As the Rich Buy Bigger Boats, Private Equity Is Investing in the Booming Marina Business

New York Times - Sep 20, 2026

The private equity firm Blackstone now owns more marinas than anyone in the world.

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The Rhône Valley Named France’s Most Photographed Autumn Wine Region

Sep 20, 2026

The Rhône Valley Named France’s Most Photographed Autumn Wine Region

The Rhône Valley has been named France’s most photographed wine region in autumn, according to new data released by photo curation app Popsa - with Bordeaux and Provence following close behind. To uncover the most captured wine regions, Popsa analysed millions of customer photos from 2024 and 2025, using location metadata to identify images taken within French wine regions between September and November. Each region was then assigned a Photo Index Score to reflect the relative volume of photos taken there compared with all others in the dataset.

Families missing out on NHS money for healthy food

Sep 20, 2026

Families missing out on NHS money for healthy food

Figures show as few as 64% of eligible families are claiming NHS money to buy milk, fruit and veg.

COX & KINGS LAUNCHES NEW SMALL GROUP TOURS BROCHURE FOR 2027-28

Sep 20, 2026

COX & KINGS LAUNCHES NEW SMALL GROUP TOURS BROCHURE FOR 2027-28

Cox & Kings, established in London in 1758, today unveils its new Small Group Tours brochure for 2027-28, marking its most ambitious new product launch since joining Abercrombie & Kent Travel Group (AKTG) in 2019. The new collection introduces 18 new tours across Europe, Africa, Central Asia, Asia and North America, significantly expanding the company’s programme with new destinations, longer regional journeys, specialist-led tours and dedicated departures for solo travellers.

Blue Lagoon Island Brings Community Together for 41st International Coastal Cleanup

Sep 20, 2026

Blue Lagoon Island Brings Community Together for 41st International Coastal Cleanup

Blue Lagoon Island’s Project B.E.A.C.H. brought more than 500 volunteers together at Yamacraw Beach on Saturday, Sept. 19, for the 41st annual International Coastal Cleanup, removing marine debris while raising awareness about the importance of protecting The Bahamas’ coastal environment.

What to expect from MasterChef Asia 2026? Judges open up on series’ comeback

Sep 20, 2026

What to expect from MasterChef Asia 2026? Judges open up on series’ comeback

For much of the world, Asian cuisine is often seen as just a menu category rather than a rich tapestry of histories from a vast continent. A few familiar dishes have come to represent thousands of regional techniques, ingredients, migrations and memories. The reboot of MasterChef Asia, after a decade off the air, seeks to change that by placing the region’s home cooks, flavours and ambition on screen. Having Asian cuisine represented and judged by chefs with deep, personal connections to the...

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.

"Do NOT Do This, Ever": Non-Americans Are Revealing The Life-Saving Safety Precautions They Take When Traveling To The US, And It's Honestly Pretty Sad

Sep 20, 2026

"Do NOT Do This, Ever": Non-Americans Are Revealing The Life-Saving Safety Precautions They Take When Traveling To The US, And It's Honestly Pretty Sad

"Assume everyone is potentially armed and behave accordingly." View Entire Post ›

"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.

3 kettles from Smeg, Le Creuset and Alessi to make your kitchen sing

Sep 20, 2026

3 kettles from Smeg, Le Creuset and Alessi to make your kitchen sing

Bold designer kettles can do wonders for your kitchen, whether you have a minimalist haven that could use a splash of colour or are tight on space so want something eye-catching to stand out in the clutter. Here are three expressive options from our pick of the brands. Le Creuset Cloche Smeg 50s Variable Temperature Alessi Plissé

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.

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