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America’s most southernmost island, the Florida Keys, has released its lineup of festivals, flavors and island fun slated for 2026.The yearly roundup includes sunny days, tropical breezes and unique offerings to include:Culture, Music and Island VibesKey West Literary Seminar (January 8-11). Features stories by the sea bringing renowned authors and passionate readers together for four days of readings, workshops, and literary magic in the island that inspired Ernest Hemingway and Tennessee Williams. Florida Keys Celtic Festival (January 10-11). A family-friendly celebration of Celtic music and culture featuring Celtic rock and traditional Irish and Scottish music, dancing, food and highland athletics.Mile 0 Fest (January 27-31).…
by Lacey Pfalz Last updated: 8:45 AM ET, Tue December 30, 2025 A power supply problem to the Channel Tunnel, which connects the United Kingdom to France via underground passageway, is reporting severe delays, with authorities urging travelers not to travel today as trains are canceled and waiting passengers experience hours-long delays. According to the BBC, Eurostar, which runs passenger trains from London across the Channel, has canceled all its services today, Tuesday, December 30. The issue is due to the overhead power supply and a failed Le Shuttle train. Le Shuttle trains carry road vehicles and passengers through the Channel…
Betsy Berman (left) and Andrea Strahl (right). (Source: Betsy Berman, Andrea Strahl)Travel Advisor Success Stories focus on savvy advisors and how they achieved success. Here’s a look at Betsy Berman and Andrea Strahl, co-owners of Black Sheep Travels, an affiliate of Travel Experts. How did you get your start as travel advisors?Travel has always been part of who we are. We’ve each spent years traveling – curious by nature, always planning the next trip and noticing the small details that make a journey feel effortless and meaningful. We also believe time is the ultimate luxury: You can make more money,…
This was supposed to be the year that climate tech died. President Donald Trump and the Republican Party have done their best to dismantle the Biden administration’s hallmark industrial and climate policies. Even the European Union has begun to ease off its most aggressive goals. And yet, as the year closes, the receipts provide a different view of climate and clean energy investing in the U.S. and Europe. Instead of tanking, venture bets in the sector remained essentially flat relative to 2024, according to CTVC, far from the slide some had expected. That resiliency is due in part to continued…
by Sarah Kuta Last updated: 6:10 PM ET, Mon December 29, 2025 Looking for a new way to experience Utah’s “Mighty 5” national parks without the crowds? Amangiri is now offering private air tours to help guests see the region’s most celebrated parks in comfort.Guests of the luxury resort, located in southern Utah just north of the Arizona border, can now explore Arches, Canyonlands and Capitol Reef national parks by private plane, or discover Bryce Canyon, Grand Canyon and Zion national parks via helicopter. The private flights depart from Page Airport, located about 25 minutes from the resort. Soaring aboard…
Universities and research labs have long been Europe’s deep tech treasure trove. Now, academic spinouts have consolidated into a solid startup funnel worth $398 billion — and VC money is following. According to Dealroom’s European Spinout Report 2025, 76 of these deep tech and life sciences companies have either reached $1 billion valuations, $100 million in revenue, or both. These include unicorns like Iceye, IQM, Isar Aerospace, Synthesia, and Tekever, which are now inspiring more funds to back university spinouts. Just this month, two new funds emerged that will bring more funding to talent emerging out of European tech universities,…
At a challenging time for the restaurant industry, major chains like Chipotle and Cava are putting money behind automated makelines from startup Hyphen.The San Jose, California-based company aims to help restaurants achieve two key goals in a hyper-competitive environment: speedy throughput and good customer service. The technology makes for a less chaotic and more “elegant experience” for workers and guests alike, co-founder and CEO Stephen Klein told CNBC in an interview. “We’re probably making a bowl every 10 to 15 seconds. At peak throughput, we have more capacity usually than they do demand, especially … for lunch and dinner rushes,”…
by Brian Major Last updated: 3:00 PM ET, Mon December 29, 2025 JetBlue has officially opened BlueHouse, the airline’s first airport lounge, at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City. Located at Terminal 5, the two-floor, 9,000-square-foot space features an Art Deco design and a New York apartment-style aesthetic. Curated art with playful nods to JetBlue’s history adorn the lounge’s walls and cuisine options feature local flavors infused through fresh bites curated by Union Square Events. Beverages are available from NYC partners Joe Coffee, The Greats of Craft and Please Don’t Tell.The lounge is equipped with high-speed Wi-Fi, multiple…
Every year, TechCrunch’s Startup Battlefield pitch contest draws thousands of applicants. We whittle those applications down to the top 200 contenders, and of them, the top 20 compete on the big stage to become the winner, taking home the Startup Battlefield Cup and a cash prize of $100,000. But the remaining 180 startups all blew us away as well in their respective categories and compete in their own pitch competition. Here is the full list of the consumer/edtech Startup Battlefield 200 selectees, along with a note on why they landed in the competition. Ahoi What it does: Helps people find places that are…
For the first time in 20 years, rain is expected to intrude on the Rose Parade in Southern California, a venerable New Year’s Day event that attracts thousands of spectators and is watched by millions more on TV.Storms caused Christmas week flooding, mudslides and other miseries across the region. Now comes a 100% chance of rain Thursday in Pasadena, the National Weather Service said.“We try not to say that word around here,” joked Candy Carlson, a spokesperson for the Pasadena Tournament of Roses, the organization behind the 137th Rose Parade, which precedes the Rose Bowl College Football Playoff game.Arctic air…