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The holidays are touted as a time for joy and connection. However, they can also evoke feelings of overcommitment and overstimulation. While nothing beats traditions, people are also looking for a different way to celebrate the holiday season. And it’s a way that’s less about doing and more about being. If this sounds like you, consider trading the holiday hustle for a peaceful and rejuvenating escape. Instead of hustling to host holiday festivities at home, opt to tune out the busyness and wake up to the sound of waves or even the quiet of a mountain sunrise. We’ve rounded up…
Despite the growing chatter of an AI bubble, Sequoia Capital insists its investment approach is unswayed by the market frenzy. “Markets go up and down, but our strategy remains consistent. We’re always looking for outlier founders with ideas to build generational businesses,” said Bogomil Balkansky, a partner on Sequoia’s early-stage investment team. To prove this consistency, Sequoia announced two new funds on Monday that nearly match the sizes launched about three years ago: a $750 million early-stage fund targeting Series A startups and a $200 million seed fund. These funds are introduced after what has been a tumultuous period for…
Plan on a glorious extra hour of sleep as most of America “falls back” into standard time. But make sure to get outside for some morning sun, too — it’ll help your body clock reset faster.Daylight saving time ends at 2 a.m. local time Sunday, which means you should set your clock back an hour before you go to bed. Standard time will last until March 8 when we will again “spring forward” with the return of daylight saving time.There’s a lot of grumbling about the twice-a-year time changes. The spring switch tends to be harder, losing that hour of…
Sign at the entrance to the Lululemon store in Midtown Manhattan. Erik Mcgregor | Lightrocket | Getty ImagesLululemon is partnering with the NFL to launch an apparel collection for all 32 NFL teams. It will mark the first time the retailer has offered officially licensed products for the NFL or any of its franchises.The collection, set to launch Tuesday, will include both men’s and women’s apparel and accessories with NFL team marks, including some of Lululemon’s most notable products such as its Steady State men’s franchise and women’s styles from Define, Scuba and Align.Lululemon, long known for its roots in…
According to the U.S. Embassy in Peru, the government has declared a 30-day state of emergency in Lima and Callao starting October 22, 2025, in response to rising security concerns. During this period, armed forces will support local police, who have authority to restrict movement and assembly.Essential Safety MeasuresThe Embassy advises visitors to remain vigilant and exercise heightened caution throughout the emergency period. Security forces may request identification documents at any time—carrying your passport is mandatory under Peruvian law. Avoid displaying wealth such as expensive jewelry or watches, and stay alert in tourist areas, banks and ATMs. The embassy also…
As advanced AI models become better at understanding different types of input — such as text, voice, and images — and converting them into nutritional data, fitness apps that let people log their food using these methods have exploded in popularity. We have seen new startups like Alma and Cal AI — along with existing apps like LifeSum, Healthify, MyFitnessPal, and MyNetDiary — either launching new apps or adding new functionality around nutritional tracking. Now, strength training app Ladder is throwing its hat into the ring by launching its own calorie-tracking platform called Ladder Nutrition within the main app. Like…
BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — Mali closed schools and universities nationwide starting Sunday due to a fuel scarcity caused by a blockade on fuel imports jihadi militants imposed on the capital.Education Minister Amadou Sy Savane announced on state television classes would be suspended for two weeks “due to disruptions in fuel supplies that are affecting the movement of school staff.”Militants from the al-Qaida-backed Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin group announced a ban on fuel imports from neighboring countries into Mali in early September, squeezing the landlocked country’s fragile economy and leaving hundreds of fuel trucks stranded at the border.Mali, along with neighboring…
TOKYO (AP) — Japanese sushi legend Jiro Ono won three Michelin stars for more than a decade, the world’s oldest head chef to do so. He has served the world’s dignitaries and his art of sushi was featured in an award-winning film. After all these achievements and at the age of 100, he is not ready to fully retire. “I plan to keep going for about five more years,” Ono said last month as he marked Japan’s “Respect for the Aged Day” with a gift and a certificate ahead of his birthday.What’s the secret of his health? “To work,” Ono…
Storied investors Accel and Prosus have launched a new investment partnership to back Indian startups from day zero, targeting founders building large-scale solutions with the potential to serve the masses in the South Asian nation. Announced on Monday, the collaboration marks the first time Prosus is investing at the formation stage. Both firms will co-invest from a startup’s earliest days, with a focus on companies addressing systemic challenges across sectors such as automation, energy transition, internet services, and manufacturing. India, the world’s most populous country with over 1.4 billion people, is seeing rapid growth in its digital economy. The country…
This story is the second in a series designed to help advisors find the right match for their clients in different travel industry segments.As the ocean cruise industry continues to grow and diversify exponentially, it has never been more important for travel advisors to work toward ensuring they’re booking their clients on the cruise lines and ships that will best suit their specific set of needs. To sell with authority, agents must properly qualify clients, make the right supplier matches and inspect ships themselves.Qualifying First-Time CruisersWhen booking first-time cruisers, advisors say it’s essential to determine what types of vacations they…