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China's Virus Death Toll Surpasses SARS but New Cases Fall
Mainland China's death toll from the new virus outbreak has risen to 811, surpassing the number of fatalities in the 2002-2003 SARS pandemic , as authorities enforce ever-stricter measures to curb the further spread.
New Breeze Airways Hopes to Fly by End of 2020
David Neeleman's much discussed airline start-up, known until today by the placeholder title "Moxy," has an official name: Breeze Airways.
Palm Springs: The Ultimate Winter Getaway
There's no better place for sunshine with a splash of style and some of the season's most coveted LGBTQ events than Palm Springs. Here's your winter guide to what's hot in the Arenas District and beyond.
Flow of Chinese Tourists Becomes Worrying Trickle for Asia
Asian nations have profited handsomely from the impressive growth in tourists from China over the past decade, but the specter of a rapidly spreading virus has raised concerns over industry prospects.
Homeland Security Suspends Travel Programs for New Yorkers
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security said Wednesday that it would no longer let New York residents enroll in its "trusted traveler" programs because of a new state law that blocked federal immigration officials.
'A floating prison': Cruise of Asia Ends in Virus Quarantine
On the ship quarantined in Hong Kong, its more than 3,600 passengers and crew were being screened because three passengers on a previous voyage had the virus.
Global Tourism Takes Major Hit as Virus Halts Chinese Travel
The viral outbreak in China has thrown the travel industry into chaos, threatening billions in losses and keeping millions of would-be travelers at home.
Watch: 24-Hour Girlfriend Road Trip to Siesta Key
Girlfriends Jill and Lindsey headed to Florida's Siesta Key — check out what they discovered!
All Aboard: Amsterdam-London Nonstop Train Service to Start
A nonstop train from Amsterdam to London will begin services at the end of April, the Dutch government announced Tuesday.
Provincetown Performers Demand: Cirque Stay Away!
On January 30 it was reported that Cirque du Soleil plans on setting up a tent in Provincetown for the summer, but the response against it has been swift and blunt.
Atari Plans to Open 8 Video Game-Themed Hotels in U.S. Cities
Atari, the arcade game company that ushered in the gaming revolution in the 1980s, is opening eight video game-themed hotels across the United States, including ones in Las Vegas and Phoenix.
Gay Away to Puerto Vallarta with Andrew Neighbors
Travel vlogger Andrew Neighbors heads to Puerto Vallarta for a weekend of fun and sun!
Brexit Turns Sea Crossing Into Journey Through Dimensions
The Cote des Dunes ferry was about midway through its journey from the French port of Calais to the English harbor of Dover when the EU shrunk from 28 members to 27 — at 11 p.m. on Friday in Britain, midnight in France.
New China Virus Details Show Challenge for Outbreak Control
Details that emerged last week about the new virus from China show how challenging it could be to control this outbreak, health experts say.
Fears of New Virus Trigger Anti-China Sentiment Worldwide
A scary new virus from China has spread around the world. So has rising anti-Chinese sentiment, calls for a full travel ban on Chinese visitors and indignities for Chinese and other Asians.
Experts: Travel Bans, Business Closures Could Hurt Economy
Travel restrictions and business closures aimed at stopping the spread of a new virus that has killed more than 300 people in China could end up causing ripple effects that harm the global economy, experts say.
Apple temporarily closes stores in China amid virus outbreak
Apple is temporarily closing its 42 stores in mainland China, one of its largest markets, as a new virus spreads rapidly and the death toll there rose to 259 on Saturday.
China Death Toll Reaches 259; WHO Warns Countries to Prepare
China's death toll from a new virus rose to 259 on Saturday and a World Health Organization official said other governments need to prepare for"domestic outbreak control" if the disease spreads in their countries.
WHO Says Prepare for Local Outbreaks; China Slams US Control
China's death toll from a new virus rose to 259 on Saturday and a World Health Organization official said other governments need to prepare for"domestic outbreak control" if the disease spreads in their countries.
"KUSAMA: Cosmic Nature" Comes to New York Botanical Garden
The New York Botanical Garden (NYBG) has announced highlights of its expansive 2020 exhibition "KUSAMA: Cosmic Nature," featuring work by internationally celebrated Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama.