• Thu, May 22, 2025

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Travel through Newark and other local airports down as Memorial Day weekend getaway starts

While the AAA expects a record number of domestic fliers, the number of travelers flying locally, including through Newark Airport, has dropped this holiday weekend compared to this same time last year.

by: WCAX3

Travel tips ahead of record-breaking holiday weekend

More than 45 million Americans are on the move for Memorial Day weekend, marking the unofficial start of summer.

by: Euronews

Crete earthquake: Is it safe to travel to the Greek island following second tremor in a month?

Authorities say no major damage has been reported and there is very little risk of a tsunami.View on euronews

by: ESPN

'The league is transforming': Inside the goals of WNBA's next CBA -- travel, roster size, and yes, pay

Increased salaries, revenue sharing and salary cap are among the issues being negotiated for WNBA's new CBA.

by: fox6now

Memorial Day weekend travel; AAA says 45M expected to travel

FOX's Asher Redd is at the nation's busiest airport in Atlanta.

by: Newsweek

Memorial Day weekend: Cheaper gas prices could lead to record travel number

Tens of millions are expected to travel more than 50 miles over the holiday weekend.

by: Hubert Carizone

If you are thinking of doing anything with Hyatt, think again!

by: GOBankingRates

Do You Need Hurricane Travel Insurance in 2025? 6 Things To Know

Whether you're jetting off to the Caribbean or heading down to Florida, it's smart to ask whether you should spend some money on hurricane travel insurance.

by: TechRadar

Traveling abroad this Memorial Day? These are my top 5 eSIM deal recommendations

Take your pick from these exclusive eSIM offers

by: BBC

Move to introduce all island leisure rate rejected

Tynwald members throw out a bid to introduce uniform rate contributions for regional pools.

by: deseret

A travel itinerary inspired by the new live-action film 'Lilo & Stitch'

Explore the iconic Hawaiian spots featured in the new Lilo & Stitch live-action film — from scenic hikes at Diamond Head to beach days in Waikiki and Makaha

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: CNBC

American Airlines CFO says some travelers are avoiding Newark airport

American Airlines CFO says some travelers have avoided Newark in favor of other area airports, but cautioned the impact was modest.

by: Reuters

Trump aide Witkoff to travel to Rome for Iran talks

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff will travel to Rome on Friday for a new round of talks with an Iranian delegation over Tehran's nuclear program, a source briefed on the matter said on Thursday. At the same time, U.S. President Donald Trump discussed Iran with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a phone call on Thursday in the aftermath of the killing of two Israeli embassy staffers in Washington late on Wednesday. Trump believes negotiations with Iran are "moving in the right direction," White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters in providing details of the Trump-Netanyahu call.

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.

by: Forbes

War Offers L.A. And Japan Travel Ideas While Releasing New Album

Travelers heading to Los Angeles or Japan may benefit from the recommendations of original War member Lonnie Jordan and the band's longtime producer Jerry Goldstein.

by: Fortune

Newspaper fires writer who used AI to create a summer reading list riddled with fake books

King Features says it has fired a writer who used artificial intelligence to produce a story on summer reading suggestions.

by: Fortune

Fortune Most Powerful Women International Summit opens in Riyadh

Also: Jamie Dimon warns about complacency and CATL jumps in its Hong Kong debut.

by: Fortune

VC's eye acquisition and regional markets amid clogged IPO pipelines

Amid clogged IPO pipelines and a liquidity crunch, some venture capitalists are shifting focus to acquisitions and regional markets.

by: Fortune

Current price of gold: May 22, 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

OpenFX raises $23 million led by Accel to build near-instant cross-border transactions

Why the latest stablecoin startup to raise venture funding could bring a technological breakthrough.

by: Fortune

JPMorgan launches 'lean and mean' geopolitics arm

Wall Street is tapping longtime Washington insiders for help navigating an increasingly uncertain landscape.

by: Fortune

The 'Buy America' strategy has stopped working in the tariff era. What investors should do next

Financial advisors suggest looking beyond the Magnificent 7—and outside the U.S.

by: Fortune

Ray Dalio says the risks from U.S. credit downgrade 'are greater than the rating agencies are conveying'

Dalio fears the U.S. will "print money" to pay off its debts, which creates a different problem for bondholders.

by: Fortune

Fiscal fears push bond yields higher as stocks fall

Bond yields rose and stocks fell as analysts nervously eye America's debt burden.

by: Fortune

Top CD rates today, May 22, 2025

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

by: Fortune

SNB President Schlegel sees no alternative to US Treasuries

  • 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: 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: 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: 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: 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

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.

SNB President Schlegel sees no alternative to US Treasuries

Switzerland's central bank chief gave a vote of confidence to Treasury bonds even after Moody's downgraded the U.S. credit rating.
In an article published on May 19, 2025, by Fortune, SNB President Schlegel expressed concerns over the U.S. debt situation, stating there is "no alternative" to U.S. Treasury bonds despite Moody's recent downgrade of the U.S. credit rating. Schlegel emphasized the critical role these bonds play in global finance, suggesting that despite the downgrade, they remain a cornerstone of investment portfolios worldwide. The downgrade by Moody's reflects growing worries about the sustainability of U.S. debt levels, yet Schlegel's comments underline a continued reliance on these securities, highlighting the lack of viable alternatives in the current economic landscape.

Read the Full Fortune Article at:
https://fortune.com/2025/05/19/us-debt-snb-president-schlegel-no-alternative-treasury-bonds-moodys-downgrade/

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