15 Hikers Were Rescued from a Popular Utah Slot Canyon in One Day

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At Yosemite, Rangers Are Scarce and Visitors Have Gone Wild

Has anyone seen anything wild at the National Parks since the cuts to staff. Share your stories.

‘He’s an idiot’: Musk and Ryanair’s O’Leary trade insults in Starlink Wi-Fi row

Elon Musk and Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary have engaged in a public spat over the installation of Starlink Wi-Fi on Ryanair's fleet, with O'Leary dismissing Musk as 'an idiot' and Musk responding by calling for O'Leary's dismissal. The disagreement stems from Ryanair's refusal to install Starlink, citing concerns over increased drag, fuel consumption, and costs.

Lufthansa tightens rules for carriage of power banks inside the cabin | Euronews

Germany's Lufthansa has tightened its rules on carrying power banks inside the cabin on its flights, following a fire caused by a power bank on a South Korean Air Busan aircraft in January 2025. Passengers are now limited to two power banks per flight, with a maximum capacity of 100 watt hours. Charging devices via the plane's infotainment systems is banned, and power banks must be worn on the person or stowed in hand luggage. Larger battery packs require prior approval from Lufthansa. The changes are in response to a fire that injured 27 people and caused extensive damage to an Air Busan aircraft.

Zion and Arches National Parks haven't released 2026 Permits yet

U.S. travelers are on edge as Utah’s Zion and Arches National Parks have not released their 2026 permits, leaving visitors in uncertainty. Both parks have implemented timed entry systems, but the permits for the spring season have not been released, causing frustration among visitors. The parks attribute the delay to the pilot programs' evaluation, but this has not alleviated visitors' concerns. Until more information is available, visitors are advised to arrive early or consider alternative options.

Trump Pardons Convicted Fraudster for the Second Time

Governor Newsom announces free entry to California State Parks on MLK Day

Trump removed MLK day as a free day to National Parks. CA is making state parks free that day instead.

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National park staff are asking about the citizenship status of visitors - Los Angeles Times

The Trump administration has implemented a policy requiring staff at 11 popular national parks to ask visitors about their citizenship status to confirm eligibility for nonresident fees. This policy, which went into effect on January 1, is part of a broader strategy to increase revenue for park maintenance and care. Critics argue that the policy is exclusionary and xenophobic, potentially discouraging non-citizens from visiting national parks. The National Park Service maintains that staff are not checking immigration status beyond what is necessary for fee eligibility.

Mount Baldy trails reopen after deadly falls; Southern California sheriff pushes safety changes | KTLA

Mount Baldy trails have reopened after three recent deaths, bringing the total number of fatalities to nearly two dozen over the past decade. San Bernardino County Sheriff Shannon Dicus is calling for public safety improvements, citing the frequency of rescues and the lack of concern for visitor safety. The reopening comes with warnings of hazardous conditions, including snow-covered trails, icy sections, limited visibility, and the potential for sudden storms.

Judge Temporarily Blocks Trump From Deploying National Guard in D.C.

A federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration from deploying over 2,000 National Guard troops in Washington D.C., finding the deployment likely unlawful. Judge Jia M. Cobb, appointed by Biden, ruled that the deployment infringed on D.C.'s self-governance rights, especially since many troops were from other states. The ruling, which pauses until December 11, follows similar findings in other cities, highlighting concerns over the president's expanded powers in D.C.

Poll: Democrats have biggest advantage for control of Congress in 8 years

A recent NPR/PBS News/Marist poll reveals significant challenges for Republicans ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, with Democrats holding a 14-point advantage over Republicans in the congressional ballot, their largest lead since 2017. President Trump's approval rating stands at 39%, the lowest since the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack, and 60% of respondents believe his top priority should be lowering prices. Additionally, 60% blame congressional Republicans or Trump for the government shutdown, and there is widespread disillusionment with both major political parties and key institutions, including Congress, the media, and the Supreme Court.

Catholic Bishops Rebuke Trump’s Immigration Tactics in Rare Statement

We Catholics don't have a perfect history but glad to see we are doing the right thing now.

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