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Barbra Streisand was worried.She had just spent six days a week for six weeks recording the audiobook version of her 2023 memoir “My Name is Barbra” — which became more than 48 hours of discussing her storied, EGOT-winning career and the unexpected life that came with it. But now, it was time to record a new album with a stunning lineup of duet partners that ranged from current hitmakers Hozier and Sam Smith to legends Bob Dylan, Paul McCartney and James Taylor. And when producers played the songs for her, she couldn’t sing along. Her mighty voice would just squeak.“My…
by Sarah Kuta Last updated: 10:15 AM ET, Mon June 23, 2025 Oceania Cruises has selected alumni from the Food & Wine Best New Chefs program to be the godparents of its new ship, Oceania Allura.“The soul of Oceania Cruises has always been deeply rooted in extraordinary cuisine,” says Jason Montague, chief luxury officer of Oceania Cruises. “By naming Food & Wine Best New Chefs alumni as the godparents of Oceania Allura, we’re paying homage to the future of food and the creative forces driving it forward. It’s a celebration of passion, talent, and the global language of gastronomy.” The…
Andy Konwinski, computer scientist and co-founder of Databricks and Perplexity, announced Monday that his company, Laude, is forming a new AI research institute backed with $100 million of his own money. The Laude Institute functions less as an AI research lab and more like a fund looking to make investments structured similar to grants. In addition to Konwinski, the institute’s board includes UC Berkeley professor Dave Patterson (known for a string of award-winning research), Jeff Dean (known as Google’s chief scientist), and Joelle Pineau (Meta’s vice president of AI Research). Konwinski announced the institute’s first and “flagship” grant of $3…
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser.Trump says no Americans injured in Iran’s attack on base housing US troops02:30Trump: Iran and Israel agree to ceasefire02:39Now PlayingJohnson calls reported Israel-Iran ceasefire ‘historic’04:28UP NEXTTrump says Israel, Iran have agreed to ‘complete and total ceasefire’03:57Iran’s retaliatory strike on U.S. base in Qatar a ‘symbolic attack,’ reporter says01:52Military Families at Middle East Bases Sent Home After Iran Attack01:30Inside the Political Fallout Following Trump’s Decision to Strike Iran02:56US Under Heightened Threat Environment After Attacks on Iran01:57Iran: By Supporting Israel, the US Has Made Itself ‘a Target’02:35Trump Issues…
by Guest Author Last updated: 11:35 AM ET, Mon June 23, 2025 Set along the turquoise shores of Cancun at the recently opened AVA Resort, the 12th annual Romance Travel Forum took place June 4-7, welcoming more than 315 leading romance travel advisors and suppliers from across North America for four days of immersive networking, education and strategic brand engagement. As the event’s Official Destination Partner, the Mexican Caribbean Tourism Board delivered a powerful in-destination experience that reinforced the region’s standing as a premier locale for weddings, honeymoons and romantic getaways while spotlighting recent infrastructure improvements that are making travel…
Federal safety regulators have reached out to Tesla a day after the automaker began providing rides in its branded robotaxis in Austin. The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) contacted Tesla after numerous videos posted online appear to show Tesla robotaxis violating traffic laws in South Austin, where the company is providing rides to invited customers. Bloomberg was the first to report that the NHTSA reached out to Tesla. The NHTSA confirmed to TechCrunch that it has contacted the automaker. “NHTSA is aware of the referenced incidents and is in contact with the manufacturer to gather additional information,” the…
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser.More than 170 million under heat alerts from Midwest to East Coast02:08New weight loss drug innovations could make medications more accessible01:38Insurance companies announce changes to prior authorization process01:37Trump says no Americans injured in Iran’s attack on base housing US troops02:30Now PlayingTrump: Iran and Israel agree to ceasefire02:53UP NEXTShooter opens fire outside of Michigan church01:37U.S. officials: Iran threatened terror attacks inside U.S.04:05Inside stealth military operation02:31Pivotal moment for Trump’s presidency01:05Political reaction to U.S. strikes inside Iran02:27U.S. cities on high alert after Iran strikes01:02Iran launches retaliatory strikes on residential…
Travelers checking luggage this summer will have a little more peace of mind, thanks to new features in JetBlue’s mobile app. The New York-based airline has added two new ways for passengers to follow live updates of their bags’ whereabouts while in transit. The first feature will allow passengers to receive real-time updates on the status of their checked bags through the airline’s app. The in-app alerts build on the current luggage status updates that JetBlue provides via email. Now with the new enhancement, travelers will receive alerts within the app throughout the bag’s journey, including when it’s loaded onto the…
Legal filings submitted earlier this month from lawyers representing OpenAI and Jony Ive’s io reveal new details about the companies’ efforts to build a mass-market AI hardware device. The filings are part of a trademark dispute lawsuit filed this month by iyO, a Google-backed hardware startup developing custom-molded earpieces that connect to other devices. Over the weekend, OpenAI pulled promotional materials related to its $6.5 billion acquisition of Jony Ive’s io startup in order to comply with a court order involved in the suit. OpenAI says it’s fighting iyO’s allegations of trademark infringement. For the last year, OpenAI executives and…
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser.More than 170 million under heat alerts from Midwest to East Coast02:08New weight loss drug innovations could make medications more accessible01:38Insurance companies announce changes to prior authorization process01:37Now PlayingTrump says no Americans injured in Iran’s attack on base housing US troops02:30UP NEXTTrump: Iran and Israel agree to ceasefire02:53Shooter opens fire outside of Michigan church01:37U.S. officials: Iran threatened terror attacks inside U.S.04:05Inside stealth military operation02:31Pivotal moment for Trump’s presidency01:05Political reaction to U.S. strikes inside Iran02:27U.S. cities on high alert after Iran strikes01:02Iran launches retaliatory strikes on residential…