Mysterious $150M superyacht docks in LA with hidden name and magical connection
A mysterious nine-figure superyacht sailed into a Los Angeles marina with its name concealed, but locals apparently didn't need long to figure out the famous name behind the massive vessel.
The boat, which has been docked in Marina del Rey since Sunday, belongs to "Harry Potter" author J.K. Rowling, according to the California Post.
The Post cited its sources, one of whom called it "the worst kept secret on the Marina."
MASSIVE NEW CRUISE SHIP UNVEILS JAW-DROPPING OUTDOOR THEME PARK IN MIDDLE OF THE OCEAN
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American Airlines passenger duct-taped to seat after alleged racist, homophobic midair outburst
A passenger on an American Airlines flight was restrained to his seat with duct tape and zip ties after a midair outburst, forcing the plane to be diverted.
The flight from Dallas-Fort Worth to Newark, New Jersey, had to make an unexpected stop in Baltimore late Thursday night due to the unidentified disruptive passenger who witnesses said was putting others at risk.
The man was allegedly screaming racial and homophobic slurs during the outburst, according to TMZ.
FLIGHT PASSENGER YELLS, 'I WANT OFF,' CALLS CREW 'IDIOTS' AND YANKS OPEN EMERGENCY EXIT DOOR
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Remnants of Henry VIII's long-lost castle found in unexpected location, researcher reveals
Pieces of King Henry VIII's long-lost castle were recently found in a somewhat unexpected location: another English castle.
The discovery by researcher Christopher Moore was recently announced by the University of Kent.
Moore, who specializes in hidden and lost heritage, found evidence that stone used at Dover Castle was taken from Henry VIII's Sandown Castle, a Tudor coastal fortress built roughly 8 miles northeast of Dover that has since been lost to time.
ARCHAEOLOGISTS UNCOVER EERIE ANGLO-SAXON 'SAND BODIES' AT NUCLEAR POWER STATION SITE
Built between 1539 and 1540 to defend the coast of England,...
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Influencers reaching peak backlash after summer of ruined destinations and experiences for Americans
Everyday Americans are growing increasingly annoyed by social media influencer stunts and takeovers at famous landmarks, major events and vacation destinations once prized for the enjoyment, relaxation and serenity they usually bring - all for the sake of a few self-promoting photos, videos and "likes."
From locations as varied as sports stadiums and luxury resorts, influencers are now facing bans, arrests and rejection this summer.
Numerous onlookers have had enough, as Fox News Digital and other outlets have been reporting.
SOCIAL MEDIA PHOTO CRAZE SPARKS TOURIST INVASION AT PICTURE-PERFECT VACATION HOT SPOT
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Mysterious settlement discovered after residents seemingly packed up and vanished
Archaeologists recently uncovered the remains of a medieval village that was mysteriously abandoned in Germany - raising questions about why its residents packed up and left.
The excavation at the Am Frevelgraben site in Halberstadt, in the German state of Saxony-Anhalt, revealed numerous traces of a medieval settlement, including parts of a multi-tiered ditch system.
The State Office for Monument Preservation and Archaeology Saxony-Anhalt announced the findings on Aug. 24.
UNEXPECTED ANCIENT COMPLEX EMERGES NEAR BIBLICAL CITY LINKED TO JONAH AND ST PETER
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Angry locals block famous beach as mass tourism protests escalate at vacation hot spot
Some 100 residents staged an occupation of a beach in Ibiza recently to protest overtourism amid growing frustration over mass tourism in Spain - and more action is apparently planned.
The group gathered at Cala Saladeta, a popular tourist beach, last week, according to Balearic public broadcaster IB3.
The protest was organized by the Ibiza Youth Association, a local youth group.
INFLUENCERS REACHING PEAK BACKLASH AFTER SUMMER OF RUINED DESTINATIONS AND EXPERIENCES FOR AMERICANS
Ibiza is one of Spain's Balearic Islands in the Mediterranean Sea.
The island is visited by...
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How a booming coastal escape learned to coexist with the ocean's top predator
As great white sharks increasingly frequent the waters off one popular seaside destination, tourists are flocking there, too - but they're experiencing the hot spot in a different way.
Cape Cod is a renowned seaside destination in southeastern Massachusetts that has long drawn summer vacationers with its picturesque beaches, historic coastal towns and lighthouses. In recent years, though, it has also become increasingly known for its seasonal population of great white sharks.
Far from deterring visitors, the presence of sharks is helping fuel a whole new type of tourism.
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Discovery beneath soccer field reveals massive medieval convent lost for centuries
Researchers recently uncovered a long-lost medieval convent in an unusual location in Denmark: a soccer field - with an expert sharing details with Fox News Digital about the "rare" find.
The discovery, made in Roskilde, was announced last month by ROMU, a state-recognized Danish museum organization.
St. Clare's Convent, which was built in the 13th century, was found through a ground-penetrating radar survey ahead of plans to build an underground parking facility.
FORBIDDEN PASSAGE? SECRET MEDIEVAL TUNNEL FOUND BENEATH ANCIENT PAGAN GRAVES, ARCHAEOLOGISTS SAY
"The survey revealed a well-preserved convent complex approximately one...
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Outraged cruise passengers sound off about 'immense disappointment' after abrupt cancellation
Passengers aboard a cruise ship preparing to set sail for Alaska were left scrambling recently after the cruise line abruptly canceled the trip - citing unspecified technical problems.
The seven-night Alaska cruise aboard Royal Caribbean's Serenade of the Seas was scheduled to depart Vancouver, Canada, on Aug. 30 but had been delayed until Sept. 1 for maintenance, according to the blog "Cruise Critic." But the trouble didn't end there.
Some two days after passengers embarked in Vancouver, Royal Caribbean reportedly announced that the voyage aboard Serenade of the Seas was canceled.
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Popular beach town rejects noise, trash and traffic as it weighs stricter vacation rental rules
A popular Florida beach community is weighing tighter rules for its short-term vacation rentals after full-time residents have raised concerns about visitors' noise, overflowing trash and parking complications.
The proposal under consideration for Pensacola Beach could create a registry for vacation rentals. It could require owners to designate someone who can be reached 24/7 when problems arise, according to reports.
Rhonda Dorfman, president of Pensacola Beach Advocates and a full-time resident of the island, told Fox News Digital that one concern is giving law enforcement a clear point of contact when complaints are made at rental properties.
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Potential security threat prompts US travel suspension for border city on alert
U.S. officials temporarily suspended government activities and travel to a Mexican border city earlier this week over a potential security threat.
Mexicali, a city directly across from Calexico, California, was the subject of a new security alert after officials received information about a potential threat.
In a statement, the U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Mexico said that government activities in and travel to Mexicali were suspended Aug. 25.
TOURIST HOT SPOT SLAPPED WITH US TRAVEL WARNING RENEWAL DUE TO CRIME AND TERROR
"We are alerting U.S. citizens of this potential threat," the embassy said.
Officials urged Americans...
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Police operation takes unexpected turn when officers stumble upon ancient burial cave
Israeli police recently stumbled on an ancient burial cave in an unlikely place while carrying out an operation in Jerusalem.
The discovery was announced by the Israel Police, Israel's civilian law enforcement agency, on Aug. 24.
While carrying out an operation related to what police described as a "violent family conflict" in Silwan, a village in East Jerusalem, officers came upon the cave.
ARCHAEOLOGISTS MAKE UNUSUAL FIND NEAR SITE WHERE ARK OF THE COVENANT WAS ONCE KEPT
The operation followed a deadly clash between feuding families that erupted into gunfire and Molotov cocktail attacks, according to...
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Tennessee moves to rename Nashville airport for Dolly Parton days after beloved icon's death
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and Nashville International Airport announced Friday that they intend to name the airport in honor of Dolly Parton, moving toward a major tribute to the icon after an outpouring of public support for the beloved late country music legend's legacy.
Lee said he spoke with Parton's team about the proposal this week. Her team expressed appreciation for the support and is open to continuing the conversation, according to a joint announcement from the governor and the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority.
The proposal would place Parton's name on the gateway to...
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Woman allegedly ejected from roller coaster, suffers serious injuries after dragged along track: reports
A 60-year-old woman suffered a broken rib, collapsed lung, a traumatic brain injury and a dislocated shoulder that required surgery after she was allegedly ejected from her seat on a Colorado roller coaster and dragged, according to reports and a law firm representing her.
Nicki Parker of Texas was thrown from her seat and dragged for 20 to 30 seconds after she remained strapped into her seat belt as the Rocky Mountain Coaster at Copper Mountain Resort kept going, FOX 31 Denver reported, citing her attorney.
"It was actually wrapped around her and pulled her, and...
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Stunned couple unearths 150-pound mystery hidden beneath their backyard for decades
A couple in San Francisco recently unearthed a 150-pound limestone sculpture buried in their backyard, setting off a search to uncover who created it and how it got there.
Greg Gatwood was doing yard work at the couple's Russian Hill home in May when he came across what he initially thought was a piece of concrete buried in the ground as his partner Judy Gittelsohn stood nearby.
Gatwood told Fox News Digital he tried to pry the object loose with a shovel before grabbing a pickaxe and then spotted what appeared to be lips and a...
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Unexpected ancient complex emerges near biblical city linked to Jonah and St Peter
Archaeologists in Israel have uncovered a sprawling 1,300-year-old industrial and commercial complex that once stood near a major route connecting some of the region's most historic cities.
The complex was discovered in Ramat Gan, near Tel Aviv, according to an announcement earlier in August from the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA). The excavation was conducted ahead of construction of a new bus terminal.
The site was located near a main road connecting Jaffa, Ramla and Jerusalem.
LOST CITY IN AREA TIED TO BIBLICAL EXODUS MAY HAVE FINALLY BEEN DISCOVERED IN EGYPT
Known as Joppa in biblical times, Jaffa...
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Major US vacation destination could get more expensive as officials eye new fees
Lake Tahoe could become more expensive for visitors as the U.S. Forest Service considers new and higher recreation fees at several popular sites around the basin.
The Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit is proposing fee changes at campgrounds, beaches, trailheads and other recreation areas, according to a U.S. Department of Agriculture news release.
Under the proposal, some locations that are currently free to visitors would begin charging fees.
TRAVELERS MAY BE SLAPPED WITH 'RIDICULOUS' NEW FEES AS POPULAR CITY SEEKS MILLIONS PER YEAR
Kiva Beach and the Taylor Creek Visitor Center, for...
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Americans warned against travel plans as terrorism threatens popular destination
Americans planning travel to Israel are being urged to reconsider those plans as the U.S. State Department warns of terrorism and unrest, with some areas carrying an even higher warning due to armed conflict.
The department recently reissued Israel's Level 3 advisory, "Reconsider Travel," though officials said there was no change to the overall advisory level.
The State Department warns that the security environment in Israel is complex and can change quickly.
US WARNS TRAVELERS TO AVOID PICTURESQUE COUNTRY AS SECURITY RAPIDLY WORSENS
"Violence can occur without warning," the advisory states, adding that increased regional tensions can...
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Ancient Christian amulet unearthed after 1,500 years may hold biblical secret
Archaeologists in Turkey have unearthed a 1,500-year-old Christian amulet containing a paper-thin sheet of gold - and experts believe it may contain a biblical passage.
The discovery, made at the Türkmen Karahöyük archaeological site in Konya, central Turkey, was reported by Turkish state media outlet Anadolu Agency (AA) earlier this summer.
An international team of roughly 60 researchers from 13 countries was excavating the site when the amulet was discovered.
ANCIENT CLUE CRACKS OPEN A 2,000-YEAR-OLD MYSTERY NEAR FAMED COLOSSEUM
The amulet dates back to the fourth or fifth centuries A.D. - a formative time in...
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11 visitors trapped as dangerous flash flooding tears through iconic national park
Eleven visitors became stranded during flash flooding at Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah after heavy rain swept through the area.
The hikers, all adults traveling in four separate groups, became trapped around 2:30 p.m. Monday as floodwaters affected several popular trails, according to FOX 13 in Salt Lake City.
While none of the hikers was swept away, conditions left the groups unable to continue safely, the outlet reported.
MAN PLUNGES 120 FEET INTO CREEK WHILE TAKING PHOTO AT FAMOUS NATIONAL PARK
About 15 to 20 members of the county's search and...
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