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U.S. Tariffs Trigger Tourist Decline in Key European Destinations

Ian Hernandez

Trade Tensions Spark Unintended Tourism Fallout Trade Tensions Spark Unintended Tourism Fallout (image credits: pixabay) What began as a trade battle over steel, aluminum, and agricultural goods has now reached an unlikely victim: the world traveler. Since the United States ramped up tariffs on European products, a surprising ripple effect has swept across the Atlantic, …

The Ripple Effect: How Trump’s Trade War Is Hitting Travel Hotspots

Ian Hernandez

Overview of the Trade War’s Reach Overview of the Trade War’s Reach (image credits: pixabay) When former President Donald Trump launched a sweeping trade war, few expected the shockwaves to spread far beyond factories and farms. Yet, the ripples reached deep into the world of travel—an industry built on global exchange and connection. Tariffs on …

Former DOGE staffer Edward Coristine describes brutal DC attack by teen gang

Edward Coristine’s Fight for Survival: A DOGE Staffer’s Nightmare Encounter with DC Teens

Ian Hernandez

A Young Patriot Steps into the Spotlight (image credits: Unsplash) Under the hazy glow of streetlights in a bustling DC ...

Government shutdown means 90% of EPA staff won't be working

EPA on the Brink: What the 2025 Shutdown Furlough Means for Everyday Environmental Protections

Ian Hernandez

The Sudden Freeze: 90% of EPA Staff Hit by Furloughs (image credits: Unsplash) As federal offices across Washington dim their ...

Missouri son accused of bludgeoning mother to death after weeks of ‘violently’ demanding his inheritance

Deadly Inheritance Feud: Missouri Son’s Violent Demands End in Mother’s Tragic Death

Ian Hernandez

A Shocking Pattern of Aggression Emerges (image credits: Unsplash) In the fading light of a suburban evening in Ozark, Missouri, ...

Minnesota man, 22, posed as teen to enroll in high school and play for football team: ‘Not keeping our kids safe’

Sneaking onto the Field: The 22-Year-Old Who Tricked His Way into Minnesota High School Football

Ian Hernandez

The Moment the Truth Came Crashing Down (image credits: Unsplash) Under the crisp autumn sky, the roar of the crowd ...

Munich Oktoberfest fairgrounds closed after bomb threat and deadly explosion

Oktoberfest’s Dark Turn: How a Deadly Blast and Bomb Scare Derailed Munich’s Biggest Party

Ian Hernandez

A Morning That Started with Cheers Ends in Silence (image credits: Unsplash) In the heart of Munich, where golden leaves ...

Missing woman found murdered behind ‘secret wall’ in hoarder-style home: ‘Heinous crime’

The Chilling Discovery: Murder Victim Unearthed Behind False Wall in Hoarder’s House

Ian Hernandez

A Vanishing Act That Gripped a Community (image credits: Unsplash) In the shadowed corners of a cluttered California home, where ...

The Marshall Project, St. Louis Public Radio and APM Reports Win 2025 Sunshine Award

Shining a Light on St. Louis’ Darkest Secrets: The 2025 Sunshine Award for Unsolved Homicide Reporting

Ian Hernandez

The Power of Persistent Reporting (image credits: mirrorball.themarshallproject.org) In the quiet aftermath of too many unanswered questions, a collaborative effort ...

Why American Tourists Are Paying More Abroad After Tariff Changes

Ian Hernandez

Ripple Effects of New Tariffs: The Price Shock Ripple Effects of New Tariffs: The Price Shock (image credits: pixabay) American tourists are suddenly feeling a sting in their wallets when traveling abroad, and it isn’t just from splurging on souvenirs. Tariff changes in recent years have quietly but powerfully pushed up the cost of international …