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Jasondoiy | E+ | Getty ImagesAmid recession fears, a government shutdown and tariff uncertainty, consumers are increasingly diverging in their spending.Wealthier Americans are engaging their purchasing power, while lower-income Americans are starting to pull back — commonly described as a “K-shaped” economy. Friday’s consumer price index report could shed more light on the pressures facing large swaths of the country.The CPI report, which measures price changes across a range of goods and services, was delayed due to the government shutdown, originally scheduled to be released nine days prior. Though the report will not include any data related to the shutdown,…
Air France continues to set the standard for culinary excellence at 35,000 feet, partnering with France’s most celebrated chefs to transform the in-flight dining experience. In June 2025, the airline renewed its collaboration with leading French chefs to create exclusive menus for long-haul passengers departing from Paris, bringing Michelin-starred gastronomy to the skies. In the prestigious La Première cabin, triple Michelin-starred chef Arnaud Lallement has crafted the starters and main courses for the à la carte menu. The chef from the Champagne region created four starters and eight main dishes, including langoustine with creamy court-bouillon and lemon caviar, and raviole with…
Microsoft has a new Clippy, and it’s an AI friend called Mico. At the company’s Copilot fall release press event on Thursday, the company introduced a range of new features and updates for its AI chatbot, but one that telegraphed how the tech giant intends to bring AI to consumers was the official introduction of its AI chatbot’s “face” — an expressive avatar blob named Mico. The company explains that Mico (its name a nod to “Microsoft Copilot”) is meant to offer consumers a “warm” and “customizable” visual presence that “listens, reacts, and even changes colors to reflect your interactions.”…
A Rivian R1S electric vehicle (EV) at a dealership and service center in San Francisco, California, US, on Tuesday, June 3, 2025. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesDETROIT – Rivian Automotive is laying off roughly 4.5% of its workforce as the all-electric vehicle maker faces growing market challenges, according to a note sent to employees Thursday and viewed by CNBC.In the message, Rivian founder and CEO RJ Scaringe said the cuts largely involved restructurings of its marketing, vehicle operations and sales/delivery and mobile operations teams.”These are not changes that were made lightly. With the changing operating backdrop, we…
Last updated: 10:00 PM ET, Wed October 22, 2025 WHY IT RATES: HX Expeditions is launching two new fully electric ‘silent science boats’ to minimize underwater noise in the Arctic and Antarctic, enhancing wildlife observation while reducing environmental impact. These boats, equipped with RAD Propulsion’s advanced drive system, are part of a mission to phase out traditional petroleum engines, aligning with IAATO regulations. —Janeen Christoff, TravelPulse Managing EditorHX Expeditions, the world’s first and longest-running expedition cruise company, and the leading provider in Antarctica expeditions, is proud to announce the launch of two new ‘silent science boats’ powered by electricity and designed to minimise…
Microsoft released a new batch of features for its AI assistant Thursday, including an ambitious project that builds artificial intelligence directly into one of its most central products. More than a simple extension, the Copilot Mode in Microsoft’s Edge browser is Microsoft’s take on the long-hyped AI browser category — an intelligent and flexible AI assistant that follows you as you browse the web. Mustafa Suleyman, the CEO of Microsoft AI, even described the new product in those terms in the announcement. “Copilot Mode in Edge is evolving into an AI browser that is your dynamic, intelligent companion,” Suleyman wrote…
NEW YORK (AP) — Some politicians carry threats to their livelihood in the palms of their hands.News stories in recent weeks about offensive or ill-advised text messages have blown up the careers of several young Republicans in a chat group, led a nominee for a White House job to drop out, threatened the campaign of a Democrat running for Virginia attorney general and embarrassed a federal prosecutor.Memories are still fresh of this spring’s inadvertent inclusion of a journalist on a Signal chain where Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and other leaders discussed military strikes, possibly the second Trump administration’s most embarrassing…
An ‘Open House’ sign is posted near a single family home for sale on Aug. 22, 2025 in Pasadena, California. Mario Tama | Getty ImagesSales of previously owned homes rose 1.5% in September from August to a seasonally adjusted, annualized rate of 4.06 million units, according to the National Association of Realtors. That is slightly less than the analysts were forecasting, but the highest pace in seven months.Sales were 4.1% higher compared with September of last year.Regionally, on an annual basis, sales were strongest in the South and Northeast. From August, sales were strongest in the West and actually fell…
by Mia Taylor Last updated: 5:00 AM ET, Thu October 23, 2025 Practically every week there’s a new travel industry report filled with predictions or assessments about the behavior of consumers.A recent Fall Consumer Trends report, for instance, indicated that Americans are freely spending on holiday travel (as much as $311 billion on holiday flights and hotels), while a separate report pointed out that tariffs are taking a big bite out of discretionary spending among Americans, many of whom are planning to stay home altogether this holiday season because of economic worries. The truth likely lies somewhere in the middle…
San Francisco is getting a symbolic jolt very soon as newly elected mayor Daniel Lurie steps onto the Disrupt Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, taking place October 27-29 at Moscone West, in a homecoming of sorts for both tech and the city that helped define it. Disrupt has long been a launchpad for founders and investors chasing the next wave. Lurie’s visit signals a renewed effort to weave innovation back into San Francisco’s future. Register now to save up to $444 on your pass, and get 60% off a plus-one ticket. Daniel Lurie, who campaigned on revitalizing the city’s economy…