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The American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA) hosted another successful ASTA Travel Masters event in Kildare, Ireland, this past week.The fourth annual invitation-only gathering of supplier executives and agency owners took place from September 17-20 and featured 135 attendees who took advantage of exclusive networking opportunities in one of the world’s most beautiful locales. 2025 highlights included helicopter tours over Ireland’s scenic landscapes sponsored by Globus family of brands.Guests stayed at the five-star K Club, which hosted the 2006 Ryder Cup and this year’s Irish Open. Meanwhile, 23 golf foursomes enjoyed play at two of the most prestigious courses in…

Android users are now able to edit their photos with AI, Google announced on Tuesday. In Google Photos, users will be able to talk to the AI using natural language to describe how they want to edit their photo via either voice or text, Google says. The feature is designed to make it easier to edit photos without having to understand which editing tools to use or where they can be found in the app. The Gemini-powered feature was initially made available to those with the newly launched Pixel 10 devices in the U.S., introduced in August. Image Credits:Google To…

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Rihanna and A$AP Rocky have announced the birth of their third child, a girl. Rihanna announced the birth of Rocki Irish Mayers in an Instagram post Wednesday. The post featured one photo of the multihyphenate, 37, with the baby and another photo of baby shoes. It was captioned simply with Rocki’s name, a date — Sept. 13 — and an emoji ribbon.The couple announced their pregnancy during the Met Gala in May, where Rihanna appeared in a pinstripe look and a huge hat, her baby bump on display. Rocky, 36, who served as a gala co-chair,…

by Lacey Pfalz Last updated: 9:55 AM ET, Wed September 24, 2025 The Los Angeles Convention Center is about to get a $2.6-billion expansion and overhaul, despite concerns from city residents about potential budgeting issues. The Los Angeles City Council approved the vote 11-2 this week, according to the L.A. Times. The expansion is expected to be completed ahead of the 2028 Summer Olympics and adding 325,000 square feet to the center, connecting its South Hall to its West Hall.  The Convention Center is expected to host judo and wrestling competitions, among others, so timing is critical: construction has to start…

As the startup world descends on San Francisco for TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 — happening October 27–29 at Moscone West — one question looms large: Does building in Silicon Valley still give founders an edge? With 10,000+ startup and VC leaders gathering for this milestone Disrupt, the conversation around access, geography, and opportunity has never been more timely. On the Builders Stage, Anh-Tho Chuong (Lago), David Hall (Revolution), and Tawni Nazario-Cranz (SignalFire) lead a must-attend session for anyone looking to scale smart in today’s startup landscape. Register now to save up to $668 before the deadline on September 26 at 11:59…

MILAN (AP) — Alessandro Dell’Acqua’s No. 21 collection for next spring and summer, presented Wednesday during Milan Fashion Week, is a study in lightness, as a hedge against the heavy times.“I believe that in moments of heaviness and uncertainty, sometimes taking a moment of lightheartedness and clearing your mind a bit can be good for you,’’ Dell’Acqua said backstage. ”This is why I made it so light.”Nowhere was the concept more at play than in chiffon petal cutouts that were sewn together in ruffles on dresses, or as a collar around the neck, rustling delicately with the movement. Dell’Acqua also…

by Sarah Kuta Last updated: 10:05 AM ET, Wed September 24, 2025 Celebrity Cruises will open bookings for its inaugural river cruise season on September 25, giving travelers a chance to book the remaining staterooms. The public bookings follow Celebrity’s priority booking access, which sold out in six minutes earlier this month.  “The response to the innovative design and unmatched experience Celebrity Compass and Celebrity Seeker will deliver has been overwhelmingly positive,” says Laura Hodges Bethge, president of Celebrity Cruises. “Guests are going to love sailing Europe’s Rhine and Danube rivers The Celebrity Way on our fleet of elevated, cutting-edge ships.”  Travelers…

Luxury car-maker Jaguar Land Rover will not resume production at its factories for yet another week as it continues to grapple with fallout from a cyberattack.   In early September, Jaguar Land Rover stopped production at its factories in the U.K. after it was impacted by a cyberattack in which hackers stole company data. Jaguar Land Rover has not said what data was stolen.   Jaguar Land Rover said in a statement on Tuesday the production suspension will continue until next week, specifically Wednesday October 1. But the company did not commit to resuming production then, only saying it “made this…

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida’s board of education signed off Wednedsay on a major expansion of charter schools in the state, clearing the way for the privately run schools to “co-locate” inside traditional public schools. It’s the latest push by Florida officials to expand school choice in a state that has long been a national model for conservative education policy. The move comes as some public schools are closing their doors as they grapple with declining enrollments, aging facilities and post-pandemic student struggles.The new regulations approved by the state board build on a bill signed into law by Republican Gov.…

NEW YORK (AP) — Jessica Chastain says she disagrees with Apple TV+’s decision to postpone the release of the political thriller series “The Savant” following the assassination of Charlie Kirk.Chastain, who is also the show’s executive producer, took to Instagram Wednesday to says she was “not aligned on the decision to pause the release,” arguing that the show is “so relevant” and she’s never “shied away from difficult subjects.”A media contact for the show did not immediately comment on Chastain’s post.In the eight-part limited series, Chastain plays a suburban mother-of-two and a military veteran who works at the Anti-Hate Alliance.…