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Over the last several years, fusion power has gone from the butt of jokes — always a decade away! — to an increasingly tangible and tantalizing technology that has drawn investors off the sidelines. The technology may be challenging to master and expensive to build today, but fusion promises to harness the nuclear reaction that powers the sun to generate nearly limitless energy here on Earth. If startups are able to complete commercially viable fusion power plants, then they have the potential to upend trillion-dollar markets. The bullish wave buoying the fusion industry has been driven by three advances: more…

LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday appointed economist and former Columbia University president Minouche Shafik as his chief economic adviser. It’s part of a staff shakeup aimed at strengthening the government’s response to a sluggish economy and a heated political debate over immigration.Starmer’s center-left Labour Party government has struggled to boost economic growth and curb inflation, leaving Treasury chief Rachel Reeves facing unpalatable choices about taxes and spending in her budget this fall.Shafik, a former deputy governor of the Bank of England, has held senior academic and civil service roles in Britain, and served a brief,…

WASHINGTON (AP) — John Hutton starts every White House portrait with an egg-shaped frame.He adds a nose, mouth, eyes and eyebrows, then outlines the face, guided by a series of horizontal and vertical lines through the oval. Hair comes next, followed by the neck and shoulders to add definition and make his paper renderings look like President George Washington or first lady Jacqueline Kennedy — or any of the other presidents and first ladies, including Donald Trump and Melania Trump.Hutton, a North Carolina art history professor who draws in his spare time, outlined his four-step technique in a new book,…

by Lacey Pfalz Last updated: 8:00 AM ET, Sat August 30, 2025 From newly updated travel advisories to Europe doing away with physical passport stamps, we’ve been covering all the destination news you need to know. Check out the biggest news impacting destinations from the United States to Asia you should know from August right here, and click the links provided to read the full stories. Travel Advisory Changes Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (photo via Abu Dhabi Department of Culture and Tourism)The U.S. Department of State updated travel advisories for those heading to two different countries this past month. It reissued its…

Every seat in Copenhagen’s Bella Center was full as Anton Osika, the co-founder of the vibe coding app Lovable, took the stage at this year’s TechBBQ conference. Lovable specializes in helping people build apps and websites, especially people with no coding experience. It’s one of the standouts in the popular AI category known as vibe-coding, which lets users guide AI models as they produce code, websites, or whole applications. It’s been an attractive proposition for users: In just eight months, the Swedish company said it surpassed $100 million in ARR and raised a $200 million Series A at a $1.8…

A homicide investigation has rocked the final days of Burning Man after a man was found dead “lying in a pool of blood” Saturday night at the Nevada desert festival, according to the Pershing County Sheriff’s Office. According to the New York Times, the grim discovery occurred around 9:14 p.m. just as the festival’s iconic wooden “Man” effigy began its traditional burn. The victim, described as a white adult male whose identity remains unknown, was found by a festival participant who flagged down a deputy. Sheriff Jerry Allen confirmed that deputies, Bureau of Land Management rangers, and local rangers immediately…

Dwayne Johnson takes a serious turn as UFC fighter Mark Kerr in “The Smashing Machine,” which has its world premiere Monday at the Venice Film Festival.Reviews aren’t out yet, but the actor is already sparking Oscar buzz for his transformation in the film from Benny Safdie. The festival has launched several recent best actor Oscar winners, from Brendan Fraser in “The Whale” to Adrien Brody in “The Brutalist.” Like both of those films, “The Smashing Machine” is being released by A24.Venice’s artistic director Alberto Barbera said he wouldn’t be surprised to see Johnson, who he called “absolutely amazing” in the…

Travel advisors now have a compelling new option for clients seeking unique Southern experiences with the August 2025 launch of Amtrak’s Mardi Gras Service. This twice-daily rail connection between New Orleans and Mobile, Alabama, creates fresh itinerary possibilities while addressing common client concerns about transportation costs and logistics in the Gulf Coast region. The service positions New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal as a strategic hub for multi-destination bookings. Located within walking distance of the Superdome and connected directly to the streetcar system, the terminal offers convenient access to French Quarter accommodations and major attractions. This central location eliminates typical ground transportation challenges…

LONDON (AP) — When pop groups and rock bands practice or perform, they rely on their guitars, keyboards and drumsticks to make music. Oliver McCann, a British AI music creator who goes by the stage name imoliver, fires up his chatbot. McCann’s songs span a range of genres, from indie-pop to electro-soul to country-rap. There’s just one crucial difference between McCann and traditional musicians.“I have no musical talent at all,” he said. “I can’t sing, I can’t play instruments, and I have no musical background at all.” McCann, 37, who has a background as a visual designer, started experimenting with…

As someone who typically travels solo or with a single companion, I wasn’t quite sure what to expect when I decided to branch out and try a group tour with National Geographic Expeditions. I’ve long admired Nat Geo for its alignment with cultural education, conservation, and exploration. However, despite my respect for the brand, I was still skeptical of group travel as a whole. My first group travel experience was Nat Geo’s offering, Portugal & the Azores: Explorers, Ecological Wonders & Epicurean Delights. If you’re considering booking a National Geographic Expedition, here are a first-timer’s highlights and honest considerations to help…