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Silicon Valley food
fromTravel + Leisure
20 hours ago

We Asked 8 Food and Beverage Experts for the Best Thing to Eat on a Cruise-and They All Picked the Same Kind of Food

Cruise line food executives favor comfort foods like burgers and chicken sandwiches over gourmet options, highlighting their simplicity and satisfaction.
Coronavirus
fromTravel + Leisure
1 day ago

These Are the Cleanest Cruise Lines in the U.S., According to CDC Inspection Data

Viking Ocean, Viking Expedition, and Crystal Cruises are the cleanest cruise lines in the U.S., according to CDC sanitation scores.
Miami food
fromIndependent
1 day ago

'His hand was black and blue from hitting the door, that's how hard he fought to get out,' says daughter of man who died in pier tragedy

Joachim McNulty died after his car slipped on algae-covered Belderrig Pier and entered the sea.
#murder-investigation
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Murder investigation after teenager stabbed to death in seaside town

A 19-year-old man was stabbed to death in Whitstable, prompting a murder investigation by Kent Police.
SOMA, SF
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

Husband, 75, busted after dismembered remains of his much-younger wife found scattered in NYC: cops

A 75-year-old Queens man was arrested for murdering his 34-year-old wife whose dismembered remains were discovered across the borough months apart.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago

I've worked on cruise ships for years. Here are 6 things passengers should pack and 5 they shouldn't.

Protect yourself from the sun with headgear and lots of sunscreen. The sun can be very strong in some destinations, especially on Caribbean trips.
Travel
US politics
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

ICE says it bought Paragon's spyware to use in drug trafficking cases | TechCrunch

ICE has utilized spyware from Paragon Solutions to combat drug trafficking and foreign terrorist organizations' use of encrypted communications.
Poker
fromConde Nast Traveler
3 days ago

What It's Like to Run a Casino on Board a Luxury Cruise Ship

Josh Simonetti transitioned from a casino dealer to casino manager on Crystal Cruises, overseeing a unique gaming experience at sea.
fromABC7 Chicago
3 days ago

Son of doctor accused of Hawaii murder plot testifies, says father confessed

Emile Konig testified that his father called him after the alleged attack, saying, 'That he would not be making it back to Maui and to take good care of the younger kids and that he had - that Ari, my stepmom, had been cheating on him and that he tried to kill her.'
SF parents
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

'Ship disaster victims deserve to have story told'

The sinking of the Princess Alice in 1878 resulted in over 700 deaths, yet remains largely forgotten despite its significance in maritime safety reforms.
#homicide
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 days ago

DNA on cigarette links suspect to 'brutal' San Rafael homicide cold case, solving 1966 murder

A 60-year-old homicide case was solved using DNA evidence from cigarette butts, identifying James Switzer as the suspect in Marjorie Rudolph's murder.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

Gunman busted after driver found shot dead, slumped over wheel of SUV in NYC: cops

A 38-year-old Atlanta man was shot dead in his SUV in Brooklyn, and a local resident was arrested and charged with murder hours later.
#brooklyn
fromNew York Daily News
1 week ago
Brooklyn

Man found dead on shoreline at Brooklyn park

A man was found dead on the shoreline at Calvert Vaux Park in Brooklyn, with an investigation ongoing to determine the cause of death.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago
Brooklyn

Woman's remains found stuffed in bag in NYC basement

The remains of an adult woman were found inside a black plastic bag in the basement of a Brooklyn NYCHA building.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn, NY Patch
5 days ago

Body Pulled From Water Near Brooklyn Park, NYPD Says

A man's body was found near the water at Calvert Vaux Park in Brooklyn, prompting an investigation by the NYPD.
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
6 days ago

Body Found at Calvert Vaux Park in Brooklyn

A man's body was recovered from the shoreline of Calvert Vaux Park, prompting an active investigation by the NYPD.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Daily News
1 week ago

Man found dead on shoreline at Brooklyn park

A man was found dead on the shoreline at Calvert Vaux Park in Brooklyn, with an investigation ongoing to determine the cause of death.
OMG science
fromFuturism
6 days ago

Sharks Showing Unusually High Levels of Cocaine

Sharks in the Bahamas are testing positive for various drugs, highlighting urgent marine pollution issues.
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Two aid boats go missing en route to Cuba, says Mexico

The Mexican Navy activated search and rescue efforts in the Caribbean on Thursday, in hopes to locate two missing sailboats which were carrying humanitarian aid to crisis-hit Cuba.
Miami Marlins
UK news
fromBBC News
3 days ago

Pair jailed for advertising small boat crossings on Facebook

Hoang and Hop facilitated illegal migrant crossings to the UK using social media and were arrested after a five-month surveillance operation.
SF parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Human remains found on California beach in 2022 identified as missing man

Human remains found in California in 2022 were identified as Walter Karl Kinney, a banker who disappeared in 1999.
#royal-caribbean
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 week ago

Wall Street Pros See Big Upside for Royal Caribbean

Royal Caribbean Group's stock is down recently but has gained nearly 23% over the past year, with analysts optimistic about future growth.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 week ago

Which Cruise Giant Actually Delivers the Smarter Return for Investors?

Royal Caribbean outperforms competitors with significant earnings growth and strong financial metrics, justifying its premium valuation.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 week ago

Record Bookings Cannot Hide Royal Caribbean's Growing Fuel Problem

Royal Caribbean faces risks from rising oil prices and significant capital expenditures despite strong booking momentum for 2026.
Europe news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

My friend died in a diving accident. Then I was arrested for his murder

Dan Frolec's diving trip in Croatia turns tragic as he searches for his missing friend Michael, leading to a life-altering experience.
Travel
fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago

How Cruise Tourism Supports Global Port Economies

Cruise tourism significantly boosts port city economies through various sectors like hospitality, logistics, and local businesses.
Miami Marlins
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Strike on alleged drug vessel kills four in the Caribbean, US military says

The US conducted a strike on a vessel in the Caribbean, killing four alleged drug smugglers as part of its anti-narco-terrorism efforts.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Treasure hunter freed after decade in prison for not revealing location of gold

Treasure hunter Tommy Thompson was released after 10 years in prison for refusing to disclose the location of 500 gold coins from the SS Central America, which he discovered in 1998.
Miami food
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Mass. woman killed in 6-vehicle crash in Florida

A 69-year-old woman was killed in a six-vehicle crash on I-75 in Florida involving a semi-truck and an SUV.
#extrajudicial-killings
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago
World politics

Advocates push for major probe as US boat strikes in Latin America kill 157

The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights will hold its first hearing on alleged US extrajudicial killings during military strikes against suspected drug-smuggling boats in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific that began in September, with nearly 157 people killed and minimal public information released.
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago
US politics

Lawsuit from families of men killed in boat strikes is the first to reach U.S. court

Families of two Trinidadian men killed by a U.S. missile strike off Venezuela are suing the U.S. government in federal court alleging extrajudicial killings.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

Advocates push for major probe as US boat strikes in Latin America kill 157

The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights will hold its first hearing on alleged US extrajudicial killings during military strikes against suspected drug-smuggling boats in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific that began in September, with nearly 157 people killed and minimal public information released.
Coronavirus
fromFuturism
2 weeks ago

Luxury Cruise Descends Into a Diarrhea Nightmare

A norovirus outbreak aboard the Star Princess cruise ship infected 193 passengers and crew members, causing gastrointestinal illness during a Caribbean voyage.
Boston
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

2 people found dead outside Riverside County courthouse

Two people were found dead near a Riverside County courthouse early Thursday morning with no arrests made and motive unknown.
New York City
fromNew York Daily News
3 weeks ago

Suspect arrested for shooting man found dead in crashed SUV in Coney Island

A 31-year-old man was arrested and charged with murder for shooting a 38-year-old victim in Coney Island, whose SUV crashed into three parked cars after being shot in the chest and arm.
#death-investigation
Brooklyn
fromNew York Daily News
4 weeks ago

Dead man's body found on Red Hook shoreline in Brooklyn

An unidentified man's body was found along the Red Hook shoreline in Brooklyn on Saturday afternoon, with the cause of death pending investigation.
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

Crew member on sunken vessel off Cape Cod has died, officials identify him

Angel Nieves, 37, of New Bedford, was one of two crew members aboard the vessel, which was discovered about two nautical miles off the coast of Provincetown, the Cape & Islands District Attorney's Office said in a statement. Nieves was recovered from the water by the U.S. Coast Guard and Massachusetts Environmental Police, according to the DA's office. He was then brought to MacMillan Pier, where Provincetown fire officials determined that he was 'no longer viable for resuscitation.'
Boston food
Boston
fromHoodline
3 weeks ago

Body Recovered Near Red Hook Pier, Brooklyn

Human remains were recovered from rocks near Red Hook Pier on Van Brunt Street in Brooklyn on Saturday afternoon.
Miscellaneous
fromIslip, NY Patch
1 month ago

Multiple Jet Skis, Boat Stolen Across Suffolk County; 2 NYC Men Indicted: DA

Two New York City men were indicted for stealing multiple jet skis and boats from residential properties and commercial lots across Suffolk County between October and December 2024.
#criminal-justice
Miami
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Adventurism has had its day': speedboat shootout leaves Miami's exiled Cubans bewildered

A shootout between Cuban coastguard and armed men on a speedboat off Cuba's coast revives questions about exile military operations, surprising Miami's Cuban-American community decades after the Bay of Pigs invasion.
Miami food
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 weeks ago

Cuba announces fifth death after shootout with Florida-tagged speedboat

Cuba reported a fifth death from a February speedboat incident, claiming the 10 occupants were armed Americans planning terrorist attacks; six suspects face terrorism charges with weapons and ammunition allegedly recovered.
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Man allegedly kills man in R.I. before causing car crash that killed 2 in Mass.

Based on the preliminary investigation, the motive is believed to be a dispute between the suspect and the victim over a mutual female acquaintance. Detectives are continuing this investigation to gain more insight, as well as to collect and analyze evidence.
SOMA, SF
Miami Marlins
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Captain's conviction upheld in Conception dive boat tragedy that killed 34

A federal appeals court upheld the manslaughter conviction of dive boat captain Jerry Boylan for the 2019 Conception fire that killed 34 people trapped below deck.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Mafia accused of using Naples hospital for fraud and illegal transport of corpses

Italian police arrested four people for a Camorra plot to commit insurance fraud, control hospital services, and illegally transport corpses through infiltration of Naples hospital staff.
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

Carnival Cruise Line, Holland America Line, and Princess Cruises Cancel All Stops to This Popular Destination Over Safety

Major cruise lines rerouted ships away from Puerto Vallarta following a cartel leader's death, adding sea days or redirecting passengers to Cabo San Lucas instead.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

What we know so far about the deadly boat shooting off Cuba's coast

Cuba's coastguard killed four people and injured six in a shootout with a US-registered speedboat off its northern coast, claiming the passengers were armed Cubans attempting infiltration and terrorism.
US politics
fromJezebel
1 month ago

U.S. "Search and Rescue" Operations for Boat Strike Survivors Are a Macabre Joke

Search-and-rescue at sea is an absolute legal duty, yet U.S. boat strikes in 2025 seemingly used perfunctory rescues allowing survivors to drown.
World news
fromMiami Herald
8 months ago

Royal Caribbean crew member stabs female colleague, jumps overboard. He's found dead

A Royal Caribbean crew member stabbed a crew member aboard Icon of the Seas, then jumped overboard and was found dead; victim airlifted for treatment.
US news
fromAxios
1 month ago

U.S. launches investigation after Cuba kills 4 on Florida boat

A U.S.-registered speedboat engaged in a shootout with Cuban border patrol near Cuban waters, with U.S. officials investigating the incident and denying any government involvement.
#cruise-crew
Law
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Families of killed men file first U.S. federal lawsuit over drug boat strikes

Two Trinidadian families sue the U.S. government for wrongful death and extrajudicial killings after air strikes that killed dozens off Venezuela.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

Nine men busted for drugs while trying to board massive Atlantis gay cruise in Miami

Nine passengers were arrested at PortMiami before the Symphony of the Seas cruise after customs officers found narcotics, including MDMA, LSD, and cocaine, in luggage.
fromAxios
1 month ago

Scoop: US citizens were on stolen boat in deadly shooting with Cuba's coast guard

Cuban officials claim that occupants of the vessel opened fire on Cuba's coast guard as the boat approached the island nation, prompting its officers to return fire. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the U.S. is investigating the incident and has officially asked Cuba for access to the six injured people, a U.S. official told Axios.
US news
Travel
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I worked on cruises for years and still sail as a passenger often. There are 6 things I never do on board.

Avoid paying for dining upgrades and unlimited drink packages; protect belongings and avoid touching shared surfaces to save money and stay comfortable.
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Body found halfway across country ties back to horrific Calif. criminal

Ronald Joseph Cole was a 19-year-old with a shy smile and a buzz cut in 1965, the year he moved from San Diego to Fillmore, a town about 25 miles from Santa Clarita. He was just starting out in life and, hoping to find a job, moved in with his older half-brother David LaFever. By May 1965, Cole had stopped contacting relatives. He had disappeared.
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

13 Cruise Mistakes Even Seasoned Travelers Make-and How to Avoid Them on Your Next Sailing

Avoid overpacking, pack swimwear and essentials in carry-on, plan travel timing, secure medications and documents, and use soft-sided luggage that fits under the stateroom bed.
Law
fromSun Sentinel
1 month ago

'Stand your ground' hearing ends for 3 Miami cops accused of killing UPS driver in Miramar shootout

Three Miami-Dade officers must file stand-your-ground arguments within two-and-a-half weeks while facing manslaughter charges in a 2019 Miramar shooting.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Domestic abuser jailed for partner's hotel murder

The intense grief of losing James and learning in the court of the verbal, psychological and physical abuse is utterly unimaginable. The lack of humanity shown after his brutal final fatal attack is imprinted on my mind and will haunt me for the remainder of my days. I am grateful to all concerned who heard James's voice in the dark and believed him. The pain of intense loss may fade after time, but the sadness will always be there.
London
#us-military-strikes
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Russian container ship captain jailed for six years over fatal North Sea collision

A captain received six years for gross negligent manslaughter after his ship collided with a stationary tanker, causing an explosion that killed one crewman.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

One survivor reported, two killed in US boat strike in the Eastern Pacific

The latest bombing brings the total death toll from US boat strikes to 125 since September, raising human rights concerns. The administration of President Donald Trump has announced United States' latest boat strike in international waters, which killed two people in the Eastern Pacific Ocean. Friday's attack brings the total number of bombings to at least 36 since Trump began his campaign on September 2. An estimated 125 people have been killed, including the two latest casualties.
World news
US politics
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Rubio Dodges Accountability at Senate Hearing as Deadly Boat Strikes Continue

Secretary Rubio defended rapid U.S. military escalation against drug smugglers while Congress demanded oversight after deadly strikes and a Venezuelan abduction.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

'Cold blooded' murder was well planned, court told

Four men are accused of planning the 2020 Telford assassination of rapper Tamba Momodu (Teerose); three deny murder, one pleaded guilty to arson.
fromTravel + Leisure
2 months ago

What Happens If You Skip the Cruise Ship Safety Drill?

From humongous megaships to luxurious yacht-like vessels, cruise travelers all love to grumble about the same thing-taking time out of their first day on board to complete the mandatory safety drill. Despite the efforts cruise lines have made to make them shorter and easier to complete, some guests are tempted to ignore the calls to report to their muster stations-especially in the rare occurrence of a full, in-person drill.
Travel
fromMiami Herald
8 months ago

FWC chair questions why no sobriety test of Pino in fatal boat crash, emails show

Roger, we need to understand if we missed anything in this investigation,
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 months ago

Footage shows US seizing another tanker 'near the Caribbean' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

US Coast Guard tactical teams worked closely with its counterparts at the Departments of War, Department of Justice and State and used their specialized expertise to conduct these operations and conduct two safe, effective boardings within hours of each other. One of these tankers, Motor Tanker Bella I, has been trying to evade the Coast Guard for weeks, even changing its flag and painting a new name on the hull while being pursued, in a desperate and failed attempt to escape justice.
US politics
Travel
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

I've always been a cruise hater. I took one anyway and it was...fine?

A supposedly free cruise won via a Tetris-linked app exposed unexpected fees, disgusting onboard realities, and indulgent drinking despite initial cruise skepticism.
#cruise-planning
US news
fromwww.longislandpress.com
2 months ago

Alleged Gilgo Beach killer trial to start in September come hell or high water,' judge says

Rex Heuermann's trial will begin immediately after Labor Day; he faces seven murder charges and has pleaded not guilty.
Travel
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago

The cruise ship deck most experienced travelers avoid and the one they always request - Silicon Canals

Lower, centrally located cabins provide smoother rides, less noise, and fewer disturbances than top-deck cabins despite lacking panoramic views.
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