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The global cruise industry recorded 34.6 million passengers in 2024, with forecasts rising in 2025 despite global political changes and economic question marks.That has increased by about 3 million people from the previous year.“This is a sign of great optimism that we are not only growing, but we are all in great places in the future.Darr said 2025 is expected to hit 37 million passengers, and by 2028 the expected curve of 42 million will continue to grow.”It’s not only the optimism of the corporations that own the ship, but it’s also the optimism of the investment community that supports…
The agency will begin implementing long-term real ID rules at airports nationwide on May 7th.Federal officials said less than a month later Americans without a star in their driver’s licenses could even turn their backs when trying to board domestic flights.The Transport Security Agency (TSA) said on Friday that it will begin implementing long-term real ID rules at airports across the country on May 7th. Once the rules are fully enforced, any state-issued driver licenses and ID cards that do not meet the new standards will no longer pass security checkpoints.”The actual identity requirements make it difficult to forge fraudulent…
State Department officials said Kilmer Abrego Garcia was “detained in accordance with the sovereignty of the national authorities of El Salvador.”The US government admits that he was mistakenly deported, Kilmer Abrego Garcia lives in the El Salvador prison, a US State Department official said in a new court filing.”My understanding based on the official report from the San Salvador embassy is that Abrego Garcia is currently being held at the Terrorist Confinement Centre in El Salvador,” official Michael Kozak said in his declaration of oath to a federal judge in Washington. “He lives in that facility and is safe. He…
Whether you’re a marathon runner or someone who takes your dog for a walk, you could have bought multiple sneakers in a year.But when these brands’ crisp new white shoes turn brown, the soles become thinner or the toes plunge through the hole, and they are eventually thrown into a pile of goodwill during spring cleaning or in the garbage. Either way, your old shoes are likely to be in landfill.Moe Hachem believes there is a way to give those shoes a “Second Life.” He founded Sneaker Impact, a shoe recycling and reuse company in Miami, with the aim of…
The order expands some of the injunctions from federal judges who sought to stop the dismantling of the Consumer Financial Protection Agency. The appeals court ruled on April 11 that the Trump administration could proceed with firing workers from the Consumer Financial Protection Agency, but could not completely abolish the institution.The order issued Friday evening by the DC Court of Appeals for the Circuit is a partial victory for President Donald Trump, who told reporters in February that the agency should be demolished.Congress established the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to police and regulate the financial sector following the 2008 financial…
Rep. Maria Salazar (FL-27) along with Madeleine Dean (PA-04), Nathaniel Moran (TX-01), Becca Ballint (VT-AT University) and Joe Morell (NY-25) introduced the (non-fake) laws to securely retain nurturing originals, foster art, and entertainment. The law protects all individuals’ voices and likeness from generative artificial intelligence (AI) and other technologies from fraudulent and computer-generated recreation. The Senate version of the bill has been introduced by Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), Chris Coons (D-DE), Tom Tillis (RN.C.), and Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.).”In this new age of AI, we need real laws to protect real people,” Senator Salazar said. “The No Fakes Act is simple…
MIAMI (AP) — President Donald Trump took his seat at a UFC event in his hometown of Florida, when he said the standing ovations and cheers he portrayed said “we’re doing a good job.” Trump walked to his cageside seat at Miami’s Caseya Center Saturday night, and Trump shook hands with several supporters when others waving his trademark red campaign cap. The Republican president, who stayed for a few hours before returning to his Palm Beach home, said it was a “great honor” to receive that recognition from the crowd. “We say we’re doing a good job. If we’re not…
Policy changes could lead to the resolution of litigation against both service agencies.The US Air Force Academy and US Military Academy in West Point said race is no longer a factor in the admissions process. This is a policy change that could bring ongoing litigation closer to settlement.In another letter sent to federal courts in Colorado and New York on Friday, the academy requested a 60-day suspension in a lawsuit filed against them for a fair hospitalization (SFFA) claiming that the admission policy in question was no longer effective.SFFA, which secured a groundbreaking victory in the Supreme Court in 2023,…
Cheryl Rowling of Morning Star It is important to go beyond the emotional burden of a “gray divorce” and manage your finances. The first step is to hire an experienced divorce lawyer. Avoiding legal fees may be appealing, but going without professional guidance can cost more in the long run. Additionally, it is essential to understand the major financial and tax issues associated with a gray divorce. 1) How to budget after divorce The cash flow you had while you were married supported one household. After a divorce, that available income stream must fund two households. At best, you can…
The high volatility in the market was driven by headlines from Washington and rising bond yields.News AnalysisUS stocks were driven by rising Treasury bond yields this week and media headlines that sparked investors’ sentiment. All major averages recorded weekly profits thanks to two strong gatherings on April 9th and April 11th, led by gold producers and Big Tech.The S&P 500 index closed at 5,363 on April 11, up 5.7% for the week. The Dow Jones industrial average went 4.95% to close at 40,212. The Nasdaq rose 7.29% to close the week at 16,724. And the Small-Cap Russell 2000 recorded a…