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Mom says autism played role in Universal shoplifting accusation

Nikki and Alain Daou took their daughter to Universal Epic Universe for her birthday.

A Florida mother says her family was removed and banned from Universal after staff accused her of shoplifting during an incident involving her autistic daughter.

Hula attire is traditionally simple, instead of the flashy outfits people may envision from Hollywood movies.

The truth behind what makes a Hawaiian luau authentic

Luau are synonymous with going on a trip to Hawaii, but not all of them are authentic. Here's the history behind an authentic Hawaiian luau.

BURBANK, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 06: An American Eagle plane takes off from Hollywood Burbank Airport on October 6, 2025 in Burbank, California.

This airport swap could slash your airfare by up to 50%

Flying from a smaller, secondary airport instead of a major hub can lead to cheaper fares, shorter lines and fewer crowds, travel experts say.

An Airbus A320 aircraft of Iranian airline Qeshm Air flies.

Iran shuts airspace for most flights, Flightradar24 says

Iran closed its airspace for over two hours on Wednesday, only allowing international flights, according to Flightradar24.

What can really only be described as "a pile of wheelchairs" at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York.

A 1% chair damage rate means, for some, home confinement

Airlines haven't improved their handling of mobility devices much in recent years, despite big promises on progress. We'll keep telling these stories.

Jose "Joey" Martinez and Tamara "Tammy" Verhas.

CBP officers storm cruise cabin, detain US veteran by mistake

A Phoenix, Arizona couple said Customs and Border Protection officers burst into their cabin on a Carnival Cruise Line ship.

Refreshed interior of the Amtrak Auto Train Sightseer Lounge.

This overnight Amtrak train takes you (and your car) to Florida

Amtrak's daily Auto Train runs from outside of Washington, D.C., to near Orlando, Florida and is a great option for travel along the East Coast.

Airlines report thousands incidents of mobility device damage every year

What does airline accessibility look like in 2026? Tell us your story.

USA TODAY wants to tell stories that will help make airlines more accessible. We hope you'll share yours with us.

A drone view shows an empty Labadee touristic area of Cap-Haitien, Haiti April 25, 2024.

Royal Caribbean extends pause on visiting this Caribbean port

Royal Caribbean International ships won't visit the cruise line's private destination in Haiti through at least the end of the year.

Kilauea volcano spews lava, in Hawaii, U.S., April 1, 2025.

Kilauea erupts again, drawing crowds and traffic to Hawaii park

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park's Kilauea volcano erupted for the first time this year, drawing hordes of crowds. Here's what to know.

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