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A new deep-sea habitat project has been launched by ocean technology and exploration company DEEP, which has announced plans to create a permanent human presence under the oceans by 2027.

Tow truck drivers, mobile mechanics, emergency roadside technicians, and safety service patrols are among the roadside assistance workers who put themselves at risk every day to help others, but are struck and killed nearly four times more than reported.

While the positive effects of exercise on our mental health have long been known, the benefits of art are only starting to be fully appreciated. Research by the Mental Health Foundation suggests that art helps boost confidence, making us feel more engaged and resilient. It can also alleviate anxiety, depression and stress.

“Tender” is Them's column about all of the beautiful, delicious, and liberating ways that LGBTQ+ people work with food. From production to preparation, local farms to reimaginings of the restaurant, our community is at the forefront of what it means to nourish and be nourished today. Read more from the series here.

Children between the ages of 4 and 8 are 45% less likely to sustain injuries in passenger car crashes if they are in booster seats than if they use seat belts alone, but deaths among that age group rose in recent years.

The first measurable snowfall in New York City in nearly two years. Voters braving wind chills of minus-35 degrees at the Iowa caucuses. Texas, the Deep South and parts of the Southeast plunging into uncharacteristic below-freezing temperatures.

In the smash new Broadway show Gutenberg! The Musical!, actor Josh Gad reteams with Andrew Rannells, with whom he had undeniable chemistry on stage a decade ago in The Book of Mormon. So where would they travel together, if given the chance? “We would have to go to Uganda,” Gad laughs, referring to their Mormon characters’ journey to eastern Africa. “You’d see how similar we are in real life to Elder Cunningham and Elder Price. It would potentially be both disastrous and life-changing—actually, a great documentary!”

JetBlue and Spirit said Friday that they will appeal a judge's decision that would block them from completing their blockbuster merger.

Will 2024 be a Goldilocks year for the global travel industry? We’ve gone from “too cold” during the pandemic to “too hot,” as demand for revenge travel outstripped capacity. Could 2024 be “just right?”​

Airbnb clearly doesn’t want a repeat of New York City’s defacto ban on short-term rentals in other destinations. So it announced the Airbnb Housing Council to better balance its own interests with those of U.S. cities and other communities.

Don’t worry,” says our guide Charlotta, flashing her rifle. “I’m really quick if I need to be.” My 12-year-old daughter glances around the Arctic wilderness anxiously. As much as she loved Philip Pullman’s armoured bears, one of the reasons she longed to visit, our proximity to the real thing is starting to dawn on her.

In the United States between 2016 and 2020, hospitalizations for scooter injuries nearly tripled, severe injuries requiring orthopedic and plastic surgery increased, and costs to treat those injuries rose five-fold, highlighting a financial strain to the healthcare system.

Music, like travel, broadens the mind, opening new horizons and offering new perspectives.

The pandemic has a lot to answer for, not least creating an insatiable appetite among travellers to see more of the world — alone or accompanied. As travelling without a companion becomes increasingly easy, one of the fastest growing markets for solo travel is cruising — and with the industry embracing this demographic, it’s easy to understand why.

Nevada is getting a brand-new state park this month. It’s one every would-be Indiana Jones (or maybe more like the Ross Gellers among us) will love, and as a bonus, it’s within a quick driving distance to The Strip. 

Short-term rental data provider AirDNA has acquired vacation rental software and channel management system Uplisting for an undisclosed sum. This marks the company’s foray into the property technology business.

Defining the true essence of the luxury travel experience can be challenging for both travel providers and travel advisors.

I’ve always wanted to live abroad. It’s not that I haven’t traveled—as a travel writer and all-around travel devotee, I’ve been fortunate enough to see many corners of the world. But I craved getting to know places on a deeper level—or maybe I was just subconsciously jealous of all those Instagram memes about friends who never stop talking about their study abroad programs. When the option to move to Istanbul presented itself, I jumped at the opportunity—and didn’t do much else in terms of research and preparation.

As national parks look for ways to better serve travelers with disabilities, here are the top parks doing it right.

Based on AI and research from relationship coaches, web-based tool enables newlyweds to enjoy great honeymoon vacations.

14% of Brits plan to search for and 12% plan to book a holiday during the festive season.