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by Sarah Kuta Last updated: 11:10 AM ET, Mon June 30, 2025 Cannes is banning large cruise ships starting next year.The French city will no longer permit vessels transporting more than 1,000 guests to enter its harbor starting January 1, reports the Associated Press. A maximum of 6,000 passengers will be allowed to disembark in the city per day, according to new limits approved by city council on Friday.Passengers on large ships may still be able to visit Cannes, they’ll just need to be transferred to smaller boats first. “Cannes has become a major cruise ship destination, with real economic…
by Sarah Kuta Last updated: 11:15 AM ET, Mon June 30, 2025 Windstar Cruises is sharing more details about its forthcoming ship Star Explorer.Scheduled to debut December 28, 2026, the new 224-guest vessel will spend the winter in the Mediterranean with an emphasis on small ports and cultural immersion. Itineraries will include overnight stays in Florence (Livorno), Barcelona and Nice, as well as stops in lesser-traveled ports like Genoa, Catania and Malaga. “Winter is when the Mediterranean slows down—and that’s when Windstar steps in,” says Jess Peterson, Windstar’s director of destination experience and itinerary planning. “With Star Explorer, we’re offering…
Raising in 2025 doesn’t look anything like it did in 2021 — and that’s exactly the point. At TechCrunch All Stage on July 15 at Boston’s SoWa Power Station, Kristen Craft, head of Business Development at Fidelity Private Shares, will lead a roundtable session titled “It’s Not 2021 Anymore. Navigating the 2025 VC Landscape,” happening on the Foundation Stage. In this conversation, Craft will guide founders through the new norms of venture capital. From shifting investor expectations to sharper scrutiny on business models, she’ll explore what it takes to raise successfully in a market that no longer rewards unchecked growth…
CNN — A 92-year-old British man has been convicted of murder and rape on Monday, a verdict that brought an end to a cold case that remained unsolved for 58 years. Ryland Headley was found guilty by the Bristol Crown Court in England of the rape and murder of Louisa Dunne, who was 75 years old when Headley killed her. Dunne was found dead in her home in Easton, in the suburbs of Bristol, in June 1967. The police determined at the time that she had been raped and died of strangulation and asphyxiation. The local constabulary launched a major…
AI marks the most significant revolution in startup development since the advent of cloud computing. This isn’t just an incremental change; AI is fundamentally reshaping every facet of company building, from the initial spark of idea validation and the intricate process of product development to the critical areas of team structuring and go-to-market strategies. Jennifer Neundorfer, co-founder and managing partner at January Ventures, unpacks the new rules of engagement for the AI era, offering essential insights for the next generation of founders at every stage. Catch her at TechCrunch All Stage on July 15 at Boston’s SoWa Power Station. Lean…
CNN — More than 40 people have been killed in an Israeli airstrike that hit a cafe near the port in Gaza City, according to the head of the territory’s largest hospital. Dr. Mohammad Abu Silmiya, the director of Al-Shifa hospital, said in an update on Monday night that at least 41 people had been killed and 75 injured in the strike. Videos geolocated by CNN show thick smoke rising from the scene as well as widespread damage to the cafe and the surrounding area. They also showed bodies being removed on stretchers. The Israel Defense Forces told CNN it…
Workers repaint the NASA logo on the Vehicle Assembly Building at the Kennedy Space Center on May 28, 2020 in Cape Canaveral, Florida.Joe Raedle | Getty ImagesNASA’s live programming, including rocket launches, spacewalks and views of Earth from space, will begin streaming on Netflix this summer.NASA said the move is part of its effort to reach a global audience, according to a press release. The agency noted that the content will remain free and ad-free on the NASA app and website, where it already has live programming.NASA+ launched in 2023 as a way to give the public easier access to…
by Lacey Pfalz Last updated: 9:30 AM ET, Sat June 28, 2025 Tour operator Collette has launched a new 14-day tour visiting seven European countries, called Europe: The Grand Tour. Starting at $4,699, Europe: The Grand Tour takes travelers to Amsterdam, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Strasbourg, Stuttgart, Brussels, Vienna, Munich and more. Experiences include a canal cruise in Amsterdam, a train ride through the scenic Swiss countryside, a visit to the Mercedes-Benz Museum, savor Bavarian and Viennese cuisine and more. “Offering travelers a journey that captures the essence of Europe’s most beloved regions is always the goal,” says Diana Ditto, Vice President of Product…
Join Tiffany Luck, partner from NEA, at TechCrunch All Stage as she unveils the art of pitching to venture capitalists. Luck will share insider tips on what VCs truly value, empowering you to tell your story with clarity and impact without falling prey to common pitfalls that derail pitches. The goal of this session: Deliver actionable strategies for you to captivate investors and secure the funding you need to propel your startup forward. Your pitch is your power — sharpen it with insights from Luck and other scaling heavyweights at TC All Stage. Register now and save up to $425…
Editor’s note: 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. CNN — Two guests, said to be a father and his young daughter, have been rescued by crew after going into the water while onboard the Disney Dream cruise ship as it returned from a voyage around the Bahamas. Disney confirmed that the rescue happened on June 29, saying that both were returned to the ship within minutes of entering the water. Social media posts from customers on board reported that the…