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Great Lakes Cruise Traffic Expected to Rise 5%
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Small-ship cruising offers varied ways to explore beyond traditional megaships, from Norway’s fjords and France’s canals to the Great Lakes, with intimate excursions and access to smaller ports. Great Lakes voyages are drawing more travelers, combining expansive lake scenery with convenient stops at cities and destinations such as Mackinac Island and Niagara Falls.
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Beloved pastor dies after suffering injury on cruise ship at son's wedding
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— Sep 8, 2026
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Second Fin Whale Found Aboard Alaska Cruise Ship
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— Sep 18, 2026
Multiple reports confirm a dead fin whale was found on the bow of Norwegian Joy in Sitka, Alaska, triggering NOAA and the Alaska Marine Mammal Stranding Network to investigate and delaying the vessel’s itinerary. Authorities are coordinating removal and necropsy to determine the cause, with ongoing collaboration among maritime operators, scientists, and regulators.
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Asian Games Face Housing Shortage Across Aichi
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— Sep 14, 2026
The Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games face a serious housing crunch, with no dedicated athletes’ village and organizers relying on a cruise ship, temporary containers, and hotels to house more than 17,000 participants, well above initial projections. While officials say arrangements will be made and most athletes have beds, reports highlight shortages, variable lodging quality, and some delegates being relocated to Airbnbs or separate hotels.
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Priya Raman
At least beds are guaranteed for most, but inconsistent lodging quality still seems unfair to competitors.
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Justice Alito Says COVID-19 Put Americans’ Constitutional Rights To Test … And Many Failed
Libby Bandelin · 3 min · 15h
Hundreds of Americans flown home from cruise ship, 14 with coronavirus
Reporting
— Feb 17, 2020
More than 300 American cruise liner passengers, including 14 who tested positive for coronavirus, were flown home to military bases in the United States, after two weeks under quarantine off Japan. The cruise ship…
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Most Influential Women in World History
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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China Virus Hits Cruise Ships, Carmakers, Airlines and Airbus
Reporting
— Feb 5, 2020
Thousands of passengers and crew on two cruise ships in Asian waters were placed in quarantine for China’s coronavirus on Wednesday as airlines, car manufacturers and other global companies counted the cost of the…
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U.S. Says It Is Tracking Ship That May Have Shared Crew With Coronavirus-Hit Cruise Liner
Reporting
— Mar 8, 2020
The United States is tracking a cruise ship that may have shared crew members with a ship carrying people who tested positive for COVID-19, Vice President Mike Pence said on Saturday. “We are tracking at this point a…
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Carnival Cruise Line Faces Concerns as It Plans to Resume Sails in August
Reporting
— May 4, 2020
Carnival Cruise Line is receiving criticism following its announcement to resume sails in August. The international cruise line released a statement on Monday, confirming cruise ships will begin leaving docks just one…
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Coast Guard Vessel Rescues Cruise Ship Trapped In Ice
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— Jan 29, 2026
A luxury cruise ship carrying hundreds of passengers found itself trapped in thick Antarctic sea ice over the weekend—until the U.S. Coast Guard arrived to carve a path to freedom. The Scenic Eclipse II, a…
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Smallpox: The Only Disease Humanity Has Erased
After a global vaccination campaign reached the last case, the WHO declared smallpox — killer of 300 million in the 20th century — gone forever.
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Brutal: Passenger Launches Off of World’s Largest Cruise Ship, Sealing His Fate
Reporting
— May 29, 2024
A man is dead after he jumped from the world’s largest cruise ship after it left Florida for a week-long voyage throughout the Caribbean. Why the man jumped remained a mystery as of Tuesday but the U.S. Coast Guard…
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Autopsy Still Pending In Cruise Ship Death Investigation
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— Nov 19, 2025
Authorities are still investigating the mysterious death of an 18-year-old Florida cheerleader who was found dead aboard a Carnival cruise ship earlier this month. Ten days have passed since Anna Kepner, a varsity…
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Jim Carrey vs Adam Sandler
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— VS Battle
Rubber-faced mania versus deadpan slob comedy — two 90s comedy titans, two entirely different engines.
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Deadly Cruise Ship Virus Sparks Monitoring Across Multiple US States
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— May 7, 2026
Health officials in several states are now tracking passengers who traveled aboard the MV Hondius after a deadly virus outbreak linked to the cruise ship left multiple people dead and several others sick. According to…
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Teen Claims Memory Loss as Cruise Ship Killing Investigation Drags On
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— Dec 24, 2025
A month after a family vacation ended in tragedy aboard a Carnival cruise ship, new details have surfaced about the teenage boy investigators believe is responsible for the death of 18-year-old Anna Kepner — even as he…
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Two Cruise Ships Crash- Tourist Reportedly Killed
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— Dec 22, 2025
One tourist has died and dozens more were shaken after two cruise ships collided on the River Nile in Egypt on Sunday evening. The crash took place around 7:00 p.m. near the historic city of Luxor and involved the Royal…
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‘Don’t Know’ Him: John Kennedy Does Not Say Yes When Asked If Ken Paxton ‘Has Character To Serve’ In Senate
Libby Bandelin · 3 min · 17h
Disney Cruise Workers Arrested in Child Porn Sting at San Diego Port
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— May 7, 2026
Federal immigration agents arrested dozens of cruise ship workers in San Diego during a sweeping child exploitation investigation that included employees tied to Disney Cruise Line, according to officials. Customs and…
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Which of your friends survives the apocalypse?
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Name the group and the AI ranks every one of them — who leads, who thrives, who trips in the first act. Private until you share it.
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Luxury Cruise Struck With Stomach Bug
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— Feb 4, 2026
A dream cruise through Norway’s stunning fjords turned into a floating nightmare after a stomach bug ripped through a luxury ship, leaving roughly 200 passengers sick and forcing a full onboard lockdown. The Balmoral, a…
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Electric Cars Banned from Shipping Line – Boss Says ‘Under No Circumstances’ Is One to Be Brought Aboard
Reporting
— Jan 23, 2023
A Norwegian shipping company is banning electric and hybrid vehicles from its vessels over fears that their engines could catch fire. The Havila Kystruten company, which offers cruises and general shipping along…
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Disney Cruise Nightmare Leaves Families Stranded After Sudden Cancellation
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— May 11, 2026
A dream vacation aboard Disney’s newest cruise ship quickly unraveled into frustration and confusion after passengers were told their sailing was canceled more than a full day after boarding. According to the New York…
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Elderly Cruise Passenger Found Dead After Being Left Behind on Great Barrier Reef Island
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— Oct 31, 2025
An 80-year-old cruise passenger was found dead on a Great Barrier Reef island, a day after she was accidentally abandoned by her ship’s crew, Australian authorities confirmed. According to The Associated Press , the…
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Churches Hold St. Francis Pet Blessings
Churches and animal shelters are hosting blessings for pets and other animals around the Feast of St. Francis, continuing a tradition rooted in Christian teachings that all creatures matter. Events from the U.K. to Pennsylvania and Florida
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DeSantis Won’t Bow Down To Cruise Lines, Will Enforce Florida Law Against Vaccine Passports
Opinion
— Jun 1, 2021
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has once again reiterated his devotion to freedom as COVID-19 vaccine passports remain a hot-button issue. DeSantis, now standing firm in opposing cruise ship guidelines requiring passengers to…
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Deadly Virus Cruise Ship Finally Docks After Three Deaths
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— May 11, 2026
After weeks of fear, quarantines, and international concern, the virus-stricken MV Hondius finally reached shore Sunday morning as passengers began leaving the ship under strict medical supervision in Spain. According…
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Another 70 People Test Positive for Coronavirus on Ship in Japan
Reporting
— Feb 16, 2020
Another 70 people on board a quarantined cruise ship in Japan have tested positive for the coronavirus, bringing the total number of cases from the vessel to 355, Japanese health minister Katsunobu Kato said on Sunday…
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American Man With Dementia Missing After Leaving Cruise Ship in Mexico; Taxi Driver Found With His Watch and a Shocking Story
Reporting
— Apr 8, 2024
A South Carolina man, who has recently been diagnosed with dementia, has been missing for the better part of a week after he got off his ship last Wednesday in Mexico and has not been seen since. Family members of…
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Trump Administration Backs off Sending Coronavirus Patients to Alabama -Governor
Reporting
— Feb 24, 2020
The Trump administration has backed off plans to quarantine patients from the Diamond Princess cruise ship stricken with coronavirus at a federal facility in Alabama, the state’s governor and a U.S. senator said on…
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EXCLUSIVE: Voting Tech Disaster Could Force Bosnia To Redo Elections In Just Seven Days, Official Says
Francis Kapper · 7 min · 18h
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