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Volcanic eruption in Iceland forces tourists to evacuate Blue Lagoon, as lava flows near town of Grindavik

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Volcanic eruption in Iceland forces tourists to evacuate Blue Lagoon, as lava flows near town of Grindavik

What’s behind increased volcanic activity? What’s behind increased volcanic activity? 03:37 A volcanic eruption in southwestern Iceland has once again forced the evacuation of tourists at the internationally known Blue Lagoon geothermal spa, the national broadcaster RUV reported. The eruption began around 4 a.m. following an intense seismic swarm on the Reykjanes Peninsula, southwest of … Read more

Pope Leo XIV revives centuries-old vacation tradition, bringing hope of a tourist boom to Castel Gandolfo

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Pope Leo XIV revives centuries-old vacation tradition, bringing hope of a tourist boom to Castel Gandolfo

Pope Leo XIV will resurrect a tradition that is more than 400 years old on Sunday when he heads out of Vatican City for a summer vacation at Castel Gandolfo. Pontiffs have sought refuge from the summer heat at the lakeside town about an hour south of Rome for centuries, but the late Pope Francis … Read more

From Las Vegas to Tokyo, a record 72 million Americans are predicted to hit the road and skies for the Fourth of July

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From Las Vegas to Tokyo, a record 72 million Americans are predicted to hit the road and skies for the Fourth of July

AAA projects a record 72 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more during the nine-day Independence Day holiday period — from June 28 to July 6 — with new highs expected for both drivers and air travelers as summer travel reaches peak season. The auto club forecasts nearly 62 million people will drive over … Read more