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Travel

5 US cruises you can take in 2026 without a passport

5 US cruises you can take in 2026 without a passport

  • Allison Tibaldi FamilyVacationist.com

This year is shaping up to be a good one for vacations that stick close to home.

Taking the kids: and being kind

Taking the kids: and being kind

  • Eileen Ogintz, Tribune Content Agency

Go ahead and admit it. When you see a child having a tantrum at an airport or a restaurant, you blame the parents. You think, “Why can’t they control their kid?”

Port Milwaukee to welcome 1st cruise ship of 2026 season

Port Milwaukee to welcome 1st cruise ship of 2026 season

  • Fox - Milwaukee

Port Milwaukee will welcome the Viking Octantis on Thursday, April 23 – the first cruise ship to call on the city for the 2026 season.

Go away with ... Youn Yuh-jung

Go away with ... Youn Yuh-jung

  • Jae-Ha Kim, Tribune Content Agency

When Youn Yuh-jung won an Academy Award for her role in “Minari,” she made history as the first Korean actor to be honored with an Oscar. Already a legend in her homeland, Youn – who is repped by the Creative Artists Agency – added more U.S. productions like “Pachinko” and “The Wedding Banqu…

Rick Steves’ Europe: Europe's love for soccer – and the World Cup

Rick Steves’ Europe: Europe's love for soccer – and the World Cup

  • Rick Steves

The 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup will soon kick off here in North America. But if you're traveling in Europe while it's taking place, you'll certainly feel its impact as well.

Federal officials order flight cuts at Chicago O'Hare to reduce airport delays

Federal officials order flight cuts at Chicago O'Hare to reduce airport delays

  • JESSICA HILL Associated Press

About 300 flights per day must be cut from the schedule at Chicago O’Hare International Airport on the busiest days this summer in an effort to reduce flight delays.

Taking the kids: and traveling more sustainably

Taking the kids: and traveling more sustainably

  • Eileen Ogintz, Tribune Content Agency

Ready to get your hands dirty? Earth Day 2026 is April 22 with dozens of ways to get involved cleaning up our planet – and helping to make it healthier – whether you are home or traveling.

Rick Steves’ Europe: Europe's love for soccer – and the World Cup

Rick Steves’ Europe: Europe's love for soccer – and the World Cup

    The 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup will soon kick off here in North America. But if you're traveling in Europe while it's taking place, you'll certainly feel its impact as well.

    Federal officials order flight cuts at Chicago O'Hare to reduce airport delays

    Federal officials order flight cuts at Chicago O'Hare to reduce airport delays

      About 300 flights per day must be cut from the schedule at Chicago O’Hare International Airport on the busiest days this summer in an effort to reduce flight delays.

      Taking the kids: and traveling more sustainably

      Taking the kids: and traveling more sustainably

        Ready to get your hands dirty? Earth Day 2026 is April 22 with dozens of ways to get involved cleaning up our planet – and helping to make it healthier – whether you are home or traveling.

        Water surges at Chicago’s O’Hare airport as storms hit

        Water surges at Chicago’s O’Hare airport as storms hit

          Water surged through parts of Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport and a resident’s basement apartment flooded as Chicago saw more than half its average April rainfall in a single day Tuesday. A flood watch remains in place through Wednesday.

          Go away with ... Patrick McEnroe

          Go away with ... Patrick McEnroe

            Former U.S. Davis Cup team captain Patrick McEnroe is now the executive director of the John McEnroe Tennis Academy and a tennis analyst. He also hosts the SiriusXM podcast “Holding Court with Patrick McEnroe.” The former pro athlete said he’ll always be grateful to tennis for all the opport…

            Rick Steves’ Europe: Lake Bled: Exploring Slovenia's romantic alpine retreat

            Rick Steves’ Europe: Lake Bled: Exploring Slovenia's romantic alpine retreat

              Tiny, overlooked Slovenia is one of Europe’s most unexpectedly charming destinations. Nestled where the Alps meet the Adriatic Sea, this land boasts spectacular natural beauty, a fascinating recent history, and a spirit of adventure – and somehow has stayed off the typical tourist path. One …

              Taking the kids: to Washington, DC – center stage for America’s upcoming big birthday – and not just July 4!

              Taking the kids: to Washington, DC – center stage for America’s upcoming big birthday – and not just July 4!

                Ready to get to center stage? Not at a concert. We’re talking about America’s 250th birthday celebration.

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                Movies & Television

                The Michael Jackson movie leaves out his accusers. Where are they now?

                The Michael Jackson movie leaves out his accusers. Where are they now?

                Review: Lee Cronin has a different idea about ‘The Mummy’ than you do

                Review: Lee Cronin has a different idea about ‘The Mummy’ than you do

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                Michael Jackson biopic slammed for erasing child abuse allegations

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