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US President Donald Trump makes an announcement in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC on Nov. 6, 2025. Andrew Caballero-Reynolds | AFP | Getty ImagesPresident Donald Trump on Thursday struck landmark deals with Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk that could mark a turning point in how many people can access their costly blockbuster obesity drugs. Under the agreements, Medicare will start covering GLP-1s for obesity for certain patients for the first time beginning in mid-2026 – a shift that will open access to millions of older adults and could spur more employers and other private insurers to…
by Brian Major Last updated: 2:40 PM ET, Thu November 6, 2025 The Discover Dominica Authority has launched Nature of Love, a campaign celebrating Dominica’s unspoiled beauty and how its landscapes and locales inspire romance, adventure and connection. Intended for nature lovers, couples, families and solo travelers, the campaign positions Dominica as a place to experience togetherness, personal renewal and nature’s pure beauty.Dominica’s distinct experiences bring visitors closer to nature. Travelers can explore the Waitukubuli National Trail, the longest hiking trail in the Caribbean, trek to Boiling Lake, the second largest in the world, swim alongside sperm whales and discover world-class diving sites teeming…
The Washington Post has said that it was one of the victims of a hacking campaign tied to Oracle’s suite of corporate software apps. Reuters first reported the news on Friday, citing a statement from the newspaper that said it was affected “by the breach of the Oracle E-Business Suite platform.” A spokesperson for the Post did not immediately respond to TechCrunch’s request for comment. When reached by email, Oracle spokesperson Michael Egbert referred TechCrunch to its two advisories that it previously posted, and did not answer our questions. Last month, Google said that the ransomware gang Clop was targeting…
Travelers heading to the United Kingdom will soon have access to ultra-fast, free Wi-Fi, thanks to British Airways’ newest in-flight amenity.The London-based carrier just announced that it will add high-speed Starlink connectivity to its entire fleet starting in 2026. Starlink has been revolutionizing in-flight Wi-Fi and entertainment, as its strong network allows passengers to stream content, play games, and complete work such as sending emails and editing online documents in real time. The connection is hailed as having low lag time and functions similar to Wi-Fi networks on the ground.Once British Airways’ planes are outfitted with Starlink equipment, the airline’s…
In Mount Pleasant, it’s not unusual for first-grade teacher Danielle Bruursema to have a quarter of her 24 students absent on the same day, an alarmingly higher rate than just a few years ago.In Ypsilanti last year, plummeting attendance in now-retired Debbie Swanson’s fifth grade class made it difficult to build course lessons. Maybe 50% of students bothered to show up for scheduled half days.And in Holt, third-grade teacher Michael Adams draws a straight line between rising absenteeism and declining standardized test scores. Days when attendance was too low to teach new material put his class one and a half…
If there’s just one message Sandals Resorts International Executive Chairman Adam Stewart wants to relay to travel advisors in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, it is this: Sandals properties — and Jamaica itself — will fully recover and come back stronger than ever.Stewart, who made an unexpected appearance at Northstar Travel Group’s CruiseWorld event in Fort Lauderdale, said he has personally driven throughout Jamaica to assess the damage. “I’m a sixth-generation Jamaican,” he said. “I live in Jamaica. I work out of Jamaica, and I’m proud of my country — I have never seen more unity ever.”Sandals properties in Ocho Rios were not…
Francesco Nicodemo, a consultant who works with left-wing politicians in Italy, has gone public as the latest person targeted with Paragon spyware in the country. On Thursday, Nicodemo said in a Facebook post that for 10 months, he preferred not to publicize his case because he “did not want to be used for political propaganda,” but now “the time has come.” “It is time to ask a very simple question: Why? Why me? How is it possible that such a sophisticated and complex tool was used to spy on a private citizen, as if he were a drug trafficker or…
California-based startup Subtle Computing is tackling the problem of capturing people’s voices in noisy environments with its own voice-isolation models — a technology that could benefit voice-based AI products and services. Consumer apps using voice AI are today seeing tremendous growth. AI meeting note-takers like Granola, Fireflies, Fathom, and Read AI have received both user and investor attention. Existing companies like OpenAI, ClickUp, and Notion have integrated voice transcription solutions. App makers like Wispr Flow and Willow are working on voice dictation. Then there are hardware companies like Plaud and Sandbar that are using devices as a medium to transcribe…
WASHINGTON (AP) — Cornell University has agreed to pay $60 million and accept the Trump administration’s interpretation of civil rights laws in order to restore federal funding and end investigations into the Ivy League school.Cornell President Michael Kotlikoff announced the agreement on Friday, saying it upholds the university’s academic freedom while restoring more than $250 million in research funding that the government withheld amid investigations into alleged civil rights violations.The university agreed to pay $30 million directly to the U.S. government along with another $30 million toward research that will support U.S. farmers.“This agreement revives that partnership, while affirming the…
Guests heading to Walt Disney World next year can experience the magic of storytelling at the 2026 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts! with the return of the Disney on Broadway Concert Series.Once Upon a Stage: The Magic of Disney on Broadway is a new exhibit at EPCOT’s CommuniCore Hall that will showcase the immersive behind-the-curtain artistry of stage productions like The Lion King, Aladdin and Beauty and the Beast. The 2026 production lineup will feature six new performers showcasing fan-favorite hits from The Lion King, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, and more, to include: Isabelle McCalla (“Aladdin”) – NEW!…