Articles by Karen Fredrickson
Hertz Introduces 24/7 Car Rental Service
The Hertz Corporation has announced the global launch of a Hertz 24/7, a new rental service that is available 24 hours a day.
The Wave Is Popular With Hikers Who Travel From All Over to Traverse the Trail
A rock formation in Arizona, known as The Wave, only allows 20 people a day to visit, and is so popular it holds a lottery for hikers.
Airport Employee Takes Terminal Stair Car For Pizza?: Airline Company Says No (VIDEO)
A La Guardia Airport employee used a unique method of transportation when he took his lunch break on Saturday, driving the terminal stair car to get pizza, according to the New York Post. Or did he?
Vatican Accountant: A Senior Catholic Cleric Has Been Arrested for Trying to Smuggle Tens of Millions of Euros, Some Intended for the Terminally Ill
A senior Catholic Cleric with connections to the Vatican was arrested for conspiring to assist wealthy friends in smuggling tens of millions of euros from Switzerland into Italy on Friday.
Angelina Jolie Dead?: The Actress is the Victim of Another Celebrity Death Hoax
Angelina Jolie has died via Internet death hoax, according to Media Mass, a web site dedicated to fake celebrity news stories, though the actress is alive and well.
Heathrow Airport Committed to Noise Reduction
The aviation industry has recently committed to reducing the impact of the noise pollution resulting from busy airports, and Heathrow says they have taken a step forward in the noise reduction process by beginning the use of their newest plane, the Boeing 787 Dreamliner that will be operated by British Airways.
Tomb Discovered In Peru That Provides New Information on the Wari Empire
Archaeologists have discovered a royal tomb in Peru, which may provide information about the Wari Empire that ruled the Andes region before the Incas, changing the window of time when the Incan Empire ruled the area.
Blink App Helps Travelers Book Last-Minute Rooms at a Discount
A new hotel-booking app called Blink helps travelers with last minute hotel booking. A new hotel-booking app called Blink helps travelers with last minute hotel booking, according to the New York Times.
Social Media Revolutionizes Communication and Customer Service
The Internet and social media have changed the way people complain about service and receive responses from companies over problems, something United Airlines recently experienced firsthand.
Woman Forcibly Removed From Plane After Expletive Filled Tirade Over a Cellphone (VIDEO)
A woman was forcibly removed from a US Airways flight on Sunday after she refused to comply with flight crew instructions to turn off cellphones before takeoff.
Hillary Clinton Dead?: The Politician Becomes the Victim of Another Celebrity Death Hoax
Hillary Clinton is the latest famous name to fall victim to the ever-present celebrity death hoax, though she is alive and well.
Delta Airlines Fined $750,000 for Bumping Passengers on Oversold Flights
Delta Air Lines was fined $750,000 by the Transportation Department on Wednesday for bumping passengers from full flights without asking for volunteers and without detailing the compensation available.
Supreme Court Rules In Favor of Marriage Equality Overturning DOMA and Prop 8 (VIDEO)
The Supreme Court announced its decision on same sex marriage on Wednesday, overturning the federal Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) and rejecting the appeal of a California marriage ban, known as Proposition 8.
Man Proposes to Girlfriend on Board JetBlue Flight With Epic Video (VIDEO)
Adam Leisle decided to propose to his girlfriend with something much bigger and different than an average proposal, so he came up with an idea she wouldn't forget, proposing on board an airplane.
American Airlines Announces New Daily Nonstop Service From New York to Dublin
American Airlines has launched a new daily, nonstop service between New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Dublin Airport (DUB).
Another Dreamliner Flight Diverted Due to Mechanical Problems, the Third Incident In a Six-Day Period
A United Airlines 787 Dreamliner was diverted due to mechanical problems, which was the third incident for the Dreamliner in six days.
Girl Banned From Football Because the School Administration Says Boys Will Have 'Impure Thoughts' (VIDEO)
A 12-year-old girl from Locust Grove, Georgia, Paige had been the starting quarterback for her sixth grade football team at Strong Rock Christian School until last week, when the school informed her that she wouldn't be allowed to play next year.
Casey Anthony Bankruptcy Hearing: Judge Rules In Her Favor (VIDEO)
A bankruptcy judge has ruled that the two defamation suits against Casey Anthony will proceed in his court and not be moved to the Orange County Circuit where they were initially filed.
FAA May Loosen Ban on In-Flight Electronics
A federal advisory panel is studying whether to ease the rules against using electronic devices on planes during takeoff and landing, though there is still contention on the issue.
Grand Canyon Tightrope Walk: Aerialist Walks 1,500 Feet Off the Ground (VIDEO)
Aerialist Nik Wallenda completed a tightrope walk across the Grand Canyon on Sunday. Aerialist Nik Wallenda completed a tightrope walk across the Grand Canyon on Sunday, according to CBS News.
Delta CEO Gives Up Seat to Mom Who Posted Message of Thanks on Facebook
A woman who had spent the entire day trying to get home found herself with a seat on the plane after the CEO of Delta rode in a jump seat to make room for her.
Liberty Island Set to Reopen on July 4 for Independence Day
Liberty Island, which has been closed due to damage suffered during Hurricane Sandy, is scheduled to reopen on July 4, in time for Independence Day celebrations.
Nelson Mandela Died?: Still Living Former President of South Africa Is In Critical Condition After Being the Victim of False Information Reported By Many Media Outlets
Nelson Mandela is in critical condition but still alive, contrary to many reports floating around on the Internet.
Los Angeles: Places to Beat the Heat With Great Indoor Activities
Los Angeles isn't as hot a city as you might think in the summer, though it can still get extremely warm so if you find the temperature too hot during the day, there are some activities to do indoors, where you can escape the heat and enjoy the air-conditioning.
Olympic National Park In Washington State is a Must See Destination That Avoids the Crowds
Olympic National Park, located in the northwest corner of Washington state, includes a 73-mile strip of the Pacific coastline.
Woman Killed on Walk of Fame Over a Dollar
Christina Darlene Calderon, 23, was walking down Hollywood's Walk of Fame on Tuesday with a co-worker when she photographed an expletive laden sign held by men asking for money that she found amusing, when one of the men stabbed her after she refused to pay him a dollar for the photograph.
Hotels Are Allowing Guests to Check Out Later on Sundays
Some hotels are beginning to allow their guests to sleep in on Sunday. Some hotels are beginning to allow their guests to sleep in on Sunday, according to USA Today.
Yosemite Wildfire Resulting From An Unattended Campfire Burns Through the Surrounding Area (VIDEO)
An unattended campfire led to a larger fire near Yosemite National Park. An unattended campfire led to a larger fire near Yosemite National Park, according to CNN.
Summer Solstice 2013: Pagans and Others Celebrate at Stonehenge
Visitors, many of them pagan, arrived at Stonehenge in the thousands, some to worship and some to party, but all of them were there to celebrate the Summer Solstice.
Samoa Air Has Added In-Flight Couches to Their Aircraft to Accommodate Overweight Passengers
Samoa Air has taken the next step in the debate regarding overweight passengers and how they should be charged for travel by adding new extra-large seats for those who are too large to fit in normal sized seats.
