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Facebook Tweet Email Link Spanish search and rescue teams have found the body of an American hiker who went missing in the Pyrenees last month. The body of Cole Henderson, 27, was located on the north face of Monte Perdido, the third-highest peak in the Pyrenees, Spain’s Guardia Civil confirmed to CNN in an emailed statement on Tuesday. Authorities said the place where Henderson was found on Friday afternoon was a difficult area to access, with the specialist teams using a crane to airlift his body. On July 9, Henderson told friends he was going to hike into the Ordesa…

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican-American clothing designer Willy Chavarria has apologized for an Adidas sandal he created after being accused by Mexican authorities of “cultural appropriation” for imitating an Indigenous shoe design. The design launched by Adidas, known as the Oaxaca Slip On, is a black sandal with braided leather straps attached to a chunky sports shoe sole. Mexican artisans and authorities say the intricate leather braids look strikingly similar to the traditional footwear known as huaraches made by the Zapotec Indigenous people in Oaxaca, produced mostly in the town of Villa Hidalgo Yalalag.They have accused the brand and Chavarria…

NEW YORK (AP) — Taylor Swift doesn’t simply announce albums. She curates events. That’s a trend that certainly did not begin with the announcement of her 12th studio album, “The Life of a Showgirl, ” on Tuesday.She’s long embraced new technologies and forward-thinking marketing opportunities that allow her to connect directly with fans. (Who could forget her third studio album, 2010’s “Speak Now,” was announced via the now-defunct Ustream? Or that 2012’s “Red” was announced via Google+ Hangout — RIP — while over 70,000 fans watched via YouTube stream? Just us?)As her profile has risen, so too have her efforts.…

Facebook Tweet Email Link Put yourself in Emma’s shoes: You’re scrolling on your phone and get a text notification that says, “Hey girly, your boyfriend said you guys would have a threesome with me, and I think he didn’t tell you about that.” Would you (a) ignore the message or (b) look through his conveniently unattended phone? If you chose (b), don’t feel too bad. Nearly 30% of American adults say it’s at least sometimes acceptable to look through a significant other’s phone without permission, according to a Pew Research Center survey. “I have looked through many of my partners’…

by Lacey Pfalz Last updated: 8:50 AM ET, Tue August 12, 2025 New data released by the National Travel and Tourism Office found that while international travel to and from the U.S. increased 1.2 percent this July from last year, overseas visitation by travelers outside the U.S. decreased again in an unusual months-long trend.Total U.S-international air passenger enplanements totaled 27.1 million in July, exceeding the pre-pandemic total by 7 percent. U.S. citizens are leaving the U.S. for other countries at a record rate, up 5.5 percent from last July, continuing the trend we’ve seen for much of the year.  While…

Hackers claim to have compromised the computer of a North Korean government hacker and leaked its contents online, offering a rare window into a hacking operation by the notoriously secretive nation.  The two hackers, who go by Saber and cyb0rg, published a report about the breach in the latest issue of Phrack magazine, a legendary cybersecurity e-zine that was first published in 1985. The latest issue was distributed at the Def Con hackers conference in Las Vegas last week. In the article, the two hackers wrote that they were able to compromise a workstation containing a virtual machine and a…

Facebook Tweet Email Link Seoul, South Korea AP  —  A South Korean court on Tuesday ordered the arrest of the wife of jailed former President Yoon Suk Yeol as investigators seek to charge her over various suspected crimes, including bribery, stock manipulation and meddling in the selection of a candidate. Investigators said the Seoul Central District Court issued an arrest warrant for Kim Keon Hee late Tuesday. The investigation into Kim is one of three special prosecutor probes launched under Seoul’s new liberal government targeting the presidency of Yoon, a conservative who was removed from office in April and rearrested…

Jaque Silva | Lightrocket | Getty ImagesSatellite designer AST SpaceMobile said it’s preparing to deploy nearly five dozen satellites to power cellular-based broadband networks, a move that establishes the company as a rival to Elon Musk’s dominant SpaceX.The company, based in Texas, released its second-quarter earnings after the bell on Monday, reporting that its satellites are fully funded and preparing for deployment with more than $1.5 billion on its balance sheet.Shares of the space company surged more than 10% on the news on Tuesday. The stock is up more than 140% year to date in what’s been a boom for…

by Sarah Kuta Last updated: 9:00 AM ET, Tue August 12, 2025 Crystal Cruises is teaming up with sister brand Abercrombie & Kent to launch new, immersive land offerings.The program, called By Abercrombie & Kent, includes curated land-based experiences designed to immerse guests in culture, nature and history. “We’re redefining what a luxury cruise experience can be,” says Cristina Levis, chief executive officer of A&K Travel Group. “By Abercrombie & Kent isn’t just any excursion program—it’s a complete reimagining of how our guests discover the world, combining Crystal’s exceptional onboard hospitality with A&K’s unparalleled destination expertise.”Bookings are now open for…

Demand for AI “companion” applications outside of bigger names, like ChatGPT and Grok, is growing. Of the 337 active and revenue-generating AI companion apps available worldwide, 128 were released in 2025 so far, according to new data provided to TechCrunch by app intelligence firm Appfigures. This subsection of the AI market on mobile has now generated $82 million during the first half of the year and is on track to pull in over $120 million by year-end, the firm’s analysis indicates. Unlike general-purpose chatbots, AI companion apps anthropomorphize AI interactions by allowing users to converse with custom characters, including friends,…