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GMC SUVs parked outside a GMC Buick dealership in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, on March 22, 2025. Artur Widak | Nurphoto | Getty ImagesDETROIT — Uncertainty surrounding U.S. regulations on tariffs, electric vehicles and other auto-related issues have given new car sales a surprising boost heading into the fourth quarter, according to a new industry analysis.Cox Automotive on Thursday raised its 2025 new vehicle U.S. sales forecast to 16.1 million from a previous range of 15.6 million to 15.7 million due to stronger-than-expected demand so far this year. That would be up from roughly 16 million vehicles sold domestically in 2024.Cox…

Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines unveiled Atmos for Business, a new tool for small- and mid-sized travel companies within the carriers’ network.“Atmos for Business is a new, convenient one-stop shop for companies and organizations with at least $5,000 in annual travel spend,” the airlines said. “With businesses and their employees in the Atmos for Business ecosystem, everyone wins – with generous points earning for both the business and traveler, a bonus path to Atmos status for the traveler and one point per dollar spent on flown tickets for your company.”Just some of the benefits of the program include a “booking…

Google is turning its vast public data trove into a goldmine for AI with the debut of the Data Commons Model Context Protocol (MCP) Server — enabling developers, data scientists, and AI agents to access real-world statistics using natural language and better train AI systems. Launched in 2018, Google’s Data Commons organizes public datasets from a range of sources, including government surveys, local administrative data, and statistics from global bodies such as the United Nations. With the release of the MCP Server, this data is now accessible via natural language, allowing developers to integrate it into AI agents or applications.…

MILAN (AP) — The final Emporio Armani collection shaped by the late Giorgio Armani’s own hand previewed during Milan Fashion Week on Thursday in the theater where just weeks ago more than 15,000 people paid their last respects.Armani’s presence was felt in the elegant relaxed tailoring that mixed the masculine with the feminine, and distinctive with a traveler’s touches: kimono fastenings on jackets, raffia crochet caps and flat walking sandals and soft leather booties.The theater itself was appointed with architectural details that mirrored Armani’s precise tailoring, while soft fabric suspended from the ceiling recalled the designer’s mastery of fluidity.The womenswear…

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Seven years after her last album and 35 years into a powerhouse career, Mariah Carey continues her reign as the queen of pop and R&B with “Here for It All.” If good things come to those who wait, fans are about to audibly feast on Carey’s evolution with this musically layered project.Carey’s 16th studio album, out Friday, brings fans into what she’s calling “the era of me” — leaning into her now-familiar, unapologetically confident energy. “I’m D-I-V-A, that’s MC … I ain’t checked a price since Emancipation Mi … I’m the movie and the muse/and you…

by Lacey Pfalz Last updated: 1:50 PM ET, Wed September 24, 2025 Leading luxury cruise company from China, Century Cruises, officially opened for reservations in the United States on September 15—and to celebrate, it’s offering 30 percent commissions for travel advisors who book new cruises through October 15. The cruise line offers a range of cruises and cruisetours, from four- to five-day cruises on the Yangtze River to 18-day cruisetours combining China with other countries, like Vietnam and Japan. Cruisers can enjoy complimentary Chinese visas on two of the 18-day tours, making it easy to visit China.  Century Cruises has just…

Kevin Rose last spoke at Disrupt in 2012, when Digg was in the middle of one of tech’s most talked-about pivots. More than a decade later, he returns to TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, happening October 27-29 at San Francisco’s Moscone West, to talk about relaunching Digg alongside Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian — and to share what that experience taught him about product, community, and building through turbulence. But Rose’s story doesn’t end with Digg. Over the past decade, he’s become one of Silicon Valley’s most active early-stage investors, backing category-defining startups in consumer tech, crypto, and beyond. As a partner at…

A Breeze Airways airplane on the tarmac at Tampa International Airport in Tampa, Florida, on May 27, 2021.Matt May | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesU.S. startup airline Breeze Airways is planning to fly internationally for the first time early next year, aiming to win over sun-seeking travelers as the carrier enters its fifth year of flying.The airline’s host of seasonal service kicks off on Jan. 10 with a Saturday-only route between Norfolk, Virginia, and Cancun, Mexico, followed by roundtrips between Charleston, South Carolina, and Cancun on Jan. 17, also only on Saturdays.Other routes include Saturday service to Cancun starting from New…

Sandals and Beaches Resorts are set to debut a new wedding option next year – Nature’s Vow – which will add eco-friendly elements to the destination wedding experience.In tandem with the launch, couples who book a minimum seven-night stay or longer will receive a free “Sweetheart Wedding” package for up to 10 guests. The offer applies to couples booking stays or more nights at 10 resorts in a Club or Butler Suite.“With Nature’s Vow, we’re not only giving couples a stunning new design inspiration, but also a way to celebrate responsibly –in harmony with the islands we call home,” said…

Waymo’s ever-expanding robotaxi aspirations have spread to the corporate world. The Alphabet-owned self-driving vehicle unit has launched “Waymo for Business,” a new service designed for companies to set up accounts so their employees can access robotaxis in cities like Los Angeles, Phoenix, and San Francisco. Waymo announced Wednesday in a blog post it is inviting organizations to sign up for Waymo for Business. The new service will let businesses subsidize their employees’ rides or purchase promo codes in bulk, which can be handed out to clients, customers, or workers. The Waymo for Business rides will cost the same as its…