Cities around the country are allowing — or helping — restaurants create outdoor dining areas, sometimes in the street. Recipe for disaster?
Author: Chris Woodyard, USA TODAY
Could it happen here? US ports are safer than Beirut, but dangerous cargoes present constant risk – no matter the location
Whether its potentially explosive cargo on ships, docks or nearby facilities, ports are inherently risky when it comes to fire and blasts.
Massive explosion in Beirut kills at least 100, injures 4,000
Stunning video shows a mushroom cloud decimating Beirut’s port. Dozens have died, with the toll expected to climb.
‘I do not care’: Report says VA doctor rejected suicidal patient, who died 6 days later
The Department of Veterans Affairs’ inspector general faults hospital staff for mishandling a case that resulted in death by suicide of a patient.
Motorists hold their bladders as some restaurants, gas stations close public restrooms
Concerns about the coronavirus have prompted the closing of some service stations – and that’s making it harder for motorists on summer trips.
Royal Caribbean, Norwegian create panel to make cruising safe from the coronavirus
Royal Caribbean and Norwegian hope its experts can find solutions to reassure passengers and crew.
Black family sues Hilton after white clerk calls police over hotel’s own billing mistake
A billing mistake by the hotel results in a dispute that led to police being called to the Hampton Inn. Now the guests are suing.
Hope summer vacation is normal again next year? American Airlines’ plans show it may not be
The airline will jettison select international routes from the U.S., but it’s yet to be seen if the coronavirus pandemic changes those plans
TV news show sting alleges NYC hotels weren’t following coronavirus cleaning procedures
“Inside Edition” alleges a Hampton Inn and Hyatt Place in New York City didn’t follow COVID-19 protocols, but the Trump hotel mostly did.
Plantation tours evolve to put more focus on the experiences of enslaved people
Plantations are now devoting more of their tours to teaching about the experiences of the enslaved people who were forced to live and work there.