1,000-year-old church mystery cracked by students from King Charles' alma mater
Boarding school students in Scotland helped uncover something extraordinary during a school trip: the remains of what's believed to be a 1,000-year-old Viking-era church.
Young people from Gordonstoun, located in Moray, Scotland, uncovered the foundations of an altar and a step inside the long-known ruins on the deserted island of Swona in Orkney.
Gordonstoun - the alma mater of King Charles III and his late father, Prince Philip - runs an annual service project on the remote island called the Swona Service Project, where students take part in archaeological and restoration work.
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Pilot's sudden death during overnight layover puts spotlight on fatigue concerns
An Air India captain was found unresponsive in his hotel room during an overnight flight layover in New Delhi, and was later pronounced dead at a hospital.
The captain has been identified as Sunny Sharad Asaldekar, 46, The New Indian Express reported. He had checked into the hotel on Thursday, and his brother contacted the hotel manager the following evening after Asaldekar stopped answering calls.
The hotel manager entered the locked room with a master key and found Asaldekar unconscious and unresponsive, according to the outlet.
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Midair brawl erupts on packed flight as screaming passengers jump from seats
Dramatic video captured the moment a midair brawl erupted between two passengers on a London-bound flight, prompting fellow travelers to scream and jump from their seats.
The incident took place aboard a Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight traveling from Sylhet, Bangladesh, to London Heathrow Sept. 16, according to news agency Jam Press.
One man's T-shirt was badly torn as the altercation unfolded in front of passengers.
'WE NEED TO RETURN IMMEDIATELY,' FLIGHT CREW WARNS AS PILOT HEALTH EMERGENCY UNFOLDS
The incident reportedly began as an argument between the two passengers before turning physical, Jam Press said....
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Hiker, 61, battles agonizing injury on grueling climb, resets dislocated shoulder himself
A 61-year-old hiker popped his own dislocated shoulder back into place during a hike on New Hampshire's Mount Washington and kept climbing.
Connecticut resident Kurt Siuzdak was hiking Mount Washington earlier this week when he sustained the painful injury after slipping on wet granite.
The news was reported by The Boston Globe Thursday, citing a statement Wednesday from the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department.
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Siuzdak began hiking at around 4 a.m. Tuesday, according to the report.
Six hours later, at around...
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Strange rock catches scientist's eye during creek search, leading to rare discovery
A scientist surveying a California creek recently stumbled across something unexpected: a tooth from the mouth of an Ice Age giant.
The discovery of the tooth, which belonged to an ancient Pacific mastodon, was announced by the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District (Midpen) in San Mateo County, California.
Mastodons were massive, elephant-like herbivores that went extinct roughly 11,700 years ago, near the end of the last Ice Age.
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The tooth was found in a Midpen preserve creek by Brigid Lynch, a Balance Hydrologics...
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Tourists return to Las Vegas despite soaring prices that drove visitors away
Las Vegas tourism may have taken a hit last year - but new data suggests that Sin City may be showing signs of life again.
Las Vegas topped Priceline's list of U.S. destinations with the biggest year-over-year increase in searches for September, beating out Orlando and New York, the New York Post reported.
The city also welcomed 2.7% more visitors in July compared with the same month last year, according to the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA).
LAS VEGAS PRICES SQUEEZE EVERYDAY TRAVELERS AS POPULAR CITY EMBRACES EXPENSIVE MAKEOVER
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Popular honeymoon destination declares national emergency over massive HIV surge
Fiji has officially declared a national HIV emergency on its shores after alarming data revealed that one in 60 adults in the South Pacific island nation is living with the virus.
The Fijian government is urgently expanding testing and treatment to combat a massive surge in new infections, which the United Nations program UNAIDS notes has increased 12-fold over the past 15 years, according to The Associated Press.
Highlighting the rapid acceleration of the crisis, Fiji recorded more than 2,000 new cases in 2025 alone, representing a staggering 16-fold increase compared to 2019, The New York...
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Flight attendants reveal 90-second 'hotel room autopsy' that could save your life
Before unpacking their bags, many flight attendants perform what they call a "hotel room autopsy," a quick, six-step safety check to make sure their rooms are safe before settling in.
The routine is popular among airline crew members who spend hundreds of nights in hotels each year. It includes everything from checking door locks to locating emergency exits.
"This is not a nervous habit," said a recent post from CabinCrew24, an online resource for flight attendants and aviation professionals.
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Puzzling sound in backyard leads homeowner to massive 1,000-year-old treasure
A homeowner preparing the yard for a new patio recently made an incredible find - and it's been declared the largest known Viking Age silver hoard ever discovered in Denmark.
Officials from North Jutland Museums in northern Denmark announced the discovery on Aug. 31.
The hoard was discovered by a private citizen who was preparing the ground for a new tiled terrace, according to a statement from the museum.
MYSTERIOUS 3,000-YEAR-OLD HOARD WITH VIOLENTLY SMASHED SWORD EMERGES DURING CONSTRUCTION PROJECT
The homeowner, who wished to remain anonymous, called the discovery "the biggest surprise...
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See inside the abandoned 95-year-old LA church that just became a luxury hotel
A building that has stood in Los Angeles for nearly a century is welcoming visitors in an entirely new way after an extensive restoration.
The former Bethany Presbyterian Church, built in 1931 in the city's Silver Lake neighborhood, has been converted into Hotel Lucile, a 25-room boutique hotel with a courtyard cocktail pool that opened Sept. 14, according to a hotel news release shared with Fox News Digital.
The property has taken on several roles over the decades. After operating as a church, it was later used as a theater and an antique market before being converted into...
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Missing Carnival Panorama passenger jumped overboard off Mexico's coast
A passenger traveling on a Carnival Panorama cruise jumped overboard as the ship was wrapping up the last full day of a week-long sailing.
The cruise departed Long Beach, California, on September 13 and was headed back there from Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, when a male passenger jumped overboard, according to the cruise line.
"Carnival Cruise Line confirmed Saturday that a male guest aboard Carnival Panorama jumped overboard while the ship was sailing from Puerto Vallarta, Mexico to Long Beach, California," a Carnival Cruise Line spokesperson told Fox News Digital.
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Lost city where Jesus performed miracles has finally been identified, expert says
Archaeologists believe they've identified a lost city tied to Jesus Christ's ministry after a decade of excavations, with the project's academic director saying he's "100%" certain about the discovery.
The El-Araj Excavation Project, led by Mordechai Aviam, has been digging at the archaeological site along the Sea of Galilee since 2016.
Bethsaida, close to Jesus' ministry in Capernaum, was once the home of the apostles Peter, Andrew and Philip.
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The city was the setting of several of Jesus' miracles, including the healing...
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US warns Americans to stay vigilant as terror risk looms at major vacation hot spot
Americans are being warned to exercise increased caution when traveling to one of Europe's most popular tourist destinations amid multiple terrorism-related arrests in recent months.
The State Department updated its "Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution" travel advisory for Italy on Thursday - keeping the country at the same advisory level while revising its summary.
Italy draws millions of visitors with its beaches, quaint villages and iconic ancient Roman landmarks.
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But despite its appeal to tourists, the State Department...
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Dolly Parton could soon have major airport named in her honor after unanimous vote
Nashville International Airport is one step closer to undergoing a name change honoring late country music icon Dolly Parton.
The Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority voted unanimously, 6-0, Friday to begin the process of modifying the airport's name in Parton's honor, according to a statement from the authority.
The decision on the final name is still to come.
DOLLY PARTON FANS CAN NOW BOOK STAYS AT HER UPCOMING HOTEL IN NASHVILLE
"While a final name has not yet been determined, we are working closely with the appropriate parties to thoughtfully determine how Dolly Parton's name and...
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Major city eyes crackdown on golf cart tours as furious locals push back
Backlash is brewing in Rome as tourists are using a new way to navigate the crowded cobblestone streets.
Golf cart tours have surged in popularity, with bookings this summer up 147% compared with 2024, according to Tripadvisor data cited by The Associated Press (AP).
The result? Total chaos, locals say.
POPULAR DESTINATION CRACKS DOWN HARD ON TOURISTS AS NEW LIMITS THREATEN SUMMER GETAWAYS
Critics argue the golf carts are out of control, contributing to illegal parking, heavier traffic and massive crowds.
As many as 500 carts could now be operating on the streets of Rome, Italy, according to...
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Tragedy at sea leaves teen stranded on overturned boat for nearly 3 days in frigid waters
The U.S. Coast Guard pulled off a compelling rescue this week.
The rescue, which unfolded Monday, was announced Wednesday.
A 15-year-old Alaska boy was found atop an overturned fishing boat - after nearly three days in the frigid waters of the Bering Sea.
CLIMBER STRANDED ON 6-INCH LEDGE AT 11,000 FEET AS 46 MPH WINDS GROUND RESCUE HELICOPTER
The teen was found alive - with his teeth chattering - about 4 miles east of St. Lawrence Island, a remote island in the Bering Sea roughly 100 miles west of mainland Alaska and about 40 miles from...
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Coastal town revolts after $9.5M upgrade walls off beloved ocean views: 'You can't see the sea'
A California state agency is changing its construction plans following an outcry from residents who said a new fence was blocking the town's ocean views.
The California Department of Transportation's (Caltrans) approximately $9.5 million improvement project was undertaken to address pedestrian safety and disability access along Highway 1 through Fort Bragg in Northern California's Mendocino County.
But as soon as residents saw a tall new fence start to go up, they took action.
ONCE-HIDDEN COASTAL TOWN FACING DISRUPTION AS SOCIAL MEDIA INFLUENCERS TRANSFORM LOCAL LIFE
"The entrance to our town now has a fence that is...
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Dad dies after horrifying cruise ship accident while celebrating his son's wedding
A pastor from Elbow Lake, Minnesota, has died after suffering a severe spinal cord injury during a cruise in Italy while celebrating his son's wedding.
Steve Junker was aboard the Sun Princess on Aug. 16 when he fell and was later found face down and unresponsive in a pool, according to a GoFundMe page organized by his family.
Princess Cruises confirmed Junker's recent death in a statement to Fox News Digital.
2 AIRPORT WORKERS ARE DEAD AFTER MALARIA CASES SHOCK OFFICIALS AT MAJOR TRAVEL HUB
"We are deeply saddened by the passing of our guest and extend our...
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Jesus' crucifixion account gets fresh look after ancient ring tied to Pilate is reinterpreted
New research about an ancient ring bearing an inscription linked to Pontius Pilate may reveal fresh clues about how the Roman governor wielded authority nearly 2,000 years after he sentenced Jesus Christ to death.
The ring, discovered at Herodium, a mountaintop fortress in the Judean desert, in the 1960s, has long been known to archaeologists, but a new interpretation could help explain its connection to Pilate.
The 2,000-year-old ring sat in storage for over 50 years before researchers published details about it in 2018, according to a release from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).
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Cruise passengers erupt over 'rude' luggage habit that sharply divides travelers
Cruise passengers are debating a heated topic among vacation travelers who take to the ocean.
Does bringing luggage into crowded ship elevators cross a major etiquette line, especially on hectic disembarkation mornings?
Those carrying their own bags often depend on elevators to move between decks as thousands of passengers prepare to leave the ship. Now, social media posts are fueling a broader argument over whether squeezing suitcases into packed elevators is practical or just plain rude.
OUTRAGED CRUISE PASSENGERS SOUND OFF ABOUT 'IMMENSE DISAPPOINTMENT' AFTER ABRUPT CANCELLATION
Diane Gottsman, an etiquette expert based in Texas, said passengers...
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