74-year-old doctor passes away while hiking rim-to-rim at the Grand Canyon
Hiker Dies in Grand Canyon The National Park Service has identified a hiker who tragically passed away last week in the Grand Canyon. Dr. Dennis Smith, a 74-year-old doctor from Olympia, Washington, was well-regarded in his community. Authorities received a call on May 15 about hikers who were unresponsive on the North Kaibab Trail. Dr. […]
Hawaii judge refuses to lower bail for doctor charged with attempted murder on hiking trail.
Hawaiian Judge Denies Bail to Doctor Charged with Attempted Murder A judge in Hawaii has denied bail to a doctor accused of trying to kill his wife during a hike on a trail in Honolulu back in March. Dr. Gerhard Konig, an anesthesiologist aged 46, faces charges of attempted second-degree murder for allegedly attacking his […]
Mother of 4 falls to her death while hiking at Massachusetts state park with her kids
Four mothers died Wednesday after falling from a steep area of Massachusetts State Park. Carolyn Sanger, 49, of Topsfield, fell about 50-75 feet and was declared dead at the scene of Sutton’s purgatory reservation, the Worcester County District Attorney’s Office told Fox News Digital. Massachusetts State Police responded to the scene just after 2pm on […]
Hermes hiking handbag prices for US customers over Trump tariffs
An expensive Birkin bag would likely be even more expensive – if you could get it. Hermes, the high-end fashion house behind A-list accessories, is planning to raise prices on all US items to combat President Trump’s tariffs, the luxury retailer said Thursday. Their expensive clutches start at around $20,000 and reach six figures. That […]
25 children among dozens rescued as temperatures soar above 100 on popular Arizona hiking trails
Boulder City, Nevada – Extreme heat on the Arizona Hot Spring Strail last week caused dozens of hikers, including several children, to get into trouble and urge rescue. The early spring heat could have caught many hikers off guard, as trail temperatures skyrocketed to 100 degrees. On Thursday, a park team was called to rescue […]
China is hiking tariffs on US imports from 34% to 84%
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is responding to China, which imposes a tariff of 84% on US goods, and a potential backup plan for a company that appears to be “closing” in light of the Chinese economy and tariffs. China is currently increasing tariffs on US imports from 34% to 84% in response to President Donald […]
Popular Support Surges For Tariff Hiking GOP
Surge in Republican support for tariffs There are monsters haunting the Republican Party – the ghost of William McKinley. The Republican Party was firmly reestablished as a tariff party, marking a rapid departure from the free trade consensus that dominated its economic philosophy in the second half of the 20th century. The new poll data […]
Netflix Hiking Subscription Prices Again, Monthly Fees Soaring More than 15 Percent
Netflix subscription prices are rising faster than inflation, with entertainment streamers raising prices across the board, with some prices increasing by more than 15%. Even the ad-supported tiers are expensive, with Netflix charging subscribers more for the pleasure of watching commercials. Netflix announced Tuesday that it will increase prices on all subscription levels starting with […]
Netflix hiking prices after adding record 19M subscribers
Netflix added 18.9 million subscribers in the holiday quarter, significantly beating Wall Street expectations, as live sports events and the return of the popular Korean series “Squid Game” brought in a record number of new customers. The company reported on Tuesday. The streaming giant announced that it will increase the price of its service on […]
LA’s biggest fire ever in the Palisades caused by ‘human origins’ in hiking area popular with teens: report
The Palisades Fire, the largest and most destructive wildfire in Los Angeles history, has an “anthropogenic origin” as a possible cause, according to a new report. Officials investigating the cause of the fire believe it may have been started by someone and was probably an accident, sources told the Los Angeles Times. According to the […]