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Facebook Tweet Email Link Heavy rainfall that triggered floods in Pakistan in recent weeks, killing hundreds of people, was worsened by human-caused climate change, according to a new study. The study by World Weather Attribution, a group of international scientists who study global warming’s role in extreme weather, found that rainfall from June 24 to July 23 in the South Asian nation was 10% to 15% heavier because of climate change, leading to many building collapses in urban and rural Pakistan. Pakistan’s government has reported at least 300 deaths and 1,600 damaged houses due to the floods, heavy rain and…
Eddie Palmieri, the avant-garde musician who was one of the most innovative artists of rumba and Latin jazz, has died. He was 88.Fania Records announced Palmieri’s death Wednesday evening. Palmieri’s daughter Gabriela told The New York Times that her father died earlier that day at his home in New Jersey after “an extended illness.”The pianist, composer and bandleader was the first Latino to win a Grammy Award and would win seven more over a career that spanned nearly 40 albums. Palmieri was born in New York’s Spanish Harlem on December 15, 1936, at a time when music was seen as…
Leading experiential luxury and expedition travel brand, Silversea, has announced highlights of land offerings at The Cormorant at 55 South in Puerto Williams, Chile.Scheduled to open in January 2026, the hotel will offer guests immersive experiences in the heart of the Fuegian Archipelago allowing them to explore deeper into the world’s most remote and ecologically rich destinations before their journey to Antarctica. “Our vision for The Cormorant at 55 South has always been to transform a journey that had to be endured, into one our guests truly enjoy,” said Bert Hernandez, president, Silversea in a statement.He added, “The Cormorant will…
TeaOnHer, an app designed for men to share photos and information about women they have supposedly dated, has exposed users’ personal information, including government IDs and selfies, TechCrunch can confirm. The app, which launched on the Apple App Store earlier this week, is a response to another viral app Tea that allows women to post about the men they date. Tea is advertised as a women’s safety app with more than 6 million users that is similar to “Are we dating the same guy?” Facebook networks. However, the app is controversial, since many of the claims that women post cannot…
by Lacey Pfalz Last updated: 11:55 AM ET, Wed August 6, 2025 WHY IT RATES: The Canadian tour operator is offering more personalized support for its travel advisor partners. — Lacey Pfalz, Associate Editor, TravelPulseFresh Tracks Canada is thrilled to announce the launch of its new Travel Advisor Resource Portal. This comprehensive portal is designed to support travel professionals in helping their client experience expertly curated Canadian vacations and tours. With this new platform, travel advisors can now explore a wide range of sample trip itineraries, submit inquiries, and access customizable marketing tools — everything they need to serve their…
Numerous studies indicate that the shift to AI search features and the use of AI chatbots are killing traffic to publishers’ sites. But Google on Wednesday denied that’s the case, at least in aggregate. Instead, the search giant says that total organic click volume from its search engine to websites has been “relatively stable” year-over-year and that average click quality has slightly increased. “This data is in contrast to third-party reports that inaccurately suggest dramatic declines in aggregate traffic — often based on flawed methodologies, isolated examples, or traffic changes that occurred prior to the roll out of AI features…
Facebook Tweet Email Link Israel’s military chief warned against a full takeover of Gaza, according to three Israeli sources familiar with the discussions, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu considers ordering the “conquest’ of the besieged territory. In a meeting with top officials on Tuesday evening, Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir cautioned that fully conquering Gaza would trap the military within the enclave and put the remaining hostages at risk, the sources said. Such a move, Zamir said, would also increase the burden on Israeli forces when the military is already suffering from attrition and…
by Sarah Kuta Last updated: 12:00 PM ET, Wed August 6, 2025 Royal Caribbean is closing a popular loophole related to one of its drink packages.Typically, if one guest in a stateroom wants to buy a Deluxe Beverage Package for all-inclusive alcoholic drinks, then all of the travelers staying in that stateroom must also buy one. However, Royal Caribbean previously allowed guests to call and ask for an exception, letting them swap to the non-alcoholic Royal Refreshment package instead. However, as of August 1, guests can no longer be excused from purchasing the Deluxe Beverage Package if other travelers in their…
Upwork, a platform that connects companies with freelancers, announced two acquisitions to help build out a new stand-alone enterprise-focused business that could expand its market reach. The San Francisco-based company announced it has acquired Bubty, a workforce management platform, and has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Ascen, a global compliance and EOR (employer of record) company, ahead of its second-quarter earnings call on August 6. Upwork will integrate these two companies into its existing enterprise business to create a stand-alone entity under the Upwork umbrella. The move is significant because it will allow Upwork to offer access to talent…
Facebook Tweet Email Link Taipei, Taiwan AP — Chinese authorities are using nets, spraying insecticide and even deploying drones to fight the mosquito-borne chikungunya virus, which has infected thousands of people. Authorities had reported more than 7,000 cases of the virus as of Wednesday, mostly in the southern Chinese manufacturing hub of Foshan, some 170 kilometers (105 miles) from Hong Kong. The number of new cases appears to be dropping slowly, according to authorities. It appears to be the largest chikungunya outbreak ever documented in China, according to Cesar Lopez-Camacho of the University of Oxford. The virus is transmitted by…