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smithsonianmag.com | Sarah Kuta
The brightly colored birds are extinct in the wild, having disappeared from their native Guam in 1988 due to the introduction of the invasive brown tree snake. But now, they’re starting to make a comeback on Palmyra Atoll A colorful bird that’s been extinct in the wild for nearly 40 years has been introduced on a new island in the Pacific Ocean—and the population has even started laying eggs.
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smithsonianmag.com | Sarah Kuta
A new study contradicts the long-held assumption that Ireland’s Neolithic passage tombs were reserved for members of an elite ruling family Ireland’s lush, green landscapes are dotted with Stone Age tombs, with some burial sites dating back 5,000 years. Archaeologists have long puzzled over these mysterious graves, wondering who was buried in them and what roles they played in Neolithic societies. Now, they may finally have some answers to these questions.
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travelpulse.com | Sarah Kuta
Royal Caribbean and Inter Miami CF granted the wishes of 23 children with critical illnesses. The four-day experience, offered in partnership with Make-A-Wish, took place in April during World Wish Month. The wish kids and their families spent a day aboard Icon of the Seas before meeting the Inter Miami CF First Team—including club captain and Icon of the Seas godfather Lionel Messi.
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travelpulse.com | Sarah Kuta
The Port of Galveston’s fourth cruise terminal is on track to open this fall. The $156 million project is being led by port engineering staffers, as well as architects Bermello Ajamil and contractors Hensel Phelps and Orion Marine Services. In November, the port will celebrate the terminal’s opening as MSC Cruises’ MSC Seascape departs for its first sailing from Galveston. The new terminal will also house Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships.
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travelpulse.com | Sarah Kuta
HX (formerly Hurtigruten Expeditions) is expanding its team in the Americas. The company is announcing several new hires across business development, marketing and tour operations, with an overarching goal of strengthening its travel trade partnerships and advisor support. The move comes amid rapid growth in the Americas: Total U.S. booked revenue increased115 percent between 2022 and 2024.
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