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Adobe is partnering with YouTube to launch a dedicated content creation space in Premiere for iOS for YouTube Shorts creators, the company announced on Monday. The new space gives creators access to exclusive templates, transitions, and effects, along with the ability to instantly publish Shorts to their YouTube channels directly from their phones. The company says the space is designed to give creators everything they need to produce viral videos, grow their audience, and tap into trends, whether it’s creating day-in-the-life vlogs, travel videos, or behind-the-scenes clips. By partnering with Adobe, YouTube is giving creators on its platform an exclusive…

MINNA, Nigeria (AP) — A total of 100 of the schoolchildren abducted from a Nigerian Catholic school last month have been released, the Christian Association of Nigeria said Monday, adding that more than 100 students remain in captivity.At least 303 schoolchildren were seized at the Niger state school together with 12 of their teachers when gunmen attacked the St. Mary’s Catholic School in Papiri community on Nov. 21. Fifty escaped in the hours that followed.Daniel Atori, a spokesman for the association in Niger state, told The Associated Press that the church learned the children were released during the weekend and…

Wall Street sign in New York with American flag and Christmas tree lights in the background.Mwelsh | Istock | Getty ImagesRising stock markets, a return of merger activity and flowing inheritances helped create 287 new billionaires this year, bringing the global total to over 2,900, according to a new report.Billionaire wealth reached a record $15.8 trillion as of the end of the third quarter, up 13%, according to the UBS Billionaire Ambitions Report 2025. Of the world’s 2,919 billionaires, 2,059 are self-made and 860 inherited their wealth, according to the report.This year marked the second-highest total of newly minted billionaires…

by Brian Major Last updated: 8:10 AM ET, Sat December 6, 2025 The Turks & Caicos’ Grace Bay Resorts has completed a dramatic redesign of the Hotel at Grace Bay Club, the exclusive adults-only section of the property.The renovation brings 22 reimagined oceanfront suites to the iconic Grace Bay Club, created by award-winning designer Young Huh. The project follows a series of recent enhancements across the property, including the refreshed Infiniti Sushi Bar, the Caribbean’s longest bar also redesigned by Young Huh; the debut of Off Shore, the resort’s chic beach club offering Caribbean-inspired fare and beachside cocktails; and the…

OpenAI released new data Monday showing enterprise usage of its AI tools has surged dramatically over the past year, with ChatGPT message volume growing 8x since November 2024 and workers reporting they’re saving up to an hour daily. The findings arrive a week after CEO Sam Altman sent an internal “code red” memo about the competitive threat of Google. The timing underscores OpenAI’s push to reframe its position as the enterprise AI leader, even as it faces mounting pressures. While close to 36% of U.S. businesses are ChatGPT Enterprise customers compared to 14.3% for Anthropic, per Ramp AI Index, the…

DETROIT (AP) — Colin Farrell’s had it done — many times. So have Angelina Jolie and Megan Fox. Heck, even Bart Simpson did.Whether it’s Marilyn Monroe’s face, Billy Bob Thornton’s name, a sultry rose or even Bart’s partially inscribed homage to his mother, some tattoos simply have to go for one reason or many others.But the process of taking them off is longer, much more costly and ouch — extremely more painful than getting them put on, according to professionals in the industry.Also, due to health reasons, some souls who braved the ink needle, should be wary of the laser…

Winter is a time of retreat and reflection, but for the soul hungry for adventure, it’s simply another season to explore. The stars, which guide your personality and desires, also hold the key to your perfect winter getaway. Forget generic bucket lists; this year, let your zodiac sign be your personal travel agent. From the exhilarating slopes that satisfy a Fire sign’s craving for action to the cozy, soul-nourishing retreats favored by Water signs, here is your cosmic compass to the world’s most magical winter destinations.The Fire Signs: Action, Adventure, and Warm SunFire signs—Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius—crave warmth, action, and…

ALG Vacations is offering travel advisors an enhanced 20% commission rate on bookings to Indo-Pacific destinations, paired with substantial savings for clients. The promotion provides advisors with an attractive incentive to sell packages to some of the world’s most sought-after vacation destinations. Tahiti (Photo Credit: Apple Leisure Group) The commission offer applies to 18 destinations across Asia and the South Pacific, including Japan, Thailand, Indonesia, Australia, French Polynesia, Fiji, New Zealand, the Maldives, Vietnam, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Mauritius, China, the Philippines, Laos, Cambodia, Malaysia and the Seychelles. Bookings must be made between December 5, 2025 and March 26, 2026, with travel…

X’s Head of Product Nikita Bier fired back at the European Commission this weekend after the EC fined the social media company €120 million (around $140 million). In its first fine under the European Union’s Digital Services Act, the commission called X’s blue checkmark system “deceptive” and said the paid verification system makes users vulnerable to impersonation and scams. The commission also said X’s advertising repository failed to meet the DSA’s requirements for transparency and accessibility. The commission said that X must respond within 60 days to its concerns about blue checkmarks, and within 90 days to the ad transparency…

Last updated: 7:00 PM ET, Fri December 5, 2025 WHY IT RATES: Classic Vacations CEO Melissa Krueger outlined a vision for 2026 focused on innovation and growth, enhancing technology, advisor tools, expanding partnerships and destinations, responsible tourism, and maintaining its advisor-first approach to solidify its position as a global luxury travel leader. —Janeen Christoff, TravelPulse Managing EditorClassic Vacations CEO Melissa Krueger today shares her 2026 vision for the #1 rated luxury travel advisor resource, charting a bold new course for growth and innovation. Krueger’s plan positions the company as a global luxury brand built on its advisor-first foundation, advanced technology, and expanded…