was all eyes on Travel Guides last night as the guides took a step Back To The Future with a trip into the futuristic world of San Francisco. The episode did the numbers for Nine with a total TV national reach of 2,152,000 and a national...

Nature event will support ocean project
Event organisers hope to plough £100,000 into an ocean project with the proceeds from this year’s Global Birdfair. The three-day event will bring thousands of visitors to Rutland for a celebration of birdlife and wildlife. Around 300 exhibitors...

Kuwait launches new e-visa platform to boost travel, digital efficiency
Image: Getty Images Kuwait has officially launched a new electronic visa (e-visa) system, aimed at simplifying and accelerating entry procedures for travelers, residents, and official visitors, as part of its broader digital transformation and...

North Korea opens doors to Western tourists for trade fair, but bars journalists and influencers
A China-based North Korea travel agency is recruiting Western tourists for an international trade fair in Pyongyang this October, but is explicitly banning journalists, content creators and influencers from participating. Young Pioneer Tours, a...

Klook’s ‘The Best You Path’ elevates self-discovery travel at Rainforest Wild ASIA
Klook launches ‘The Best You Path’ at Rainforest Wild ASIA, merging nature, wellbeing, and brand storytelling in a high-impact campaign redefining experiential travel in Singapore this July. The Best You Path by Klook is setting a new precedent...
The cheapest and safest places to travel with kids in 2025
Family holidays are always a good idea - but finding the perfect place to go can be stressful. You don't want to head somewhere that's going to put a huge dent in your savings, but you also want to be sure that your trip is in a safe and...

Thailand and Bhutan boost sustainable tourism cooperation
Thailand hosted Bhutanese tourism leaders to explore sustainable practices, fostering deeper cooperation under the “Two countries, One destination” framework. BANGKOK, THAILAND – Thailand and Bhutan have taken a significant step toward deepening...

Guizhou boosts ties with Malaysia through digital and tourism event
Guizhou hosted an event in Kuala Lumpur to boost cooperation with Malaysia in digital economy, media, and cultural tourism sectors. On July 4th, the “Mystic Mountains and Rivers · Pursuing Dreams in Guizhou” Online Communication Special Event was...

Local 20-year-old travels from California to Ocean City for those affected by lung cancer
OCEAN CITY, New Jersey (WPVI) -- Ocean City community members hit the beach to celebrate the end of a long cross country journey. Jack Owens was greeted by cheers and hugs from his friends and family, after spending over forty days biking from...

Tropical Storm Chantal made landfall on Carolina's Coast Sunday
Tropical Storm Chantal made landfall on Carolina's Coast Sunday; WXII"s Chris Peterson has the latest on the impacts. BEACH, SOUTH CAROLINA, TROPICAL STORM CHANTAL MOVED THROUGH SURFSIDE BEACH IN THE EARLY MORNING HOURS, AND SHE LEFT HOLIDAY...