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According to a survey conducted by YouGov for Norwegian Cruise Line, the ‘Joy of Missing Out’ (JOMO) has become the new way to vacation.Over 70 percent of travelers are moving away from fast-paced sightseeing toward more restorative, meaningful escapes that prioritize personal well-being, flexibility and choice. While the Fear of Missing Out (FOMO), fuels a culture of ‘doing it all’ and often leaves travelers needing a vacation from their vacation, JOMO celebrates the art of doing less with more meaning. Now, 77 percent of survey respondents reported planning upcoming vacation to be relaxing and slow-paced, choosing presence over pressure and…
Apple announced Tuesday that it had signed contracts for 650 megawatts of renewable power in Europe. This includes wind and solar projects that are either operational or will be soon. A large chunk of the power they’ll produce will go toward offsetting the energy used by Apple customers. Use of everything from Mac Pros to Apple Watches accounts for nearly one-third of the company’s carbon footprint. Even though Europe isn’t usually considered a sunny continent, Apple is buying energy from several solar farms, including 110 megawatts each in Greece and Latvia, 131 megawatts in Spain, and 40 megawatts in Poland.…
Can performance-enhancing drugs push the limits of human potential? The creators of the Enhanced Games say yes — and they’re building a new sporting event to prove it. Backed by Peter Thiel and Donald Trump Jr.’s 1789 Capital, the Enhanced Games aims to disrupt the Olympics with a competition that allows athletes to dope. Launching in Las Vegas in May 2026, the games promise $1 million bounties for breaking world records and lean on a business model reminiscent of Red Bull’s, using the spectacle as marketing for future enhancement products. Today on TechCrunch’s Equity podcast, Rebecca Bellan spoke with Aron…
by Sarah Kuta Last updated: 11:25 AM ET, Wed October 15, 2025 Viking has added two new river ships to its fleet.The 190-guest Viking Honir will sail the Rhine, Main and Danube rivers in Europe, while the new 82-guest Viking Thoth will explore the Nile River in Egypt. “We are proud to welcome the Viking Honir and the Viking Thoth to our growing river fleet,” says Torstein Hagen, chairman and chief executive officer of Viking. “With the arrival of these elegant new ships, we are pleased to offer even more curious travelers the opportunity to explore some of the world’s…
Spotify has been spotted developing a “SongDNA” feature that would allow users to discover music through the credits — the writers, collaborators, vocalists, engineers, lyricists, producers, composers, and others who worked on a given track or album. The feature was discovered in the app’s code by reverse engineer Jane Manchun Wong, who was able to generate screenshots of how SongDNA would appear in the app. Based on her findings, SongDNA would introduce a visual experience where you could essentially navigate through the credits, see how people were connected to each other, and explore their various works. For instance, Wong showed…
A legal fight among airlines is brewing between two countries that operate the most air carriers in the world.Airlines in the United States and China are at odds over whether Chinese carriers should be allowed to operate long-haul routes through Russia’s airspace. The issue is one of fair competition, according to the U.S. carriers, who have been banned from Russian air space since 2022 in response to the U.S. government placing sanctions on Russia for invading Ukraine. Because U.S. carriers need to route around Russian air space, it makes their China-bound flights up to two or three hours longer, according to…
Electric aviation startup Beta Technologies has priced shares for its initial public offering between $27 and $33, in hopes of raising as much as $825 million, according to a regulatory document filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. If the company attracts investors at the top of that range it will debut with a valuation of about $7.2 billion. The Vermont-based company, which was founded in 2017 by its enigmatic CEO Kyle Clark, filed the paperwork Wednesday despite the government shutdown. The SEC issued guidance earlier this month that allows companies in IPO limbo to allow their statements on certain…
ATLANTA (AP) — The superintendent of Georgia’s third-largest school district is resigning after being indicted on federal charges alleging he ran a kickback scheme and stole money from a smaller school district in suburban Chicago.The DeKalb County school board on Wednesday accepted the resignation of Devon Horton effective Nov. 15. Board members had been facing calls to fire Horton.School board members also voted Wednesday to hire an auditor to examine spending under Horton.Horton has been making $360,000 a year. He will be paid through Nov. 15, said spokesperson Carla Parker, but will receive no payments after that date.A federal grand…
John Furner, Walmart U.S. CEO, speaks to CNBC’s Sara Eisen during the Invest in America Forum on Oct. 15, 2025.Aaron Clamage | CNBCManufacturing is seeing renewed attention from corporate America, with Walmart among the major companies publicly reaffirming its commitment to domestic production. At CNBC’s inaugural Invest in America Forum, Walmart U.S. CEO John Furner said the company is increasing its investments in U.S.-made products and suppliers, describing it as part of a long-standing, strategic priority. “Investing in U.S. manufacturing and U.S. operations, sure, it’s great for business, but it’s also great for employment. It’s great for jobs. It’s great for the…
SeaWorld San Diego and Amtrak Pacific Surfliner service have launched a partnership offering new travel and ticket discounts in Southern California.Beginning October 13, 2025, Pacific Surfliner riders can unlock special savings at PacificSurfliner.com/SeaWorld with a 20 percent savings on train travel to Old Town San Diego and exclusive discounts on SeaWorld San Diego tickets. Pacific Surfliner offers scenic coastal views, spacious seating, free Wi-Fi and a café car, creating a relaxing alternative to driving. Travelers can take the train to Old Town San Diego and connect to SeaWorld with a quick ride-share or MTS bus, avoiding traffic and parking costs.Train…