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Why two-tier pricing at tourist sites is controversial

On Wednesday, the Louvre Museum in Paris raised admission prices for most non-European visitors by nearly half in an attempt to shore up its finances following repeated strikes, chronic overcrowding, and a brazen French Crown Jewels heist that shook the institution. The museum said the 45 per cent price hike…

Winter Olympics will ramp up pressure on overtouristed Dolomites

As Italy gears up to host the Winter Olympics next month, residents in Alpine communities are warning that a surge in visitors will strain an area already battling overtourism. Events will take place in Milan and in Cortina d’Ampezzo, a UNESCO-designated town known as the ‘Queen of the Dolomites’, as…

Fox News Digital’s News Quiz: January 16, 2026

Test your news knowledge with this week’s Fox News Digital News Quiz, in which a GOP lawmaker spars with Dr. Nisha Verma during a congressional hearing, and a brawl breaks out between parents at a Catholic youth basketball game.Looking for another challenge?William DeFoor, accused of vandalizing Vice President JD Vance’s…

Tourists are slowly returning to war-torn Libya after over a decade

In November 2025, James Wilcox, founder of adventure travel company Untamed Borders, led his first trip to the south of Libya in 14 years. A devastating six-year civil war and ongoing sporadic clashes since the 2020 ceasefire have rendered most of the north African country out of bounds for travellers.…

The top 10 jobs in the US for 2026 — according to Indeed

As hiring slows across much of the US, a handful of jobs are standing out for their resilience. Roles that rely on hands-on expertise and human connection are proving particularly durable, according to Indeed’s 2026 Best Jobs in the US list. The rankings analyzed thousands of job postings nationwide to identify roles in…