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Two US Navy destroyers came under attack by the Houthis on Monday.The Iran-backed rebels fired a mix of anti-ship missiles and exploding drones.The US military defeated all the threats, a Pentagon spokesperson said. The US Navy defeated a complex attack launched by the Houthis on Monday that saw the rebels…
The first look at “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning” shows Tom Cruise on the run, again.The ominous narration suggests “The Final Reckoning” could be the end for Cruise’s character.Here’s what we know about the eighth “Mission: Impossible” movie. “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning” is the second part of…
I’ve been on megaships and river cruises. I think the latter is the way to go if you can afford it.But river cruises might not be for those who love having 24/7 activities and Broadway-level shows.River cruises feel intimate and personal. If you want to be left alone, you may…
The CDC randomly inspects and scores cruise ships to prevent the spread of stomach viruses.Most vessels in 2024 have scored 95 out of 100. 85 or less is considered unacceptable.The 11 dirtiest ships this year so far scored 89 or less, including one that received 62 points. On most exams,…
In 2010, Christopher Willson bought a deteriorating historic cruise ship off of Craigslist.He poured his heart and what he estimated to be about $2 million into renovating the boat.Last year, he made the tough decision to walk away from the project. Now the ship is sinking. This as-told-to essay is…
I took a river cruise because it was on my mom’s bucket list.We spent a lot of time together, so we did some serious bonding.The small ship was good for my 86-year-old mom’s mobility. I took my first river cruise somewhat reluctantly. It was on my mom’s bucket list, and…
The popular cruise line says its second Icon class mega-ship, Star of the Seas, will debut with seven-night Caribbean cruises from Florida’s Port Canaveral beginning August 2025. Fares currently start at about $1,610 per person.Like the younger sibling of a successful firstborn, Star of the Seas has an impressive legacy…
Defense tech startup Anduril announced a new range of cruise missiles on Thursday that it says can be mass-produced at low cost to help the US in a near-peer war.Anduril said the key to its new Barracuda missile is its flexibility, through a modular system that can make the missile…
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Kim Budlong, a 40-year-old resident of Lancaster, South Carolina, who went on a world cruise while 10 weeks pregnant. She was on the cruise with her family for about six weeks.Last year, around the end of March, my husband and I…
Tom Cruise jumped from the Stade de France in Paris during the 2024 Olympics closing ceremony — for free.The actor leaped from the roof into the stadium, was given the Olympic flag by Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and gymnast Simone Biles, then drove it out of the stadium on…
