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Who would have guessed that a story of a trip-gone-horribly-awry could actually win a contest prize?Many travelers have shared tales of trips gone wrong. As a result, travel insurance provider Travel Guard solicited stories of travel nightmares from across the U.S. and Canada. After scores of visitors submitted stories of their travels-turned-travail, four winners emerged after weeks of voting.The grand prize winner received $10,000 USD for his submission “From Holy Water to Holy Soaked” a story of his once-in-a-lifetime trip to Rome to see the Pope, only to encounter an unholy storm that left his cold, water-logged and nearly unable…
At CES 2026, AMC debuted clips from its upcoming TV series “The Audacity,” created by Jonathan Glatzer, a TV writer and producer for shows like “Succession,” “Better Call Saul,” and “Bloodline.” The new show will focus on how the men and women of Silicon Valley are shaping the world we live in today. “They’re literally laying the cement on the freeway that we’re all driving down with things like AI, data collection, social media, etc. And there couldn’t be any more important group, in my opinion, to be taking a deep-dive look at than the men and women in Silicon…
Jim Farley, president and chief executive officer of Ford, speaks at the Ford Motor Co.’s Kentucky Truck Plant to launch the 2025 Ford Expedition, in Louisville, Kentucky, April 30, 2025.Carolyn Kaster | APFord Motor plans to introduce eyes-off driving technology on an upcoming $30,000 all-electric vehicle in 2028, the Detroit automaker announced Wednesday.The target brings Ford into a race against competitors such as Tesla, General Motors and Rivian Automotive to develop and broadly launch such systems, which Wall Street views as a potential growth market to fully autonomous vehicles. Ford’s plan is similar to those of other automakers, but the…
Lux Capital, a 25-year-old VC firm known for its investments in frontier science and defense technology, has closed a $1.5 billion ninth fund, the largest fund in the firm’s history. Despite 2025 marking a 10-year low for the number of new VC funds raised in the U.S., according to PitchBook, it’s not hard to see why limited partners are still piling into Lux. The firm has been investing in defense technologies for years before geopolitical shifts turned the sector into one of the most desirable investment categories. Lux was a seed-stage investor in Anduril, which was last valued at $30.5…
by Scott Laird Last updated: 7:00 AM ET, Wed January 7, 2026 Mark Twain once called Hawai‘i “the loveliest fleet of islands that lies anchored in any ocean.” Hawai‘i is a destination like none other, with unique culture and some of the world’s most famous views, but the state’s tourism industry faces slow recovery. Affordable housing concerns have many island counties limiting vacation rentals. Maui’s tourism recovery remains steady, but visitor numbers are still down compared to before the 2023 Lahaina fires. While much of the island is open for business and Lahaina’s recovery and rebuilding continue, many island residents…
OpenAI announced ChatGPT Health on Wednesday, which the company said will offer a dedicated space for users to have conversations with ChatGPT about their health. People already use ChatGPT to ask about medical issues; OpenAI says that over 230 million people ask health and wellness questions on the platform each week. But the ChatGPT Health product silos these conversations away from your other chats. That way, the context of your health won’t come up in standard conversations with ChatGPT. If people start chats about their health outside of the Health section, then the AI aims to nudge them to switch…
Apple CEO Tim Cook introduces Apple Card during a launch event at Apple headquarters on March 25, 2019, in Cupertino, California.Noah Berger | AFP | Getty ImagesJPMorgan Chase has reached a deal to take over the Apple credit card from its original issuer, Goldman Sachs, according to a person with knowledge of the transaction.The arrangement, to be announced soon after a year of negotiations between the parties, means that a giant in credit cards and retail banking overall will grow even larger. JPMorgan will take over roughly $20 billion in card loans from Goldman, which began to pivot away from…
by Donald Wood Last updated: 7:50 AM ET, Wed January 7, 2026 Update: January 7, 2025, at 8:02 a.m. ETThe Hampton Inn in the Minneapolis area that was accused of denying service to Department of Homeland Security and immigration agents is in the news again, as Hilton has cut ties with the property following the release of a video Tuesday that showed hotel officials denying another law enforcement officer a room. According to KTSP.com, the Hampton Inn had issued an apology on Monday and said it was correcting the matter, but the viral video showed the hotel was still denying…
At CES 2026, Anthony Wood, Roku’s founder, chairman, and CEO, offered a hint about the future of the company’s newest streaming channel, Howdy, and its ambition to become a broader competitor in the market. Launched last August, the $2.99 per month streaming service offers ad-free access to library content, at a time when rival streamers are raising their prices. “The opportunity for Howdy was — if you just look at what’s going on in the streaming world with streaming services, they’re getting more expensive. They keep raising prices, and they keep adding larger and larger ad loads,” Wood explained at…
From once-in-a-lifetime expedition cruises to iconic rail journeys and laidback Caribbean resort stays, there’s no shortage of spectacular travel experiences to save big on this January.Here are some of the best travel deals to kick off the new year. Celestyal’s Unmissable SaleAvailable now through February 5, 2026, Celestyal’s “Unmissable Sale” offers up to 50 percent off select sailings on the Aegean, Adriatic, and Arabian Gulf. Guests booking this January can also capitalize on hundreds of dollars in free drinks, specialty dining, and shore excursion credit.Quark Expeditions’ This Is Polar BonusQuark Expeditions is offering its “This Is Polar Bonus” featuring savings…