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British tourist fights for his life after falling from pickup truck in Thailand
A 20-year-old British backpacker from Birmingham is currently on life support in Thailand after a devastating accident in the coastal resort city of Pattaya.Ethan Lacey, who works at a factory, had taken a two-month break to explore Thailand alongside his cousin before travelling solo to Pattaya for several days.The young traveller suffered severe head injuries after falling from a pick-up truck, which then struck him as he lay on the ground.His father Kevin told The Sun: "It doesn't seem like h...
Summer air travel could be rough. Here's how travelers can prepare.
MoneyWatch Summer air travel is shaping up to be a mess. Here's how travelers can prepare. .chip { background-image: url('/fly/bundles/cbsnewscore/images/chip-bgd/chip-bgd-moneywatch.jpg'); } By Megan Cerullo Megan Cerullo Reporter, MoneyWatch Megan Cerullo is a New York-based reporter for CBS MoneyWatch covering small business, workplace, health care, consumer spending and personal finance topics. She regularly appears on CBS News 24/7 to discuss her reporting. Read Full Bio Megan Cerullo May 2...
Slashing the Gas Tax Will Save Drivers 18 Cents Per Gallon, Agen Says
Jarrod Agen, Executive Director of the National Energy Dominance Council, talks about how the White House is trying to drive down gasoline prices. He says the "war on oil and gas" is over. Agen says slashing the federal gas tax would save drivers 18 cents per gallon. He speaks on "Bloomberg Open Interest." (Source: Bloomberg)
Memorial Day travel records expected despite high gas and flight prices
Millions of Americans are expected to travel for the Memorial Day weekend. Julian Kheel, the founder and CEO at Points Path, joins CBS News with more details.
Memorial Day travel snarled as storms threaten flooding from Texas to Northeast
Memorial Day weekend travelers are facing a wet and potentially disruptive start to the holiday, with storms expected to bring heavy rain, flash flooding and travel delays across large parts of the country
Millions of Americans are traveling for Memorial Day
Americans traveling for the Memorial Day weekend are facing higher gas prices and other travel troubles. CBS News
Record number of climbers summit Mount Everest from Nepali side despite overcrowding concerns
A record 274 climbers reached the summit of Mount Everest in a single day this week, as critics warn the world’s tallest peak is becoming dangerously overcrowded with thrill-seekers willing to pay $15,000 for a shot at the top.The surge shattered the previous Nepali record of 223 climbers set in 2019, Rishi Bhandari, secretary general of the Expedition Operators Association of Nepal, told Reuters on Thursday."This is the highest number of climbers in a single day so far," Bhandari said, adding t...
Memorial Day weekend travel begins as tens of millions expected to fly and drive
Millions of Americans are beginning their travel ahead of Memorial Day weekend, marking the unofficial start of the summer travel season. A record-breaking 45 million people are expected to travel between Thursday and Monday, according to AAA. Kris Van Cleave has more.
All you need to know about the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve
Formula 1 is back on track this weekend with the Canadian Grand Prix. But how much do you know about Montreal’s Circuit Gilles Villeneuve? F1.com present your all-in-one guide…
How Severe Weather is Impacting Memorial Day Weekend Travel
Wild weather across the country is impacting millions just as Memorial Day weekend travel is set to ramp up. Torrential rain, severe flooding and massive hail pounded the Northeast causing over 7,000 flight delays. NBC’s Emilie Ikeda reports and TODAY’s Dylan Dreyer tracks the latest forecast.
Record 274 climbers scale Mount Everest in single day - Emirates 24|7
Record 274 climbers scale Mount Everest in single day Emirates 24|7
EasyJet summer holiday bookings down on last year amid Iran war uncertainty
Budget airline, which took £25m hit on jet fuel in March, says passengers are waiting later to book tripsThe budget airline easyJet has said its summer holiday bookings are lagging behind last year as the Iran war weights on consumer confidence and has left passengers waiting later to book trips.The carrier said it had to spend an unexpected extra £25m on jet fuel in March after the start of the US and Israel’s war on Iran. Continue reading...
Relaxation guaranteed: all-inclusive family holidays with a side of spa indulgence
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Dyson's new £99 handheld fan is the perfect tool to beat the heat
Shopping | ES Best Home | Home & Garden | Household AppliancesDyson's new £99 handheld fan is the perfect tool to beat the heatJust in time for the bank holiday heatwave, the brand’s first portable fan sits comfortably around your neck and lets you dial up the breeze with five cooling levels The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.This £99 tool will keep you cool through the UK’s heatwaves.Mollie Davi...
Heavenly all-inclusive holidays in Greece, whatever your vibe
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General Catalyst just led a $63M bet on India’s travel payments market
Scapia, an Indian startup that combines travel booking with co-branded credit cards and mobile payments, has raised $63 million in a funding round led by General Catalyst, with existing investors Peak XV Partners and Z47 also participating. The deal comes despite a broader slowdown in fintech dealmaking. The all-equity round values assigns the startup a post-money valuation of more than $500 million, according to a source familiar with the matter, more than doubling its valuation from around $20...
Things to do in London over the Spring bank holiday weekend
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Why Luke Hersheson fell for Formentera
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Why Brits are flocking to the Hertfordshire market town of Bishop's Stortford for a staycation - with hotels from £69 a night and vineyard offering 'extra sparkle'
Why Brits are flocking to the Hertfordshire market town of Bishop's Stortford for a staycation - with hotels from £69 a night and vineyard offering 'extra sparkle'READ MORE: Naked tennis, anyone? Where to stay in the Cotswolds for a weekend break straight out of Rivals - from cosy love-nests to party palacesSee more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy ALESIA FIDDLER - TRAVEL REPORTER Published: 00:01, 21 May 2026 | Updated: 00:53, 21 May 2026 e-mail 4 View comments
Waverley to the rescue as paddle steamer picks up CalMac passengers stranded on Isle of Mull
Built on the Clyde, it is the world's last seagoing paddle steamer. But the Waverley showed it still has plenty of life left when it steamed in to help passengers stranded on a broken-down CalMac ferry.