What's driving latest home-sale spike?
Over the past year potential home buyers sought new homes “due to a historically-low inventory of existing homes and shifting preferences for larger homes, backyards and suburban neighborhoods.” Now, they're seeking a more affordable option, especially as prices of new homes remain elevated due to lumber costs.
Affordability, job growth, warm weather attracts new homebuyers to Texas: Expert
Land Tejas executive vice president Uri Man explains why some Texas cities are reportedly the best places to buy a house in the U.S.
Texas cities take top ranks for best places to buy a house in 2021
Land Tejas executive vice president Uri Man reacts to a new WalletHub report which found that five Texas cities are some of the best places to buy a home.
FAA issues warning video for disruptive passengers: 'Unruly behavior doesn’t fly'
And even though the FAA continues to propose fines on unruly passengers, totaling over $1 million to date, the cases keep mounting.
Hawaii's Dem governor asks travelers to stay away amid COVID surge: ‘Not a good time’
Hawaii Gov. David Ige is urging tourists not to travel to the islands due to a surge in coronavirus cases amid the spread of the highly contagious Delta variant.
Disney Cruise Line mandates vaccines for passengers 12 and older on certain cruises
In accordance with a new order implemented by the Bahamas, Disney Cruise Line is requiring passengers ages 12 and older to be fully vaccinated for voyages to the country between Sept. 3 and Nov. 1.
Carnival says cruise passenger that died from COVID didn't contract virus on ship
Earlier this month, 27 vaccinated Carnival cruise passengers tested positive for COVID-19 just before the ship made a stop in Belize City.
Alaska Airlines flight evacuated after landing due to sparking cellphone onboard
On Monday evening, officials responded to a report of a fire in the cargo hold of Flight 751 which was flying into Seattle from New Orleans.
United Airlines completes first Afghanistan rescue mission
United Airlines has completed its first flight as part of the Civil Reserve Air Fleet, which is assisting in the effort to evacuate American citizens and personnel, Special Immigrant Visa applicants, and other at-risk individuals from Afghanistan.
Airbnb covering housing for 20,000 Afghan refugees around the world
In the wake of the Taliban seizing control of Afghanistan, Airbnb said that it felt the responsibility to step up and help, calling the "displacement and resettlement of Afghan refugees here in the United States and elsewhere is a significant humanitarian crisis."
Avelo airlines announces four new East Coast routes
Avelo Airlines CEO Andrew Levy discusses new nonstop flight routes and airfare.
American, Southwest airlines begin Afghanistan evacuation efforts Monday
American and Southwest airlines kicked off efforts Monday to help the U.S.-led effort to evacuate Americans, at-risk Afghans and others from Afghanistan.
Finnair, international airlines prohibit fabric masks in favor of surgical masks
Commercial airline passengers who wish to travel abroad during the coronavirus pandemic need to double-check their chosen face mask fits current policies.
Tropical Storm Henri cancels more than 800 flights from Northeast airports
Tropical Storm Henri has forced the cancellation of around 850 flights departing from and arriving at airports in the Northeast, as it made landfall in Rhode Island Sunday.
Bitcoin billionaire spends millions on yacht: 'You never know when you are going to need an ark'
Bitcoin billionaire Brock Pierce has shelled out $1.9 million to buy a vintage yacht that he is spending millions more to revamp.
Winnebago moves headquarters from Iowa to Minnesota
Based in Forest City, Iowa, since its founding in 1958, the company said Thursday that the shift to Eden Prairie, Minnesota, will be effective Dec. 1.
Disney Wish augmented reality experience announced
Not even the ocean can escape augmented reality.
Cedar Point closes ride for rest of 2021 after woman is injured
The Top Thrill Dragster roller coaster will remain closed while investigators look into how an object detached from a train on the ride.
US tourists flocking back to Florida beyond pre-pandemic levels
American tourists have returned to Florida in numbers higher than pre-pandemic levels.
Travel demand 'cooling off' due to COVID is 'short-term phenomenon': Hyatt CEO
Hyatt Hotels CEO Mark Hoplamazian, argued on Thursday that travel demand’s current cool down is a “short-term phenomenon.”



















