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This article originally appeared in the July issue of AGENTatHOME magazine. Subscribe here to receive your free copy each month. The solo travel market has unquestionably come a long way since the days of backpacking trips and hostel stays. Today’s solo travelers are a diverse and discerning group – which is evidenced by the increasing numbers of suppliers catering to the upper end of this market. With a variety of packages, tours and activities now available, it’s easier than ever for travelers to combine quality time alone with luxurious amenities and services.A Sizeable Travel SegmentThe solo tour market has become a…

EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Dozens of dairy cattle were on the moo-ve Monday at Michigan State University.About 80 cows hoofed it to their new home, the Dairy Cattle Teaching and Research Center, a $75 million facility the East Lansing school says will allow agriculture, veterinary and other students to learn on a modern farm that’s equipped to replicate the most high-tech operations in the world.George Smith, who heads up Michigan State’s AgBioResearch department, called it a “21st century cattle drive.” Crews erected a fence between the two buildings and herded the animals via claps, calls and whistles.The remaining 180…

David Zaslav, President and CEO of Warner Bros. Discovery, attends the Milken Institute Global Conference 2025 in Beverly Hills, California, U.S., May 7, 2025. Mike Blake | ReutersWarner Bros. Discovery on Monday announced the corporate names and leadership teams of its two future businesses as the company prepares to split in mid-2026.Its streaming and studios division will be called “Warner Bros.” and its global networks segment will be named “Discovery Global.”Warner Bros. will house its movie properties, including DC Studios and its streaming service HBO Max. Meanwhile, Discovery Global will include its entertainment, sports and news networks, including CNN, TNT…

by Lacey Pfalz Last updated: 7:00 AM ET, Mon July 28, 2025 July saw a fair bit of big news in the hotel and resorts category, with big brands announcing leadership changes, independent hotel collections celebrating new member properties, a slate of new openings, renovations and development news and, closer to home, Trump’s immigration policy’s impact on the hospitality industry. Check out the hospitality industry news you should know from July right here. Leadership Changes Stéphane Maquaire, President and CEO of Club Med Holding. (Photo Credit: Club Med)Two major hospitality companies announced changes to their leadership this month. Marriott International announced that as…

At TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, the AI Stage comes alive with the voices shaping the future of technology, creativity, and security. Top VCs reveal what it takes to win funding in a rapidly evolving landscape, as they place bets on the next wave of AI founders. Hear groundbreaking insights from leaders at visionary startups like Apptronik, ElevenLabs, Hugging Face, Runway, Wonder Dynamics, Writer, and Wayve — pioneers redefining the future of tech. These leaders, and many more below, represent the cutting edge of AI’s growing impact. On the AI Stage at Disrupt, get an inside look at how breakthroughs are transforming…

Facebook Tweet Email Link Eastern Ukraine  —  US President Donald Trump has said he will slash the 50-day deadline he gave for Russia’s Vladimir Putin to reach a ceasefire with Ukraine by weeks, to just “10 or 12 days” from now. But does a shorter deadline make a difference at all, if, as Trump says, his Russian counterpart has already made up his mind to not make peace? Possibly. Ukraine is facing its most challenging moment on the front lines since the start of the war. By September 3 – when the original 50-day mark would have passed – many…

Most wars begin with a unilateral act. Americans fired “the shot heard round the world” in Lexington in 1775, the Germans invaded Poland in 1939, and the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor in 1941. To call off a war, however, the belligerents must agree to terms and conditions, a collaborative and convoluted process.In the popular imagination, World War II concluded in 1945 with the deaths of Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini in Europe, and the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in Japan. As historians James Holland and Al Murray chronicle in their finely detailed book “Victory ’45: The End of…

A Spirit Airlines Airbus A320 taxis at Los Angeles International Airport after arriving from Boston on September 1, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.Kevin Carter | Getty Images News | Getty ImagesSpirit Airlines said Monday that it will furlough 270 pilots this fall as the carrier prepares for a smaller off-season schedule to try to find its financial footing.The airline will also downgrade 140 pilots from captain to first officer, according to a note to aviators from the Air Line Pilots Association, their union. Those downgrades take effect on Oct. 1.”We know how hard this news hits, and there’s no dressing…

by Lacey Pfalz Last updated: 8:50 AM ET, Mon July 28, 2025 The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is turning towards the private sector for help in transforming all aspects of the air travel process, issuing a Request for Information (RFI) for “turnkey solutions” at airport security checkpoints. Companies and other respondents are encouraged to submit proposals by August 1 to be considered. Following the end of the shoes-off policy, the TSA in the Trump Administration is reviewing all aspects of the security checkpoint process. Other changes are expected, and frequent travelers have a comprehensive list of changes they hope the TSA…

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 Heather Doshay (SignalFire) lead a must-attend session for anyone looking to scale smart in today’s startup landscape. Register now to save up to $675 before July ends and to join this (and…