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by Lacey Pfalz Last updated: 9:55 AM ET, Fri August 15, 2025 Labor Day travel is expected to be cheaper across the board for Americans this year, according to new data by AAA. “Labor Day caps off summer travel and provides one final holiday weekend before the fall routine begins,” said Stacey Barber, Vice President of AAA Travel. “The top cities on the domestic and international lists are Seattle and Vancouver, both port cities for Alaska cruises. While some people are going on dream cruises or European vacations, many travelers are staying closer to home and taking road trips to nearby…

Another crypto company is headed for the public markets. This time, it’s Gemini Space Station Inc., the New York-based crypto exchange and custodian bank founded by billionaire twins Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss. The outfit, which plans to list on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol GEMI, was founded in 2014 and operates as an exchange and custodian that offers a number of products and services, including a U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin and a credit card that offers rewards in crypto. The company’s S-1 document, which was filed Friday after markets closed, provides a look at its finances. The upshot:…

Tristan Rogers, who played legacy character Robert Scorpio on ABC’s “General Hospital,” died Friday, less than one month after he made a special appearance on the soap opera. He was 79.“The entire ‘General Hospital’ family is heartbroken to hear of Tristan Rogers’ passing,” said Frank Valentini, the show’s executive producer, in a statement. “Tristan has captivated our fans for 45 years and Port Charles will not be the same without him (or Robert Scorpio).”Born in Melbourne, Australia, Rogers’ first foray into performing was in his early twenties and playing drums in a rock band with a group of friends. They…

by Mia Taylor Last updated: 6:05 PM ET, Thu August 14, 2025 Calling all Parrot Heads. Now is your chance to do a good deed and honor the one and only Jimmy Buffet.The legendary singer’s Margaritaville brand (including all of the restaurants, resorts, hotels, communities and cruises worldwide) has just announced that it will mark the second annual Jimmy Buffet Day and the following Labor Day Weekend with a day of service. The brand-wide event is meant to be a celebration of community, music and giving back.For those not in-the-know, Jimmy Buffet Day is August 29. On that day and…

Smart ring maker Ultrahuman is acquiring women’s health technology company viO HealthTech to launch advanced cycle and ovulation tracking, the company announced on Friday. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Thanks to the acquisition, the company is launching a new plug-in for the Ultrahuman Ring AIR called “Cycle and Ovulation Pro.” The plug-in will allow users to accurately track their cycles, get fertility planning support with ovulation confirmation, and detect patterns like early or late ovulation. The plug-in also allows users to log moods, symptoms, and more to uncover long-term wellness trends. Cycle and Ovulation Pro use…

by Guest Author Last updated: 7:00 PM ET, Thu August 14, 2025 To be a successful travel agent, you need to create and develop meaningful relationships, both with your clients and with organizations, associations, and industry networks. KHM Travel Group’s Vice President of Industry Relations Anita Paglisso currently serves as ASTA’s Host Agency Director and Executive Committee Treasurer, CLIA Starboard and Trade Relations Co-Chair, and PATH President. Her advocacy efforts and connections keep our agent community informed and help represent the needs of host agencies and independent advisors. As a host agency, we’re proud to partner with key industry partners that…

The tech layoff wave is still kicking in 2025. Last year saw more than 150,000 job cuts across 549 companies, according to independent layoffs tracker Layoffs.fyi. So far this year, more than 22,000 workers have been the victim of reductions across the tech industry, with a staggering 16,084 cuts taking place in February alone. We’re tracking layoffs in the tech industry in 2025 so you can see the trajectory of the cutbacks and understand the impact on innovation across all types of companies. As businesses continue to embrace AI and automation, this tracker serves as a reminder of the human…

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A group of marijuana dispensaries in New York sued the state on Friday after cannabis regulators admitted they accidentally allowed pot shops to open too close to schools, putting the future of the businesses in jeopardy. The lawsuit asks a state Supreme Court judge in Albany to rule that the marijuana shops’ locations remain legal and to prevent the state from taking any enforcement action against them.The case came a few weeks after the state’s legal marijuana office told about 150 existing or proposed cannabis shops that regulators had been misreading a state law that requires…

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A former police chief known as the “Devil in the Ozarks” spent months planning his escape from an Arkansas prison, and said lax security in the kitchen where he worked allowed the convicted murderer to gather the supplies he needed, an internal review by prison officials released Friday said.The Department of Corrections’ critical incident review of Grant Hardin’s May 25 escape from the Calico Rock prison provides the most detailed description so far of his planning and the issues that allowed him to walk out of the facility.Hardin was captured 1.5 miles (2.4 kilometers) northwest…

by Lacey Pfalz Last updated: 9:20 AM ET, Fri August 15, 2025 The pilots of Allegiant Air announced that they will hold a formal Vote of No Confidence in the air carrier’s current management team and its Board of Directors, a decision that they say “comes after years of repeated failures, poor strategic decisions, and reckless spending by company leadership.” The pilots are represented by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 2118.  “Contract or not, [Maury] Gallagher and [Greg] Anderson’s management team have proven that they don’t have what it takes to lead an airline,” said Captain Kevin Winter on behalf…