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FLORENCE, Italy (AP) — James Atkinson and Samantha Fortino toured a Tuscan vineyard and learned to make pasta and a Bolognese sauce alongside their family and friends in Florence. Atkinson discovered a penchant for chianti, while Fortino fell for Italy’s hugo spritz — a cocktail that posed no risk of staining her wedding dress on July 24.Italy has hosted a number of star-studded weddings in the past decade, most recently Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez ’s extravaganza in Venice. Away from the spotlight, tens of thousands of ordinary Americans have set their sights on the country for their special day…
At TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, happening October 27-29 at Moscone West in San Francisco, a candid conversation is coming to the Builder Stage — one that unpacks what startup funding looks like beyond the venture capital echo chamber. Funding routes that don’t start in the Valley Founders today have more capital paths than ever. But how do you navigate them — and know which one actually supports your growth? In this session, hear from Erik Allebest, the CEO and co-founder of Chess.com; Gale Wilkinson, the founder and managing partner at VITALIZE; and Kay Makishi, vice president at Lupoff/Stevens Family Office. Each…
Peet’s Coffee will become the official coffee provider on all Southwest Airlines flights beginning August 13.The partnership will debut this summer with Off the Grid, a medium roast and fan favorite that travelers can enjoy in-flight. The blend features the fruit-forward notes of Colombian beans, complemented by the caramelized sweetness of El Salvador, for a balanced yet complex flavor profile that appeals to a broad range of palates.Passengers can also look forward to Peet’s coffee bars during food and drink service as part of the new partnership. Peet’s Coffee President and CEO Eric Lauterbach called it a “defining moment” for…
The tech layoff wave is still kicking in 2025. Last year saw more than 150,000 job cuts across 549 companies, according to independent layoffs tracker Layoffs.fyi. So far this year, more than 22,000 workers have been the victim of reductions across the tech industry, with a staggering 16,084 cuts taking place in February alone. We’re tracking layoffs in the tech industry in 2025 so you can see the trajectory of the cutbacks and understand the impact on innovation across all types of companies. As businesses continue to embrace AI and automation, this tracker serves as a reminder of the human…
The Black Hawk Army Helicopter that collided with an American Airlines regional jet over Washington, D.C., in January was flying at the incorrect altitude, according to new findings from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). The NTSB began presenting information from its investigation into the crash on Wednesday at the first day of hearings for federal lawmakers in Washington. An instrument on the helicopter called an altimeter, which provides altitude readings, provided incorrect information to the pilots, the NTSB said in the hearing. After testing more Black Hawk helicopters, the NTSB discovered that readings from the Army’s helicopter altimeters could be…
ChatGPT, OpenAI’s text-generating AI chatbot, has taken the world by storm since its launch in November 2022. What started as a tool to supercharge productivity through writing essays and code with short text prompts has evolved into a behemoth with 300 million weekly active users. 2024 was a big year for OpenAI, from its partnership with Apple for its generative AI offering, Apple Intelligence, the release of GPT-4o with voice capabilities, and the highly-anticipated launch of its text-to-video model Sora. OpenAI also faced its share of internal drama, including the notable exits of high-level execs like co-founder and longtime chief…
Facebook Tweet Email Link Myanmar’s military on Thursday nominally transferred power to a civilian-led interim government ahead of a planned election, with the junta chief remaining in charge of the war-torn country in his other role as acting president. An announcement in state media said a decree that granted power to the military after its 2021 coup had been canceled and a caretaker administration had been formed alongside a special commission to oversee the election. The move signals no change to the status quo in Myanmar, with coup leader Min Aung Hlaing holding on to all major levers of power…
by Lacey Pfalz Last updated: 10:35 AM ET, Thu July 31, 2025 Global air travel demand grew moderately this June, and the U.S. saw the first signs of domestic market growth after four months of consecutive declines, according to data released by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Total air travel demand, which is measured in revenue passenger kilometers, increased 2.6 percent from June 2024. International demand rose overall 3.2 percent, with domestic demand increasing at a slower rate, at 1.6 percent. Total demand in May, by comparison, rose 8 percent, while international travel demand surged 10.8 percent from the year…
OpenAI said Thursday that it plans to launch Stargate Norway, its first AI data center in Europe, in partnership with British AI cloud infrastructure provider Nscale and Norwegian energy infrastructure firm Aker. Nscale will design and build the site, and it will be a 50/50 joint venture between the two companies. OpenAI will be an “off-taker” in the project, buying capacity from the data center. The announcement comes as Europe races to achieve AI sovereignty and invest in data centers and compute power. Earlier this week, the bloc unveiled details of its multibillion-dollar investment into AI infrastructure, including €10 billion…
Stephanie Deaton, Senior Director, Charter & Incentive Sales for the U.S. and LATAM markets. (Photo Credit: Scenic Group)WHY IT RATES: The industry veteran brings more than 25 years of invaluable experience to her new role at a time when private charter demand is soaring.—Patrick Clarke, TravelPulse Senior EditorScenic Group, the parent company of Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours and Emerald Cruises, has announced the appointment of Stephanie Deaton as Senior Director, Charter & Incentive Sales for the U.S. and LATAM markets. This strategic hire comes amid accelerated growth across Scenic Group’s river, ocean, and expedition segments – driven by rising demand…