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When most travelers think of summer destinations, the Arabian Peninsula might not immediately come to mind. Yet Saudi Arabia is quietly transforming itself into an unexpected warm-weather escape, offering visitors a remarkable blend of ancient history, natural beauty and modern luxury during the season when the Kingdom comes alive with festivals and cultural celebrations.Mountain Escapes and Cool RetreatsContrary to common assumptions, Saudi Arabia’s diverse geography means summer doesn’t look the same everywhere. While coastal cities bask in warm sunshine, the mountainous regions of Aseer, Al Baha and Taif offer surprisingly pleasant temperatures ranging from 24 to 29 degrees Celsius. These…
The BlackBerry is back, sort of. Mobile keyboard maker Clicks Technology last week announced its debut phone, the $499 Communicator, which sports a physical keyboard. The company is also offering a separate $79 slide-out physical keyboard that fits on any device. At CES, TechCrunch chatted with Clicks’ chief marketing officer and co-founder, Jeff Gadway, and went hands-on with the latest prototype of the upcoming smartphone. The device offers a BlackBerry-like keyboard and messaging-focused touchscreen, and runs Android 16 under the hood, which means the Communicator can run any Android app. The company has partnered with the minimalist launcher, Niagara Launcher,…
RAMSEY, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey on Thursday joined a growing list of states to limit students’ cellphone use during the school day. In the remaining days of his second term, Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy signed legislation requiring the state education commission and local school boards to come up with guidelines for the use of cellphones in schools for grades K-12. The new law specifically requires the prohibition of non-academic uses of internet-connected devices — including phones — during the school day. Murphy, who will be succeeded by Democrat Mikie Sherrill this month, called for the ban early last year.…
NEW YORK (AP) — The crisp crinkle of fallen leaves beneath your feet. The swish and trickle of water moving through a stream. A breath of crisp, fresh air.Spending time in nature can be invigorating or produce feelings of peace and calm. But many professions allow little time or access to the outdoors during the workday.After a youth spent climbing trees and playing soccer, Anna Rose Smith found it difficult when her first job as a psychotherapist in Utah required working in a windowless office.So she spent her lunch breaks outside, walking to nearby fountains or gardens. She picked up…
Last updated: 9:00 PM ET, Wed January 7, 2026 WHY IT RATES: Air France marked a milestone by receiving its 50th A220 and 40th A350, enhancing fleet renewal efforts to decarbonize and modernize, with investment over €1 billion annually and aiming for 80% next-generation aircraft by 2030. —Janeen Christoff, TravelPulse Managing EditorAs part of its decarbonization and move upmarket strategy, Air France has reached a new milestone in its ambitious fleet renewal program with the delivery of its 50th Airbus A220, named “Valbonne”, and its 40th Airbus A350, named “Noirmoutier-en-L’Île”. Every year, Air France invests more than one billion euros in renewing its fleet…
Investment in consumer tech startups has been in a downturn since 2022, as a turbulent macroeconomic climate and rising inflation have made VCs skittish about consumer spending power. For the past couple of years, most AI investment has focused on winning over enterprise customers, who provide fat checks, multi-year contracts, and quick paths to scale. But one VC sees the consumer sector gearing up for a comeback in 2026. “This is gonna be the year of the consumer,” said Vanessa Larco, partner at the venture firm Premise and a former partner at NEA, on this week’s episode of the Equity…
A version of this article first appeared in CNBC’s Inside Wealth newsletter with Robert Frank, a weekly guide to the high-net-worth investor and consumer. Sign up to receive future editions, straight to your inbox.The proposed California billionaire tax includes a special provision that makes it highly unlikely that anyone who wants to leave the state could avoid paying, according to tax attorneys.The Billionaire Tax Act, which could be added to the state’s general election ballot in November, would impose a one-time tax of 5% on the total wealth of California tax residents whose net worth is $1 billion or more. While new taxes typically…
Elon Musk’s lawsuit against OpenAI will go to trial after a U.S. judge said there is evidence to support the billionaire’s case. Musk sued OpenAI and its co-founders Sam Altman and Greg Brockman in 2024, alleging they betrayed their original contractual agreements by pursuing profits instead of the nonprofit’s founding mission to develop AI that benefits humanity. Musk, who has launched his own for-profit company xAI, was an early financial backer and co-founder of OpenAI. He resigned from the board in 2018 after his bid to take over as CEO was rejected by the other co-founders, who put Altman up…
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration and Louisiana officials have lifted another decades-old school desegregation order, part of a campaign to end court mandates they describe as outdated.A federal judge on Monday approved a joint motion from Louisiana and the U.S. Justice Department to dismiss a 1967 lawsuit in DeSoto Parish schools, a district of about 5,000 students in the state’s northwest. It’s the second such dismissal since the Justice Department began working to overturn desegregation cases it once championed.Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill thanked President Donald Trump and Attorney General Pam Bondi on Wednesday for “helping us to finally…
Maybe it’s a scratched-up old sideboard found at a yard sale and turned into a snazzy media console. Or a couple of well-traveled vintage trunks given a new home as bedside tables.Designers and DIYers are breathing new life into old furniture, not just restoring but reimagining and giving hardworking pieces fresh purpose.Sustainability, cost, aesthetics and sentimentality are all driving the trend.The craftsmanship seen in many old pieces — solid woods, dovetail joints, paintwork perhaps — means you’re giving a second life to something already good. And there’s the satisfaction of having a decorative and/or functional piece that nobody else does.“I…