The U.S. State Department has issued a Worldwide Caution travel advisory just ahead of the busy July 4 holiday season. The notice reminds travelers that "terrorist groups including ISIS, al-Qa'ida, their associates, and those inspired by such organizations, are intent on attacking U.S. citizens wherever they are," and are increasingly focusing on "soft-targets" such as sporting events, political rallies, hotels, parks and shopping malls. The State Department recommends all international travelers enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program, or STEP, in order to receive security messages when abroad, and also make it easier to find them in case of an emergency occurs. The alert, which replaces one issued Jan. 11, does not mention the July 4 th holiday or specific threats from any one group or country. It does come a day after the FBI announced the arrest of Demetrius Nathaniel Pitts, also known as Abdur Raheem Rafeeq, for allegedly plotting a series of attacks in Cleveland, Ohio.
Secret Service warns of gas pump card skimmers as July 4 travel hits
WATCH: The U.S. Secret Service is warning motorists, police and businesses of a surge in criminals' targeting gas pumps with hidden devices to steal credit card information. WATCH: The U.S. Secret Service is warning motorists, police and businesses of a surge in criminals' targeting gas pumps with hidden devices to steal credit card information. The Secret Service has recovered 59 skimmers from 85 locations during the initiative. Once criminals have the credit card information, they are able to print fraudulent credit cards by the thousands and use those cards to make purchases. The Secret Service says that millions of dollars every year are being swiped from credit card information obtained at the pump.
By the numbers: This July 4th weekend will set travel records
referring to Why it matters: Many cities in the sun belt or the west coast are seeing tourist mobility and the holiday weekends contribute to that. A record number of 49 million people will travel by car, train or plane on Independence Day weekend, the American Automobile Association says in a new report . Trains, buses and cruise ships will see about 3.5 million travelers — up about 6% from last year. In 2017, 44 million travelers. The ugly travel time that is expected during the holiday weekend with delays up to one and a half to two times longer.WATCH | Live traffic cameras ahead of Fourth of July travel
About to head home for a long Fourth of July weekend? Or maybe you just enjoy seeing others wait in traffic. Either way, you can watch traffic in the video above for the latest look at travel conditions around Colorado. We'll be switching out the traffic shots periodically throughout the day. Can't see the video?
July 4th travel in Philly: Road closures, SEPTA, traffic and parking
newsJuly 4th travel in Philly: Road closures, SEPTA, traffic and parkingSerenity Jones, 7, enjoys her free hoagie at Wawa's Hoagie Day at Independence Mall on Thursday, June 28, 2018. Some of the closures start Tuesday, when some Old City streets will be blocked off for the Philly Pops concert on Independence Mall. >> READ MORE: Quiz: Do you know how to come correct on Fourth of July in Philly? WeatherWhatever you decide to do, sunscreen and water will be musts on your packing lists, with the Philadelphia region in a heat wave that's expected to last beyond the Independence Day holiday. Read full story: July 4th travel in Philly: Road closures, SEPTA, traffic and parkingMore Coverage:Where to find free food in Philly for the Fourth of JulyAuthor
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