• Thu, May 22, 2025

by: WJBK

Michigan removing travel restrictions for holiday travel - see the list

Unfortunately, one of the biggest projects in Oakland County will not be available for travel this weekend. Eastbound I-696 will be completely closed for two years.

by: Fortune

Microsoft fires worker who protested company's deal with Israeli military during CEO keynote

Protesters disrupted Microsoft's Build developer conference this week, objecting to the company's supplying technology for the Israeli military.

by: Forbes

The Best Travel Pants For Men That Feel Comfortable And Look Polished

I found the best men's travel pants to keep you comfortable on your next trip. Here's what made the list and what to look for, according to our adventurous gear editor.

by: Patch

Memorial Day Travel In FL Expected To Hit Record Levels With 2.6M Travelers

A record-breaking 2.6M Floridians will be driving, flying and using other transit to travel over Memorial Day weekend, AAA said.

by: MassLive

Travel alert: State Dept. issues terrorism warning at European destination

The U.S. State Department is warning travelers to "exercise increased caution" when traveling to this European country.

by: KOIN

Memorial Day weekend 2025 travel forecast: Rush expected for Oregonians driving, flying

Of the 617,000 Oregonians estimated to travel throughout the next several days, about 506,000 of them will be driving.

by: Fortune

Google faces antitrust investigation over deal for AI-fueled chatbots

Deals like the one Google struck have been hailed in Silicon Valley as an efficient way for companies to bring in expertise for new projects.
  • Fri, May 23, 2025

by: KTXL

Triple A predicts record-breaking Memorial Day travel

Triple A is expecting 45.1 million people to travel over 50 miles from home over Memorial Day weekend, with 39.4 million of those traveling by car and gas prices expected to be cheaper due to lower crude oil prices.

by: WMUR

Memorial Day weekend travel rush gets underway in New Hampshire

A travel data group is giving drivers an idea of the best and worst times to be on the roads.

by: BBC

Seven arrested after police raid a traveller site in Warwickshire

More than 100 police officers entered Woodside Park, near Ryton on Dunsmore, in Warwickshire, on Thursday.

by: Euronews

Can tourism be reimagined? New Saudi-led platform wants to future-proof global travel

Tourism is expected to contribute nearly €11 trillion - about 10 per cent of GDP - to the global economy this year.View on euronews

by: WJAX

Record travel expected in Florida this Memorial Day weekend

Friday, May 23, 2025 edition of Jacksonville's Morning News - AAA expects 2.6 million Floridians will travel more than 50 miles from home, a 4% percent increase over last year.

by: KTVI

AAA forecasts record Memorial Day travel, gas prices drop

ST. LOUIS - AAA anticipates a record-breaking Memorial Day weekend, with millions expected to travel for the holiday. In this year's travel forecast, 45.1 million Americans are expected to travel at least 50 miles from home between Thursday and Monday, an increase of 1.4 million travelers compared to last year, surpassing the previous record set […]

by: Mandatory

Kim Kardashian's 10 Nannies Travel With Kids & Kanye West, 'Source' Claims

Kim Kardashian reportedly has a dedicated "team of about 10 nannies" to look after the needs of the business mogul's four kids — North, Saint, Chicago, and Psalm. According to The U.S. Sun, an insider shared that there is a firm routine at work when it comes to the star's children. They also claimed that the nannies […] The post Kim Kardashian's 10 Nannies With Kids & Kanye West, 'Source' Claims appeared first on Mandatory.

by: WFTV

Central Floridians prepare for Memorial Day travel stretch

The Memorial Day travel period is here. That means a busy weekend on local roads and at the Orlando International Airport.

by: KIRO

WSDOT: Plan ahead for your Memorial Day travel

It's Memorial Day weekend, which means Washington's roads, skies, and ferries are packed with people trying to get to their long weekend destination.

by: Reuters

EU's Costa to travel to Brazil to strengthen investment ties

Antonio Costa, head of the European Council that represents the 27 EU countries, will travel to Brazil from May 27-May 29 to strengthen partnerships and investment ties between the European Union and Brazil. The European Council said on Friday that Costa would meet Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva during his trip and make a speech at an EU-Brazil investment forum.

by: KRON

Holiday travel is underway, here are gas prices around the Bay Area

(KRON) - It's officially Memorial Day weekend. Many are gassing up their car and heading on the road. Nationally, the average gallon of gas is around $3.19, but we live in California, which is the most expensive gasoline market. The state's average gas gallon is almost $2 more at $4.87. This cost is five cents […]

by: CNET

Traveling for Memorial Day Travel? You'll Never Guess How Much a Library Card Will Help Keep You Entertained

Library cards can be "one of the most powerful tools anyone can have which offers access to many resources beyond books," one advocate told CNET -- and I think it's all you'll ever need to stay sane over Memorial Day weekend.

by: Fortune

One of the country's largest supermarkets recalls baby food sold in 8 states because of elevated levels of lead, health officials say

There is no safe level of lead exposure, according to CDC.

by: Newsweek

Map shows where storms could disrupt Memorial Day celebrations, travel

Thunderstorms are anticipated to hit much of the U.S. on Memorial Day, posing dangerous travel conditions.

by: WGME

AAA expects record-breaking travel this Memorial Day weekend

Despite the weather in Maine, tourists are not letting that damper their Memorial Day travel plans.

by: Newsweek

Nuclear fusion rocket may hold the key to faster travel to Mars

The Sunbird Migratory Transfer Vehicle is being readied for trials.

by: Forbes

Undiscovered Beach Getaways, The Ultimate Guide To Macchu Picchu And More Travel News

Plus, United's new business class, the 'luckiest' casinos in America and 5 unforgettable dining experiences.

by: Investopedia

15 Affordable Retirement Spots Every Travel Enthusiast Must Consider

Looking to retire and keep exploring? Discover 15 U.S. cities that offer affordable living, easy access to airports and highways for all your adventure needs, and other local perks for travel-loving retirees.

by: KIRO

U.S. Forest Service advises visitors ahead of Memorial Day travel

Ahead of the Memorial Day holiday, the United States Forest Service is reminding visitors to plan ahead of the travel rush to National Forests around the Pacific Northwest.

by: BBC

Leominster rail crash: Travel disruption to continue

The mainline between Hereford and Shrewsbury will remain closed on Friday.

by: Fortune

U.S. may lose 230,000 jobs if foreign tourists stay away

For every dollar no longer spent by visitors to the U.S., an additional $1.19 is lost throughout the economy.

by: Forbes

How Personalization Is Shaping The Travel Economy

The pandemic didn't just disrupt travel—it reprogrammed it.

by: Fortune

A different kind of Brat summer: Johnsonville will offer an 80-pound, 249-link variety pack of sausages, brats, and hot dogs, which comes with its own hand truck

You thought last summer was brat?

by: Fortune

Anthropic's new AI model threatened to reveal engineer's affair to avoid being shut down

Don't tell AI your secrets.

by: Forbes

The Next Evolution In Travel Service: The Airport Concierge

What's driving this evolution and what can businesses across the travel ecosystem learn from it?

by: Forbes

Creating A Seamless Travel Experience With Technology Integration

Seamless travel will look like fewer interruptions and shorter wait times while technology works quietly in the background.

by: Fortune

Fortune 500 Power Moves: Which executives gained and lost power this week (May 17-23, 2025)

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

by: Fortune

Harvard sues Trump administration over move to block foreign students

"Without its international students, Harvard is not Harvard."

by: Fortune

3 key takeaways from RFK Jr.'s controversial MAHA report that could change America

Increased scrutiny of childhood vaccines—credited with saving millions of people from deadly diseases— figures prominently in the report.

by: Fortune

Current price of gold: May 23, 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

New York Times CEO Meredith Kopit Levien on Trump and an industry in crisis

"I never wanted the top job," says Levien. "I just wanted to do the biggest version of the work I loved."

by: Fortune

Employees across age groups are all looking for the same benefit: autonomy over schedules

It's flexible work, of course.

by: Fortune

Pharma tech CFO says finance is at the center of AI strategy

Medidata Solutions CFO Josh Schwartz is steering the company toward a focus on "AI everywhere."

by: Fortune

Gen Z may think they have it rough but millennials are the most burned-out generation

Nearly two-thirds of millennials have had enough.

by: Fortune

Yields hit housing bubble levels. Get ready for higher rates

A ballooning deficit and higher inflation could keep long-term interest rates elevated.

by: Fortune

5 expert tips to keep your gut healthy while traveling

Use this expert-backed advice wherever you go.

by: Fortune

'Buy the dip'? You're twice as likely to do that if you're a man

Among retail investors, one demographic stands out for being more aggressive.

by: Fortune

Aarthi Ramamurthy unveils Schema Ventures' $20 million first fund

Aarthi Ramamurthy—who previously worked at Meta, Netflix, and Microsoft—starts Schema Ventures as a solo GP.

by: Fortune

You can still earn up to 5% APY in a high-yield savings account. See our listing of the best high-yield savings account rates of May 21, 2025

Find the highest savings account interest rates to grow your money.

by: Fortune

Current refi mortgage rates report for May 23, 2025

See Friday's report on average refi rates on different types of home loans.

by: Fortune

U.S. Mint says it's stopping penny production

The mint said its most recent order of penny blanks will be its last.

Google faces antitrust investigation over deal for AI-fueled chatbots

Deals like the one Google struck have been hailed in Silicon Valley as an efficient way for companies to bring in expertise for new projects.
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is intensifying its antitrust investigation into Google, focusing on the company's practices related to artificial intelligence, particularly its interactions with Character.AI, a startup developing AI chatbots. The investigation aims to determine if Google has engaged in anticompetitive behavior by leveraging its dominance in search and advertising to unfairly advantage its own AI projects while potentially stifling competitors like Character.AI. The DOJ's scrutiny extends to Google's agreements and data-sharing arrangements with AI firms, as well as its broader strategy in the rapidly evolving AI sector. This probe is part of a larger effort by the DOJ to ensure fair competition in the tech industry, amid growing concerns over the market power of major tech companies.

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