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Author: Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY

Travel

‘We need responsible tourism’: Maui businesses plead tourists to help economy after fires

August 31, 2023Kathleen Wong, USA TODAYComments Off on ‘We need responsible tourism’: Maui businesses plead tourists to help economy after fires

In the aftermath of an incredible tragedy, some tourists are confused on whether or not they should visit Maui, or how to do it in a respectful way.

Travel

‘The effort was on me’: Airline told mother to pay extra to sit next to toddler on flight

August 28, 2023August 29, 2023Kathleen Wong, USA TODAYComments Off on ‘The effort was on me’: Airline told mother to pay extra to sit next to toddler on flight

American Airlines touted its family seating policy earlier this year, but it has shown some hiccups for families.

Travel

Babies to the back: This airline is testing an ‘Only Adults’ zone

August 28, 2023Kathleen Wong, USA TODAYComments Off on Babies to the back: This airline is testing an ‘Only Adults’ zone

The sound of crying babies is disruptive for many passengers and one airline is trying to create some relief with a new seating zone.

Travel

This popular London spot has the most pickpocketing, police say

August 24, 2023Kathleen Wong, USA TODAYComments Off on This popular London spot has the most pickpocketing, police say

Police report higher crime rates for passengers on the London Tube, even though ridership has not fully recovered to pre-pandemic levels.

Nation

‘We’re not waiting’: Maui community shows distrust in government following deadly wildfires

August 18, 2023Kathleen Wong, USA TODAYComments Off on ‘We’re not waiting’: Maui community shows distrust in government following deadly wildfires

Maui residents are frustrated at the disaster response and continued relief by the government.

Travel

Talk about ‘hidden gems’: One of the least-visited countries wants you to check it out

August 14, 2023August 16, 2023Kathleen Wong, USA TODAYComments Off on Talk about ‘hidden gems’: One of the least-visited countries wants you to check it out

The Marshall Islands in the Pacific Ocean has the pristine beaches people dream of, but tourism hasn’t been so easy to promote.

Travel

Tourists sleep in cars, scramble to flee as residents ask them to ‘leave Maui’

August 10, 2023August 13, 2023Kathleen Wong, USA TODAYComments Off on Tourists sleep in cars, scramble to flee as residents ask them to ‘leave Maui’

Tourists are among the many who are scrambling for safety among the devastation on Maui.

Travel

Eat like a local: The story behind why Spam musubi is so popular in Hawaii

August 8, 2023Kathleen Wong, USA TODAYComments Off on Eat like a local: The story behind why Spam musubi is so popular in Hawaii

In Hawaii, Spam is a staple in people’s pantries. Here’s the story behind why the canned meat is so popular in the islands.

Travel

Traveler faces charges after abandoning dog at airport, boarding flight

August 4, 2023Kathleen Wong, USA TODAYComments Off on Traveler faces charges after abandoning dog at airport, boarding flight

A dog was found in the airport parking lot as the owner boarded a flight to a resort destination.

Travel

Pay a fee, for no showers or restrooms: Why Hawaii’s best beach is frustrating beachgoers

August 3, 2023August 8, 2023Kathleen Wong, USA TODAYComments Off on Pay a fee, for no showers or restrooms: Why Hawaii’s best beach is frustrating beachgoers

Tourists pay a fee to enjoy Hapuna Beach, but it hasn’t had working facilities in nearly a year.

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‘Big Hero 6’s San Fransokyo comes to life at Disneyland

August 31, 2023Eve Chen, USA TODAY

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Gadget guru or digitally distracted? Which of these 5 tech personalities are you?

August 31, 2023Jennifer Jolly

U.S. Embassy urges Americans to leave Haiti ‘as soon as possible’

August 31, 2023Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY

PCE inflation report: Key measure ticks higher in July. What will the Fed do?

August 31, 2023August 31, 2023Paul Davidson, USA TODAY

USF is building a $340M on-campus football stadium amid concerns academics are being left behind

August 31, 2023AP

At 61, Meg Ryan is the lead in a new rom-com. That shouldn’t be such a rare thing.

August 31, 2023Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY

Iran bans weightlifter for shaking hands, taking photo with Israeli competitor

August 31, 2023Steve Gardner, USA TODAY

Blue supermoon: See photos of the rare moon that won’t happen again until 2037

August 31, 2023Francisco Guzman, USA TODAY

College professor harassed students to quench ‘clown fetish,’ offering extra credit, cash

August 31, 2023Chris Quintana and Colin Campo, USA TODAY
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