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NEW DELHI (AP) — Millions of Indians celebrated Diwali on Monday as lamps illuminated homes and streets across the country to mark the Hindu festival symbolizing the victory of light over darkness.Diwali, derived from the word “Deepavali,” meaning “a row of lights,” is typically celebrated by socializing and exchanging gifts. The dates of the festival are based on the Hindu lunar calendar, typically falling in late October or early November.Shoppers crowded markets to buy flowers, lanterns and candles.The celebrations were most visible in Ayodhya city in Uttar Pradesh state. Hindus believe the deity Lord Ram was born there and returned…
This article originally appeared in the October issue of AGENTatHOME magazine. Subscribe here to receive your free copy each month.Hi, AGENTatHOME readers. My name is Ruthanne Terrero, and I’m the new director of luxury travel content for Northstar Travel Group (and you may also know me from my time as vice president and editorial director of Luxury Travel Advisor). I’m thrilled to be stepping in as a columnist for AGENTatHOME’s new Luxury Unlocked column, where I hope to inspire you to continue elevating your luxury travel business. I recently moved into a new home, and I’ve been doing a lot ofwork…
Spotify is introducing a new feature that will let users follow venues to get updates and details on concerts scheduled to take place there. Venues you follow are saved in your library, and you can browse them to see event calendars, information on scheduled concerts, and announcements. Users can also filter upcoming shows at venues by genre. The company is also updating its live event feed daily instead of weekly to provide the latest event updates. Image Credits: Spotify As before, users can tap on upcoming shows to book tickets via the listed ticketing partner. Spotify experimented with selling tickets…
PARIS (AP) — The Louvre remained closed Monday, a day after historic jewels were stolen from the world’s most-visited museum in a daring daylight heist that prompted authorities to reassess security measures at cultural sites across France. The museum’s staff asked dozens of visitors who were queuing in front of the glass pyramid entrance to leave. In a message posted on social media, the Louvre said visitors who have booked tickets will be refunded. It did not provide additional details.On Sunday, thieves rode a basket lift up the Louvre’s facade, forced a window, smashed display cases and fled with priceless…
by Brian Major Last updated: 1:00 PM ET, Sat October 18, 2025 Curaçao hosted 53,671 overnight, land-based visitors in September, an eight percent increase compared with September 2024. Regionally the results were positive, as North America led with a 13 percent increase in arrivals, followed by South America with an 11 percent increase, and Europe with a 4 percent increase compared to September 2024. In contrast, the Caribbean region as a whole recorded a decline of 8 percent. The European region remained the top source in absolute number of arrivals for Curaçao, with 21,407 overnight visitors, followed by South America…
Creative design giant Adobe is beefing up the products it offers businesses to include custom generative AI models. Adobe launched Adobe AI Foundry on Monday, a new offering that allows enterprises to work with the company to build custom generative AI models trained on their branding and intellectual property. The foundry’s custom models, which can produce text, images, video, and other mediums like 3D scenes, are built off Adobe’s Firefly family of AI models. These Firefly models were launched in 2023 and have been trained entirely on licensed data. Adobe’s foundry service then fine tunes these models for each customer…
NEW YORK (AP) — “Being bald is sexy. It’s an attitude. It’s a luxury. It’s a lifestyle.”That’s how Brennan Nevada Johnson, who shaved her head voluntarily 14 years ago, opens the video podcast she launched last November to celebrate the advantages of choosing a bald look.Sensuous, self-assured and glamorous are not the adjectives typically assigned to women with shorn hair. For centuries, many cultures have viewed long hair as a symbol of femininity, health and fertility. But more women are defying that traditional beauty standard and finding empowerment by baring their heads.“Once you do it, it brings all this confidence…
Generation Z is rewriting the rules of travel, and Caribbean resorts are transforming to keep up. No longer just a destination for honeymooners, the region is being reimagined by this new wave of travelers (ages 13 to 28) who prioritize authenticity, sustainability, and immersive cultural experiences over passive leisure. As this influential generation’s spending power grows, forward-thinking resorts are swapping traditional vacation models for sophisticated, eco-conscious programming designed to connect these younger travelers more deeply with the destination.“Younger generations, especially Gen Z, are gravitating toward more mindful, nature-centered experiences,” says John Hadad, co-founder of HADCO Experiences, a family-owned eco tourism…
Oura announced on Monday that it’s launching a new redesigned app experience and a “Cumulative Stress” feature. The company also shared that it’s pursuing FDA clearance for blood pressure features that give users a likelihood assessment of hypertension. The redesigned Oura app introduces more personalization with three main tabs. The “Today” tab surfaces the most relevant insights for daily decisions, and the “Vitals” tab provides at-a-glance views of things like sleep, stress, and cardiovascular trends. The “My Health” tab offers insights into the user’s long-term well-being, highlighting strengths, trends, and opportunities for proactive care. The tab also includes “Habits” and…
LONDON (AP) — He won’t call himself a duke anymore, but that is not enough for many of Prince Andrew’s critics.Buckingham Palace and the British government were under pressure Monday to formally strip Prince Andrew of his princely title and sumptuous home after new revelations about his relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.After discussions with his elder brother King Charles III, Andrew agreed on Friday to stop using titles including Duke of York. It was the latest effort to insulate the monarchy from years of tawdry headlines about Andrew’s suspicious business deals, inappropriate behavior and controversial friendships.But he still…