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The Dominican Republic isn’t just another Caribbean destination—it’s a kaleidoscope of experiences where every traveler finds their perfect rhythm. From the cobblestone streets of centuries-old colonial cities to the adrenaline rush of cascading waterfalls, this island nation delivers adventure, culture and relaxation in equal measure.Dance Through HistoryStart your journey in Santo Domingo’s Ciudad Colonial, where history comes alive in the oldest continuously inhabited European settlement in the Americas. This UNESCO World Heritage site captivates visitors with architectural treasures like the Alcázar de Colón and the imposing Fortaleza Ozama. But the real magic happens during Carnival season in February, when the…

Google announced Friday that it’s enhancing the editing experience for Drive videos with a new shortcut button for Vids, the tech giant’s AI-powered video-creation tool.  The new feature allows Workspace users to initiate a video edit using Vids directly from the Google Drive interface. Now, while previewing a video in Drive, users will see an “Open” button in the top right corner that opens the video in the Vids app. Vids will automatically launch the video file, allowing further edits such as trimming the clip or incorporating music and text.  Image Credits:Google This new shortcut, which is activated by default,…

NEW YORK (AP) — If you were surprised when Mariah the Scientist’s “Burning Blue” hit No. 1 on Billboard’s rhythmic airplay chart, you weren’t alone.“It’s shocking. It’s almost like impostor syndrome, feeling, ’I have a number one song on the radio? This is crazy,’” said the 27-year-old with a bright smile. “It makes me feel like somebody – multiple people – like my music, I guess. It’s flattering.”Reaching No. 25 on the Billboard 200 and named by Rihanna as her go-to karaoke song, “Burning Blue” has created high anticipation for Mariah’s new album, “Hearts Sold Separately.” Available now, it’s the…

Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks after Canada announced that it is removing many retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods, during a press conference on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Aug. 22, 2025.James Park | ReutersCanada removed many of its retaliatory tariffs on the U.S. on Friday, marking a significant step forward in the two countries’ relationship.Canada in March imposed counter-tariffs of 25% on a long list of U.S. products that fall in line with the North American trade deal after the U.S. had announced 25% duties on steel and aluminum. Notably, Canada’s 25% tariffs on U.S. autos, steel and…

Thousands of semitrucks that cut across the U.S. highway system each day are harboring a secret: They’re only about half full. That inefficiency represents a multibillion-dollar opportunity. And one that a few companies like Uber Freight and Flock Freight are already chasing as part of broader business models that match truck drivers with companies selling goods.  San Francisco-based startup Oway is seeking out a narrower business model that more closely resembles Uber for freight, especially on the most inefficient long-haul routes. But it’s a model that the startup believes can scale big enough to make an impact on the country’s…

Facebook Tweet Email Link Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine  —  Three meters underground, a network of tunnels and trenches fortified with timber provides a safer spot for frontline fighters to rest and recuperate – and a deeper position to defend against a potential Russian advance into Zaporizhzhia in southeastern Ukraine. Down here in the dirt, it feels far from the capital Kyiv, and light years away from the United States – where a dramatic flurry of diplomatic activity in the past week means little to those on the battlefield. “We want to believe the war will end, but it doesn’t feel likely anytime…

Movie stills from Disney’s “Lilo & Stitch” and “Fantastic Four” and Warner Bros. Discovery’s “Superman.”Courtesy: Disney | 20th Century Studios | Marvel Studios | Warner Bros. DiscoverySuperheroes, dinosaurs and a genetically altered alien dog helped propel the summer box office haul above 2024 levels, but that momentum is about to stall.Heading into the final stretch of the summer season — which started the first weekend in May and wraps up on Labor Day — the domestic box office is expected to reach at least $3.75 billion, according to data from Comscore. That’s about a 2% uptick from the previous summer.Hollywood…

by Lacey Pfalz Last updated: 2:20 PM ET, Thu August 21, 2025 The Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA) has published its first Sustainability & Impact Report, analyzing the contributions the adventure travel association has made towards advancing sustainability in 2024. The report lays out five major areas of change: its membership sustainability commitment, which encourages tour operators and other members of ATTA to adopt sustainability practices; the success of AdventureEDU, ATTA’s online training program; Sustainable events ATTA hosted throughout the year; the impact of its climate initiatives and sustainability fund; and the completion of ATTA’s full carbon accounting cycle.  “This report…

Labubu, the ugly-cute plush toy from Chinese company Pop Mart, is turning into a massive business — and it’s on track to make $1 billion this year, exceeding the sales of Barbie and Hot Wheels. And while Labubus are physical objects, not digital ones, they epitomize the invasion of an over-the-top online aesthetic into the offline world, described in a recent New Yorker essay as “IRL brain rot.” On Friday’s episode of the Equity podcast, your hosts Kirsten Korosec, Max Zeff, and Anthony Ha try to understand why Labubu has become so popular and what it says about the collapsing…

by Mia Taylor Last updated: 3:25 PM ET, Thu August 21, 2025 As any traveler with children can attest, getting the window seat on a plane is important.The opportunity to look out the plane window is a giant part of the experience for young travelers, and thus, plenty of families pay extra when booking airline tickets to ensure this happens. Of course, it’s not just families who care about this. Plenty of other travelers do, as well.But it seems that on some airlines, even when you pay extra to secure that window seat, you may not be getting what you…