Families of World Cup superfans spend $20K on tickets and travel: ‘You have to go, no matter what’
For Mark, who is 28 and works as a senior vice president at a Manhattan bank, getting tickets for the 2026 World Cup in the U.S. wasn’t just a solo venture; it involved his whole family. He shared with the Post that his parents, avid soccer fans, haven’t put a cap on how much they’re […]
Trump Administration Challenges W.H.O. and Urges Europe to Implement Ebola Travel Restrictions Ahead of World Cup
The U.S. State Department is urging European nations to implement travel restrictions on individuals coming from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Uganda, and surrounding areas to help curb the spread of Ebola, as reported this week by various sources. According to Reuters, the Trump administration made an official request on Tuesday for the […]
TSA revises travel rules for air passengers carrying medical marijuana
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has revised its guidelines concerning medical marijuana, adding detailed instructions to its “What can I bring?” directory for travelers using both carry-on and checked luggage. Patients relying on cannabis for issues like chronic pain, anxiety, or nausea are allowed to bring their medication during travel for use once they arrive […]
DR Congo Criticizes Ebola Travel Limits as Unfair
The Public Health Minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Roger Kamba, expressed his concerns on Friday regarding travel restrictions tied to the Ebola outbreak, calling them “discriminatory” and lacking justification from a scientific or medical standpoint. The United States enacted travel restrictions in May, which bar travelers from the Democratic Republic of the […]
Robot with four arms designed for zero gravity may transform space travel
Space introduces a whole new set of challenges, particularly for how robots need to operate. On Earth, we rely heavily on our legs for balance and movement, but in the microgravity of space, those legs aren’t as useful. That’s where Helios comes in, created by Orbit Robotics, a project from ETH Zurich. Instead of having […]
Tedros Calls for Lifting Ebola Travel Bans, Acknowledges W.H.O. Was Late to Respond to Outbreak
WHO Calls for Lifting Travel Restrictions Amid Ebola Outbreak On Wednesday, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), urged nations with travel restrictions against visitors from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to reconsider these measures. He suggested that such restrictions are actually hindering efforts to control the ongoing Ebola outbreak. […]
Countries Limit Travel from Area Affected by Ebola Outbreak
New Entry Restrictions Amid Ebola Outbreak The Trump administration has recently announced stricter measures for non-citizens entering the United States, particularly following visits to certain African nations affected by the Ebola outbreak. On Friday, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) broadened its entry ban to include green card holders who have traveled […]
Knicks supporters travel to Cleveland to see their team ‘sweep’ the Cavaliers for more affordable tickets.
CLEVELAND — Fly the broom! Knicks fans from the New York area are making their way to Cleveland, Ohio, for the last game of their playoff run against the Cavaliers. Some are even bringing their own brooms to tidy up the streets as they show their support. So far, the Knicks have outperformed the Cavaliers […]
Gas prices approach record levels as Memorial Day vacationers get ready to travel
Record Gas Prices Expected This Memorial Day Weekend This Memorial Day weekend, Americans are gearing up to hit the roads, but they’re going to encounter some pretty significant gas prices. Fuel costs are climbing due to ongoing transport issues and disruptions linked to the conflict in Iran. According to AAA, over 39 million people are […]
Absent Congressman Tom Kean Seems to Have Authorized Staff Travel Hours While Away
New Jersey Congressman Tom Keane Jr. Faces Absence from Congress Republican Rep. Tom Kean Jr. of New Jersey has reportedly signed off on at least two documents regarding travel schedules for his staff during his unexplained absence from Congress. Despite not casting a vote since March 5, Kean authorized travel for his chief of staff, […]