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by Mia Taylor Last updated: 2:55 PM ET, Tue August 5, 2025 Japan continues to be the darling of the travel world.The country is on track to surpass a record-breaking 40 million international visitors by the end of 2025, according to a new analysis by Tourist Japan, one of the country’s top tour operators. More than 28.5 million travelers arrived in Japan during the first half of the year alone, marking a tremendous resurgence for the country. For just the month of June, the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) reported 3.3 million arrivals, marking the sixth consecutive month where monthly arrivals…
TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 marks 20 years of shaping the startup world — and tonight’s your last chance to save up to $675 on your ticket. From October 27–29, Disrupt returns to Moscone West in San Francisco. Join 10,000+ tech innovators, founders, VCs, and ecosystem builders for three days of high-impact programming, networking, and startup energy. But first: your savings. You have until 11:59 p.m. PT tonight to save up to $675. Once the clock strikes midnight, prices jump. Register now. Why you won’t want to miss this 20th-anniversary Disrupt TechCrunch Disrupt has been the launchpad for breakthroughs and next-generation deals…
Facebook Tweet Email Link London — The Royal Ballet and Opera (RBO), one of Britain’s most prestigious arts institutions, has canceled its planned production of “Tosca” in Israel after a widespread staff backlash. In a recent open letter, 182 members of staff said they “reject” holding current or future performances in Israel because of its war in Gaza. The RBO had planned to stage the three-act opera, which dramatizes the “devastation of war,” in collaboration with the Israeli Opera in Tel Aviv next year. But the signatories accused the RBO of having “chosen to actively support the Israeli state” while…
LOS ANGELES (AP) — If there’s one thing Zach Cregger learned while writing and directing his upcoming horror movie “Weapons,” it’s that the best laughs won’t come from the jokes he writes.The film follows Cregger’s 2022 solo directorial debut “Barbarians,” the widely celebrated genre-bending horror. This time, the young director bends even more, spinning a town into chaos when all children but one from the same classroom mysteriously vanish, leaving a trail of questions in their place.The Warner Bros. release hits theaters Friday and is as creepy as it is hilarious — a delicate balance that required Cregger to strip…
Packages of M&M’s milk chocolate candy are stacked at a Costco Wholesale store in San Diego, California, on July 12, 2025.Kevin Carter | Getty Images News | Getty ImagesCandy maker Mars said Wednesday it has partnered with biotech company Pairwise to speed up the development of more resilient cocoa using CRISPR-based gene editing technology.The agreement gives the M&M’s maker access to Pairwise’s Fulcrum platform, which includes a library of plant traits, and gives Mars the ability to tailor its crops to be stronger and more sustainable.CRISPR is a gene-editing tool that makes fast and precise changes to DNA. In farming,…
by Sarah Kuta Last updated: 3:15 PM ET, Tue August 5, 2025 Smithsonian Journeys and AmaWaterways are teaming up to offer 42 new river cruises in 2027, including new itineraries in France and Southeast Asia.Together, the two companies will offer 11 voyages on some of Europe’s most iconic rivers, including the Danube, Rhine, Douro, Seine and Rhône. All departures—which range from eight to 15 days—include optional pre- and post-cruise land packages hosted by an AmaWaterways cruise manager. Each journey also includes exclusive excursions and opportunities to connect with various scholars. Two Smithsonian Journeys experts will also be aboard each voyage. “We…
Locket, the photo-sharing app that allows users to share images with friends that are then displayed on their home screens as widgets, wants to stay on your radar, and it’s enlisting the help of celebrities. When it launched in 2022, Locket emerged as a competitor to BeReal, offering a more authentic way to connect with others. The app places a widget on iPhone home screens that updates with the latest pictures added by friends. Users can select up to 20 close friends, creating an intimate space to share unfiltered selfies and updates on their lives. The app claims to have…
Facebook Tweet Email Link New sanctions against Russia will still kick in on Friday, the White House said, even as President Donald Trump praised a meeting between US special envoy Steve Witkoff and Russian President Vladimir Putin as “highly productive” on Wednesday. “The meeting with Russia and Special Envoy Witkoff went well. The Russians are eager to continue engaging with the United States. The secondary sanctions are still expected to be implemented on Friday,” a White House official said. Trump wrote on social media that “great progress was made,” adding that he has already updated some of America’s European allies.…
by Mia Taylor Last updated: 4:25 PM ET, Tue August 5, 2025 Calling all Disney foodies.Disney has just released menu and opening day details surrounding its newest drink and dining offering, a pirate pub-styled outpost named The Beak and Barrel designed for visitors of all ages. The new family-friendly pub, located in Magic Kingdom, will begin welcoming guests August 29 and reservations open August 14.Here’s a closer look at some of the food and drinks that will be available.Pirated-themed drinks The Beak and Barrel will offer up a variety of fun, brightly-colored, pirate-themed drinks. Highlights include The Treasure Trove, which…
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) said on Tuesday that two Chinese nationals have been arrested for their alleged involvement in illegally shipping tens of millions of dollars’ worth of high-performance AI chips to China. The DOJ said Chuan Geng and Shiwei Yang were arrested in California on August 2 and charged with violating the Export Control Reform Act, a felony that carries a statutory penalty of a maximum of 20 years in prison. Geng and Yang are accused of knowing and willfully shipping “sensitive technologies,” including GPUs, to China from the U.S. through their California-based company, ALX Solutions. The…