Author: Sophia Rodriguez

In 1944, young people from every corner of America answered the nation's call. From Minnesota to Missouri, New York to California, they sailed for Europe and began the long and difficult struggle to liberate the continent from Nazi tyranny.On May 31st, they set off again to Dallas.Following a 1940s-themed farewell ceremony, attended by General Dwight D. Eisenhower's granddaughter Mary Eisenhower, about 60 World War II veterans will depart for France to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Normandy landings.Their stories should inspire gratitude and awe in all Americans.opinionGet smart thinking on topics that matter to North Texans.Also in attendance will…

In 1944, young people from every corner of America answered the nation's call. From Minnesota to Missouri, New York to California, they sailed for Europe and began the long and difficult struggle to liberate the continent from Nazi tyranny.On May 31st, they set off again to Dallas.Following a 1940s-themed farewell ceremony, attended by General Dwight D. Eisenhower's granddaughter Mary Eisenhower, about 60 World War II veterans will depart for France to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Normandy landings.Their stories should inspire gratitude and awe in all Americans.Also in attendance will be the ever-smiling Henry Langler, 99. Just hours before…

Travel stocks have been through some major turmoil this past week, and Airbnb could be a refuge from the storm.With the summer travel season just getting underway, American Airlines Group Inc. issued its first bit of bad news last week when it cut its earnings outlook. The announcement on Wednesday sent other airline stocks lower. US Global Jet Exchange-traded funds fell more than 2%, while online travel agency Booking Holdings Inc. dropped 1.3% and cruise line Carnival Inc. slid 2.7%. Airbnb Inc. was little affected, down 0.2% on Wednesday. Things aren't perfect for Airbnb. Since May 8, when the company…

SEOUL – U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) Commander Gen. Samuel J. Paparo reaffirmed the United States’ unwavering commitment to the U.S.-ROK alliance during a visit to the Republic of Korea (ROK) May 29-30, 2024. The visit marks Gen. Paparo’s first visit to South Korea as USINDOPACOM commander.In Seoul, General Paparo met with senior South Korean officials, including President Yoon Seok-yeol, Minister of National Defense Shin Won-sik, Minister of Foreign Affairs Cho Tae-yeol and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Kim Myung-soo, to discuss the security environment in the Indo-Pacific region and emphasize U.S. Indo-Pacific Command's unwavering commitment to…

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — Three veterans who served overseas during World War II flew out of Huntsville International Airport on Thursday. They will soon be arriving in Normandy to take part in the 80th anniversary commemoration of D-Day. Several men who served in the U.S. military around the world in the 1940s were united by an organization called Honoring Military Veterans. HEMSI: Child in stable condition after being hit by car north of Huntsville “It's great to be a part of something like this and meet new people in the community, especially seeing that we're doing this for veterans,” said…

Taking a camping trip can be a welcome escape from the daily grind of public safety, but for tech-savvy outdoor enthusiasts, even a wilderness getaway requires the right gear. Venturing into the great outdoors means embracing the raw beauty of the world, but there's no denying the benefits of having a selection of gadgets at your fingertips.In this article, we will discuss the perfect combination of enjoying the outdoors while utilizing innovative technology to make your camping adventure smoother, safer, and even more enjoyable. Staying prepared and connected is also essential on a camping trip. Tech gadgets not only enhance…

Arizona, hosting an NCAA Tournament regional, got to practice like normal this week and sleep in its own beds every night. Grand Canyon, located just outside Phoenix, drove to Tucson on Thursday morning, hopped off the bus and walked right to Hi Corbett Field for practice. It was a different story for two other Tucson-area teams, Dallas Baptist University and West Virginia University, both of which suffered travel delays, mostly due to weather, forcing them to alter their original practice schedules. “It's never been smooth sailing and it's never going to be smooth sailing,” the West Virginia coach said. Randy…

Travel Market Report contributors John and Sandra Nowlan recently took Deepak Chopra's wellness-themed cruise aboard Swan Hellenic's newest expedition ship, the SH Diana, with a group of travel advisors from the U.S. and Canada. They learned a lot about the cruise line's partnership with Chopra. Here's what travel advisors considering taking their clients on board should know. The New York to Halifax cruise will be themed around “Explore and Restore” with Deepak Chopra, as the wellness guru recently signed an exclusive deal with Swan Hellenic to join six cruises this year and beyond in 2025. Swan Hellenic CEO Andrea Zito…

Mastercard and HSBC Middle East have teamed up to introduce the Mastercard Wholesale Programme (MWP) to the Middle East, with a special focus on the travel industry. The aim of the partnership is to digitise and automate buyer and supplier payments for HSBC's travel trade clients, thereby enhancing liquidity and security within the travel value chain, the companies said in a press release on Wednesday (May 29). According to the release, MWP is HSBC's first virtual card-based B2B payment product to be launched in the Middle East and is tailored to the specific requirements of the travel industry. The solution…

There have been multiple accusations made on social media in Southeast Texas, but the cases have not gone to court. BEAUMONT, Texas — A travel agency in Beaumont, southeast Texas, is being sued for allegedly failing to make travel arrangements after taking money from clients. One South Carolina customer decided to sue her. According to the lawsuit, obtained by 12News, Traveluxe Official, owned by Emily Lockhardt-Farley, specializes in creating dream vacation itineraries. Final court documents state that Rockhard Furry breached contracts with customers in South Carolina, and there have been similar allegations on social media in southeast Texas, but those…