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If you didn’t know any better, you might think it’s magic. David Garcia gave TechCrunch a demo video demonstration of a device developed by his company, YPlasma. A row of five candles sit in front of a harmonica-like device with wires hanging off it. Suddenly, the flames flicker and then snuff out. Inside the device, two strips of copper coursing with electrical current are generating plasmas, or clouds of charged particles, that induce airflow through the cavity and out over the candles. It’s nothing a fan couldn’t do, but YPlasma’s actuator has no moving parts, and the strips are thin…
Shirahama, Japan CNN — They came, dressed in black and white, wearing furry hats, and clutching banners and soft toys. With tears in their eyes and sobs in their throats, they waited patiently in line under the scorching sun for one last glimpse before it was all over. Pandas have become huge celebrities in the Japanese town of Shirahama. Over three decades, their presence at the local Adventure World zoo has drawn hundreds of thousands of visitors whose love for the cute creatures has elevated them to cult status and put the town on the map. But now, the four…
SeaWorld Orlando promises fans more terrors on tap for its 2025 Howl-O-Scream Halloween event, according to Orlando.com.Running select nights from September 5 through November 1, the event includes five haunted houses, three all-new attractions, six scare zones with four new themes, five themed bars, and two live shows—one that is brand-new. In the new haunted house “The Collector’s Curse,” guests step into a luxurious estate that transforms into a house of horrors with a shadowy figure known as The Collector tempting visitors with rare artifacts and ancient relics. But beware, as a sinister secret beneath the estate pulls guests deep…
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Kyiv, Ukraine CNN — Russia launched a large-scale aerial assault on Ukraine’s capital Kyiv in the early hours of Thursday, marking a second consecutive night of ferocious attacks on the country, as Russia ramps up its bombardment more than three years into the war. At least two people were killed and more than a dozen were wounded in Thursday’s attacks, which involved multiple drones and cruise missiles, according to Kyiv authorities. Video filmed by CNN staff showed massive, fiery explosions in Kyiv. Visibility in the city center was limited and a strong smell of smoke filled the air in the…
Last updated: 1:00 PM ET, Wed July 9, 2025 WHY IT RATES: Ben Trodd will steer the future of Four Seasons Yachts ahead of its launch next year. — Lacey Pfalz, associate editor, TravelPulseFour Seasons and Marc-Henry Cruise Holdings Ltd., Joint Owner and Operator of Four Seasons Yachts, announce the appointment of Ben Trodd as Chief Executive Officer of Marc-Henry Cruise Holdings Ltd., effective July 1, 2025. A trusted leader with extensive global experience in luxury hospitality, Trodd brings a combination of strategic acumen, operational expertise, and a deep understanding of the Four Seasons brand. The appointment marks a defining moment for Four Seasons Yachts…
Perplexity on Wednesday launched its first AI-powered web browser, called Comet, marking the startup’s latest effort to challenge Google Search as the primary avenue people use to find information online. At launch, Comet will be available first to subscribers of Perplexity’s $200-per-month Max plan, as well as a small group of invitees that signed up to a waitlist. Here’s what a New tab looks like for me on CometImage Credits:Screengrab/Maxwell Zeff / Perplexity Comet’s headline feature is Perplexity’s AI search engine, which is pre-installed and set as the default, putting the company’s core product — AI generated summaries of search…
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Former “Love Island USA” contestant Cierra Ortega apologized Wednesday for resurfaced posts where she used a racial slur against Asian people.Just a week before the reality show’s finale, Ortega, who was half of one of the season’s strongest couples, left the villa after old posts resurfaced that contained the slur.Ortega addressed the entire Asian community in her nearly five minute TikTok video and said she is “deeply, truly, honestly so sorry.” “This is not an apology video. This is an accountability video,” Ortega said in the video.“I had no idea that the word held as much…
Linda Yaccarino, CEO of X, stepped down from her role on Wednesday morning after two years. “When @elonmusk and I first spoke of his vision for X, I knew it would be the opportunity of a lifetime to carry out the extraordinary mission of this company,” Yaccarino wrote. “I’m immensely grateful to him for entrusting me with the responsibility of protecting free speech, turning the company around, and transforming X into the Everything App.” After two incredible years, I’ve decided to step down as CEO of 𝕏. When @elonmusk and I first spoke of his vision for X, I knew…
by Sarah Kuta Last updated: 5:10 PM ET, Tue July 8, 2025 Viking is launching a new itinerary in India.Called “Wonders of India,” the 15-day fully guided land and river journey is scheduled to debut in 2027. Bookings for all 2027 and 2028 departures are now open, according to an email sent to past guests. Travelers will visit Delhi, Agra and Jaipur on land before boarding the forthcoming, all-veranda ship Viking Brahmaputra for a cruise down the Brahmaputra River. Along the way, they’ll have a chance to explore iconic sites and landmarks like Taj Mahal, historic Old Delhi, Kaziranga National…