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Water was observed leaking from the area between the first and second floors of the convention center at around 4:30 p.m.  (Sam Shrewsbury/Twitter; AP) Guests were treated to a surprise at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino on Tuesday, after a water main break led to major flooding on the Convention Center floor, ultimately displacing 1,000 people. According to Fox 5, water was observed leaking around 4:30 p.m. from the area between the first and second floors of the convention center, onto the first floor. The cause was soon attributed to a water main broken in a loading dock area. UPDATE: 1,000 people relocated after water main break at Mandalay Bay loading dock, CCFD said.https://t.co/Fn9NGCB76Kpic.twitter.com/pqQpL02vzr— FOX5 Las Vegas (@FOX5Vegas) June 20, 2018 After arriving at the scene, Clark County firefighter proceeded to relocate roughly 1,000 people from the second floor to other areas of the hotel as a precautionary measure. No injuries were reported. A … [Read more...] about Las Vegas’ Mandalay Bay floods after water main break, displacing 1,000 guests

close Video North Korea: A Surfer's paradise? Nik Zanella, an Italian surfer who coaches China's national surfing team, spoke with fox news about one of the hottest and least recognized surf spots in the world... North Korea. It wasn’t all about bombs and sanctions. As President Trump wrapped up his summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Singapore last week, he noted that Kim's country sports a coastline dotted with “great beaches” — and no shortage of real estate opportunities. “You see that whenever they're exploding their cannons into the ocean, right?” Trump asked. “I said, ‘Boy, look at the view. Wouldn't that make a great condo behind?’” RYANAIR LOOKING TO BAN ALCOHOL SALES AT AIRPORTS FOLLOWING STRING OF BOOZE-FUELED INCIDENTS Few Westerners have experienced North Korean sun, sea and sand, but that's not to say it's entirely off-limits. “He’s right, there's a lot of … [Read more...] about North Korea: A surfers’ paradise?

Some days, you want to hike in the mountains. But in Washington, it’s just as easy to find a hike along a beach, which is exactly what my husband and I were looking for on a recent weekend when we jumped in the car and headed for the coast. Olympic National Park’s gorgeous northern beaches get a lot of attention — rightfully so — but lesser-known beaches farther south are easier to reach and explore, even on a last-minute day trip. They’re also close to the comforts of civilization, including museums, restaurants, and family-friendly attractions. Our choice: the Copalis River Spit, in Grays Harbor County. Autumn to spring, this wide stretch of nearly level sand is a highly prized clam-digging beach. But clamming season closes in summer, so the beach was nearly empty when we visited, despite sunny weather. If you head south from Griffiths-Priday State Park, you’ll eventually find a bridge that crosses the Copalis River into a more populated … [Read more...] about When the ocean mood strikes, hit these accessible Washington coast trails

By Tom Stienstra Updated 6:00 am, Wednesday, June 20, 2018 window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-5', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 5', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); Photo: Tom Stienstra / The Chronicle Image 1of/5 CaptionClose Image 1 of 5 From a boat on Lewiston Lake, the view of the shoreline camping cabins at Mary Smith Campground, Trinity County. From a boat on Lewiston Lake, the view of the shoreline camping cabins at Mary Smith Campground, Trinity County. Photo: Tom Stienstra / The Chronicle Image 2 of 5 Lewiston Lake is always full, has great trout fishing, a 10-mph speed limit for boats and luxurious camping cabins at the Mary Smith Campground. Lewiston Lake is always full, has great … [Read more...] about Tom Stienstra: California’s 25 best cabins on golden ponds

Some believe the swan, which has been nicknamed both Asboy and Trevor, was removed by river officials following his outbursts.  (SWNS) An aggressive swan dubbed "Asboy" after he attacked rowers at a popular tourist spot has mysteriously vanished from his normal riverside haunt. The cob — a male swan — was often seen pecking at people, attacking tourists, eating sandwiches, and even trying to steal handbags at a river in Cambridge, England. But the youngster, named for the Anti-Social Behavior Order (ASBO) issued in the U.K. to disruptive persons, is believed to have been secretly removed from the River Cam due to his aggressiveness. The rowdy swan was seen pecking at people, attacking tourists, eating sandwiches, and even trying to steal handbags.  (SWNS) MICHAEL JACKSON'S OLD PET ELEPHANT ESCAPED ENCOLSURE AT FLORIDA ZOO Natural England has been contacted about the celebrity swan's welfare, but the government body remains tight-lipped as to his fate. … [Read more...] about Swan infamous for attacking tourists at English river mysteriously disappears

Travel writer Zach Honig took to Twitter to detail the situation.  (Twitter/iStock) Satisfaction with the airline industry may be up in some major studies, but one travel blogger’s online run-in with a reported flight attendant proves there is more work to be done. According to the editor-at-large of The Points Guy, Zach Honig, he was on a United Airlines flight from San Francisco International Airport to Newark Liberty International Saturday afternoon when he attempted to order an “old fashioned” alcoholic beverage. More from Travel Pulse: Hard Rock + Action Sports Equals the Ultimate Family All Inclusive 15 Road Trips You Can Complete in a Weekend These North American Airports Have the Fastest, Free Wi-Fi 25 Travel Fails to Avoid During Your Summer Vacation Volcanic Activity Hasn’t Hurt Hawaii Travel...and It Shouldn't Honig claims the attendant told him the flight did not have the old fashioned, … [Read more...] about United Airlines flight attendant reportedly slams travel writer for tweeting about bad service

Sections SEARCH Skip to content Skip to site index Subscribe Log In Explorer Rough waves, water lilies, cloudless skies, no towns or hiking paths — paddling on the water in Maine can be a primal experience. Chesuncook Lake House in Maine, where Henry David Thoreau once stopped. Credit Sara Fox Supported by ByPorter Fox June 20, 2018 The wind started blowing at two in the morning. Branches and leaves ricocheted off the tent, and the trees around Diggity Stream groaned. I barely slept as gusts burst off the lake and rattled the tentpoles. When I finally got up, it was 5:30 a.m. Fog flowed from the mountains into Spednic Lake. The eastern sky was an arc of amber light. Wind roaring through the trees was thick with the dank scent of lake water turning over. Northern Maine gets cold in early October, and I had spent most of the night shivering beneath clear skies and a swirl of stars. The Milky Way ran exactly over the middle of … [Read more...] about On a Canoe Trip Along the U.S.-Canada Border, Solitude and Shooting Stars