Microsoft Outlook Outage and FAA Groundstop Show Dependence on Fragile Technology

New York Times - Nov 15, 2026

Incidents involving Microsoft’s Outlook and the Federal Aviation Administration this past week demonstrated our dependence on fragile technology.

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They Want to Be Doctors. Student Loan Caps Are Complicating Their Dreams.

Nov 15, 2026

They Want to Be Doctors. Student Loan Caps Are Complicating Their Dreams.

This year, the first class of medical students will begin their journey to becoming physicians under new rules limiting how much they can borrow for school.

Behind the All-American Ralph Lauren Brand Is a French C.E.O.

Nov 15, 2026

Behind the All-American Ralph Lauren Brand Is a French C.E.O.

Patrice Louvet on working with Ralph Lauren, the man, winning over Generation Z and striking a balance between magic and logic.

In a Sloppified A.I. World, Only Humans Can Build ‘Ecosystems’

Nov 15, 2026

In a Sloppified A.I. World, Only Humans Can Build ‘Ecosystems’

The people ushering in the artificial intelligence revolution are also doubling down on in-person relationships in their own industry.

Has treatment for stuttering been off base? New guidelines go beyond speech to the brain

Nov 15, 2026

Has treatment for stuttering been off base? New guidelines go beyond speech to the brain

More than 80 million people worldwide stutter, yet misconceptions on it persist in the medical field, and access to appropriate care can be limited. New international medical guidelines aim to change that.

Canada is spending more than ever on health care. Are we getting our money's worth?

Nov 15, 2026

Canada is spending more than ever on health care. Are we getting our money's worth?

Canada is spending more on health care than ever. Whether Canadians are getting more care for their money is another question. A new report from the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) projects health-care spending will reach a record $433 billion in 2026, or $10,398 per person, an increase of 4.8 per cent over last year.

Why Some Flights Were Exempt From the Ground Stop

Nov 15, 2026

Why Some Flights Were Exempt From the Ground Stop

Dozens of international flights departed from the United States during Friday’s nationwide ground stop. Some planes also left for Hawaii from the West Coast.

Why Some Flights Were Exempt From the Ground Stop

Nov 15, 2026

Why Some Flights Were Exempt From the Ground Stop

Dozens of international flights departed from the United States during Friday’s nationwide ground stop. Some planes also left for Hawaii from the West Coast.

Brooke Shields’ jeans? Met Gala’s ‘extraOrdinary’ show celebrates everyday fashion

Nov 15, 2026

Brooke Shields’ jeans? Met Gala’s ‘extraOrdinary’ show celebrates everyday fashion

And now, Take 2: the new Met Gala exhibition will celebrate everyday garments and materials such as jeans and puffer jackets, paper and plastic – and how fashion designers transform them. The new theme sounds about as far as can be imagined from the glittering, elaborate designs of John Galliano, the British designer who was originally the subject of the Met’s fashion exhibition next spring – before that idea was scuttled amid an outcry over his past antisemitic statements. The replacement show...

Le Plaza set to shake up Geneva’s cultural scene with new hotel concept and reimagined cinema

Nov 15, 2026

Le Plaza set to shake up Geneva’s cultural scene with new hotel concept and reimagined cinema

Following the opening of Brasserie Europe at Le Plaza in June, the cultural destination is now gearing up to open Cinéma-Hôtel Le Plaza on 04 December 2026, marking a major milestone for the project. This will then be followed by the opening of the reimagined historic Plaza Centre Cinéma on 22 April 2027, completing the transformation of this iconic architectural landmark.

Rail Europe adds Comboios de Portugal to its B2B offering

Nov 15, 2026

Rail Europe adds Comboios de Portugal to its B2B offering

Portugal has been high on the wish list of Rail Europe’s travel trade partners for some time. Now, with Comboios de Portugal (CP) integrated into its B2B platform, agents can book Portuguese rail services through the same channels they already use for other European train journeys.

TUI expands TUI BLUE portfolio for UK market with five hotels across Croatia, Madeira and Egypt

Nov 15, 2026

TUI expands TUI BLUE portfolio for UK market with five hotels across Croatia, Madeira and Egypt

TUI is adding five hotels to its TUI BLUE portfolio for UK customers in Croatia, Madeira and Egypt, across summer 2027 and summer 2028. TUI BLUE Diane in Croatia and TUI BLUE Calheta Beach in Madeira join for summer 2027. In Egypt, TUI BLUE Vistamar and TUI BLUE Makadi Oasis also join in summer 2027, with TUI BLUE Palace Sharm following in summer 2028.

THE FESTIVE SEASON WITH ORIENT EXPRESS: A JOURNEY, WRITTEN TO LAST

Nov 15, 2026

THE FESTIVE SEASON WITH ORIENT EXPRESS: A JOURNEY, WRITTEN TO LAST

This festive season, Orient Express unveils “A Journey, Written to Last”, a cinematic celebration of the journeys, encounters and gestures that become lasting memories. At the heart of the campaign, a film unfolds like a story told through letters, following a guest on an evocative journey across three extraordinary worlds: Orient Express La Minerva in Rome, Orient Express Venezia and La Dolce Vita Orient Express.

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