World’s deepest pool opens in Dubai with ‘Sunken City’
Deep Dive Dubai opened a 196 feet deep diving pool including an abandoned city, chess, foosball and cars. The pool opens to the public this July.
What time to start driving for Independence Day travel
Travelers are returning to the road this Fourth of July weekend with most people planning to drive to their destination.
When will I-94 reopen in Detroit?
Westbound I-94 in Detroit is reopening Tuesday afternoon but it could be two more weeks before eastbound I-94 reopens for traffic.
Michigan gas prices up more than a dollar from 2020, highest in 7 years
Gas prices in Michigan are the highest they've been in 7 years as more people are leaving their homes and the pandemic restrictions ease.
TSA scans 2 million passengers for first time since March 2020
Air travel continued its path towards pre-pandemic norms Friday when the TSA scanned 2 million passengers for the first time since March 2020.
Florida man launches effort to reopen Canadian border
"President Biden, Prime Minister Trudeau, my fiancé and I are separated by your closed border; it’s just policy to you but it's prison to us," says one television ad, paid for by a Citrus County, Florida man.
CDC eases some international travel recommendations for vaccinated Americans
The CDC updated its travel guidance this week to say vaccinated Americans can now travel with a lower COVID-19 risk to dozens of more countries.
US traffic deaths up 7% in 2020, highest number since 2007
The government's highway safety agency says U.S. traffic deaths rose 7% last year.
Southwest, American Airlines temporarily halt alcohol service after rise in passenger violence
Southwest and American Airlines announced a temporary halt in alcohol service amid a rise in passenger violence.
Travel numbers climb as Americans hit the road for holiday
Americans hit the road in near-record numbers at the start of the Memorial Day weekend, as their eagerness to break free from coronavirus confinement overcame higher prices for flights, gasoline and hotels.
Video: Mackinaw City hotel manager berates customer over flooded toilet
In the video, the northern Michigan hotel manager calls the woman a "dumb Democrat," an idiot, and various other insults.
Memorial Day gas prices to hit 7-year high as Michigan readies for busy travel weekend
The price of a gallon of gas in Detroit is sitting at about $3.067 at this time. But travel is expected to increase 60% over the holiday weekend from 2020 and that means a surge in price not seen since 2014. Here are other average gas prices around Michigan.
CDC approves test sail for Royal Caribbean cruise line, the first as COVID-19 cases drop
The CDC has given Royal Caribbean approval to conduct a test sail next month, a sign that the cruise industry is poised to bounce back this year after suffering major losses from the COVID-19 lockdown in 2020.
AAA predicts more than 37 million Americans to travel Memorial Day, experts lay out worst times
AAA predicts more than 37 million people will hit the roads and take to the skies this holiday weekend as travel experts caution drivers about to worst times to travel.
Airlines could soon start weighing passengers before flights
Airline passengers may be required to step on the scale at the airport or share how much they weigh before boarding a flight, a new report suggests.
Michigan drivers beware: Memorial Day gas prices could break $3 a gallon
According to AAA, the worst time and place to drive in Michigan during Memorial Day weekend is on Friday on I-696 between M-10 and I-94.
Maldives officials discussing plans to offer COVID-19 vaccines to tourists
The Maldives is hoping to save lives while saving its economy with its 3V initiative — which stands for visit, vaccinate, vacation.
US to restrict travel from India starting May 4 over COVID-19 surge
The U.S. will restrict travel from India starting on May 4, the White House said Friday, citing a devastating rise in COVID-19 cases and the emergence of dangerous variants.
A guide to the 2021 Holland Tulip Festival
The 2021 Holland Tulip Festival returns to West Michigan on May 1.
Activities you can safely do once fully vaccinated against COVID-19
Once you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, you can safely resume some activities.