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The American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA) has announced a strategic collaboration with Florida International University’s (FIU’s) Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management. The initiative aims to provide students with early exposure to career opportunities in the travel industry and equip them with foundational knowledge and professional support. As part of the collaboration, FIU hospitality students have access to ASTA’s online educational programs which include ‘Roadmap to Becoming a Travel Advisor’ and ‘Geocultural Guide for Travel Advisors’, as part of their curriculum. The courses offer in-depth, practical guidance for students exploring a career in travel advising and are specifically tailored…

Defense attorney Alexandra Shapiro continued to attempt to dismantle the prosecution’s claims that Combs participated in racketeering acts. She said that trial failed to show evidence Combs tried to bribe anyone surrounding the March 2016 hotel attack between himself and Cassie Ventura. She said there was no police involvement, Ventura didn’t want police involved, and no charges were pressed.  Eddy Garcia, who worked as a security supervisor at the Los Angeles hotel where Combs was filmed attacking Ventura, testified he received $100,000 for himself and two other employees for keeping the video under wraps. Shapiro noted he signed an NDA that…

CNN  —  After 12 days of intense strikes between Israel and Iran – punctuated by the United States’ bombing of Iranian nuclear sites over the weekend and Tehran’s performative retaliation – a US-brokered ceasefire appeared to be holding on Tuesday. But in Gaza, Israel’s offensive has shown no signs of abating, with Israeli fire killing hundreds of people there since the Iran-Israel conflict began. As Iran dominates headlines, the Palestinians and hostage families caught up in the region’s longest war have slipped from the front pages, largely forgotten amid the devastating blows between two of the Middle East’s most powerful…

by Sarah Kuta Last updated: 5:45 PM ET, Mon June 23, 2025 Carnival Cruise Line is offering a first look at Celebration Key, its forthcoming private destination on Grand Bahama.The company shared new photos of the destination, which Carnival Cruise Line president Christine Duffy will open to guests on July 19.The Celebration Key Sun Portal (Photo Credit: Carnival Cruise Line) As travelers enter the destination, they’ll be greeted by a sun-shaped arch called the Celebration Key Sun Portal, which is the perfect place to stop for selfies. Just beyond it, they’ll find the Paradise Plaza, which offers wayfinding and destination information to help…

Waymo robotaxis can now be hailed in Atlanta via Uber. The two companies, which already offer the “Waymo on Uber” service in Austin, said on Tuesday the commercial service will initially cover about 65 square miles in Atlanta. The launch, if successful, is poised to propel the businesses of both companies. Uber, which has locked in partnerships with 18 autonomous vehicles companies, said it has an annual run-rate of 1.5 million mobility and delivery AV trips on its network. Meanwhile, Waymo said it provides 250,000 paid robotaxi rides every week across Austin, Los Angeles, Phoenix and San Francisco. The addition…

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TWINSBURG, Ohio (AP) — When Judy Sautner recently walked into Power Appliance, a store in a southeastern suburb of Cleveland, she had one goal in mind: replace her daughter’s broken dryer with something that worked and didn’t break the bank.“I wasn’t really worried about all the bells and whistles,” said Sautner.Jay Buchanan, the store’s owner, said many customers are like Sautner, and what they are looking for frequently ends up being an appliance with the Energy Star symbol.The U.S.-based program claims that its blue seal of approval on efficient appliances saves households an average of $450 on their bills per…

Damson Idris was trying to tune out the noise, but that’s a little difficult at a Formula One race.The British-Nigerian actor was in the zone, in character, filming the high-octane summer movie “F1” with Brad Pitt at some of the world’s most famous racetracks. While Idris’ profile has been rising in recent years, after six seasons starring in the FX series “Snowfall,” there’s nothing like being next to globally famous Formula One drivers and a Hollywood megastar to put things into perspective. He was pretty sure he was going to coast under the radar.Then he started hearing not just his…

Glazed Krispy Kreme doughnuts.Joe Raedle | Getty Images News | Getty ImagesKrispy Kreme and McDonald’s are ending their partnership for good.The chain will stop selling its doughnuts at McDonald’s restaurants on July 2, the companies said in a press release Tuesday. McDonald’s USA’s Chief Marketing and Customer Experience Officer Alyssa Buetikofer said the collaboration was going well for the burger chain and its franchisees, but it “needed to be a profitable business model for Krispy Kreme as well.”Their deal had placed Krispy Kreme doughnuts in 2,400 McDonalds locations. The companies paused their partnership in May after sales slowed down, and…

by Sarah Kuta Last updated: 5:50 PM ET, Mon June 23, 2025 Riviera Travel is celebrating the launch of its newest ship, Riviera Radiance.The 178-guest ship recently completed its maiden voyage on the Danube River, taking guests on the 15-day “Budapest to the Black Sea River Cruise” itinerary. The innovative new river ship has a split-level design, three distinct dining venues and the line’s largest-ever suites. Riviera Radiance is the second new Riviera Travel ship to launch this year, following the Riviera Rose, which debuted on Portugal’s Douro River in April. “The launch of Riviera Radiance represents an exciting step forward…