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Versant signage on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange on July 21, 2025.Michael Nagle | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesVersant Media Group, the portfolio of cable TV networks and digital assets spun off by Comcast, joins the small cohort of public media companies as the industry reckons with ongoing disruption. Versant begins trading on the Nasdaq Monday under the ticker symbol “VSNT.” The company’s so-called “when-issued” stock — a security that is expected to be issued and has been authorized to trade on a conditional basis to give investors an early chance to buy shares — initially began trading…
by Guest Author Last updated: 1:35 PM ET, Sat January 3, 2026 It takes a lot of work to be a travel advisor. Offering personalized, expert guidance to create customized itineraries, save clients time, and provide support before, during, and after travel, advisors provide extraordinary value to every travel experience.That level of expertise deserves more than a “thank you.” It should be recognized and rewarded every time you book. That’s where Expedia TAAP Rewards comes in – a loyalty program designed exclusively for travel advisors who book through the Expedia Travel Agent Affiliate Program (TAAP). It doesn’t replace commission. Instead,…
Self-driving trucks company Kodiak AI announced on Monday it is working with global automotive supplier Bosch to develop a system of hardware and software that can give standard big rigs autonomous driving capabilities. The collaboration was announced at the 2026 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, and it could help Kodiak bring its self-driving tech to more trucks, faster. Kodiak, which is developing self-driving trucks for highway, industrial, and defense uses, has already developed and designed a self-driving system with redundant systems for braking, steering, sensors, and computers. In January 2025, Kodiak’s self-driving trucks began making driverless deliveries for Atlas Energy Solutions in…
Africa’s largest fintech company, Flutterwave, has acquired Nigerian open banking startup Mono in an all-stock deal valued between $25 million and $40 million, according to people familiar with the transaction. The acquisition brings together two of Africa’s leading fintech infrastructure companies. Flutterwave operates one of the continent’s widest payments networks, while Mono, often described as the “Plaid for Africa,” has built APIs that allow businesses to access bank data, initiate payments, and verify customers. Mono has raised about $17.5 million from investors, including Tiger Global, General Catalyst, and Target Global. Sources close to the deal said the acquisition allowed all…
HARBIN, China (AP) — Sculptors converged over the weekend on the frigid northern Chinese city of Harbin for the annual Ice and Snow Festival, as families traveled from afar to admire the towering ice sculptures and some visitors braved the cold with winter swimming. This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors. Competitors put the final touches on their piece for the ice sculpture competition at the annual Ice and Snow Festival held in Harbin in China’s Heilongjiang province on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan) Competitors put the final touches on their piece for the…
LOS ANGELES (AP) — In an empty lot in Altadena, California, the ground is covered by a soft blanket of small white wildflowers. But before the blooms, there was toxic ash and melted metal, as well as the remnants of family heirlooms and a home that once stood. One year after the devastating wildfires in the Los Angeles, communities are starting to rebuild. Some lucky residents already have constructed new homes. The two fires that broke out Jan. 7, 2025, killed more than 30 people and destroyed over 17,000 homes and buildings in Los Angeles County. The Palisades Fire scorched…
LAS VEGAS (AP) — With the start of the New Year squarely behind us, it’s once again time for the annual CES trade show to shine a spotlight on the latest tech companies plan on offering in 2026.The multi-day event, organized by the Consumer Technology Association, kicks off this week in Las Vegas, where advances across industries like robotics, healthcare, vehicles, wearables, gaming and more are set to be on display. Artificial intelligence will be anchored in nearly everything, again, as the tech industry explores offerings consumers will want to buy. AI industry heavyweight Jensen Huang will be taking the…
HELSINKI (AP) — The battle against fake news in Finland starts in preschool classrooms.For decades, the Nordic nation has woven media literacy, including the ability to analyze different kinds of media and recognize disinformation, into its national curriculum for students as young as 3 years old. The coursework is part of a robust anti-misinformation program to make Finns more resistant to propaganda and false claims, especially those crossing over the 1,340-kilometer (830-mile) border with neighboring Russia.Now, teachers are tasked with adding artificial intelligence literacy to their curriculum, especially after Russia stepped up its disinformation campaign across Europe following its full-scale…
United Airlines made an unexpected pit stop in Omaha, Nebraska, after a disruptive passenger interfered with crewmembers. According to a statement from United, flight 2410 from Washington Dulles to Salt Lake City made an emergency landing “after a passenger became disruptive,” on Sunday, Dec. 28. Monday, December 29, 2025, a criminal complaint was filed in the U.S. District Court of Nebraska naming 25-year-old Jordan Robert Langston as the defendant. An affidavit written by FBI Special Agent Patrick Manion claiming Langston forced the diversion is included in the complaint.The complaint notes that, after takeoff, Langston exited his seat and approached flight attendants, saying…
by Sarah Kuta Last updated: 11:00 AM ET, Sat January 3, 2026 The holidays are here, which for most of us means eggnog, twinkle lights, Christmas carols and other seasonal delights. But, for the cruise industry, the holidays signify something else entirely—the start of wave season.What is wave season? It’s an annual, multi-month period when cruise lines roll out their best promotions and deals, offering lucrative savings and perks to entice travelers to book their next cruise vacation. If you’re a budget-savvy traveler, it’s one of the best times of year to score low prices and extra amenities. If you’re…