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'I Don't Care. I'm Rich.': An Endangered Seal and a Federal Investigation
In Lahaina, Maui, it’s not unusual to walk along Front Street’s beach and see Lani, a 20-year-old Hawaiian monk seal beloved by locals and considered a fixture of the community. On May 5, a 37-year-old tourist from Seattle picked up a rock and threw it directly at her head.
When witnesses confronted him, he shrugged it off: "I don't care. I'm rich." The video went viral, the outrage was immediate, and now he could face up to $50,000 in fines and a year in prison.
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The 20 Best Digital Nomad Visas From Around the World
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Good weather, affordable living, a thriving food scene, and the freedom to work from anywhere. These countries are rolling out the welcome mat for remote workers ready to relocate.
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I Put a Century-Old British Luggage Brand Through Its Paces in the Landscape That Inspired It
Photos: Katie Gavin
A century-old British luggage brand just got put to the ultimate test: Scotland's cobblestones, Highland trails, and relentless rain. Here's how Antler held up.
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37 Cruises That Put You in the Path of August's Total Solar Eclipse
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The next total solar eclipse crosses parts of Greenland, Iceland, Spain, and a wide stretch of the Atlantic on August 12, 2026. These 37 cruises put you directly in the path of totality.
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How Hotels Are Cutting Coffee Pod Waste Without Sacrificing Quality
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Single-use Keurig pods are one of travel's quieter environmental offenders. A new wave of hotels is finally doing something about it, and you won't have to sacrifice your morning cup to notice the difference.
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6 Security Threats That Led to the TSA Rules We Have Today
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Every TSA rule has an origin story. Here are the six security incidents that changed how we fly.
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