Stormy winds break cruise ship loose in Alaskan harbor
Stormy winds caused the cruise ship 'Celebrity Edge' to break free from its mooring in the port of Juneau, Alaska, on Monday. The ship drifted uncontrollably through the water – fortunately, the incident ended without a serious accident.
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Meet The Man Who Has Drunk Beer In 3,806 Breweries
Chris O'Leary at Thirty Eight O Six Brewing, the 3,806th brewery he has drunk beer in. Chris O'Leary Chris O'Leary has kept track of the breweries he has drunk beer in since 2003. 'But I really started dedicating my time to keeping a list in 2011, when I challenged myself to visit 30 breweries in 30 days,' said O'Leary in a telephone interview. Spoiler alert: he met that challenge. By now, O'Leary has visited breweries in all 50 US states—finishing with Mississippi in 2018—and in 33 countries on five continents. In order for O'Leary to count a brewery, two conditions must be met: If a brewery has more than one location and O'Leary visits more than one, those can each count, but only if each location brews beer and he drinks a beer brewed at each one. And if a brewery closes, but another business opens in that same place, he can count it again if he goes back and has another beer made by the new brewery. Twice, he has visited the same physical location three times to count three breweries: in Portland, Oregon, The Commons became Modern Times Beer and is now Living Haus Beer, and in Providence, Rhode Island, Long Live Beerworks outgrew their location, which became Beer On Earth and now is Origin Beer Project. Hunting down breweries to visit has become a sport for O'Leary. He regularly travels for work as a media strategist for an advertising agency, which often allows visits to breweries in new locales. But that also arms him with an abundance of airline miles—he has Platinum Medallion status and is a Million Miler with Delta Air Lines—which he uses to travel even more. O'Leary also achieved an amount of fame ten years ago when he was the only passenger on board a flight from Cleveland, Ohio to New York City. In addition to his job in advertising, O'Leary writes Brew York, a New York City beer blog and an associated newsletter that talks about his travels beyond New York City. On June 19, 2025, O'Leary drank a beer at Thirty Eight O Six Brewing, in Berwick, Australia, the 3,806th brewery he has drunk beer in. The milestone was months in planning. By looking at the rate he typically visits breweries, upcoming travel plans and going to or not going to breweries that are readily available to him, he was able to ensure the apropos brewery visit. It wasn't easy. 'I was planning to visit five breweries in New Jersey a few days ago,' said O'Leary. 'I was locking my door when the key broke inside the lock.' That set O'Leary back, with zero breweries visited that day. Shortly thereafter, he was in Buffalo, New York for a friend's wedding. He was only able to visit three breweries on that trip, because it was the Memorial Day long weekend and many breweries he had planned to visit were closed. But in any sport, world-class athletes find a way to persevere. And today, O'Leary sipped victory nectar, Thirty Eight O Six NEIPA. To put that achievement in perspective, Max Finnance, America's most credentialed beer judge, a BJCP Grand Master And Master Cicerone and who works full-time in the beer industry, has only visited 998 breweries, he confirmed via email. And John Holl, the podcast host, publisher and the voice of beer in America, who travels the world visiting breweries as his full-time job, has only visited 2,638 breweries, also confirmed via email. 'I first got into beer when I lived for a year and a half in Burlington, Vermont,' said O'Leary. That was 2004 to 2006 and O'Leary would regularly visit local breweries such as Magic Hat Brewing and Long Trail Brewing that had established themselves as local stalwarts, and the Alchemist, which opened while O'Leary lived in Burlington and has since gone on to become a darling of the craft beer world. 'A lot was happening in breweries at the time,' he says. 'It was a good time to enjoy on-premise beer.' 'In November 2011, I was on a work trip to Portland, Oregon,' recalled O'Leary. 'I had started travelling more for work and I realized I could visit 30 breweries in 30 days, so I started a list using the notes app on my phone.' In all of 2011, O'Leary visited 52 breweries, including the 30 breweries he did end up visiting in 30 days. He mentally went back through his prior travels and brewery visits to create the list of 75 breweries he had visited to that point. In 2012, he added 54 more breweries to the list and in 2013, 121 more. Then he thought, 'I'm going to dedicate more of my time to this,' and indeed he did: 'I would take a beer trip every year and try to hit a few breweries. After that, it took on a life of its own,' says O'Leary. 'It helped that I was often traveling to Denver, Portland and Seattle for work, cities with substantial beer scenes.' The sheer number of breweries O'Leary has visited is impressive, but he also makes a sport of visiting appropriate breweries: O'Leary also seeks out 'extreme' breweries. When asked if he could teleport to any brewery in the world, O'Leary is quick to respond. But surprisingly, the answer is not one he has yet to check off his list. Instead, he says, 'I'd go to Russian River Brewing in Santa Rosa, California. It was brewery #641 for me. That's a place that will never get old for me.'
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- Skift
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On today's pod we talk to Brand USA's CEO, look at the immigration crackdown's effect on hotels, and hear about Air India's cutbacks. Skift Daily Briefing Podcast Listen to the day's top travel stories in under four minutes every weekday. Listen to the day's top travel stories in under four minutes every weekday. Skift Travel Podcasts Good morning from Skift. It's Thursday, June 19. Here's what you need to know about the business of travel today. Brand USA is grappling with a potential federal funding cut and a fragile inbound travel recovery weighed down by global political tensions. CEO Fred Dixon discussed how the organization is preparing for both challenges as it launches a new marketing campaign in an interview with Skift Meetings Executive Editor Andrea Doyle. Brand USA could see an 80% cut in federal funding as part of the 'big, beautiful' tax bill that's being negotiated in the Senate. However, Dixon expressed cautious optimism, noting President Trump's budget proposal included full funding for Brand USA. Brand USA has also unveiled a campaign called 'America the Beautiful,' which Dixon says aims to re-center attention on U.S. travel. The campaign comes as inbound tourism has fallen in recent months. Listen to This Podcast Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Youtube | RSS Next, U.S. hotels are working to comply with the Trump administration as it increases its crackdown on immigration, which threatens to make the sector's labor shortage worse, writes Senior Hospitality Editor Sean O'Neill. Trade groups in the hotel industry said they're mobilizing to help members navigate compliance requirements. Those efforts come as ICE has ramped up workplace raids targeting industries that rely on immigrant workers, with officials stating they would continue to make arrests at worksites. Hotels are already struggling with staffing shortages, particularly resort properties that depend on seasonal workers — especially in areas without large local workforces. O'Neill writes the hotel industry finds itself caught between competing pressures: the need for workers to fill essential but often low-paying jobs and the risk of legal consequences for employing people without proper documentation. Finally, in the wake of last week's fatal crash, Air India said Wednesday it would reduce international flying on widebody aircraft until mid-July, writes Airlines Reporter Meghna Maharishi. Air India said it's cutting international widebody service by 15% for several reasons, including enhanced safety inspections and airspace closures in parts of Europe and Asia. In addition, Maharishi notes the escalating Israel-Iran conflict has driven Air India to divert several routes.
Yahoo
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Urgent warning after 'hazardous' detail spotted at edge of Aussie dam: 'Be aware'
A striking image has given Australian boaters a sobering reminder of how quickly conditions on the water can change, especially as parts of the country face a dry spell. The photo, posted online by NSW Maritime last week, shows a cardinal mark — a floating navigation aid that shows which side of it is safe to travel on — stranded on dry land, metres away from the current waterline at Blowering Dam, near Tumut in southern NSW. "This pic... shows how low the water levels are at the moment, leaving our cardinal mark on dry land. If you're heading out, be aware of the changed conditions, keep a proper lookout for exposed rocks and other hazards at all times," NSW Maritime said online. While inland dams often fluctuate, the speed and scale of this drop is eye-opening. According to the Bureau of Meteorology, the region around Blowering Dam has received below-average rainfall for this time of year, contributing to the receding shoreline and exposing previously submerged hazards. Around the country's west, south, and southeast, it's a similar story with below average rainfall in some parts breaking records. When water levels fall quickly, the risks for boaters increase. Submerged hazards like rocks, sandbanks and tree stumps can become exposed or lurk just beneath the surface, catching even experienced skippers off guard. Navigation markers may no longer be positioned in safe or meaningful locations, creating confusion or a false sense of security. Changing conditions like these can be extremely dangerous and require attention. Boaters are being urged to check water levels before heading out, and to slow down and keep a proper lookout at all times. Failing to adjust to the conditions can lead to damaged vessels, personal injury or worse. The photo serves as a visual warning not just for those heading to Blowering, but for inland waterways across Australia, especially as parts of the country remain in rainfall deficits amid lingering drought conditions. Australia's southern agricultural regions—especially parts of South Australia, Victoria, and Tasmania—are facing some of their driest conditions on record. Regions across South Australia, including the Eyre, Yorke and Fleurieu Peninsulas, have received just a fraction of their average rainfall, with some areas recording less than 20 per cent of normal levels. Waterways have dried up completely in parts, prompting emergency water carting to sustain ecosystems. Southwestern Victoria, including around Warrnambool, and areas of western Tasmania are also in the grip of serious rainfall deficits, with Victoria recording one of its lowest 24-month rainfall totals on record. Urgent warning for boaters over major danger plaguing Aussie river Aussies warned of destructive habit having 'devastating' consequences Tourist's $700 boat nightmare at famous Aussie hotspot The Bureau of Meteorology has also flagged widespread below-average rainfall across southwestern Western Australia and Victoria, South Australia, and Tasmania, with April figures falling into the lowest 10 per cent historically. These prolonged dry conditions are depleting soil moisture, damaging crops, and causing concern for livestock feed availability. NSW has been relatively less affected in the short term, though parts of the far west and northwest inland have also recorded patchy and below-average falls in recent months. You can check the latest dam levels and drought updates via the Bureau of Meteorology, and always refer to NSW Maritime for real-time alerts. Love Australia's weird and wonderful environment? 🐊🦘😳 Get our new newsletter showcasing the week's best stories.
