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American travelers to Europe face fingerprint scans starting in April with full enforcement

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American travelers to Europe face fingerprint scans starting in April with full enforcement

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European vacation destinations will begin requiring all travelers to have prints of their fingers taken, as well as photos, upon arrival in a new screening process.

France, Italy, Portugal, the United Kingdom and 25 other countries began implementing a new Entry/Exit System (EES) on Oct. 12 — and come April 10, it will be fully enforced.  

The program will be introduced “in phases,” officials say. 

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“These European countries will introduce the different elements of the EES in phases, including the collection of biometric data, such as facial image and fingerprints,” the European Union’s (EU) website notes.

“This means that biometric data (facial image and fingerprints) might not be collected at every border crossing point right away, and [travelers’] personal information may not be registered in the system,” it continued.

Europe’s new biometric border system will be fully enforced on April 10 and will require fingerprints and facial scans for all visitors. (Jaimi Joy/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

Manual passport stamping is being replaced by automatic digital registration.

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“As passport stamping will no longer exist once the EES is operational, carriers must use an online interface to perform these checks instead,” reads the EU site.

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Manual passport stamping is being replaced by automatic digital registration. (iStock)

It’s anticipated that the new policy will help modernize border management across Europe, including security improvements to combat fraud and terrorism.

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The system will be able to track if visitors overstay their welcome in the Schengen Area, which is a zone of 29 European countries that allow movement.

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In March 2025, nearly 1.6 million Americans traveled to Europe. (Jaimi Joy/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

A self-service system is offered for those with a biometric passport, which contains a “chip” of the personal biometric information collected.

This time last year — in March 2025 — nearly 1.6 million Americans traveled to Europe, according to the International Trade Administration.

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Roughly 16 to 18 million Americans traveled to Europe in all of 2025, according to industry estimates. 

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The U.S. is one of Europe’s biggest tourism markets, per the World Tourism Guide. 

Ashley J. DiMella is a lifestyle reporter with Fox News Digital. 

Fetterman praises former opponent Dr Oz for rooting out Medicaid fraud

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Fetterman praises former opponent Dr Oz for rooting out Medicaid fraud

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Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman praised his former political opponent, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz, during a Wednesday interview, for Oz’s efforts to root out fraud.

Fetterman offered a positive review of Oz’s job performance at CMS when asked by CBS News journalist Major Garrett, “Is he doing a good job in the administration, Dr. Oz?”

“I think it’s entirely appropriate. I mean, it’s — what we’re discovering. There was a lot of fraud in Medicaid, and now let’s root that out!” Fetterman said. 

“That’s the same thing about immigration, root out all of the criminals and deport them. And now I’m very supportive of Medicaid, obviously, but now root out all of the kinds of fraud,” Fetterman said. “So it seems like that’s what he’s zeroing in on and, as long as he continues, yes, absolutely.”

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Sen. John Fetterman participates in a debate, June 2, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)

Fetterman defeated Oz in Pennsylvania’s closely watched 2022 Senate race, a contest that became one of the most high-profile and contentious battles of that year’s midterms. Fetterman leaned into a populist, working-class message and frequently mocked Oz as an out-of-touch celebrity from another state. 

During the 2022 Senate campaign against Oz, Fetterman overcame a stroke to win the race, helping Democrats hold the Senate majority that year.

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Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., and President Donald Trump

Pennsylvania Democratic Sen. John Fetterman offered some praise for the work of the Trump administration, calling for them to “root out all of the criminals and deport them.” (AP/Alex Brandon and Drew Angerer/Getty Images)

New York state’s Medicaid program is being thoroughly examined by CMS, with Oz claiming there is evidence of widespread fraud. 

In a letter to New York Gov. Kathy Hochul earlier this month, Oz asked state officials 50 questions about the program and gave Hochul and her team 30 days to get the requested information to the Trump administration.

A spokesperson for Hochul told Fox News Digital that she was leading efforts to get rid of waste, fraud and abuse in Medicaid before President Donald Trump‘s return to the White House. The spokesperson also said that Hochul’s office would work with the administration to “identify bad actors.” However, the spokesperson also classified CMS’s probe as politically motivated.

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Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator Mehmet Oz attends a press conference at the U.S. Department of Justice in Washington, D.C., on June 30. (Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

“Well before the Trump administration even took office, Governor Hochul was leading efforts to root out waste, fraud and abuse — including sweeping CDPAP reforms that shut down hundreds of wasteful Medicaid middlemen and saved over $2 billion for state and federal taxpayers while protecting home care for those who need it,” the spokesperson said.

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“But let’s be clear about the real goal for Donald Trump and Washington Republicans: eliminating programs that support our most vulnerable and ripping away healthcare from everyday New Yorkers,” the spokesperson added.

Fox News’ Rachel Wolf contributed to this report. 

Alexander Hall is an associate editor for Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to Alexander.hall@fox.com.

Flight passenger took viral TikTok video of her seat being shoved as she reclined

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Flight passenger took viral TikTok video of her seat being shoved as she reclined

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A traveler’s decision to recline her seat during a recent flight turned into a viral confrontation after the passenger behind her reacted aggressively.

A woman documented what she called the “worst plane ride” — sharing a video of herself as her seat was repeatedly shoved forward after she reclined it.

The clip on TikTok shows the seat jerking abruptly, apparently from forceful pushes by the person seated behind her. 

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In the comments section, the traveler said the behavior continued throughout the flight and that she sought assistance from flight attendants.

Some who commented said the aggressive response seen in the clip went too far.

A woman who shared her story on social media (not pictured) decided to recline her seat during a plane trip — which led to an aggressive reaction from the passenger behind her. (iStock)

“I’m an airline pilot and this is not acceptable,” one user wrote, urging the passenger to notify cabin crew.

Others sided with the passenger in the back.

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“I have no sympathy for people that recline their seats,” one person said, echoing a common frustration among travelers.

Another person added, “If I paid for the seat, then I’m gonna get the full experience” — suggesting that passengers are entitled to use their seats as designed.

Viral debate about reclining a seat on a plane

A huge debate erupted online about whether it’s OK to recline a plane seat. A woman (not pictured) was reportedly shoved by another passenger after leaning back during a flight. (iStock)

Florida-based etiquette expert Jacqueline Whitmore, a former flight attendant, told Fox News Digital that reclining is permitted but should be done thoughtfully.

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“Every passenger has the right to recline,” she said. But she advised travelers to check behind them before adjusting their seats.

“Always glance back before you recline to ensure you don’t hit someone’s knees or damage their laptop,” she said.

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Whitmore also recommended reclining gradually instead of suddenly.

“Recline slowly instead of abruptly,” she told Fox News Digital.

Airplane passenger with long legs sitting cramped in economy class seat behind another traveler.

An etiquette expert said passengers are entitled to recline their seats, but they should avoid bumping someone’s knees or damaging a laptop. (iStock)

She added that seats should be returned upright during meals and for takeoff and landing.

Not all seats are designed to recline, particularly those near exit rows. 

If a passenger’s seat does not recline and the person wishes to move locations, Whitmore suggested speaking with a flight attendant about available options.

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“Just because the seat reclines does not mean it should be used without consideration,” she said. 

“A little awareness of the person behind you goes a long way in making the flight more pleasant for everyone.”

Kelly McGreal is a production assistant with the lifestyle team at Fox News Digital. 

Inside Israel’s elite drone unit battling Iran and Hezbollah

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Inside Israel’s elite drone unit battling Iran and Hezbollah

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JERUSALEM: Israel’s Squadron 200, also known as the first Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Squadron, has played a crucial role in destroying more than half of the Iranian regime’s ballistic missile launchers as the 14th day of the war unfolds across the Middle East.

Fox News Digital gained access to one of Israel’s most experienced and veteran UAV operators from Squadron 200. “I have been flying drones for the past 25 years, and other operational missions have prepared me for this war,” said the IDF Squadron leader.

He summed up the highly sensitive nature of his work in protecting the Israeli civilian population. “Every night that my wife and my kids sleep a full night without an alarm is something I can give credit to the air force and drone operators.” Israel’s technology system warns Israelis with mobile phone messages and wailing public alarms that provide an advanced notice of incoming Iranian missiles and drones.

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Israeli Air Force personnel from Squadron 200 oversee a Heron-1 (“Shoval”) UAV flight. Established in the 1970s, the “First UAV Squadron” operates advanced unmanned systems for surveillance, intelligence and precision missions across multiple arenas. (IDF)

The IDF drone commander said the main goal of his squadron is to “find rocket launchers and surface-to-air missiles that are a risk to our pilots who fly over and destroy them before they launch missiles and gain air superiority for the area and reduce the risk for civilians back at home.”

He added that “We can take a lot of credit for the reduction” in Iranian missiles and drones fired at Israel.

The stakes are high for the UAV operators. Iran’s aerial warfare campaign has led to the deaths of 12 Israelis and over 2,975 people have been admitted to Israeli hospitals. 

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People take shelter as Iran launched missiles and drones towards Israel following the US-Israeli attacks. ( Mostafa Alkharouf/Anadolu via Getty Images)

An IDF spokesman told Fox News Digital on Wednesday that Iran has launched “many dozens of missiles with cluster bomb heads spread across Israel.”  The cluster munitions are particularly lethal because they murder or severely injure with scattered bomblets that can also stay active long after their launch.

Just days ago, Lt. Col. Nadav Shoshani, the Israeli military spokesman, told Fox News Digital that the army has had a “near complete success” rate in stopping Iranian drones from hitting Israeli targets. 

However, the drone commander warned that the “great decrease in the number of launchers does not mean we can sit and rest.”

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The IDF drone commander said, “one thing we learned from October 7 is that we should eliminate risks before they become too big.”

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A Heron-1 (“Shoval”) UAV, operated by Israeli Air Force Squadron 200, takes off for an intelligence and surveillance mission. Manufactured by Israel Aerospace Industries, the aircraft can remain airborne for extended periods, delivering day-and-night real-time intelligence. (IDF)

“The important thing is the goal of bringing peace to the Middle East,” he said with reference to when Iran and Israel had cordial relations before the 1979 Islamic Republic revolution in Iran and President Trump’s advocacy for peace in the region.

The complex running of a drone team was described as “orchestra” work, by the UAV operator, where a 3-person crew — commander, pilot and operator — seamlessly coordinate their various activities.

According to the IDF, Squadron 200 operates the Heron-1 (“Shoval”) UAV, manufactured by Israel Aerospace Industries, which is used for intelligence gathering, surveillance, support of ground forces and precision strike missions.”

A person watches a smoke plume rise in the distant in Tehran, Iran on March 2, 2026.

A general view of Tehran with smoke visible in the distance after explosions were reported in the city, on March 2, 2026, in Tehran, Iran. (Contributor/Getty Images)

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The IDF said that the air force’s drones “are capable of remaining airborne for extended periods and providing real-time intelligence to forces on the ground, both day and night and over long distances.

The squadron was established in the 1970s as part of the development of the Israeli Air Force’s UAV array and has since participated in numerous operations across different arenas.”

Benjamin Weinthal reports on Israel, Iran, Syria, Turkey and Europe. You can follow Benjamin on Twitter @BenWeinthal, and email him at benjamin.weinthal@fox.com

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Kilauea volcano eruption reaches 1,000 feet, forces park closures

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Kilauea volcano eruption reaches 1,000 feet, forces park closures

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A famous Hawaii volcano erupted recently, its lava reaching as high as 1,000 feet — with the eruption on March 10 prompting temporary closures at a national park and part of an important highway due to falling glassy volcanic fragments, including ash, The Associated Press reported.

Kilauea, on Hawaii’s Big Island, has been dazzling residents and visitors with an on-and-off eruption that periodically sends fountains of lava soaring into the sky.

The fountaining that began earlier this week marked the eruption’s 43rd episode since it began in Dec. 2024.

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A livestream showed two fountains of bright-red lava and smoke. 

It was unclear how long the fountaining would last, as some episodes have lasted a few days, with others just a few hours.

Lava fountains rise in an eruptive episode of the Kilauea volcano in Hawaii. Most recently, the fountaining occurred on March 10. In the photo above, the volcano is shown erupting in June 2025. (M. Zoeller/Anadolu)

As in other times, the molten rock was confined within Kilauea’s summit crater inside Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and hasn’t threatened homes or buildings.

But the lava fountains were creating trouble for neighboring communities and a highway where the volcanic fragments and ash, known as tephra, were falling. 

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The tephra prompted temporary closures at the national park around the summit and a partial closure of Highway 11, an important route around the island, on either side of the park.

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People watched as Hawaii’s Kilauea Volcano erupted on May 11, 2025.  (Gary Miller)

Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano also erupted in January, with photos showing lava piling up inside its summit crater, the U.S. Geological Survey said. 

The eruption came less than a month after its previous eruption ended.

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The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory detected the lava glowing inside the Halemaumau crater at the volcano’s summit caldera through webcam images, indicating Kilauea had begun erupting.

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The volcano’s summit is inside Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and is not near residential communities. 

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Lava erupted from the Kilauea volcano on Tuesday, March 10, at the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. (United States Geological Survey)

But a 2018 Kilauea eruption destroyed over 700 residences. 

As the lava advanced, the volcano erupted in a series of rare explosive bursts at the time. 

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It hurled towering plumes of ash thousands of meters into the sky, according to Science magazine.

Fox News Digital’s Lawrence Richard, as well as The Associated Press, contributed reporting.

Jessica Mekles is an editor on the lifestyle team at Fox News Digital. 

Archaeologists confirm location of lost city founded by Alexander the Great

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Archaeologists have confirmed the location of a long-lost city founded by Alexander the Great — a once-thriving trade hub that’s been hidden for centuries.

The ancient city, known as Alexandria on the Tigris, is located in southern Iraq, near the Persian Gulf.

It was founded in the fourth century B.C. as a port city linking trade from India to Mesopotamia and the Mediterranean world. It fell into obscurity after the third century A.D., when the path of the Tigris shifted.

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Over the past few years, researchers have mapped the city’s fortification walls, street grids and city blocks, thanks to drone imagery and high-resolution geophysical scans.

Archaeologists have worked at the site since the 2010s, a time when ISIS exerted control over Iraq — but it wasn’t until now that the full scale of the lost metropolis was revealed.

Archaeologists have confirmed the location of Alexandria on the Tigris, a city founded by Alexander the Great in 324 B.C. near what is now southern Iraq. (Bettman via Getty Images; Charax Spasinou Project (Stuart Campbell 2017))

The University of Konstanz in Germany, in a Jan. 28 press release, said excavators were “only allowed to conduct surface surveys under the close supervision of either soldiers or police officers.”

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Researchers identified temple complexes, workshops with kilns and furnaces and the remains of the city’s harbor and canal system.

The city had been “repeatedly flooded,” but it was miraculously well-preserved, said Stefan R. Hauser, an archaeology professor at the University of Konstanz.

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The nearly untouched site offers what researchers call a rare chance to reconstruct an entire ancient city plan. (Charax Spasinou Project 2016 (Jörg Fassbinder))

Hauser told Fox News Digital that, like its more famous counterpart in Egypt, Alexandria on the Tigris was founded at a crossroads between river and sea.

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The city was founded at a time when a new harbor for trade with India was desperately needed in southern Mesopotamia.

Hauser said Alexander the Great personally chose the site in 324 B.C., citing the author Pliny the Elder, who relied on older sources.

“The quality of the geophysical evidence is absolutely stunning… The preservation of buildings is surprisingly good.”

Alexander, the Macedonian leader who conquered the Persian Empire, was drawn to the site by the strategic river location.

The archaeologist said he was surprised by the city’s size at 2.5 square miles, which he called “enormous for an ancient city.”

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“The size of the city blocks is extraordinary,” he said. “It surpasses even those of the major capitals of the time, like Seleucia on the Tigris or Alexandria on the Nile.”

Hauser added, “The quality of the geophysical evidence is absolutely stunning… The preservation of buildings is surprisingly good, and we started identifying the walls immediately beneath the surface, which also accounts for the good results in geophysical exploration.”

Ruins at site

Scholars say the city was founded at a critical crossroads between river and sea, helping anchor trade routes through the Persian Gulf. (Charax Spasinou Project 2022 (Robert Killick))

Hauser said the research began in 2016 under British archaeologists Jane Moon, Robert Killick and Stuart Campbell, whom he credited with launching the project.

Excavating the site was a challenge, he said, as summer temperatures rise above 120 degrees Fahrenheit. In addition, the general area suffers from air pollution.

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The team of researchers plans to investigate the city’s quarter and its workshops and kilns in the future, pending funding.

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“We started identifying the walls immediately beneath the surface,” said an archaeology professor. (Charax Spasinou Project (Stuart Campbell 2017))

Hauser stressed that the site could shed new light on the Parthian Empire, which controlled the city centuries after Alexander’s conquest. He described the empire as one of antiquity’s most understudied powers.

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“There is not a single useful summary [of] its history, structure and culture,” said Hauser.

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A medieval depiction of Alexander the Great crossing the Tigris, seen above, showcases the legacy of the Macedonian ruler who founded Alexandria on the Tigris in the fourth century B.C. (Art Images via Getty Images)

The site is “particularly well suited for this kind of research, because there has been no later building activity since antiquity,” he added.

“We have the nearly unique chance to reconstruct an entire city plan [through] geophysical research, and currently hope to complete geophysics this year.”

Miami Beach loosens spring break restrictions, law enforcements cracks down

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MIAMI BEACH, Florida – For the first time in two years, the city of Miami Beach is loosening its spring break restrictions as it aims to usher in a calmer crowd. 

The Miami International Airport expects more than five million passengers during its 33-day spring break travel season. The periods between March 12–15 and March 19–22 are expected to generate the largest spring break crowds for Miami Beach this year.

“We are divorced with spring break,” said Christopher Bess, public information officer with the Miami Beach Police Department. “The last two years, there were no fatalities, no shootings, no chaos.”

Miami Beach launched its official “break up with spring break” campaign back in 2024. The city implemented a strict curfew, as well as several road and parking garage closures. This year, the city is lifting some of those restrictions as it aims to attract more families with a series of wellness-focused events.

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A crowd of people enjoys the warm weather in Miami Beach, Florida. (Amy Galo)

“Someone who was basically, in a coma for ten years wakes up, and he sees a different Miami Beach, that it’s about health and wellness and not just this party scene where anything goes, because Miami Beach is not about anything goes,” said Steven Meiner, Miami Beach Mayor. “It’s a law and order city. We’re going to have a great spring break.”

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Two people sit and watch the water on Miami Beach. (Amy Galo)

Municipal garages in the Art Deco District are open to the public this year but will have an increased flat parking rate, ranging between $40 to $100. To assist businesses impacted by parking garage rate increases, the city will offer free 24-hour shuttles.

“[Last year] we had barricades along some major stretches in Washington Avenue and Collins, so we’re removing a lot of those barricades to allow better access to the businesses, because that’s one of the things we heard from businesses that, maybe it was a little tough to get to access,” said Meiner.

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Dozens of Miami Beach business owners told FOX News the crowds have been nowhere near as big as they used to be, leading to less foot traffic during spring break. But for some restaurants like Poseidon Greek, which experienced the chaos of spring break’s past firsthand, it is a welcome change.

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The storefront of Poseidon Greek Seafood restaurant in Miami Beach, Florida. (Amy Galo)

“You see less people on the street, like less foot traffic, but it’s a lot more business. So we get more customers. People can park, people can walk around safe,” said Vasilis Pyliotis, owner of Poseidon Greek on Miami Beach. 

He added, “there’s less foot traffic, but it’s more actual customers that want to go spend money at the restaurant, at the shops, it’s not just groups of people walking around and drinking.”

Beginning March 5, high-impact measures will be in place every Thursday through Sunday for the entirety of March. That means visitors will notice an increased police presence, limited access to Ocean Drive and DUI enforcement.

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“We’ll have our real-time intelligence center fully operational with over a thousand cameras throughout the city,” shared Bess. “We’ll also have our license plate readers operational as well, which in real time can convey any concerning information on wanted persons, stolen vehicles and illegal guns.”

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Two Miami Beach police cars parked on Washington Avenue in Miami Beach, Florida. (Amy Galo)

While city restrictions are more relaxed for 2026, law enforcement remains committed to cracking down on crime.

“Those who come to our city and break the law, they will be arrested,” said Bess.

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The city of Miami Beach isn’t the only Florida destination cracking down on spring breakers. Panama City Beach announced an 8 p.m. juvenile curfew. Fort Lauderdale is not allowing alcohol or amplified music on beaches, unless the alcohol is sold by an approved hotel vendor.

“It’s a transition time,” said Pyliotis. “It will take a couple more years to clean up completely. We are in transition, but I think it’s going to be better.”

Amy Galo joined FOX News in 2026 as a Multimedia Reporter based in Orlando, Florida.

Airports launch donation drives to support unpaid TSA officers nationwide

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As the lapse in funding at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) continues, many Transportation Security Administration officers (TSA) are “struggling.”

Fundraisers have begun popping up at airports across the country.

Some TSA officers are receiving only partial paychecks — while many are receiving no pay at all.

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Deondre White, a TSA officer at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in D.C., told Fox News Digital this week that officers are “financially trying to do the best that they can.”

Denver International Airport in Colorado posted on X, “DONATIONS NEEDED! Support the dedicated TSA employees working without pay by donating $10 and $20 grocery store and gas gift cards.”

Airports nationwide are launching donation drives to support TSA officers who are working without pay during the government funding lapse. (Brett Coomer/Houston Chronicle via Getty Images)

The post continued, “Visa gift cards cannot be accepted.”

It suggested that “drop-off locations can be found at Final Approach cell phone lot and in the Jeppesen Terminal,” the post continued.

The Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO) in Nevada announced it’s partnered with the Children’s Cabinet to deliver critical resources directly to impacted federal employees, such as weekly groceries.

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Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority President and CEO Cris Jensen announced the collaboration in a press release.

Flight passengers wait in long TSA line at Houston Airport.

Hundreds of airport security officers have left the TSA since the start of the DHS shutdown this year. (Mark Felix/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

“We are incredibly grateful to our TSA officers at RNO, who continue to show up every day to keep our community safe, even while facing uncertainty,” said Jensen in the release.

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“Their commitment to public safety does not go unnoticed, and we appreciate our community and the Children’s Cabinet for stepping up to support them,” he added.

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“Their commitment to public safety does not go unnoticed.” (Mark Felix/AFP via Getty Images)

In Seattle, the airport opened a TSA food pantry to support officers.

“If you’d like to help, donations of non-perishable food, hygiene items, and diapers can be dropped off at the SEA Conference Center between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m,” the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport posted on X.

Over 300 airport security officers have left TSA since the start of the DHS shutdown, with callouts — or unscheduled absences — rising to an average of 6% during the shutdown, a TSA official confirmed to Fox News Digital this week. 

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White said that thanks to the financial support of his family, he’s been able “to show up” for his work.

“I’m thankful for my family to be able to come to work and be able to provide gas [to travel to work] because the gas prices have been rising,” he said. 

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“However, there are a lot of officers here who do not have those resources or family commitments from others [to help them out].”

Ashley J. DiMella is a lifestyle reporter with Fox News Digital. 

Princess Cruises is now implementing mandatory daily crew tips, plus raising fees

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It’s forecasted that many travelers will be taking cruises this year, and one cruise line in particular is making an adjustment to its pricing structure.

Princess Cruises has announced it will be rolling out a new “crew appreciation” fee while also increasing the cost of food and beverages.

In a statement to Fox News Digital, the cruise line said, “Starting March 8, we will implement a $1-per-guest-per-day increase to the crew appreciation amount for guests who do not hold a Princess Premier, Princess Plus [pass].”

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“Food and beverage service charges will be adjusted from 18% to 20% for those who do not hold a Princess Premier, Princess Plus [pass], or other beverage packages,” the statement continued.

The spokesperson said the changes will help the cruise line “keep pace with rising operational costs” — and that 100% of collected gratuities will go directly to the crew.

Princess Cruises has announced a mandatory daily crew tip that passengers must pay, plus higher food service charges. (Princess Cruises)

“We remain committed to delivering outstanding value and memorable vacations for our guests,” the company added.

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In a related survey released this week, WalletHub found that nearly nine in 10 Americans think the country’s tipping culture is “out of control.”

woman on cruise deck with beverage

“Food and beverage service charges will be adjusted from 18% to 20% for those who do not hold a Princess Premier, Princess Plus [pass], or other beverage packages,” the cruise line said.  (iStock)

Americans in general are “fed up with increased tipping obligations,” said Chip Lupo, an analyst at WalletHub.

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“Tips have gone far beyond traditional establishments, which had been places like sit-down restaurants, bars and hair salons,” Lupo told Fox News Digital. 

Princess Cruise ship

Nearly nine in 10 Americans think the country’s tipping culture has gotten “out of control.” (Getty Images)

Nearly 22 million Americans are expected to go on ocean cruises in 2026, according to AAA’s cruise forecast report.

“These numbers reflect the growing demand for ocean cruises among U.S. travelers,” said Stacey Barber, AAA Travel vice president, in a press release.

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“Our travel agents see this every day when booking dream vacations for AAA members,” Barber added. 

“Ocean cruises offer variety, convenience and lifelong memories.”

“Whether it’s an anniversary trip to relax in the Caribbean or a family reunion to explore Alaska, ocean cruises offer variety, convenience and lifelong memories.”

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The report found that the Caribbean is the most popular cruise destination, with 72% of Americans opting for the sunny islands. 

Fox News Digital’s Kelly McGreal contributed reporting. 

Ashley J. DiMella is a lifestyle reporter with Fox News Digital. 

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