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CNN, MS NOW and Politico Barred From White House After Trump’s Ban
Sep 20, 2026

CNN, MS NOW and Politico Barred From White House After Trump’s Ban

The prohibition on certain journalists was a major escalation in President Trump’s war on the media, and will probably face a legal challenge.



"It's Normal To Give Kids Coffee": People Are Revealing International Parenting Practices That Might Surprise Americans
Sep 20, 2026

"It's Normal To Give Kids Coffee": People Are Revealing International Parenting Practices That Might Surprise Americans

"None of this 'let the kid have a shrieking tantrum on the grocery store floor' stuff." View Entire Post ›


Trump says he plans to form AI Force, appoint AI 'Czar'
Sep 20, 2026

Trump says he plans to form AI Force, appoint AI 'Czar'

US President Donald Trump said Saturday that he is forming an "AI Force" and will announce an "AI Czar" in the near future.


The inspiring story of Hong Kong dancer and filmmaker who began at 48 after leaving Apple
Sep 19, 2026

The inspiring story of Hong Kong dancer and filmmaker who began at 48 after leaving Apple

Patsy Lo has just flown into Hong Kong from Tokyo, where she is now based, and the humidity is doing what humidity does. It is a far cry from Patagonia, where just months ago, Lo and a small arts team from Asia spent days hiking in punishing conditions to shoot Anamnesis II. The 10-minute experimental dance film blends contemporary movement with the raw, unforgiving beauty of the Patagonian Steppe shared by Argentina and Chile. Shot in the shadow of Mount Fitz Roy, the film is the second...


Not all AI workers think the tech could kill everyone
Sep 19, 2026

Not all AI workers think the tech could kill everyone

In text exchanges and conversations, multiple people who have worked for leading companies are sceptical of the warnings.


California Cracks Down on Influencers’ Undisclosed Political Ads
Sep 19, 2026

California Cracks Down on Influencers’ Undisclosed Political Ads

Under a new law, creators could face fines of $5,000 per post if they don’t disclose that they were paid to make political content.


Converse Removes Ad That Drew Comparisons to K.K.K. Imagery
Sep 19, 2026

Converse Removes Ad That Drew Comparisons to K.K.K. Imagery

“This should not have happened and we will do better,” said Converse, which apologized for the ad. Critics said it depicted a Ku Klux Klan robe and a lynching.


India Is Again Squeezed Between the Threat of Trump Tariffs and Russian Oil
Sep 19, 2026

India Is Again Squeezed Between the Threat of Trump Tariffs and Russian Oil

India is trying to secure affordable energy while preserving a crucial relationship with Washington, a balancing act made harder by turmoil in global energy markets.


Amodei, Anthropic’s Leader, Exposed A.I.’s Dangers. It’s Time to Act.
Sep 19, 2026

Amodei, Anthropic’s Leader, Exposed A.I.’s Dangers. It’s Time to Act.

The Times columnist Kevin Roose sees reasons for optimism — and worry — as the world wakes up to what Silicon Valley has been talking about for years.


At DraftKings, AI Targets the Gamblers Likeliest to Lose
Sep 19, 2026

At DraftKings, AI Targets the Gamblers Likeliest to Lose

Data science helps determine who receives betting incentives, but the company has resisted using similar technology to protect gamblers at risk of addiction.


The Working Class Face a ‘Class Ceiling’ in Elite Occupations
Sep 19, 2026

The Working Class Face a ‘Class Ceiling’ in Elite Occupations

Being female or a person of color has long been seen as a disadvantage in hiring and promotion. A new study of college professors shows that class may loom as large.


Google's Gemini AI hacked three companies in security test
Sep 19, 2026

Google's Gemini AI hacked three companies in security test

The AI model accessed the internet and guessed credentials to three websites, a Google official told the BBC.


China supports agricultural development in the Global South
Sep 19, 2026

China supports agricultural development in the Global South

China is a shining example in ending hunger, said Ambassador Nosipho Nausca-Jean Jezile, permanent representative of the Republic of South Africa to the FAO, speaking to CGTN at a South-South cooperation program hosted by China to help countries of the Global South enhance agrifood systems and achieve food sovereignty.


10 Ways to Explain Why Interest Rates Are So High
Sep 19, 2026

10 Ways to Explain Why Interest Rates Are So High

If you can’t pin down why something’s happening, you don’t have much hope of fixing it.


Suspected alcohol poisoning in Nigeria's Ondo State kills at least 49 people
Sep 19, 2026

Suspected alcohol poisoning in Nigeria's Ondo State kills at least 49 people

In Nigeria's Ondo state, at least 49 people have died and 100 others injured after drinking alcohol suspected to contain methanol. Local authorities say 'Monkey Shoulder', a locally brewed herbal drink with high alcohol content is believed to have been the source of the poisoning, but investigations are still ongoing. State police have announced the arrest of 15 people in connection with the incident. Story by Clemence Waller.


Why Oliver Stone’s Snowden film remains a terrifying surveillance warning 10 years on
Sep 19, 2026

Why Oliver Stone’s Snowden film remains a terrifying surveillance warning 10 years on

Oliver Stone is no stranger to controversy. Whether exploring conspiracy theories in JFK, attacking the media in Natural Born Killers or cosying up to authoritarian leaders such as Vladimir Putin and Hugo Chavez for his documentaries, he has never been afraid to fight to get his voice heard. This makes him the perfect candidate to tell the story of whistle-blower Edward Snowden in the narrative film Snowden, which turns 10 this month. Snowden (played by Joseph Gordon-Levitt) is the former US...


5 Accommodation Trends Reshaping Business Travel to Tokyo
Sep 19, 2026

5 Accommodation Trends Reshaping Business Travel to Tokyo

A room built for a two-night visit falls apart on a 30-day assignment. The nightly rate climbs, and that desk was fine for email until the day filled with calls to headquarters. Tokyo travelers are responding by seeking a new kind of housing: residential space on short commitments.


Contributor: Some of Bob Mackie's tiniest dresses, for 11.5-inch Barbie, made the biggest splash
Sep 19, 2026

Contributor: Some of Bob Mackie's tiniest dresses, for 11.5-inch Barbie, made the biggest splash

Mackie, the designer who died Monday at 87, said Barbie was his favorite client because she didn't complain if he accidentally stuck a pin in her.


Meet Ben Affleck’s nephew Indiana, who stars in dad Casey’s new film
Sep 19, 2026

Meet Ben Affleck’s nephew Indiana, who stars in dad Casey’s new film

The Venice Film Festival was a family affair for the Afflecks. Ben Affleck’s brother Casey Affleck and the latter’s son, Indiana, made a rare red carpet appearance at the festival for the premiere of their new film Company on September 8. Directed by Casey and starring his mini-me son as well as Nick Nolte, Ben Mendelsohn and Emily Alyn Lind, the film is a mystery thriller following a “love triangle between a husband and wife and the mysterious grifter”, according to IMDb. Casey and Indiana were...


Ebola outbreak reaches new areas in Democratic Republic of Congo
Sep 19, 2026

Ebola outbreak reaches new areas in Democratic Republic of Congo

In the Democratic Republic of Congo, the government claims that the Ebola outbreak has changed course, with cases trending downwards in hotspots. But that interpretation is being met with pushback from experts and health responders, who say the outbreak remains as bad as ever. Details by FRANCE 24 correspondent Emmet Livingstone.


How Trump Has Disrupted National Parks
Sep 19, 2026

How Trump Has Disrupted National Parks

Maintenance projects have been put off around the country and resources diverted to the president’s favored projects in Washington.


A Borrower’s Timeline of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Quagmire
Sep 19, 2026

A Borrower’s Timeline of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Quagmire

One county lawyer’s repayment saga stretches nearly 20 years, though she’s tried 22 times over the past 20 months to erase her debt.


Momofuku’s David Chang takes detours on a culinary road trip across the US
Sep 19, 2026

Momofuku’s David Chang takes detours on a culinary road trip across the US

In an episode of his new CNN travel series, chef David Chang is driving down the highway to Las Vegas before stopping at a transport cafe off Interstate 15. The town is Hesperia, California, and the producers wanted Chang to try an Indian restaurant near a windscreen repair store. But Chang spots a Mexican cantina that looks promising. He chooses to eat at both, freaking out his camera crew. “I just wanted to taste things. When I see something, I’m like, ‘Oh, that looks interesting. I would like...


Abu Dhabi Stopover passes 310,000 visitors  and extends to Al Ain
Sep 19, 2026

Abu Dhabi Stopover passes 310,000 visitors and extends to Al Ain

The Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) and Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, are marking the growth of the Abu Dhabi Stopover programme at Arabian Travel Market. More than 310,000 international visitors have chosen to extend their journey in the emirate since the Abu Dhabi Stopover programme was launched in 2024, and the offer now extends to Al Ain, giving guests connecting through Abu Dhabi’s Zayed International Airport the option to spend their complimentary hotel stay in the UAE’s Garden City, alongside the existing option to stay in Abu Dhabi city and its popular islands.


dnata Travel Group strengthens global growth strategy with 12 partnerships at ATM 2026
Sep 19, 2026

dnata Travel Group strengthens global growth strategy with 12 partnerships at ATM 2026

dnata Travel Group, the travel arm of aviation services provider dnata, signed 12 partnership agreements at Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026 to further broaden its travel offering and expand its international reach. The agreements span hotel distribution, cruise holidays, hospitality, destinations and travel technology. Alongside the signings, the group announced the integration of Travelbag into Imagine Cruising and an expansion of Arabian Adventures’ The Fort – Lisaili, combining external partnerships with investment in its own businesses.


The Future of Wellness and Longevity in Tourism and Hospitality Investment
Sep 19, 2026

The Future of Wellness and Longevity in Tourism and Hospitality Investment

Lifestyle and wellness continue to evolve as core drivers of the global travel sector, with today’s investors seeing wellness as a lucrative real estate and hospitality asset class.  In the run-up to Future Hospitality Summit – FHS World 2026, which features Lifestyle and Wellness as a key conference track, experts share insight and opinion on investing in the sector, travellers’ expectations, market misconceptions, the future of longevity tourism and more. With input from Amit Arora, Chief Operating Officer, Hospitality and Entertainment, Arada; Jordi Sanchis, Sr. Director of Development - Middle East, Meliá Hotels International; Christopher Sanderson, Co-Founder, The Future Laboratory; and Wael Al Sharif, Area General Manager, The Torch Hospitality.


ALTA BADIA A TASTE FOR SKIING A WINTER OF FINE DINING, TRADITION AND LOCAL HERITAGE
Sep 19, 2026

ALTA BADIA A TASTE FOR SKIING A WINTER OF FINE DINING, TRADITION AND LOCAL HERITAGE

This year’s edition of A taste for skiing places the world of plants at the heart of the programme. Herbs, roots, vegetables, flowers, seeds and fruits provide inspiration for the participating chefs, who will interpret these ingredients creatively in dishes served at Alta Badia’s mountain huts. The theme also highlights the close relationship between nature and the changing seasons, elements that have always been deeply connected to the mountains and their culinary traditions.


Guggenheim Abu Dhabi Announces Ticket Sales Ahead of December Opening
Sep 19, 2026

Guggenheim Abu Dhabi Announces Ticket Sales Ahead of December Opening

The countdown to the 11 December opening of Guggenheim Abu Dhabi enters its next chapter as tickets to the new museum are now available at guggenheimabudhabi.ae. General admission tickets to Guggenheim Abu Dhabi cost AED 70. Complimentary admission is available for visitors under 18, UAE students, and seniors aged 60 and above. Reduced admission rates are also available for eligible groups.


Anguilla Engages More Than 200 Travel Advisors During U.S. Roadshow
Sep 19, 2026

Anguilla Engages More Than 200 Travel Advisors During U.S. Roadshow

The Anguilla Tourist Board concluded a five-day destination roadshow that engaged more than 200 travel advisors across New York City and Long Island, as well as Connecticut, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. The delegation included Sean Richard, chairman of the Anguilla Tourist Board; Chantelle Richardson, deputy director of tourism; and Vivian Chambers, U.S. sales representative with The Muse Collection.  The Sept. 14-18 sales mission featured targeted client luncheons, dinners, office presentations and networking events designed to strengthen relationships with the U.S. travel trade and generate greater awareness of Anguilla.


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