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One of the most iconic low-cost airlines in the United States is on the brink of collapse unless it receives an immediate cash infusion.Spirit Airlines, known for its lemon-yellow planes and its extra fees for everything from carry-on bags to soft drinks, warned in a quarterly filing on Tuesday that it might not be able to survive much longer if it doesn’t raise more cash. The financial warning comes just five months after the budget carrier emerged from bankruptcy restructuring in March.  In its post-bankruptcy period, Spirit has attempted to reimagine its products to attract more premium travelers, such as introducing…

Foxconn will no longer build electric tractors for California startup Monarch Tractor after the Taiwanese tech giant recently sold its Ohio factory to SoftBank. Monarch CEO Praveen Penmetsa confirmed the news in a LinkedIn comment Tuesday. He also said his company worked with Foxconn to “build up inventory” before the sale of the factory, noting his startup has “enough to meet customer demand for the next 12 months, along with ample spare parts.” “In the coming weeks, we will be sharing more about our plans to introduce more Monarch-enabled products in the market through new manufacturing partnerships,” Penmetsa wrote. Following…

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Nearly five centuries after Spanish conquistador Hernán Cortés signed it and decades after someone swiped it from Mexico’s national archives, the FBI returned a priceless manuscript page to Mexico on Wednesday.The FBI said in a statement that the document had changed hands various times over the years, so no one will be charged.“This is an original manuscript page that was actually signed by Hernán Cortés on February 20, 1527,” said Special Agent Jessica Dittmer, a member of the FBI’s Art Crime Team. By then, Cortés had conquered the Aztec empire in 1521, two years after landing…

by Sarah Kuta Last updated: 10:45 AM ET, Wed August 13, 2025 Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises have added Diamonds International to their onboard offerings.Debuting on Oceania Allura, the upscale retailer will offer a full-scale luxury retail experience, including lifestyle brands, timepieces and a selection of jewelry. Luxury Swiss watchmaker Breitling will now be available to Oceania Cruises guests.  Diamonds International will launch on Seven Seas Mariner after the ship’s upcoming multi-million dollar refurbishment in late 2025.“We are thrilled to be partnering with Diamonds International and believe that our guests will relish the opportunity to browse and buy from…

Instagram is working on a feature called “Picks” that aims to help users find common interests. The Meta-owned social network confirmed to TechCrunch that Picks is an internal prototype and isn’t being tested externally. The feature was first spotted by reverse engineer Alessandro Paluzzi, who often finds unreleased features while they’re still under development. According to screenshots shared by Paluzzi, people select their favorite movies, books, TV shows, games, and music, or their “Picks.” Instagram then finds overlaps with friends who chose the same things. While Instagram hasn’t shared any details about the feature, the company likely views Picks as a…

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles students and teachers return to class for the new academic year Thursday under a cloud of apprehension after a summer filled with immigration raids and amid worries that schools could become a target in the Trump administration’s aggressive crackdown.Los Angeles Unified School District Superintendent Alberto Carvalho has urged immigration authorities not to conduct enforcement activity within a two-block radius around schools starting an hour before the school day begins and until one hour after it classes let out.“Hungry children, children in fear, cannot learn well,” Carvalho said in a news conference.He also announced a…

Facebook Tweet Email Link MEXICO CITY AP  —  Mexico sent 26 alleged cartel figures to face justice in the United States because the Trump administration requested them and Mexico did not want them to continue running their illicit businesses from Mexican prisons, officials said Wednesday. The mass transfer was not, however, part of wider negotiations as Mexico seeks to avoid higher tariffs threatened by US President Donald Trump, the officials said. “These transfers are not only a strategic measure to ensure public safety, but also reflect a firm determination to prevent these criminals from continuing to operate from within prisons…

There’s a new Florida property debuting this fall in Fort Lauderdale – The Garden Hotel & Resort – which should be on travel advisors’ radars, as it is welcoming the agency community with commissionable direct bookings, FAM rates, and private tours.The 155-room property, formerly the Royal Beach Palace, has been thoroughly rebranded and renovated, with reservations now open for stays beginning on Oct. 1, 2025. The hotel will have a soft opening this August ahead of its debut.  “Our vision was to create a place that’s fresh, friendly, and rooted in ease,” says The Garden Hotel & Resort General Manager…

Rapido, a popular ride-hailing platform in India, has quietly begun beta testing its food delivery service in Bengaluru, marking its first serious move to challenge market leaders Swiggy and Zomato in one of the world’s fastest-growing delivery markets. The 10-year-old startup has started testing its food delivery service in three primary localities in the southern city of Bengaluru, namely Byrasandra, Tavarekere, and Madiwala (BTM) Layout, Hosur Sarjapura Road (HSR) Layout, and Koramangala, Rapido co-founder and CEO Aravind Sanka confirmed to TechCrunch. Rapido created a wholly owned subsidiary Ctrlx Technologies to launch its food delivery service, named Ownly. The subsidiary lists…

Facebook Tweet Email Link Sign up for Unlocking the World, CNN Travel’s weekly newsletter. Get news about destinations, plus the latest in aviation, food and drink, and where to stay. Cape Town is the best city in the world, says Time Out — unless that is, you’re under 30. The publishing giant, famous for its best-of lists of everything from cool streets to foodie destinations, has released its first-ever “best cities” list tailored to young people, and it’s notably different from the multigenerational ranking shared earlier this year. In January, its annual survey of more than 18,500 city-dwellers worldwide crowned…