Hundreds of National Guard troops are patrolling the streets of the iconic French Quarter in New Orleans this New Year’s Eve, one year after a terror attack killed 14 people and injured dozens of others. A caravan of National Guard Humvees advanced down Bourbon Street Tuesday night to block off …
From mountain trekking in India to a silent retreat in Bali, I’ve been fortunate to travel solo multiple times in the past decade. Over the years, I’ve found that mixing tours with independent travel helps me get the most out of my trips. Meeting people is high on my priority …
Two decades after Hurricane Katrina, survivors can still describe in detail what they faced in the days after the storm devastated the Gulf Coast. In New Orleans, many initially thought they had escaped the worst, that is, until the storm surge overwhelmed the levees, breaking the city’s floodwalls. As the …
Hurricane Katrina was described as “a slow-motion catastrophe” on “60 Minutes” on Sept. 4, 2005, six days after slamming the Gulf Coast. Twenty years later, the storm is known as the costliest and one of the deadliest to ever hit the United States. Katrina first made landfall as a Category …
Last Updated:July 21, 2025, 20:59 IST COOLinary New Orleans event puts a spotlight on the city’s vibrant food scene offering multi-course, prix-fixe meals at celebrated restaurants across town Antoine’s in New Orleans (Credit- Rebecca Todd) In New Orleans, food is more than just a culinary pleasure; it reflects the city’s …
Communities along the freshwater Mississippi River are facing a growing threat from an intrusion of saltwater moving the wrong way up the river from the Gulf of Mexico. It has wreaked havoc on public drinking water infrastructure for thousands of people, decimated a once-thriving local seafood industry, and has raised concerns about the …
Kansas City wins the coin toss, elect to defer Jalen Hurts #1 of the Philadelphia Eagles and Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs chat on stage during Super Bowl LIX Opening Night at Caesars Superdome on Feb. 3, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Michael Owens | Getty Images …
5m ago Trump says he is serious about Canada becoming the 51st state In an interview with Fox News’ Bret Baier ahead of the Super Bowl Sunday, President Trump said he is serious about wanting Canada to become the 51st state. “Yeah it is,” when asked if his threats …
The Islamic State has lost thousands of fighters to death or prison and suffered the demise of its self-declared caliphate in Iraq and Syria. But the global reach of the group, also known as ISIS, is still vast, in part because of its sophisticated media output and the people around …
The priciest ZIP codes in the U.S. are coastal, wealthy enclaves or luxury vacation destinations where homes typically cost more than $4 million, according to a recent RealtyHop report. Atherton, California, near Stanford University, tops the list as the wealthiest ZIP code in the U.S., with a median home price …