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Apple on Monday filed an appeal against the EU’s decision to fine the company €500 million (about $580 million) for not complying with rules that mandate companies to let developers steer users outside the App Store for making purchases, according to multiple reports. The European Commission issued the fine in April, saying that Apple failed to comply with the Digital Markets Act (DMA) rules to allow developers to accept payments for their apps outside Apple’s ecosystem. Apple revised its fee structure for app distribution in the EU in late June with a more complicated framework that includes an initial acquisition…

PARIS (AP) — Paris couture week opened not with sequins or red carpet pageantry, but with a black-feathered omen. Cardi B, wrapped in a custom Schiaparelli gown of graphic fringe, stood beneath the gilded columns of the Petit Palais, holding a live crow on her arm. The bird squawked, glared, and nearly lunged — setting the tone for a show that soared straight into the surreal.It was a fitting image for Schiaparelli. Elsa Schiaparelli, the house’s founder, built her legend in the 1930s by weaving the unexpected —l obster dresses, shoe hats, and, yes, animals — into the heart of…

Film directors Rian Johnson (L), Greta Gerwig (C), and Guillermo Del Toro (R)Getty ImagesNetflix isn’t interested in bringing movies to theaters.The company’s leaders have said they see theatrical movie releases as an “outdated” model. Yet for more than a decade, the streamer has lured in some of Hollywood’s biggest directors to make content exclusively for its platform.Martin Scorsese, Alfonso Cuarón, Bong Joon-ho, Spike Lee and Guillermo del Toro, darlings of the big screen, have all directed films for the streaming service without the promise of a wide theatrical release.More recently, Netflix has wooed Greta Gerwig into the director’s seat after acquiring…

Ingram Micro, a U.S. technology distributing giant and managed services provider, said on Monday a ransomware attack is the cause of an ongoing outage at the company. The hack began on Thursday, after which the company’s website and much of its network went down. Late on Saturday, the company said in a brief statement that it was working to restore systems so it can begin processing orders again.  Ingram Micro on Monday alerted shareholders to the breach before markets opened in the United States. California-based Ingram Micro is one of the world’s largest technology distributors, shipping tech and hardware to…

Castel Gandolfo, Italy CNN  —  After the whirlwind of his election and a nonstop round of public and private meetings ever since, Pope Leo XIV has chosen to take some time to rest and recharge. Choosing where to take his vacation was a simple decision. For centuries popes have spent their summers in the papal palace and gardens of Castel Gandolfo, a town nestled in the hills above Lake Albano. The small town, approximately 15 miles southeast of Rome, is 1,400 feet above sea level and provides an escape from the sweltering summer heat of the Eternal City. This is…

This robustly seasoned, almost meaty tomato salad was inspired by Mexican salsa macha, a savory-spicy condiment made with dried chilies, garlic, nuts and seeds that are fried in oil, then pureed.In this recipe from our cookbook “ Milk Street 365: The All-Purpose Cookbook for Every Day of the Year,” we skip the blender and deconstruct the salsa, adding the ingredients directly to the salad — the fried peanuts and sesame seeds add texture that contrasts beautifully against meaty tomatoes.For an especially colorful salad, use heirloom tomatoes of different hues. You also can combine tomato varieties and sizes for more varied…

A Dallas-bound American Airlines flight was forced to turn around shortly after takeoff from San Juan, Puerto Rico, after a passenger misinterpreted a text message received by a seatmate on Thursday.According to The Dallas Morning News, a passenger alerted flight attendants after noticing another passenger receiving a text message that read “R.I.P.” The traveler implicated told authorities that a relative had passed away a day earlier and they were heading home from vacation early as a result.In a statement to the publication, the airline confirmed that flight 1847 returned to San Juan “shortly after departure due to a possible security…

CNN  —  Kenyan police used tear gas and water cannon on protesters marking the 35th anniversary of a pro-democracy rally that has stirred anti-government resentment among Kenyan youths, who were already enraged over allegations of corruption, police brutality and abductions of government critics. The East African country has been hit by a wave of bloody protests that began last year over an unpopular finance bill that raised taxes amid a cost-of-living crisis. Kenya’s government withdrew the tax bill in June last year in the wake of the demonstrations, but outrage has intensified over the recent death of a teacher in…

Voting is officially open for the 2025 Travvy Awards, TravelPulse and AGENTatHome’s own travel awards voted upon by you, our travel advisor experts.The Travvy Awards recognize the best destinations, cruise lines and cruise ships, hotels and resorts, tourism boards, vacation packagers and much more. This year marks the 11th annual awards ceremony, which will be held on November 6, 2025, in Greater Fort Lauderdale’s Broward County Convention Center.Below, we take a look at the nominees for the best tour operators of the year. Don’t forget to vote for your favorites by September 5! Best Escorted Tour Operator – Adventure/ExpeditionAbercrombie & KentAdventures by DisneyContikiExodus…

Jakarta, Indonesia AP  —  Indonesia’s rumbling Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki erupted Monday, sending a column of volcanic materials as high as 18 kilometers (11 miles) into the sky and depositing ash on villages. The volcano has been at the highest alert level since last month and no casualties were immediately reported. Indonesia’s Geology Agency recorded an avalanche of searing gas clouds mixed with rocks and lava traveling up to 5 kilometers (3 miles) down the volcano’s slopes during the eruption. Observations from drones showed lava filling the crater, indicating deep movement of magma that set off volcanic earthquakes. The column…