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NEW YORK (AP) — A beloved Christmas tree tradition is returning to Manhattan for the holiday season next week. No, it’s not the towering spruce at Rockefeller Center, which is lit in early December.The comparatively smaller Origami Holiday Tree that’s delighted crowds for decades at the American Museum of Natural History opens to the public on Monday. The colorful, richly decorated 13-foot (4-meter) tree is adorned with thousands of hand-folded paper ornaments created by origami artists from around the world. This year’s tree is inspired by the museum’s new exhibition, “Impact: The End of the Age of Dinosaurs,” which chronicles…

A sign with the Walmart logo is seen outside of a Walmart store in Selinsgrove. Paul Weaver | SOPA Images | Lightrocket | Getty ImagesWalmart will report fiscal third-quarter earnings before the bell on Thursday and give the latest read on consumer spending as the retail industry heads into the holiday season.Here’s what Wall Street expects for the company’s fiscal third quarter, according to a survey of analysts by LSEG:Earnings per share: 60 cents expectedRevenue: $177.43 billion expectedThe retail giant, which draws shoppers across incomes, is well-positioned to give a snapshot of U.S. consumer health and the impact of short-term…

by Sarah Kuta Last updated: 11:05 AM ET, Wed November 19, 2025 Norwegian Cruise Line will debut a tribute to Elton John aboard its newest ship Norwegian Luna.“Rocket Man: A Celebration of Elton John,” developed by the cruise line’s creative studios in Tampa, is scheduled to premiere aboard the vessel when it sets sail in March 2026. The high-energy concert-style show will feature archival footage and imagery, with hits like “Rocket Man,” “Tiny Dancer,” “Bennie and the Jets,” “Don’t Go Breaking My Heart” and more.  “As a lifelong music fan, I’m especially excited to celebrate the work of Elton John,…

As Australia’s social media ban for teens under the age of 16 looms, Meta has started notifying teenage Facebook and Instagram users about the fate of their accounts. When the ban goes into effect on December 10, Meta will revoke teens’ access to their existing accounts, and as of December 4, will prevent users under 16 from starting new accounts. Once they turn 16, they will be able to access their old account as they left it. It will be a challenge, however, for Meta to determine which users are under the age of 16, since people aren’t always truthful…

The American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA) has published its official events lineup for 2026.From the inaugural ASTA Globes in Chicago this coming January to the return of the Corporate Executive Forum and Premium Business Summit in Denver next fall, ASTA is anticipating a monumental year and encouraging travel professionals to mark their calendars.ASTA 2026 Events LineupASTA Globes — Chicago, IL – January 22, 2026River Cruise Expo — Amsterdam, Netherlands – March 11–15, 2026Legislative Day — Washington, D.C. – April 20–21, 2026Travel Advisor Conference — San Diego, CA – May 27–29, 2026Caribbean Showcase — St. Kitts – August 22–26, 2026Travel…

Adobe said on Wednesday that it has agreed to acquire search engine optimization company Semrush for about $1.9 billion in cash, as the Photoshop maker seeks to augment its suite of marketing offerings. In a statement, Adobe said it would offer $12 per share for Semrush, almost double the latter’s closing price of $6.89 on Tuesday, before news of the deal. Semrush had a market capitalization of about $1 billion as of Tuesday’s close. By acquiring Semrush, Adobe is betting that companies will choose to invest in optimizing their content and web pages to be more visible to AI tools,…

Google Maps is rolling out new features designed to help users save time and feel more prepared, including a Gemini-powered “know before you go” tool. The navigation app is also launching an improved Explore tab and a new EV charger availability prediction feature. Now, when users search for places in Maps like restaurants, hotels, or concert venues, they’ll see a new “know before you go” tips section that will surface important information about the place. For instance, it might tell users the best way to book a reservation, what secret menu items are, what the best place to park is,…

by Lacey Pfalz Last updated: 9:00 AM ET, Wed November 19, 2025 The U.S. Department of Justice is getting involved in the lawsuit between the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) against the state of Hawaii’s so-called “Green Fee,” which would go into effect on January 1, 2026, adding a new tax on all accommodations in the state, including cruise ships. The Green Fee, hailed as the first piece of legislation of its kind in the United States and celebrated among Hawaiian environmental advocacy groups as a way to fund the conservation of the state’s natural treasures and climate disaster mitigation efforts,…

One of the most common use cases to have come out of new-age AI models is to power natural language search and find files and other information quicker and faster. There are already several companies that allow you to connect different services to search through data. Now a startup called Poly is launching a service that encourages you to dump all your files into one place so you can query them to find the right content. At launch, it’s giving 100GB of storage to users on its free tier. This is Poly’s second inning from a product perspective. The company…

PARIS (AP) — The head of the Louvre Museum said Wednesday that new surveillance cameras and anti-intrusion systems will soon be installed at the Paris landmark after last month’s stunning crown jewels heist.The cameras — some 100 of them — will be up and running by the end of next year while anti-intrusion systems will start to be put in place within two weeks, Louvre director Laurence des Cars said. She described the systems as equipment that will prevent intruders from getting close to the museum buildings but did not offer specifics. The new surveillance cameras will try to ensure…