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by Sarah Kuta Last updated: 2:40 PM ET, Mon October 6, 2025 Brilliant Lady, Virgin Voyages’ newest ship, is gearing up for her “MerMaiden” voyage from Miami.The ship has been sailing from New York since debuting there last month. On October 17, the vessel will arrive in Miami and mark the start of her Caribbean season.  The line-up kicks off with an eight-night voyage headlined by Grammy-nominated artist and culinary creator Kelis. The one-time-only itinerary includes stops in Tortola, St. Maarten and Virgin Voyages’ private Beach Club at Bimini.Known for hits like “Milkshake” and “Bossy,” Kelis will deliver a high-energy…

The Indian government’s tax authority has fixed a security flaw in its income tax filing portal that was exposing sensitive taxpayers’ data, TechCrunch has exclusively learned and confirmed with authorities. The flaw, discovered in September by a pair of security researchers Akshay CS and “Viral,” allowed anyone who was logged into the income tax department’s e-Filing portal to access up-to-date personal and financial data of other people. The exposed data included full names, home addresses, email addresses, dates of birth, phone numbers, and bank account details of people who pay taxes on their income in India. The data also exposed…

“Tron: Ares” may have the tagline “No Going Back” but Disney doesn’t like to leave money on the table. So here we are, going back with a third entry in a cult franchise that’s somewhat trapped between the human and digital worlds.Ride-or-die Tron-iacs are going to need a few things to be happy — the cool motorbikes that kick off light walls, those glowing Frisbee things attached to everyone’s back, and, of course, Jeff Bridges. Director Joachim Rønning gives us all those things and much, much more. Maybe too much. “Tron: Ares” bites off so much — a light cycle…

by Mia Taylor Last updated: 3:15 PM ET, Mon October 6, 2025 Like it or not, travelers are prioritizing what a new report calls “digital-first” lives.What does that mean exactly? Think: managing every element of life using a digital device, whether paying bills, scheduling health appointments or some other facet of daily existence. People today live their lives through their phones, and the apps on their phones. Yet, when it comes time to hop on a plane, travelers are still asked to “queue, print, and repeat,” says a new report from aviation technology company SITA.Titled “Travelers’ Voice, SITA Passenger IT…

The third-party app store known as AltStore, one of the first companies to offer an alternative app marketplace in the European Union, is preparing to connect its platform with the open social web known as the fediverse. The move would connect users on other open social apps, like Mastodon or Meta’s Threads, with updates from their favorite apps in a new way. In addition, the startup is announcing its first funding round from outside investors, with a $6 million Series A from Pace Capital. The deal gives the venture firm a 15% equity stake in AltStore and will allow the…

PARIS (AP) — The spring fashion season ended with silhouettes you could spot from a block away.As Paris Fashion Week wrapped up this week after myriad debuts and shake-ups, three trends took hold. Shoulders were broadened and jackets snapped to attention. Skin showed on the wearer’s terms. And dressy, formal fashion came back — lighter, simpler, and meant for real life, not just red carpets.Call it Paris ’ no-nonsense reply to a jittery year: clothes that square your shoulders, put you in charge of your body and add walk-in impact to any weekday at work.Because the French capital remains the…

VENICE, Italy (AP) — Andrew Garfield would like everyone to know about his gesticulating. Not in his performance as a Yale philosophy professor accused of sexual misconduct in “After the Hunt,” but while discussing an actor’s responsibility to comment on the work they’re putting out in the world. It’s a blue-sky day outside the luxurious Hotel Cipriani and Garfield is seated alongside his co-stars Julia Roberts and Ayo Edebiri discussing a film that has, for better or worse, become the topic of some spirited debates. Just a few days prior at the Venice Film Festival, journalists at a press conference…

Klarna Group Plc signage during the company’s initial public offering (IPO) at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, US, on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025. Michael Nagle | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesA version of this article appeared in CNBC’s Inside Alts newsletter, a guide to the fast-growing world of alternative investments, from private equity and private credit to hedge funds and venture capital. Sign up to receive future editions, straight to your inbox.Even as the IPO market is starting to rebound, startups are staying private for longer thanks in large part to alternative capital, according to new data.The median age…

Direct Travel restructured its leisure division to “accelerate sales growth and establish a strong data foundation for next-generation technology,” effective Oct. 1,” said the company, whose agency network includes over 900 North American travel advisors.“The host services division, led by Joelle Goldman, vice president, host services and luxury hotel program, will continue to provide dedicated resources for independent advisors, ensuring faster access to expertise, stronger day-to-day support, and clearer paths to growth,” said Direct Travel, which also serves as a leading corporate management company. Julie Skinner, senior vice president of leisure sales, is responsible for the agency’s roster of agents…

California has passed a new law aimed at quieting blaring advertisements on streaming platforms like Netflix, Hulu, and Prime Video, requiring commercial volumes to match the audio levels of the content being streamed. California Governor Gavin Newsom signed the law on Monday. Starting July 1, 2026, streaming services won’t be allowed to “transmit the audio of commercial advertisements louder than the video content the advertisements accompany,” according to the bill’s text. “We heard Californians loud and clear, and what’s clear is that they don’t want commercials at a volume any louder than the level at which they were previously enjoying a…