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ROME (AP) — Acclaimed Italian actor Claudia Cardinale, who starred in some of the most celebrated European films of the 1960s and 1970s, has died, AFP reported Tuesday. She was 87.She starred in more than 100 films and made-for-television productions, but she was best known for embodying youthful purity in Federico Fellini’s “8½,” in which she co-starred with Marcello Mastroianni in 1963.Cardinale also won praise for her role as Angelica Sedara in Luchino Visconti’s award-winning screen adaption of the historical novel “The Leopard” that same year and a reformed prostitute in Sergio Leone’s spaghetti western “Once Upon a Time in…
by Sarah Kuta Last updated: 9:25 AM ET, Tue September 23, 2025 Margaritaville at Sea is sending Beachcomber, its newest flagship vessel, to Miami.Travelers can now book sailings to the Eastern and Southern Caribbean, with a mix of four- to eight-night itineraries. The ship will visit a variety of destinations, including Philipsburg, St. Maarten; St. Thomas, USVI; San Juan, Puerto Rico; Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic; Bimini, Bahamas; Oranjestad, Aruba; Kralendijk, Bonaire; and Willemstad, Curaçao.“The arrival of Beachcomber in PortMiami is the next big chapter in our growth, giving our guests greater accessibility, more horizons to explore, and more time to…
Tim Chen, solo VC at his firm Essence VC, said he just closed his fourth fund, a fresh $41 million, without even trying. Limited partner investors were so eager to invest, they preempted it, he told TechCrunch. He didn’t even have time to generate a pitch deck. A $41 million raise might not sound like much in this age of multibillion-dollar venture firms and solo VCs like Jack Altman (who just raised his second giant fund, at $275 million). But that’s mainly because Chen didn’t want to take on more. It’s an upsize from Chen’s 2022 third fund of $27 million…
From the pulpit of the presidency, Donald Trump offered some advice to pregnant women: “Tough it out” before taking Tylenol.Nine times in all, flanked by four other men, Trump said expectant mothers should suffer through their discomfort instead of reaching for acetaminophen — or paracetamol in countries outside the U.S. — to cure their fevers or headaches, despite the drug being one of the few painkillers that pregnant women are allowed to take.“Fight like hell not to take it,” Trump instructed at a Monday news conference meant to address autism. He added that if pregnant women absolutely have to take…
by Sarah Kuta Last updated: 9:30 AM ET, Tue September 23, 2025 Azamara Cruises is launching a new partnership with the Lowell Observatory for its three solar eclipse cruises in 2026. “Partnering with Lowell Observatory allows us to elevate this rare phenomenon into something even more meaningful for our guests,” says Dondra Ritzenthaler, chief executive officer of Azamara Cruises. “Their astronomers really bring the eclipse to life through stories, guidance and hands-on experiences that deepen understanding while creating moments of awe. It’s a natural extension of our Destination Immersion philosophy—offering not just a view of the world, but a richer…
Few investors speak as bluntly — or think as big — as Vinod Khosla. The Khosla Ventures’ founder has never shied away from calling out hype, doubling down on ambitious bets, and pushing founders to look beyond incremental progress. This October at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, happening October 27-29 at San Francisco’s Moscone West, Khosla will return to the Disrupt Stage for a fireside chat that promises insight, provocation, and inspiration. In a session overflowing with experience and hard-won lessons, he will share his unvarnished take on the world 15 years from now — a future he believes will be defined…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Bobby Cain, who helped integrate one of the first high schools in the South in 1956 as one of the so-called Clinton 12, died Monday in Nashville at the age of 85, according to his nephew J. Kelvin Cain.Bobby Cain was a senior when he entered the formerly all-white Clinton High School in Tennessee on a court order. He had previously attended a Black high school about 20 miles (32 kilometers) away in Knoxville and was not happy about leaving his friends to spend his senior year at a new school in a hostile environment. “He…
Thomas Fuller | Lightrocket | Getty ImagesDisney on Tuesday unveiled price increases for its streaming subscription packages beginning Oct. 21.The stand-alone Disney+ ad-supported plan will see a $2 increase to $11.99 per month, while the premium no-ads plan will jump $3 to $18.99 per month or get a $30 annual hike to $189.99 per year.The Disney+ and Hulu ad-supported package will increase by $2 per month, and both of the bundles with Disney+, Hulu and ESPN will see a $3 monthly increase. The packages with Disney+, Hulu and HBO Max will also both increase by $3 per month.The NFL+ plans…
by Sarah Kuta Last updated: 9:40 AM ET, Tue September 23, 2025 Celestyal Cruises has reconfirmed its commitment to the Arabian Gulf, with Celestyal Journey and Celestyal Discovery scheduled to sail in the region starting in December following a successful 2024-25 maiden season.The company has also updated its 14-night repositioning sailings—the “Ancient Athens to Amazing Abu Dhabi” itinerary—departing November 22, 2025, onboard Celestyal Journey, and November 28, 2025, onboard Celestyal Discovery. Instead, the company will offer two new seven-night Athens to Jeddah itineraries, sailing from Athens, Greece, on the same departure dates. Celestyal Journey will now call at Marmaris, Turkey,…
The future of work is no longer on the horizon — it’s being redefined in real time. On the AI Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, Mercor co-founder and CEO Brendan Foody will break down how artificial intelligence is transforming not just how we work, but also who gets to work in the first place. From talent access to hiring pipelines to the rise of AI-augmented teams, it’s a conversation that could reshape the way you think about your next hire. At the 20th anniversary of TechCrunchDon’t, miss this session on how AI is redefining hiring practices. Register by September 26…