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Though fall hasn’t technically entered the scene yet, it’s in the air. And with this fall feeling comes the invitation to slow down from the busyness of summer, reset, and recharge our batteries for the months to come.What better way to do this than with a wellness escape to reconnect with yourself and the world around you, before the holiday season begins? There is no shortage of fabulous and luxurious wellness experiences well worth the hefty price tag. But sometimes you want a wellness getaway that fits more easily into your budget — a rejuvenating experience that offers healing and…
by Mia Taylor Last updated: 11:00 AM ET, Sun September 7, 2025 While late summer and early fall are considered “off season” throughout Caribbean, the British Virgin Islands (BVI) wants travelers (and travel advisors) to know that there’s still plenty to see and do during this time of year.From boutique resorts, to attractions and restaurants, many locations remain open. As an added benefit, globetrotters will also find fewer crowds and lower seasonal rates when exploring BVI in fall. “Traveling to the BVI during our shoulder season between September and early November offers a variety of unique advantages,” said Clive McCoy,…
Advertising exchange PubMatic has filed a lawsuit against Google, accusing the tech giant of illegally monopolizing the ad technology market. PubMatic is seeking billions of dollars in damages, according to a report from Bloomberg. The lawsuit marks the second time that an advertising exchange has sued Google since a federal judge ruled in April that the search giant had illegally monopolized ad exchanges and ad servers. The judge has set another trial for this month to determine whether Google should be forced to sell off parts of its advertising business due to its illegal conduct. PubMatic CEO Rajeev Goel says…
Air Canada’s flight attendants have soundly rejected a proposed wage deal, pushing the dispute into mediation, as they are no longer legally allowed to strike. On Saturday, the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), which represents cabin crews at both Air Canada and Air Canada Rouge, announced that 99.1 percent of members voted against the company’s latest offer. A tentative agreement, reached on August 19, had ended a four-day strike that disrupted travel for an estimated 500,000 passengers. The strike went ahead despite federal efforts to intervene, forcing the airline back into negotiations. Under the agreement, both sides committed to…
Spotify is giving users more ways to personalize what they hear. The company is launching a new feature that allows users to filter their library by specific activities, moods, or genres. These filters can also be used to find playlists, or, to some extent, audiobooks and podcasts, and can even kick off a new session on Spotify’s AI DJ. The smart filters, which began rolling out on Friday, will first be made available to Premium subscribers on mobile devices and tablets in select markets, including the U.S., U.K., Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, and South Africa. Spotify estimates the rollout…
Just a few months after opening its newest park, Universal Orlando’s Epic Universe is already showing promising signs, and CEO of Universal Destinations & Experiences, Mark Woodbury, says this is just the beginning for Universal’s expansion plans both in the U.S. and abroad.Speaking with Bank of America Securities analyst Jessica Reif Ehrlich this week, Woodbury offered insight into the park’s early performance, the potential for future expansion and what’s on the horizon for the brand globally. Strong Start for Epic UniverseAccording to the interview published in the Orlando Sentinel, Woodbury said the park is meeting expectations and driving more visitors…
By the time Harry Qi was 23 years old, he had achieved the kind of financial success that most people will never attain: making about $1 million a year. He was working as a “quant” in his first job out of college. That’s hedge-fund speak for a stock-trading analyst at a statistical-model-driven quant fund. But like many people who spend their energy pursuing ever more money, he felt empty. “At some point you just want to make a much bigger impact on this world,” Qi, now 29, tells TechCrunch. So in 2019, he and his high school buddy Omid Rooholfada,…
LONDON (AP) — A new mural by elusive street artist Banksy showing a judge beating an unarmed protester with a gavel will be removed from a wall outside one of London’s most iconic courts, authorities said Monday.The mural appeared Monday and depicts a protester lying on the ground holding a blood-splattered placard while a judge in a traditional wig and black gown beats him with a gavel. Banksy posted a photo of the work on Instagram, his usual method of claiming a work as authentic. It was captioned “Royal Courts Of Justice. London.”Security officials outside the courthouse covered the artwork…
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Not many franchises have fueled society’s timeless fascination with the boundless possibilities of a utopian future like “Star Trek.”Next year the sprawling franchise will add more shows, Lego sets and even a Rose Parade Float in a yearlong celebration of its 60th anniversary. The hefty lineup of “fan-centric” celebrations was announced by the franchise on its 59th anniversary Monday, known as Star Trek Day. The projects are the first wave, Paramount said in its announcement.“The 60th anniversary celebrates “Space for Everybody,” extending an open invitation to celebrate the future that “Star Trek” aspires to — a…
by Donald Wood Last updated: 8:25 AM ET, Mon September 8, 2025 The United States Department of State announced several new restrictions for short-term visas covering tourism, business, students, and temporary workers.According to Newsweek, the Department of State revealed that non-immigrant visa interviews must be “scheduled in the applicant’s country of nationality or residence” to stop applicants from booking interviews in a third country to avoid long waits. “Applicants for U.S. non-immigrant visas (NIV) should schedule their visa interview appointments at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate in their country of nationality or residence,” the State Department said in a statement.In…