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Generation Z is rewriting the rules of travel, and Caribbean resorts are transforming to keep up. No longer just a destination for honeymooners, the region is being reimagined by this new wave of travelers (ages 13 to 28) who prioritize authenticity, sustainability, and immersive cultural experiences over passive leisure. As this influential generation’s spending power grows, forward-thinking resorts are swapping traditional vacation models for sophisticated, eco-conscious programming designed to connect these younger travelers more deeply with the destination.“Younger generations, especially Gen Z, are gravitating toward more mindful, nature-centered experiences,” says John Hadad, co-founder of HADCO Experiences, a family-owned eco tourism…

Oura announced on Monday that it’s launching a new redesigned app experience and a “Cumulative Stress” feature. The company also shared that it’s pursuing FDA clearance for blood pressure features that give users a likelihood assessment of hypertension. The redesigned Oura app introduces more personalization with three main tabs. The “Today” tab surfaces the most relevant insights for daily decisions, and the “Vitals” tab provides at-a-glance views of things like sleep, stress, and cardiovascular trends. The “My Health” tab offers insights into the user’s long-term well-being, highlighting strengths, trends, and opportunities for proactive care. The tab also includes “Habits” and…

LONDON (AP) — He won’t call himself a duke anymore, but that is not enough for many of Prince Andrew’s critics.Buckingham Palace and the British government were under pressure Monday to formally strip Prince Andrew of his princely title and sumptuous home after new revelations about his relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.After discussions with his elder brother King Charles III, Andrew agreed on Friday to stop using titles including Duke of York. It was the latest effort to insulate the monarchy from years of tawdry headlines about Andrew’s suspicious business deals, inappropriate behavior and controversial friendships.But he still…

by Lacey Pfalz Last updated: 8:45 AM ET, Sat October 18, 2025 As of October 14, air traffic controllers throughout the United States will not receive another paycheck until the government shutdown ends—and in concern and admiration for the work they do, one pilot’s union is stepping up to provide free lunches for them. Nick Daniels, the president of the National Air Traffic Controllers Association, told Business Insider that airline pilots, flight attendants and even Canadian air traffic controllers have begun buying free food for air traffic controllers.  The Air Line Pilots Association, a union representing over 80,000 pilots, recently delivered…

An outage affecting web hosting giant Amazon Web Services (AWS) has taken out vast swathes of the web, including websites, banks and some government services. Amazon said on Monday morning that the outage had been “fully mitigated” and that most services are returning to normal after an hours-long stretch during which much of the internet could not load.  The internet giant blamed the outage, which began around 3 a.m. on the U.S. east coast, on DNS, a system that converts web addresses into IP addresses so that customer apps and websites can load. While some glitches can resolve quickly, DNS…

A worker at Ford’s Kentucky Truck Plant on April 30, 2025.Michael Wayland | CNBCDETROIT — “A lot of cost and a lot of chaos.” That’s how Ford Motor CEO Jim Farley described the state of the automotive industry earlier this year amid geopolitical tensions, tariffs, inflation and other disruptions.All those factors created massive uncertainty for the U.S. automotive industry that led to relatively bearish outlooks for the sector in 2025. Some of those concerns have come to fruition, but the industry has proven to be far more resilient than many had expected.”Six months into the onset of tariffs, we’ve been…

There’s something about celebrating the Halloween season at an entertainment theme park. And in 2025, theme parks across the U.S. will host a myriad of events that include haunted houses, thrilling attractions, all-out decorations and family-friendly activities. Whether you’re looking for spine-tingling frights or not-so-scary fun, these heavy-hitter theme parks come alive with extra thrills around Halloween. Highlights include:Disneyland Resort Halloween time at the Disneyland Resort features the Oogie Boogie Bash, a fun and festive after-hours event party with lots of tricks and treats. Unique to the California park, the Haunted Mansion transforms into Haunted Mansion Holiday, inspired by Tim…

Lee Roberts meets me at the University Club of San Francisco on a Friday morning, hours before his football team will lose to Cal in heartbreaking fashion – a fumble at the goal line, because little about the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s expensive experiment with Bill Belichick has gone according to script. But Roberts, the Chancellor of UNC, doesn’t know this yet. Right now, he’s in California to talk about artificial intelligence, which is both forward thinking and also – I’d hazard a guess – a welcome distraction from a lot else happening at the 235-year-old school.…

Bilal Abu-Ghazaleh had just moved to London few days before our call, splitting his time between there and Dubai. After nearly a decade in the U.S., including a stint at Scale AI, he’s bringing that experience to his next venture: 1001 AI , a company creating AI infrastructure for critical industries across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). The startup recently raised a $9 million seed round led by CIV, General Catalyst, and Lux Capital. Other backers include global and regional angels such as Chris Ré, Amjad Masad (Replit), Amira Sajwani (DAMAC), Khalid Bin Bader Al Saud (RAED Ventures),…

by Brian Major Last updated: 1:10 PM ET, Fri October 17, 2025 Bermuda has long held a special place in the hearts of East Coast travelers due to its singular charms. Its beautiful beaches and lush landscapes frame an enchanting mix of history and culture.An archipelago composed of 181 islands, Bermuda’s tropical climate is characterized by warm winters and hot summers. Settled in the 17th century by England, the country remains an overseas British territory. Many of Bermuda’s hotels are located along the island’s south shore. The historic town of St. George’s is a designated World Heritage Site. Scuba divers can explore a…