Panama on Tuesday started repatriating undocumented migrants on flights financed by the United States. The move comes less than two months after José Raúl Mulino was sworn in as Panama's president. Mr Mulino campaigned on a promise to "close" the Darién Gap, the dangerous stretch of jungle which...

Panama starts returning migrants on US-funded flights

Latin Times

Panamanian authorities on Tuesday began conducting U.S.-funded deportation flights for migrants apprehended at the Darien Gap, the treacherous jungle path used by hundreds of thousands of migrants on their way up north. A group of 29 Colombians with criminal records were the first to be returned, BBC reported. The U.S....

Panama starts deporting migrants apprehended at the Darien Gap through U.S.-funded flights

The Independent

 Forensic authorities in the Dominican Republic worked Wednesday to identify the remains of at least 14 mostly decomposed bodies found on an abandoned vessel 10 nautical miles of its northern coast.The Dominican Republic Navy said the 14 skeletons appeared to belong to individuals from Senegal and Mauritania, according to the documentation found next to the bodies.Authorities are also working to determine the cause and time of the deaths and whether 12 packages of a substance found on the boat contained illicit drugs, presumably cocaine or heroin. Cell phones and geolocation devices were also found on the boat, the Navy...

Dominican Republic trying to identify the remains of 14 decomposed bodies found on abandoned vessel

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Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. On July 28, 2024, a TikTok video posted by Erica W., known as @tasteofmelanin on the platform, garnered significant attention after she exposed disturbing racist decorations in an Airbnb rental. The incident occurred in a rental property that Erica had booked, although the exact location remains unspecified. The video has since gone viral, prompting widespread concern and leading to the removal of the listing from Airbnb's platform.

Airbnb Listing Taken Down After Black Woman Finds Hanging Monkeys and Cotton Used As Decor

Black Enterprise

According to Royal Turks and Caicos Police Commissioner Edvin Martin, 'The trafficking of illicit contraband, such as cannabis, into the Turks and Caicos Islands is an offense with serious penalties,'. After several boats carrying migrants landed in Turks and Caicos between Aug.16-20, authorities discovered more than $2 million worth of...

Haitian Migrants, $2M In Marijuana Seized In Turks And Caicos

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Popular tourist destinations in Greece, including Athens and Santorini, are struggling with overcrowding and economic strain.

Greece is in the middle of an anti-cruise rebellion, with locals complaining about over-tourism and trashed streets

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The woman who shot a video of a hydrothermal explosion in Yellowstone National Park on Tuesday morning told WyoFile she and her family were terrified as the blast sent boiling water and rocks skyward, destroying parts of a boardwalk, its guardrail and a nearby bench.

Yellowstone hydrothermal explosion: ‘We were terrified’

 The search for British billionaire Mike Lynch and his daughter has entered a crucial stage after the businessman’s yacht sank following a tornado off the coast of the Sicilian capital Palermo.The 50-metre luxury boat, named Bayesian, had 22 people on board when it sank in the early hours of Monday, with four Britons among the six missing, according to local media.The yacht sank as a fierce storm battered the area overnight, and was flying a British flag, according to ship-tracking site Marine Traffic.Salvo Cocina of Sicily’s civil protection agency said: “They were in the wrong place at the wrong...

Everything we know so far about the search for Mike Lynch and the Bayesian superyacht sinking in Sicily

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Royal Caribbean’s Utopia of the Seas, a $1.35 billion behemoth of the sea, has recently been introduced to the world since its maiden voyage on July 19th. The ship, boasting nearly 5,700 passengers and a crew of over 2,200, offers an array of amenities designed to cater to multi-generational families on shorter 3- and 4-day itineraries.

Cruise Passengers Not Happy About Feature on World's Newest Mega Ship

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Most people are guilty of doing it at least once in their lives, many people do it by accident, some do it because they find it fun, and others do it for reasons like honoring loved ones. Regardless of the situation, just about everyone has released a balloon. The difference is that intentionally releasing balloons is now illegal by House Bill 321’s standards.

Law Signed By DeSantis Makes It Illegal To Release Balloons In Florida

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Four Britons reported to be among six missing after vessel sank off Palermo

Sicily yacht sinking: London tech tycoon Mike Lynch and teenager daughter among missing after yacht sinks

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David Heitz

The Denver City Council accepted Monday two grants totaling $24.5 million from the state of Colorado to pay for the homeless navigation campus it opened last year. One council member wants answers as to why wraparound services at the campus aren't up and running.

Denver homeless hotel wins $24.5 million grant, experiences wraparound services delay

When you’re affluent, the world is your oyster—or so it seems. The owner of the yacht “Rock It,” learned this lesson the hard way. Hoping for an unforgettable experience, the deep-pocketed individual decided to throw a lavish party on the pristine beach of Talmone in Palau, Sardinia.

A secretive billionaire spent hours setting up a private party on a protected and pristine Sardinia beach only to be sent abruptly packing back to his $60 million superyacht after being busted by the coast guard.

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To increase the genetic diversity of an island population of grizzly bears , Wyoming and Montana wildlife managers recently worked together to import fresh bloodlines into the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.

Two Montana grizzly bears trucked to Wyoming to bolster genetic diversity, help states’ delisting case

Tanzania is set to make history as the first Sub-Saharan African country to introduce The Ritz-Carlton brand as part of its tourism growth stories, The Citizen reported on Wednesday. The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, LLC is an American multinational company which operates the luxury hotel chain known as The Ritz-Carlton. A...

Tanzania to become first Sub-Saharan African country to introduce The Ritz-Carlton brand: report

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Several apartment key boxes in Seville, Spain have allegedly been covered in excrement. This development signals a disturbing escalation of anti-tourism sentiments in the city. It is also a new low in the ongoing tensions between locals and the country’s booming tourism industry. According to the Spanish daily newspaper...

Apartment Key Boxes Are Covered With Poo As Anti-Tourism Backlash Rips Through Seville, Spain

 A pink dolphin stranded on a riverbank in Bolivia was rescued by locals in Yapacani on Monday, 19 August.Footage showed the marine mammal swimming away after being helped to safety.A local resident said he discovered the animal in distress in the river.“I came to save it. I don’t want to let him go because there is little water here. So we called Efrain Clemente (Head of Citizen Security of San Carlos) to take it to a deeper place because it would die here.”

Pink dolphin trapped on riverbank rescued by Bolivian locals

Nestled in the Campania region of southern Italy, Paestum is a treasure trove of ancient history. Visitors are stunned to witness the ancient city’s architecture and serene landscapes. This once-thriving Greek city, founded in the 6th century BC, before the Roman Republic, offers visitors a unique glimpse into the past with its well-preserved temples, rich archaeological museum, and beautiful surroundings.

Paestum, Italy’s Greek capital

If you had a week to go anywhere, where would you go? Would it change if you had a toddler in tow?. Recently an opportunity came to travel somewhere from the northeast U.S. for a week. It was winter, cold, and blah. Our small crew wanted to experience a new place together, but also find ways to unwind and get off the grid.

Spend an Oceanside Week in Nosara, Costa Rica

After visiting 30 tropical islands, some of my favorites have been Bora Bora, St. Barts, Curaçao, Barbados, and St. Martin.

I've been to 30 tropical islands. From Bora Bora to Barbados, here are the top 5 I'd visit again.

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Panama starts first US-funded repatriation flight

Panama started on Tuesday its first deportation flight of irregular migrants who entered the country through the Darin jungle, local media reported. This constitutes the first...

Panama starts first US-funded repatriation flight

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