Rising costs are causing a lot of Americans to think twice before booking a trip. And many who do travel are scaling back their ambitions and staying closer to home.

It’s all happening again. Here are the latest developments, analysis, and commentary as we count down to another shutdown.

Social Security and Medicare benefits will keep flowing in a government shutdown, but federal employees will be working without pay and delays likely will occur across many services.

The third decade of the Wood County middle school cross country championships is set to get underway today in Mineral Wells at the 4-H Campgrounds. Jackson’s Collins Rader will be looking to join an ...

• Magic of Lights: Nov. 21-Jan. 3, Pine Knob Music Theatre, Independence Twp., https://magicoflights.com/locations/detroit-mi, ticket prices vary. On sale 10 a.m ...

The jewel of the western Texas Hill Country, Garner State Park is the most popular state park in Texas. Photo Credit: Catherine Parker In Texas, the fall is a great time to plan a camping trip. With ...

As soon as I turned three, I was placed in “primary,” the beginning stage of indoctrination. Small children are encouraged to listen to passages from the Book of Mormon while enjoying apple juice and ...

Zanesville, Ohio sits at the confluence of the Muskingum and Licking Rivers like a well-kept secret—a place where time moves a little slower, dollars stretch a little further, and the charm factor is ...

Rodney R. “Rocky” Reinhold , 96, of Hudson, Florida—beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, friend, and lifelong jokester—passed away on September 25th, 2025, just months before he ...

In a post on the AITA subreddit, the original poster (OP) explained that their husband's stepmother goes camping every weekend. OP admitted that while they have allowed their 3-year-old son to attend ...

A single woman has gone viral after airing her frustrations about the treatment she receives when traveling with groups. The poscaster, @listentoyoursinglefriend, shared her grievances on Threads, ...

The McCaws call Vancouver Island, B.C., home, but their travels have taken them as far as the Oregon Coast. Along the way, they’ve discovered unforgettable destinations, built lasting friendships, and ...