• Mon, June 9, 2025

by: Forbes

Wealthier Americans Spending Less On Air Travel Amid Trump Tariff Unease

Airlines are counting on affluent customers to compensate for slowing demand for economy seats but recent signs of a pullback among wealthy travelers suggest that bet may no longer be a sure thing.

by: TechCrunch

Apple Wallet gains new travel-friendly features in iOS 26 | TechCrunch

The app will soon be able to hold a digital version of your passport, and boarding passes will gain new features.

by: NewsNation

English mother's ashes thrown to sea to travel the world

A woman is on a mission to send her late mother's ashes across the world, but in a humorous twist of events, she hadn't gone very far after the first "trip."

by: HoopsHype

Joe Mazzulla travels to Turkey to watch Nigel Hayes

After winning the first two games at home, Fenerbahce closed the series on the road in Game 3, winning 93-84 and sweeping 3-0 Bahcesehir to advance to the Turkish League Finals. Wade Baldwin and Me

by: PBS

As Trump's new travel ban begins, some visitors report extra scrutiny at U.S. airports

President Donald Trump's new ban on travel to the U.S. by citizens from a dozen countries took effect Monday with relative calm, as some travelers with valid visas reported extra scrutiny at American airports before being allowed entry.

by: Fortune

At least 6 Waymo vehicles were vandalized amid anti-ICE protests in Los Angeles

Waymo halted service in the downtown Los Angeles area on Monday as the demonstrations continued.

by: WMUR

New ban on travel into the US for citizens of 12 countries now in effect

A new travel ban preventing people from a dozen countries from entering the United States went into effect Monday.

by: Mashable

6 essentials for travelling in style

Here are some essentials to help you travel in style, keeping you looking and feeling good no matter where you go.

by: Fortune

Meta in talks for Scale AI investment that could top $10 billion

This would be Meta's biggest ever external AI investment, and a rare move for the company.
  • Tue, June 10, 2025

by: KTVU

Trump travel ban could impact Afghan cricket players traveling to Major League matches

Five Afghan players are awaiting visa approvals to enter the U.S. after President Trump's travel ban went into effect on Monday. The players are expected to compete in a series of cricket matches held at the Oakland Coliseum this week. OAKLAND, Calif. - A travel ban barring citizens from 12 countries from coming into the United States took effect on Monday.

by: CNN

Trump signs proclamation to ban travel from 12 countries | CNN Politics

President Donald Trump signed a proclamation Wednesday evening to ban travel from several countries to the US, citing security risks.

by: MSNBC

Ali Velshi: Have Americans grown numb? Trump's new travel ban met with muted reaction

Ali Velshi says Trump's new travel ban on 12 countries has not been met with the same outcry as his so-called Muslim ban that he enacted during his first term.

by: BBC

Aurigny and BA boost Guernsey travel connections

Guernsey customers can book connecting flights through London City Airport on a single ticket.

by: Fortune

Trump deployment of 4,000 National Guard members and 700 Marines to LA will cost taxpayers $134 million

California Gov. Gavin Newsom, meanwhile, filed an emergency motion in federal court to block the Trump administration from using the Guard and Marines.

by: news4sanantonio

Great Places to Travel This Summer

The summer travel season is around the corner, travel expert Laura Begley Bloom is here to share a great destination and interesting travel trends.FOR MORE INFO

by: Parade

Ed Sheeran Takes a Bold Stance on Sustainable Travel

Fans were surprised by this!

by: CNET

My Favorite Laptop for Travel Just Hit a New All-Time Low Price

The Asus Zenbook A14 weighs less than a MacBook Air and won a CNET Editors' Choice Award. It's now $250 off, the best deal I've seen on this model yet.

by: Forbes

Canadian Boycott Of U.S. Travel Is Going Stronger Than Ever, New Data Says

Last month, 38% fewer Canadians visited the U.S. by car compared to May 2024 cementing a trajectory of international tourism declines and a potential economic loss of $12.5 billion this year.

by: Fortune

Slashing public health funding is a national security disaster in the making: Howard Dean

Defense officials have long warned that pandemics, bioterrorism, and emerging infections are critical threats to U.S. stability.

by: Forbes

Forget The Heatwave, This Is The Coolest Way To Travel Europe This Summer

So why chase the heat when you can chase alpine lakes, high-altitude wellness retreats, and endless daylight? Is visiting locations with cool temperatures a smarter and more sustainable way to experience Europe this summer?

by: Forbes

Summer Travel And The Economy: How 2025 Could Rank For Businesses

Foreign exchange markets and businesses are likely to get caught up in the shuffle, especially if travelers reprioritize to a great degree.

by: Fortune

Current price of gold: June 10, 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

Trump and Musk might already be making up over L.A. protests

Musk engaged positively with posts from both Trump and Vice President JD Vance on the L.A. protests.

by: Fortune

Leaders of 'orgasmic meditation' women's wellness company OneTaste convicted of federal forced labor charges

Prosecutors had argued the two women ran a yearslong scheme that groomed adherents many of them victims of sexual trauma to do their bidding.

by: Fortune

Hundreds of NIH scientists pen letter criticizing Trump's deep cuts to public health research

In a number of cases, trials that were mostly completed were rendered useless without the money to finish and analyze the work, the letter says.

by: Fortune

U.K.'s FTSE 100 surpasses March record as tariff concerns ease

The FTSE 100 rebounded strongly after Trump paused some of the highest tariffs in a century in April and the U.K. secured a trade framework with the U.S.

by: Fortune

Government borrowing binge could crowd out mortgages and investment

U.S. Treasuries accounted for $28.3 trillion, or roughly 60%, of the country's $46.9 trillion fixed-income market last year.

by: Fortune

Trump is sending another 2,000 National Guard troops to Los Angeles

As California files suit against deployment

by: Fortune

Hedge fund titan Bill Ackman shares the secret that got him through his lowest moments

When his hedge fund was hemorrhaging money and he was splitting up with his wife of 25 years, Ackman said the concept of compounding interest got him through.
  • Wed, June 11, 2025

by: BBC

'Game-changer' cash as leisure centres go greener

New heating systems will "significantly cut energy use and emissions", a council says.

by: Reuters

US House speaker Johnson will travel to Israel June 22

"Our ties run deeper than military partnerships and trade agreements," Johnson said in an emailed statement. Punchbowl News, which first reported Johnson's plan, said the House Speaker was expected to meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem during the trip.

by: Oregonian

Oregon cities top new ranking of 20 best foodie travel destinations in U.S.

The Pacific Northwest is home to 4 of the top 5 cities on the list.

by: Forbes

Colombia's Airstrip Enhancements Boost Travel To Remote Tourist Spots

Travel to Colombia shows no signs of slowing down, but a new program designed to enhance connectivity to out-of-the-way destinations might change the standard itinerary.

by: Investopedia

Americans Are Behaving As If They're Going Into a Recession, Delta CEO Says

Corporate and domestic leisure travel has stalled since late February, according to Delta, the first major airline to release earnings since widespread tariffs were announced.

by: Newsweek

Starbucks will pay up to $136,000 for new job to travel the world

Starbucks is promoting two "Global Coffee Creator" roles that could pay more than $100,000.

by: Fortune

There's a trick to driving AI adoption among employees, says TIAA exec, and it's a 'big lever'

Workers at TIAA Wealth Management are prodded to use AI in ways both direct and subtle.

by: People

Bring These Travel-Themed Books Along on Your Summer Vacation (Exclusive)

Whether you're off on a cross-country road trip or posting up in your own backyard, these wanderlust-inspiring books are the perfect complement to any adventure

by: Parade

Airline Shuts Down With No Warning, Leaving Travelers Stranded

A Florida-based airline stunned travelers by announcing that they were canceling all flights and shutting down immediately.

by: Polygon

Netflix's science fiction romance Our Times breaks the time travel movie rules

Move over, Back to the Future

by: WJW

Get paid to travel the world and post about coffee: Starbucks

This could be your dream job!

by: Esquire

The Easiest Way to Travel is With a Garment Duffle Bag

Time to ditch wheelie suitcases and multiple bags. These are Esquire's favorite garment duffel bags, some of which we've used all over the world. Shop now.

by: BBC

Leisure centres in Lowestoft, Woodbridge and Leiston go greener

New heating systems will "significantly cut energy use and emissions", a council says.

by: Fortune

Overconfidence can kill a COO's shot at the corner office

For ambitious COOs, the lesson is clear: respect the current power structure, and stay tightly synced with the CEO.

by: Fortune

Current price of gold: June 11, 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

BYD vows timely supplier payments as China scrutinizes automakers

Several government-backed automakers also pledged to standardize bill payment for suppliers to 60 days.
  • Thu, June 12, 2025

by: BBC

Race Across the World duo planning more travels

Caroline Bridge says a trip to Kazakhstan could be next for her and son Tom.

by: BBC

Technology 'key' to reviving bus travel in Surrey

People will opt to drive if buses feel outdated or complicated, say researchers.

by: BBC

Fire at leisure centre as Northern Ireland violence erupts for third night

The worst of the disorder is in Ballymena, but unrest spread to other towns on Wednesday evening.

Meta in talks for Scale AI investment that could top $10 billion

This would be Meta's biggest ever external AI investment, and a rare move for the company.
In a recent development, Meta has announced plans to scale its investment in AI startups to $10 billion, as reported by Fortune on June 8, 2025. This significant increase in funding aims to bolster the company's position in the rapidly evolving AI landscape. The initiative is spearheaded by Alexandr Wang, a prominent figure in the machine learning community, who is expected to play a crucial role in identifying and nurturing promising AI ventures. This move underscores Meta's commitment to advancing AI technology and its applications across various industries.

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https://fortune.com/2025/06/08/meta-scale-ai-statup-investment-10-billion-alexandr-wang-machine-learning/

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