States Now Have to Decide How to Spend Meta’s Settlement Billions

New York Times - Oct 13, 2026

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Europe’s Lesser-Known Winter Markets by Rail

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Europe’s Lesser-Known Winter Markets by Rail

With thoughts turning to cooler seasons and festive celebrations, Byway, the European leader in no-fly holidays, has put together a selection of trips that include visits to some of the most authentic winter markets in Europe. Sourced by expert, local teams these are five Byway favourites, where travellers can experience long-held winter traditions, artisan shopping and magical seasonal escapes without the crowds:

Norwegian Cruise Line adds two Mediterranean sailings for Norwegian Aura ahead of 2027 debut

Oct 13, 2026

Norwegian Cruise Line adds two Mediterranean sailings for Norwegian Aura ahead of 2027 debut

Norwegian Cruise Line has opened bookings for two inaugural Mediterranean sailings aboard Norwegian Aura, its largest ship to date, following an anticipated early delivery. Departing on May 2 and May 12, 2027, the nine- and 10-day voyages will cover destinations in Italy, Croatia, Montenegro and Greece before the ship moves to Barcelona and begins Caribbean cruises from Miami in June 2027.

Cost-of-living struggles inspire Community Cupboard

Oct 13, 2026

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New social supermarket offers cheaper groceries with dignity and choice.

Les Arcs – Skiing by Train Doesn’t Get Much Easier

Oct 13, 2026

Les Arcs – Skiing by Train Doesn’t Get Much Easier

Last winter, more UK skiers used the train to travel to ski resorts than the previous season* and 13% of skiers intend to travel by train** according to Mountain Travel Network (MTN) research. For winter 2026/7, there are even more options for skiers looking to travel by train, and Les Arcs, in the Haute Tarentaise, is one of the easiest ski resorts to reach by rail from the UK. For many years Les Arcs has actively encouraged its visitors to travel by train for their ski holiday. This is in line with the resort’s environmental commitments and its goal to create a more sustainable mountain environment.

I.M.F. Warns Mideast War Will Widen Gap Between Rich and Poor Countries

Oct 13, 2026

I.M.F. Warns Mideast War Will Widen Gap Between Rich and Poor Countries

Persistent conflicts, high energy costs and technological upheavals will slow global growth and raise prices, the organization forecast.

Singapore’s 3-Michelin-star neo-Nordic Restaurant Zen reopens with a local touch

Oct 13, 2026

Singapore’s 3-Michelin-star neo-Nordic Restaurant Zen reopens with a local touch

Singapore’s three-Michelin-star Restaurant Zen reopened in August 2026 after a three-month refurbishment – with a medley of changes that mark its new chapter. Founded in 2018 by Swedish chef Bjorn Frantzen, Zen inhabits a three-storey shophouse along the buzzing Bukit Pasoh Road in Chinatown. The renewed interior swaps the previous living-room setting on the ground floor for a 16-seat stone counter, in a look more reminiscent of Frantzen’s eponymous restaurant in Stockholm and FZN in Dubai. “I...

Airfares Have Spiked. Is the Death of Spirit Airlines to Blame?

Oct 13, 2026

Airfares Have Spiked. Is the Death of Spirit Airlines to Blame?

In the wake of the ultra-low-cost carrier’s closure, and with the cost of fuel and labor rising, domestic fares have become less competitive. But there are ways to parry higher prices.

Airfares Have Spiked. Is the Death of Spirit Airlines to Blame?

Oct 13, 2026

Airfares Have Spiked. Is the Death of Spirit Airlines to Blame?

In the wake of the ultra-low-cost carrier’s closure, and with the cost of fuel and labor rising, domestic fares have become less competitive. But there are ways to parry higher prices.

Rider on Georgia Roller Coaster Dies and Several Others Are Injured

Oct 13, 2026

Rider on Georgia Roller Coaster Dies and Several Others Are Injured

The episode happened Monday afternoon at the Six Flags Over Georgia amusement park, the police said. It was not immediately clear what led up to the rider’s death.

Hobby Holiday In Fredericksburg, Texas

Oct 13, 2026

Hobby Holiday In Fredericksburg, Texas

In an age of doomscrolling, travellers are increasingly looking to make holidays more meaningful, trying experiences that bring them back to the things they genuinely enjoy.  From its great outdoors and stargazing to its thriving wine industry, Fredericksburg offers travellers the opportunity to put their passions into practice, with hands-on classes and expert-led experiences designed to help take hobbies to the next level or inspire new skills.

These 27 Things Are Great To Have On Hand If You Have A Toddler *And* A Car

Oct 13, 2026

These 27 Things Are Great To Have On Hand If You Have A Toddler *And* A Car

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Foreign diplomats embrace China's livestream commerce

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