• Fri, May 16, 2025

by: Euronews

US loses business travellers with demand dampened by political turmoil

Many fear that policies from the Trump administration are hurting the US' soft power and dampening demand to visit the country.View on euronews

by: BBC

Turkey: Indians urge travel boycott amid support to Pakistan

India has stopped a Turkish operator from working at its airports as public sentiment toward Ankara shifts.

by: ABC

Memorial Day weekend travel forecast: What you need to know

Millions of Americans are gearing up to head to the airport or hit the highway for the first long weekend of the summer.

by: AFP

Train strike sparks travel mess in New York area

Train engineers seeking higher pay went on strike Friday in New Jersey, triggering travel misery for New York-area commuters in America's biggest metropolitan corridor.The transportation company expects the strike to predominantly affect daily commutes for about 70,000 New York-bound passengers, while also disrupting the travel of many thousands more along its extensive network.

by: TheStreet

Macy's is selling a 'spacious' $80 travel backpack for only $40, and shoppers 'love it'

"This is one of the best backpacks I have ever owned."

by: NewsNation

Travelers starting to avoid Newark Airport amid outages

Newark Liberty International Airport experienced three outages in the span of less than two weeks.

by: Fortune

CEO compensation disclosure gets fresh scrutiny from Trump's SEC

SEC Chair Paul Atkins says executive compensation disclosure rules have grown "increasingly complex and lengthy."

by: Forbes

The 7 Best Pack And Plays That Are Sleep, Travel And Play Ready

The best pack and plays include plenty of features to make everyday life—or travel—easier with babies and toddlers like built-in changing stations. See our top picks.

by: WWD

The 'Experience Economy' Reshapes Travel

Marriott International's chief customer officer Peggy Roe reveals travelers, driven by passions for food to music, prefer memorable moments over tangible things.

by: vg247

Grow a Garden: Where to find the Traveling Shop location

Our Grow a Garden Traveling Shop guide explains where to look for the shop and what kinds of things it'll have for sale

by: PBS

NJ Spotlight News | New virus strains emerge as air travelers ignore advice | Season 2020

Air travel is increasing just ahead of Christmas and so are COVID-19 numbers.

by: MLive

How to travel to see the Detroit Lions take on the Green Bay Packers in Wisconsin

Ticket deals, and various flight and hotel options are available for the Sept. 7 season opener.

by: Oregonian

7 million travelers expected at Portland airport this summer

Check out the busiest travel dates and tips to navigate the airport during the peak season.

by: Forbes

Multi-Gen Travel Grows Up With The Rise Of Adult Family Vacations

You may believe that once the kids are launched, that closes the chapter on family vacations. That's not the case any longer.

by: Fortune

CDs vs. savings accounts: What's the difference?

CDs are for fixed long-term savings not impacted by external market factors while savings accounts are for keeping cash liquid and earning interest.

by: Fortune

Ozempic CEO's exit from Novo started with Teams call surprise

"I think that's part of the game, so to say. It's not for me to judge the criteria," Lars Fruergaard Jorgensen said.

by: Forbes

Europe's Most Beautiful Beaches, The World's Most Powerful Passports And Other Travel News

Plus, Forbes Travel Guide's top Manila suites, the most expensive tourist photos and how to keep checked luggage safe this summer.

by: Fortune

Why filling the Strategic Petroleum Reserve could be the secret to Trump's Middle East success

President Trump and OPEC both want increased oil production, but there could be a solution to their difference on opinion on prices.

by: Fortune

The Trump Organization has been approved for a $1.5 billion golf resort in Vietnam

The real estate development would include a golf resort, hotel, and residential buildings.

by: Fortune

Eating these carbs can help boost healthy aging, according to a massive 30-year study

Add more of these foods to your diet to help you age well.

by: Fortune

'Doubt and hesitation' are ripping through the housing market: 'People are starting their home search, then backing out'

With housing costs near a record high, home buyers are mostly staying on the sidelines.

by: Fortune

Trump says it's not possible to meet with all countries, and 'very fair' tariffs are coming in weeks

"We have, at the same time, 150 countries that want to make a deal, but you're not able to see that many countries," Trump said.

by: Fortune

Apple is the world's most valuable brand for the fourth year in a row

Nvidia shows impressive gains, however.

by: Fortune

Trump's military parade will cost taxpayers up to $45 million

The celebration, which coincides with his birthday, comes amid cuts to veteran services.

by: Fortune

How our clean-tech startup stumbled into a Pentagon partnership by following the demand

Magrathea's founders didn't have the Defense Department in mind when they started out—but they made the pivot.

by: Fortune

Fortune 500 Power Moves: Which executives gained and lost power this week (May 10-16, 2025)

See which Fortune 500 companies are making changes to their C-suite ranks.

by: Fortune

Microsoft wants its AI Copilot app to lure Gen Z from rivals by behaving like a therapist

Microsoft's head of AI, Mustafa Suleyman, wants to build an AI assistant with emotional intelligence.

by: Fortune

EY report: Europe's ability to attract investment at its lowest in 9 years

France, U.K., and Germany had the most foreign projects—but there was a double-digit decline in the number of projects in each country, EY found.

by: Fortune

Current price of gold: May 16, 2025

Trends in gold prices could indicate whether the asset can protect against inflation. Here's a look at how the precious metal is doing today.

by: Fortune

Exclusive: Stord raises $200 million in equity and debt to empower brands competing with Amazon

Stord, now valued at $1.5 billion, has raised $80 million in equity and $120 million in debt, Fortune has exclusively learned.

by: Fortune

Fortune's 2025 CEO Survey shows increasing pessimism

Also: Inflation still top of Fed Chair Jerome Powell's mind, Meta's fraud problem.

by: Fortune

CD rates today, May 16, 2025

We've rounded up today's highest available CD rates, many of which are above 4%

by: Fortune

New Jersey Transit train engineers go on strike, stranding some 350,000 commuters

It is the state's first transit strike in more than 40 years and comes a month after union members overwhelmingly rejected a labor agreement with management.

by: Fortune

Current refi mortgage rates report for May 16, 2025

See Friday's report on average refi rates on different types of home loans.
  • Sat, May 17, 2025

by: Euronews

LGBTQ+ American travellers are looking to Europe for safer and more inclusive holidays

Some are even visiting to seek out potential places to relocate to, according to one travel expert.View on euronews

by: HuffPost

Polished Travel Outfits From Amazon That Feel Like Wearing Pajamas

You will never catch me wearing hard pants on a 14-hour flight to Australia, but I still want to look put together when I land.

by: Forbes

5 Quirky Dining Experiences Luxury Travelers Are Booking In 2025

Whether it's dining beneath Arctic auroras or spearfishing their own dinner alongside conservationists, travelers are in search of memorable meals.

by: BBC

Heritage railway marks milestone with free travel

Yorkshire Wolds Railway celebrates its 10th anniversary on Sunday 25 May.

by: CNET

The Best Way to Pack Your Carry-On Bag for Memorial Day Weekend Travel

Choose the best carry-on bag and pack it correctly, so you can breeze through airport security lines.

by: GOBankingRates

5 Ways To Get the Best Deals on Summer Holiday Travel in 2025

Unlock the best summer holiday travel deals in 2025 with these expert tips. Save big on flights, hotels and more for an unforgettable vacation!

by: WJAX

JIA giving updates to travelers impacted by airport garage fire

Travelers parked in the Hourly Garage can now go to the airport's website and sign up to receive periodic updates as they become available. Here's the link.

by: Fortune

Trump didn't care that the stock market was crashing. Bond yields were the 'pain point' that finally got him to pause tariffs

An alarming spike in 10-year Treasury yields finally persuaded Trump to act on tariffs.

by: Fortune

Nvidia CEO sees no evidence of AI chip diversion into China

Nvidia's hardware is too large to be easily smuggled across borders and its customers are aware of the rules and self-monitoring, Huang told Bloomberg.

by: Fortune

Banks are sitting on $500 billion in unrealized losses, and stagflation could cause another Silicon Valley Bank-like crisis

As long as interest rates remain elevated, lenders could be at risk if depositors get spooked.

by: Fortune

Will bond vigilantes kill Trump tax cuts?

The bill arriving in Congress could add an estimated $3.8 trillion to the federal deficit through 2034.

by: Fortune

Costly loss for sports team owners embedded in Trump tax bill

A lucrative tax break that sports team owners can use to shelter billions of dollars of income would be halved in value under House Republicans' draft legislation.

by: Fortune

Current price of gold: May 14, 2025

by: Fortune

Why Anthropic's MCP is poised to revolutionize AI-driven e-commerce

Model Context Protocol allows AI models to hook directly into retailers' and payment processors' systems in a secure and reliable way.

Current refi mortgage rates report for May 16, 2025

See Friday's report on average refi rates on different types of home loans.
On May 16, 2025, mortgage refinance rates have seen a slight increase, with the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage at 7.00%, up from 6.99% the previous week, and the 15-year fixed-rate at 6.25%, up from 6.24%. Despite these rises, experts suggest that now could still be a good time to refinance due to the potential for future rate increases. The article also provides a detailed comparison of rates from various lenders, including Bank of America, Chase, and Wells Fargo, and offers guidance on how to choose the best refinancing option based on individual financial situations. Additionally, it discusses the impact of economic factors such as inflation and Federal Reserve policies on mortgage rates, advising homeowners to consider locking in rates before they potentially rise further.

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