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If it feels like there are a lot of new drinks on restaurant menus, it’s because there are.Driven by younger consumers who crave customized, cold beverages, chains from Dunkin’ to Dutch Bros, Starbucks and McDonald’s are answering the call.The number of beverages offered by the top 500 chains has increased by more than 9% in the last year, according to Technomic’s 2025 Away-From-Home Beverage Navigator Report. Companies have leaned even more into cold drinks. Offerings like specialty coffees and energy drinks have seen the most growth on menus over the past two years, as hot coffee and tea beverages on…

by Sarah Kuta Last updated: 10:40 AM ET, Tue August 19, 2025 Royal Caribbean plans to add new staterooms to Ovation of the Seas during an upcoming update of the vessel.The 4,182-guest ship, built in 2016, will undergo enhancements in 2026 as part of the brand’s Royal Amplified initiative. According to updated deck plans, the company plans to add 40 new staterooms on decks 5, 9, 12, 13 and 16. They’ll mostly be replacing public areas, such as the conference center and part of a fitness center. Royal Caribbean also plans to expand the footprint of its casino, taking over…

On Friday, The Information reported that Meta was preparing to tear down its existing AI org and reorganize it into four new groups. Four days later, the change has been made official with an internal memo, as reported by Bloomberg and The New York Times. The changes were announced by Scale AI founder Alexandr Wang, who joined Meta as chief AI officer in June. Meta’s new organization for AI will be called the Meta Superintelligence Labs, or MSL. The centerpiece is a new group called TBD Labs, which will be run by Wang. The group will focus on foundation models…

Doha-based carrier Qatar Airways is growing its presence at one the largest airports in the United States.The Gulf carrier just announced it will open its first airport lounge in the U.S. at the new Terminal One being built at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). The new 15,000-square-foot space will debut in 2026 and feature amenities like relaxation zones, VIP check-in areas, prayer rooms, and premium dining options. Travelers flying in Qatar’s business class will receive access to the new facility. Previously, Qatar Airways passengers flying business class out of JFK could access lounges through the carrier’s Oneworld partner,…

A federal appeals court handed SpaceX a win on Tuesday, in a ruling that prevents the National Labor Relations Board from prosecuting unfair labor practices against the company. The ruling by the Fifth District Court of Appeals, which suggests the structure of the NLRB is likely unconstitutional, could have far-reaching effects. The ruling keeps unfair labor practice cases against SpaceX and two other companies, Energy Transfer and Findhelp, on hold while the companies pursue their claim that the NLRB structure violates the U.S. Constitution. While the court did declare it unlawful, this is far from a settled issue and the…

Facebook Tweet Email Link Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro announced on Monday the deployment of 4.5 million militiamen throughout the country, assuring that “no empire will touch the sacred soil of Venezuela,” after the United States doubled the reward for information leading to his arrest and increased the number of troops sailing around Latin America and the Caribbean. Last week, the US government confirmed to CNN that it had ordered naval movements in the region to contain the threat from drug trafficking groups. On Monday, Reuters reported that three US Navy destroyers and some 4,000 military personnel would arrive at the…

Matt Duffer and Ross Duffer attend “Stranger Things” and Award Presentation To The Duffer Brothers (Variety Showrunner Award) during Day 1 of the 13th SCAD TVfest on February 05, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia.Paras Griffin | Getty Images Entertainment | Getty ImagesThe masterminds behind the hit Netflix series “Stranger Things” have inked a new deal.The Duffer Brothers, the creative team of Matt and Ross Duffer, signed an exclusive four-year agreement with Paramount, newly merged with Skydance, for feature films, television and streaming projects.Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.The Duffer Brothers’ contract with Netflix ends in April 2026. Upon that…

Diane Shober, executive director for the Wyoming Office of Tourism, receives the award of 2025 State Tourism Director of the Year. (Photo Credit: US Travel Association)WHY IT RATES: The industry veteran’s acknowledgement comes just in time ahead of her retirement, which leaves behind a remarkable legacy for the burgeoning destination.—Patrick Clarke, TravelPulse Senior EditorDiane Shober, executive director for the Wyoming Office of Tourism, was announced August 18 as the 2025 State Tourism Director of the Year by her industry peers. The award recognizes excellence in marketing, promotion and individual leadership within the honoree’s state.“Diane’s decades-long commitment to travel shows her passion…

There’s a popular T-shirt on Hatteras Island along the North Carolina Outer Banks that says: “One road on. One road off (sometimes)” — poking fun at the constant battle between Mother Nature and a thin ribbon of pavement connecting the narrow barrier island to the rest of the world.Mother Nature is probably going to win this week. Hurricane Erin is forecast to stay hundreds of miles offshore but is still sending waves 20 feet (6 meters) or greater crashing over vulnerable sand dunes on the islands.Officials have ordered evacuations of Hatteras and Ocracoke islands even without a hurricane warning because…

A version of this article first appeared in the CNBC Property Play newsletter with Diana Olick. Property Play covers new and evolving opportunities for the real estate investor, from individuals to venture capitalists, private equity funds, family offices, institutional investors and large public companies. Sign up to receive future editions, straight to your inbox.Senior living has long been a somewhat under-the-radar real estate play, with a somewhat unappealing reputation. But it is on the edge of a boom — a baby boom to be exact. More than 4 million boomers will hit 80 in the next five years, and occupancy at both active adult and…