Apple Maps switches to ‘Lake America’ for some users
Apple has changed the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America in its popular Maps app, but only for users in the United States. The new name began appearing for users on Tuesday, just a day after the Trump administration revealed that it appealed directly to the tech giant to make the switch.
Apple has changed the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America in its popular Maps app, but only for users in the United States. The new name began appearing for users on Tuesday, just a day after the Trump administration revealed that it appealed directly to the tech giant to make the switch.
Americans warned against travel plans as terrorism threatens popular destination
The State Department's Level 3 advisory warns of terrorism and unrest in Israel, with some areas near Gaza carrying a Level 4 "Do Not Travel" warning.
The State Department's Level 3 advisory warns of terrorism and unrest in Israel, with some areas near Gaza carrying a Level 4 "Do Not Travel" warning.
American Airlines bets big on international travel with 7 new routes
New daily flights will connect major U.S. hubs with destinations across Europe and Asia beginning in spring 2027 as the carrier expands its global network.
New daily flights will connect major U.S. hubs with destinations across Europe and Asia beginning in spring 2027 as the carrier expands its global network.
Texas approves $138B transportation plan, including Houston-area highway projects
Texas transportation leaders have approved a 10-year plan projecting $138 billion in investments for highways, road maintenance, congestion relief, safety projects and other infrastructure statewide.
Texas transportation leaders have approved a 10-year plan projecting $138 billion in investments for highways, road maintenance, congestion relief, safety projects and other infrastructure statewide.
Texas fall foliage 2026: Why the Farmers’ Almanac predicts a 'spotty' season
People in Texas who are fans of fall colors may be disappointed this year.
People in Texas who are fans of fall colors may be disappointed this year.
Dolly Parton’s ‘Life of Many Colors Museum’ and ‘Song Teller Hotel’ set to open this fall in Nashville
Dolly Parton fans will soon be able to take a journey of the global superstar's life "from the top of the mountains to the top of the world" at "Dolly’s Life of Many Colors Museum" and stay at the new "Song Teller Hotel" in Nashville.
Dolly Parton fans will soon be able to take a journey of the global superstar's life "from the top of the mountains to the top of the world" at "Dolly’s Life of Many Colors Museum" and stay at the new "Song Teller Hotel" in Nashville.
Free admission to all national parks Tuesday as NPS marks birthday
The National Park Service has a full slate of events planned for the week, starting with the Freedom 250 Grand Prix.
The National Park Service has a full slate of events planned for the week, starting with the Freedom 250 Grand Prix.
Abbott equates airport foot-washing stations to ‘white-only bathrooms’ in letter to DOJ
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has equated foot-washing stations for Muslims at airports in Dallas and Houston to "white-only bathrooms" in a letter to the Department of Justice.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has equated foot-washing stations for Muslims at airports in Dallas and Houston to "white-only bathrooms" in a letter to the Department of Justice.
American Airlines reveals makeover of narrowbody fleet with new tech, more premium seats
American Airlines plans to give its entire narrowbody fleet of planes a giant makeover that will result in more room for many of the passengers and more technology for all of them.
American Airlines plans to give its entire narrowbody fleet of planes a giant makeover that will result in more room for many of the passengers and more technology for all of them.
Cruise ships with the worst CDC sanitation scores revealed, see which vessels failed inspection
Norwegian Dawn, Carnival Breeze, Sun Princess and others are among lowest ranking vessels in current reviews.
Norwegian Dawn, Carnival Breeze, Sun Princess and others are among lowest ranking vessels in current reviews.
DFW Airport could soon be adding more Islamic foot-washing stations
More foot-washing stations for Islamic travelers could soon be added to a terminal at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport.
More foot-washing stations for Islamic travelers could soon be added to a terminal at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport.
Cruise fee doubles at vacation hot spot as passengers brace for even steeper hikes
Cruise passengers heading to Mexico are now paying a higher fee to visit some of the country's most popular destinations as the latest increase in a phased tax plan takes effect.
Cruise passengers heading to Mexico are now paying a higher fee to visit some of the country's most popular destinations as the latest increase in a phased tax plan takes effect.
Targeting gamers as air traffic controllers highly successful for DOT recruitment
A DOT strategy to target gamers as potential air traffic controllers has proven highly successful.
A DOT strategy to target gamers as potential air traffic controllers has proven highly successful.
Mountain getaway rocked by ‘latest chapter’ of deadly violence as officials avoid gang label in tourist town
Police in Asheville, North Carolina, say a downtown shooting that killed two people and wounded seven was a direct retaliatory act, though they have declined to call the violence gang-related in the Blue Ridge tourist town.
Police in Asheville, North Carolina, say a downtown shooting that killed two people and wounded seven was a direct retaliatory act, though they have declined to call the violence gang-related in the Blue Ridge tourist town.
Flight canceled after toddler refused to buckle seat belt, stranding passengers overnight
Porter Airlines confirmed the child was standing and neither the adult nor crew could get them buckled.
Porter Airlines confirmed the child was standing and neither the adult nor crew could get them buckled.
Rising temperatures could keep more flights from taking off on time
Air travelers brace for delays during severe storms, but extreme summer heat can trigger hidden disruptions that are far less visible and harder to predict.
Air travelers brace for delays during severe storms, but extreme summer heat can trigger hidden disruptions that are far less visible and harder to predict.
Buc-ee’s sues Ohio mini-mart over beaver logo branding, alleging trademark infringement
Buc-ee’s has sued a small mini-mart in Ohio, alleging its cartoon beaver logo is too similar to the popular Texas-based chain's iconic logo, adding to the various lawsuits the company has filed against small stores with cartoon animal branding despite an HBO show daring it to challenge someone its own size.
Buc-ee’s has sued a small mini-mart in Ohio, alleging its cartoon beaver logo is too similar to the popular Texas-based chain's iconic logo, adding to the various lawsuits the company has filed against small stores with cartoon animal branding despite an HBO show daring it to challenge someone its own size.
U-Haul Migration Report: Why younger generations are moving to Texas
According to U-Haul's 2026 Midyear Migration Report, Texas has emerged as the nation's top relocation destination for Gen Z and a leading choice for Millennials and Gen X.
According to U-Haul's 2026 Midyear Migration Report, Texas has emerged as the nation's top relocation destination for Gen Z and a leading choice for Millennials and Gen X.
Nationwide power failure hits Caribbean island as American citizens warned to prepare
Americans who are legally traveling to Cuba should expect major disruptions because of the country's blackout crisis, according to officials.
Americans who are legally traveling to Cuba should expect major disruptions because of the country's blackout crisis, according to officials.
Hotel Wi-Fi phishing attack targets Microsoft logins
Hackers are hijacking hotel Wi-Fi gateways to redirect business travelers to convincing Microsoft 365 login pages.
Hackers are hijacking hotel Wi-Fi gateways to redirect business travelers to convincing Microsoft 365 login pages.