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☆ Texas weather: 1 million customers are without power in the tornado-ravaged state as storms slam Dallas and Houston
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-28 | by ( Elizabeth Wolfe | Mary Gilbert | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

Storms unloaded hurricane-force wind gusts across the Dallas area, with Dallas Fort Worth International Airport recording a wind gust of 77 mph early Tuesday as power outages in the area started to skyrocket. KTVTThe power outages started to ramp up early Tuesday morning in the Dallas area, then extended south with the storms as they roared across the state, according to PowerOutage.us. Large hail, lightning and wind gusts as strong as 80 mph are the main threats with any storm. Dallas is the second major Texas city to have critical power infrastructure damaged by severe weather in less than two weeks. Storm damage is seen in the Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, area on May 28, 2024.

Persons: Houston’s George, Storms, Clay Jenkins, Grant Cruise, Oncor, “, ” Cruise, it’s, Jenkins, Andy Rose Organizations: CNN, Dallas Fort Worth International, Dallas, Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental, White House, National Weather Service, Sunday, Houston, “, Dallas County, Texans Locations: Texas, Dallas, Houston, Terrell , Texas, PowerOutage.us, Dallas County, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Fort Worth, Harris County, Fort Worth , Texas

☆ Stocks making the biggest moves midday: GameStop, U.S. Cellular, Nvidia, Norwegian Cruise Line and more
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-28 | by ( Michelle Fox | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Check out the companies making the biggest moves midday: GameStop — Shares jumped nearly 23% following the video game retailer's announcement on Friday that it made about $933 million from a stock sale. U.S. Cellular — Shares added 7% after the telecom company announced T-Mobile will acquire its wireless operations and 30% of spectrum assets for $4.4 billion. T-Mobile was up less than 1%, while Telephone and Data Systems , which owns 84% of U.S. Cellular, slipped 2%. Norwegian Cruise Line — The cruise stock rose 3% after an upgrade to buy from neutral at Mizuho. Zscaler — The cybersecurity company shed nearly 4% following a downgrade at Wells Fargo to equal weight from overweight.

Persons: Agios, vorasidenib, —, Duolingo Max, Semler, Elon, Zscaler, Airbnb, Eli Lilly, Macheel, Pia Singh, Hakyung Kim, Jesse Pound Organizations: GameStop, . Illinois, U.S, Cellular, Mobile, Telephone, Data Systems, U.S . Cellular, . Food, Drug, Pharmaceuticals, Royalty Pharma, Nvidia, Cruise, Mizuho, Sarepta Therapeutics, RBC Capital Markets, RBC, Sea, Reuters, —, Energy Capital Partners, Wedbush, FDA Locations: U.S, Norwegian, Wells

☆ Here are Tuesday's biggest analyst calls: Nvidia, Meta, Dell, Amazon, Apple, CrowdStrike, Netflix, Airbnb & more
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-28 | by ( Michael Bloom | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

UBS upgrades Globant to buy from neutral UBS said it sees "demand stabilization" for the IT and software development company. Wedbush upgrades Airbnb to outperform from neutral Wedbush said investors should buy the dip in shares of Airbnb. Morgan Stanley reiterates CrowdStrike as a top pick Morgan Stanley raised its price target on the stock to $422 per share from $372. Morgan Stanley reiterates Microsoft and Meta as overweight Morgan Stanley said in its analysis of large-cap institutional ownership that Microsoft is most under-owned and Meta the most over-owned. " Morgan Stanley reiterates Amazon as overweight Morgan Stanley said the e-commerce giant has a "widening" competitive advantage. "

Persons: Melius, Truist, Mizuho, Hannifin, it's, Futu, Steve Steinour, Zach Wasserman, Huntington, NCLH, Wells, Morgan Stanley, CrowdStrike, Dell, John Donovan, JMP, Guggenheim Organizations: Nvidia, Parker, Mizuho, Argus, UBS, JPMorgan, NASDAQ, 38ppt, " Bank of America, Bank of America, RBC, Netflix, &, Deutsche Bank, Deutsche, Citi, DuPont, Department of Justice, TAM, Guggenheim, Microsoft, Meta, Apple Locations: Asia, Airbnb, ZS, China

☆ Glen Powell said he almost went broke waiting for 'Top Gun: Maverick' to debut because Tom Cruise didn't want it on a streamer. Then it made $1.5 billion.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-28 | by ( Eammon Jacobs | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read previewGlen Powell said his bank account was "depleting" while he waited for "Top Gun: Maverick" to arrive in theaters after Tom Cruise delayed the sequel during the pandemic. In an interview published in The Hollywood Reporter last week, Powell said he landed in financial difficulty after Cruise refused to release "Maverick" on a streaming service. AdvertisementCruise had faith in the film, which is why he wanted to ensure its theatrical release. According to Box Office Mojo, "Top Gun: Maverick" raked in $1.495 billion worldwide. Powell saw similar success with a theatrical versus streaming release with the recent R-rated rom-com, "Anyone But You," featuring Sydney Sweeney.

Persons: —, Glen Powell, Tom Cruise, Jake, Cruise, Val Kilmer, Miles Teller, Jon Hamm, Powell, I'd, Tom, Sydney Sweeney, Syd Organizations: Service, Business, Hollywood, Office

CNN —Ukraine should be allowed to use French weapons, including long-range missiles, against targets inside Russia from which Moscow attacks Ukraine, French President Emmanuel Macron said Monday. The SCALP missiles have a range of up to 155 kilometers (96 miles) and carry a 400-kilogram (881-pound) high-explosive penetration warhead, according to the Missile Threat project at the Center for Strategic and International Studies. Macron stressed that the French arms are to be used only against targets from which attacks are launched into Ukraine. “We must not allow them to hit other targets in Russia,” including civilian or other military targets, the French leader said. The meeting follows a similar agreement between Ukraine and Spain on Monday, with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announcing a $1.08 billion weapons deal for Ukraine.

Persons: Emmanuel Macron, “, ” Macron, Olaf Scholz, Guillaume Souvant, David Cameron, Putin, ” Cameron, let’s, Caesar, Viacheslav Ratynskyi, Germany’s Scholz, Macron’s, ” Scholz, Vladimir Putin, ” Putin, ”, Volodymyr Zelensky, Zelensky, ” Zelensky, Pedro Sánchez Organizations: CNN, French Defense, Missile, Center for Strategic, International Studies, Getty, British, NATO, Spanish, Ukraine Locations: Ukraine, Russia, Moscow, Brandenburg, Germany, France, Bourges, AFP, Kyiv, ” France, Avdiivka, Donetsk region, United States, Uzbekistan, Europe, Belgium, Brussels, Spain, United Kingdom, Italy, Denmark, Finland, Canada

☆ Everyone you know is going on a cruise
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-27 | by ( Harriet Baskas | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Benjamin Xiang, a San Francisco-based flight attendant, went on his first cruise last August, setting aside his reservations about "cruise people" and a type of trip he'd imagined would be "not my travel style." He's among the many cruise newbies who've helped power the industry's recent growth. Some 27% of cruise passengers over the past two years have been first-timers, up 12% from the prior two-year period, according to the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), a trade group. That's exactly what cruise operators are hoping for, and so far they're getting it: 82% of all cruisers say they'll book again, CLIA's latest report found. After welcoming 31.7 million passengers last year, 7% more than in 2019, the industry expects volumes to swell to 34.7 million by the end of 2024.

Persons: Benjamin Xiang, he'd, Xiang, who've, Will, CLIA's, Jennifer Klaussen Organizations: Voyages, Cruise Lines International Association, Sundari Locations: San Francisco, Barcelona, Mallorca, Ibiza, Malibu , California

☆ Royal Caribbean and Carnival Cruise ships leave from Baltimore for the first time since the collapse of the Key Bridge
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-27 | by ( Lauren Johnson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

The port's terminal was blocked after the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed and killed six workers. AdvertisementTwo months after Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed, cruise ships are now taking off from the Port of Baltimore. The two trips are notable as the first cruise ships to leave Baltimore since the port was blocked by the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge on March 26. The Francis Scott Key Bridge services about 30,000 people a day. AdvertisementOne week ago, the port's terminal was the headquarters for the recovery operations for the Francis Scott Key Bridge, Daniels added.

Persons: Francis Scott Key, —, Baltimore's Francis Scott Key, We've, Jonathan Daniels, Daniels Organizations: Port, Service, Royal, Business, Francis Scott Key Bridge, Baltimore Sun, Maryland Department of Transportation Locations: Port of Baltimore, Royal Caribbean, Bermuda, Greenland, Canada, Baltimore, Maryland

☆ Rafael Nadal vs Alexander Zverev preview: Nadal’s French Open aura is an opponent
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-26 | by ( Matthew Futterman | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +10 min

Fans streamed through the gates, packing Roland Garros, lining up for crepes and champagne and Aperol spritzes. If that latter court is his living room, then the grounds at Roland Garros are his estate. Ever since then, Zverev has wanted another shot at playing Nadal at Roland Garros — though not in the first round, more like a semifinal or a final. The idea of playing Nadal on this clay sends chills through the spines of so many players. In 2022, I remember he came into Roland Garros not winning Monte Carlo, not winning Madrid, not winning Rome.

Persons: France —, Roland Garros, spritzes, —, Ostapenko —, squandering, Lucia Bronzetti, Novak Djokovic, Serena Williams ’, Rafael Nadal, Suzanne Lenglen, Nadal, Court Philippe, Chatrier, Uber, Alexander Zverev, Tim Clayton, Corbis, ” Nadal, He’d, Zverev, hadn’t, ” Zverev, Andrey Rublev, Misha, punking, ‘, “, ”, Rafa, Tsitsipas, Philippe, Roger Federer, it’s, “ I’m, Iga Swiatek, Rafa Nadal, he’s, “ There’s, Monte, Casper Ruud, Gao Jing, Felix Auger, Aliassime, Hubert Hurkacz, I’m, Clive Brunskill Organizations: France — Officially, — Alcaraz, Ostapenko, Roland, Getty, NBA, Nadal, Rafa, Monte Carlo, Madrid, TennisViz Locations: PARIS, France, Osaka, Court, Australia, Barcelona, Monte Carlo, Rome, Xinhua, tennis

☆ The world’s best countries for tourism, according to the World Economic Forum
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-25 | by ( Lilit Marcus | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

CNN —The United States has just won a significant honor – being named the world’s best country for travel and tourism in 2024 by the World Economic Forum. Europe in the leadSix of the top 10 countries on the list are in Europe, with Spain the highest overall. The country knows it has the world’s eyes looking its way ahead of the Summer Olympics in Paris this year. For 2024, six countries share the number one ranking – France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Singapore and Spain. leonovo/iStock Editorial/Getty ImagesThe top 10 countries for tourism, according to the World Economic Forum1.

Persons: –, It’s, Yongyuan Dai, ” Organizations: CNN, World Economic, Economic, Henley Index, –, Asia “, United Locations: United States, Europe, Spain, France, Paris, – France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Singapore, Shanghai, China, Asia, Ireland, Switzerland, Netherlands, American, Canada, Australia, Bondi, Barcelona, Venice, Bolzano, Tyrol

☆ I went on one date with a man, and then we decided to travel together indefinitely. It's not as romantic as it seems.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-25 | by ( Courtney Cardini | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Last year, I finally fulfilled my dream of traveling full-time when I got a job aboard a cruise ship. Plus, I had already scheduled my travel plans for the next two months. We decided to keep traveling togetherI had to choose between my travel plans and my partner. Having been a solo traveler, giving up my travel plans for something that may or may not work out was not a decision I took lightly. I never saw myself returning to the US; I wanted to return to Italy or continue traveling full-time with my future partner and kids.

Persons: I've, wanderlust Organizations: Service, Nomad Locations: Lisbon, Norway, Porto, Spain, Italy, Germany

☆ The high-end consumer is embracing travel this summer. These stocks will benefit, says Morgan Stanley
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-25 | by ( Michelle Fox | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Therefore, companies with exposure to the wealthier consumer should benefit, said a team of Morgan Stanley analysts led by Michelle Weaver. "This has changed post-Covid and we believe travel names exposed to high end consumers will continue to outperform those exposed to low end consumers." "We see a record spring and summer travel season with our 11 highest sales days in our history all occurring this calendar year," he said. Morgan Stanley continues to prefer the premium airlines. Its management has also noted its premium revenue is nearly 20% from last year and currently makes up 61% of revenue, he said.

Persons: Morgan Stanley, AlphaWise, Michelle Weaver, Ed Bastian, Ravi Shanker, Morgan, Shanker, Stephen Grambling, Hilton, Grambling, Wyndham, Jamie Rollo, Rollo, — CNBC's Leslie Josephs Organizations: Delta Air, Alaska Air, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Marriott, CCL, Royal, Norwegian Cruise Locations: Grambling, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian

☆ The Ambanis are reportedly throwing another lavish pre-wedding party, this time on a cruise ship
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-24 | by ( Jyoti Mann | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Read previewThe Ambanis are continuing their glitzy pre-wedding celebrations with another set of festivities. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan, Microsoft cofounder Bill Gates, and Ivanka Trump also turned up for the events. Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan at the March pre-wedding party. Representatives for the Ambanis at Reliance Industries did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Business Insider.

Persons: —, Anant Ambani, India's, Mukesh Ambani, Radhika Merchant, Shah Rukh Khan, Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Rihanna, Mark Zuckerberg, Priscilla Chan, Bill Gates, Ivanka Trump, Zuckerberg, Chan, Alexander McQueen, Gautam Adani Organizations: Service, Business, Meta, Microsoft, Fortune, Reliance Industries, Bloomberg Locations: Italy, France, Deccan Chronicle, Gujarat

☆ I've been on more than 30 cruises with my family. Here are my 6 tips for saving money on board.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-24 | by ( Amanda Adler | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

As a budget-conscious, frequent cruiser I've found ways to save money while on these vacations. My family packs smart, takes advantage of included entertainment, and avoids pricey upcharges. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementMy family loves cruising, and we've found it's a fantastic way to explore different destinations while enjoying the amenities and entertainment offered on board. And, after more than 30 cruises as a family, we've also found lots of ways to save money.

Persons: I've, pricey, —, we've Organizations: Service

☆ Virgin is facing a brand nightmare after its cruise giveaway went horribly wrong
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-24 | by ( Mikhaila Friel | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Virgin Voyages faces backlash after a free cruise winner said she has to pay $8,000 in flight costs. The cruise line's Australia voyages were canceled due to tensions in the Red Sea. Brand experts say Virgin should cover flight costs or offer different prizes to maintain trust. AdvertisementVirgin Voyages is dealing with a PR nightmare after a woman who won a free cruise said she'd have to pay $8,000 in flights to claim her prize. The adults-only cruise line, owned by Richard Branson's Virgin Group, is known for giving away free prizes to promote its various international sailings across Australia, Europe, and the Caribbean.

Persons: —, Richard Branson's, Morgan Organizations: Brand, Service, Richard Branson's Virgin Group, Caribbean ., Australian Broadcasting Corporation, ABC, Business Locations: Australia, Red, Europe, Caribbean, Australian, Melbourne, Tasmania

☆ The European housing crisis warping millennial life: The average Croatian lives with parents until 33
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-24 | by ( Joshua Zitser | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

According to Eurostat, the EU statistical office, the average Croatian leaves their parents' home at over 33 years of age, its highest figure. Joshua Zitser/Business InsiderIn the US, almost everyone has moved out by then. Joshua Zitser/Business InsiderWhile tourism brings economic opportunities for Vukovic and many others, he says it has also worsened the already dysfunctional housing market. But in parts of Dubrovnik, Vukovic explained, that's not feasible. Joshua Zitser/Business InsiderFor Josip Crncevic, 34, prices feel far out of reach.

Persons: —, Joshua Zitser, Malohodžić, Ivan Vukovic, Vukovic, Filip Brkan, that's, Josip Crncevic, Crncevic, homeownership, it's, he'd, Marija, Sanja, Angelo, Cikato, Diana Marlais, Bogdan Dascalescu, wouldn't Organizations: Service, Croatian, Business, Eurostat, BI, UNESCO, Heritage, King's, Real Estate Business Association of, Croatian Chamber Locations: Dubrovnik's, Croatia, Dubrovnik, Independence, HBO's, Dubrovnik's suburbs, Marija

☆ Inflation isn’t keeping Americans from having fun this Memorial Day weekend
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-24 | by ( Alicia Wallace | Krystal Hur | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

And this Memorial Day weekend could be a case in point: Travelers are expected to come out in record-setting droves. Three-plus years of high inflation have taken their toll on Americans’ budgets and, especially, their mindsets. Inflation has slowed during the past couple of years, pulling back significantly from its peak of 9.1% in June 2022. Americans, especially lower-income consumers, have pulled back spending at retailers as goods inflation outpaces wage growth. Pandemic-era savings have been spent while sticky inflation and high inflation rates eat into household budgets.

Persons: ” Gus Faucher, Price, ” Faucher, Taylor, it’s, ”, Ed Bastian, Swift, Delta, Taylor Swift’s, That’s, Kathleen Oberg, “, Peter Kern Organizations: New, New York CNN, Transportation Security, TSA, PNC Financial Services, CNN, Consumer, Mickey Consumer, Commerce Department, Disney, Delta Air, ” United Airlines, Mastercard, Institute, Marriott International, Marriott, Expedia Group Locations: New York, United States, Hong Kong, Europe

☆ Wells Fargo goes on quiet hiring spree to expand from lending. What it means for the stock
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-24 | by ( Morgan Chittum | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +8 min

He added, "Wells Fargo could fetch a higher multiple in the market as a result." A Wells Fargo spokesperson declined to comment on the total number of CIB-related hires across all levels in the division. Wells Fargo and other banks have benefited in recent years as the Federal Reserve began hiking interest rates in March 2022. More recent data indicates that Wells Fargo's investment banking revenue share globally has jumped to No. A woman walks past Wells Fargo bank in New York City, U.S., March 17, 2020.

Persons: Wells, Wells Fargo, JPMorgan Chase, Jeff Marks, Charlie Scharf, Scharf, Doug Braunstein, Braunstein, Fernando Rivas, Rivas, Jonathan Weiss, Weiss, Piper Sandler, Wells Fargo's Scharf, NII, Kroger, Scharf's, Scott Siefers, Siefers, Jim Cramer's, Jim Cramer, Jim Organizations: Wall, CNBC, JPMorgan, CIB, Wells, North American Investment Banking, Barclays, Deutsche Bank, Suisse —, Management, Federal Reserve, Fed, Albertson's, Federal Trade Commission, Currency Locations: Wells Fargo, Americas, U.S, IPOs, Wells, New York City

☆ What it’s really like to live in Antarctica
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-23 | by ( Lilit Marcus | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +14 min

The Minnesota native first went to the White Continent in 2007 to work as a janitor at McMurdo Base, one of the three US outposts there. She was one of half-a-dozen people staffing the world’s southernmost post office, UK-administered Port Lockroy. Counting penguins is one of the roles Port Lockroy staff have during their time in Antarctica. Once you get the Antarctica bug, Long and Nelson say, it’s pretty hard to get rid of. In a fast-paced globalized world where everyone is on their phones all the time, Antarctica offers a rare opportunity to live a different kind of life.

Persons: United States –, Keri Nelson, Amundsen, ” Nelson, “, McMurdo, Palmer, Evan Townsend, ” Keri Nelson, ”, Nelson, Scott Base, –, Scott, Keri Nelson “, Chris Long, Long, Laura Bullesbach, Bridie Martin, Laura Bullesbach doesn’t, you’re, You’re, Port Lockroy, Bullesbach, Clare Ballantyne, ” Long, Keri Nelson Long, he’s, vacationer, ” Klaus Dodds Organizations: CNN, United, Antarctic, Minnesota, Base, Scott, Palmer, grownups, McMurdo Base, McMurdo, US, Geographic, Pole, Ocean, Scott Base, Port, Lockroy, Port Lockroy, Electronics, University of London Locations: Antarctica, Chile, Japan, Australia, United States, McMurdo, New, Ross, Amundsen, New Zealand, Russian, South America, Port Lockroy, Lockroy, Port, Denver, China

☆ GM CEO Mary Barra says she has no plans to retire soon as automaker's transformation continues
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-23 | by ( Michael Wayland | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

DETROIT – General Motors CEO and Chair Mary Barra on Thursday said she has no plans to retire any time soon as she tries to ensure the company's transformation is on "a good path." Barra, who is the longest tenured CEO outside of the company's founder, has been asked about retirement for several years. "I'm having a lot of fun, and I want to make sure we have our transformation on a good path," she said during a fireside chat at a Detroit Economic Club meeting. Barra reiterated she serves at the pleasure of the GM board and that she continues to have "fun." Cruise and EVs, along with software-defined vehicles and services, have been among the largest potential growth areas under Barra, who became CEO in January 2014.

Persons: Mary Barra, Barra, I've, Cruise Organizations: Economic, Washington, DETROIT – General, GM, Detroit Locations: Washington , U.S, DETROIT, San Francisco, Barra

☆ A US Navy carrier strike group locked in a Red Sea battle has fired over 500 munitions fighting the Houthis
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-23 | by ( Jake Epstein | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Read previewThe US Navy carrier strike group battling the Houthis in the Red Sea has fired more than 500 munitions throughout its deployment, striking the rebels directly in Yemen and intercepting their missiles and drones. The strike group has leaned on its aircraft and warships to engage targets and defend against varying threats. Sailors observe as an F/A-18E Super Hornet lands on the flight deck aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower in the Red Sea on March 12. Aircraft from the strike group have flown more than 27,200 hours across over 12,100 sorties. The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Carney defeats a combination of Houthi missiles and drones in the Red Sea on Oct. 19.

Persons: —, Dwight D, Eisenhower, Navy Carlos Del Toro, Arleigh Burke, Carney, Aaron Lau, National Intelligence Avril Haines, We've, It's Organizations: Service, US Navy, Eisenhower Carrier Strike, Ike, Business, Nimitz, Hornet, EA, Aircraft, Navy, Tomahawk, National Intelligence, Pentagon Locations: Yemen, Gulf, Aden, Iran, Hessen

☆ 20 of the most daring outfits ever worn at the annual Cannes amfAR Gala
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-23 | by ( Amanda Krause | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

Paris Hilton first attended the Cannes amfAR Gala in 2001 while wearing a bold, bedazzled gown. Paris Hilton attends the 2001 amfAR Gala at the Cannes Film Festival. J. Vespa/Dave Hogan/Getty ImagesThe names written in crystals on her Randolph Duke dress were actually celebrity autographs from stars like Tom Cruise and Clint Eastwood, and the matching jewels on her arm spelled "amfAR." As for the gown itself, it was black and sleeveless with a round back cutout that extended to her sides.

Persons: Paris, Paris Hilton, Dave Hogan, Randolph Duke, Tom Cruise, Clint Eastwood Organizations: Paris Hilton, Cannes, Paris, Cannes Film

☆ One of the US's busiest cruise ports can't keep up with America's love for vacations at sea — but an urgent new terminal will help meet the demand for giant cruise ships
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-23 | by ( Brittany Chang | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Port Canaveral announced new plans to build a seventh cruise terminal by 2026. But Port Canaveral is running out of space as demand for these vacation voyages continues to skyrocket. When complete, it could accommodate the world's largest cruise ships, including Royal Caribbean's new 1,198-foot-long, 9,950-person-capacity Icon of the Seas. The project would've taken three to four years to complete — too long a timeline for Port Canaveral. "We can't shut down operations at Port Canaveral because the state can't get the road infrastructure in a timely manner," he added.

Persons: —, John Murray, Murray, Royal Caribbean's, Brittany Chang, Ross Klein, UCG, Jamie Glasner, Glasner Organizations: Canaveral, Infrastructure, Service, Disney, Sunshine State, Port Canaveral, Canaveral Port, Royal, Business, MSC Group, Disney Cruise, Memorial University of Newfoundland, Glasner, US Customs, Border Protection, Florida Department Locations: Florida, Miami, Canaveral, Port Canaveral, Port, Caribbean

☆ Jenny Nicholson breaks down Disney’s ‘Star Wars’ hotel closure
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-23 | by ( Aj Willingham | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

Some of her most popular videos cover shows and movies like “The Vampire Diaries,” “Pirates of the Caribbean” and installments in the “Star Wars” franchise. None of them are nearly as long as her most recent video, “The Spectacular Failure of the Star Wars Hotel.”Over the course of 20 video chapters, Nicholson details her 2022 stay at the “Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser” hotel in Orlando, Florida. The tale is likely familiar to Disney and Star Wars fans, many of whom heard about the high-dollar, high-concept hotel and its closure in 2023. The big draw of the hotel lay in what Disney marketing called an “immersive, customizable Star Wars experience” that Nicholson equated to LARPing, or live-action roleplaying. “I couldn’t care less about some dumb Star Wars hotel, but give me those 4 hours,” one X user said.

Persons: YouTuber Jenny Nicholson, ”, Nicholson, Allen J, Gen, Disney, Bob Iger, CNN’s Natasha Chen Organizations: CNN, Disney, Walt Disney, ” “ Pirates, “, Wars, Star Wars, Los Angeles Times, Star, Google, Magic, Orlando’s Walt Disney, Disney Parks, Galactic, ’ Locations: Caribbean, Orlando , Florida, Walt, Orlando’s, Anaheim, Florida

☆ European leaders are planning a $4.3 billion Iron Dome-style defense system
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-22 | by ( Mia Jankowicz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read previewEuropean countries are preparing to reveal plans for a $4.3 billion Iron Dome-style air and missile defense system, Poland's prime minister announced on Monday. The European Sky Shield Initiative, or ESSI, is conceived as a means to jointly procure ground-based interoperable air defense systems. There is no reason for Europe not to have its missile defense shield," Tusk said, per The Telegraph. Related storiesIsrael's Iron Dome has long been seen as one of the world's most advanced air defense systems, protecting the country's skies from rockets and other projectiles. AdvertisementWhile a direct hot-war attack by Russia on NATO Europe is not considered an immediate likelihood, many countries — particularly those that border Russia — are deeply alarmed.

Persons: —, . Donald Tusk, Tusk, ESSI, Olaf Scholz, It's, Andrzej Duda Organizations: Service, AVN, European Council, Kyiv Post, Business, Sky Shield Initiative, Telegraph, NATO, Patriots, IRIS Locations: Kyiv, Israel, Europe, Russia, Iran, NATO Europe, Ukraine, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Turkey, Greece, German, ESSI

☆ A woman who won a free Virgin Voyages cruise said she would have to spend $8,000 on flights to claim the prize
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-21 | by ( Mikhaila Friel | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Read previewAn Australian woman who won a Virgin Voyages cruise said she and her partner would have to pay a combined $8,000 for flights due to a change in the ship's itinerary. In a video shared to Virgin Voyages' Instagram account in November, a flight attendant FaceTimed with Virgin founder Richard Branson to announce the prize. Advertisement"I am pleased to gift each adult on board a free Virgin Voyages cruise," Branson said. Balkrushna Potdar, a marketing lecturer at the University of Tasmania, told ABC that Morgan's story could potentially damage Virgin Voyages' brand. In September 2023, Virgin Voyages announced it had secured $550 million in funding managed by the Private Equity Group of Ares Management.

Persons: —, Morgan, Richard Branson, Branson, Chris Putnam, Balkrushna, Potdar, Scarlet Lady, Ares Management Organizations: Service, Virgin, Australian Broadcasting Corporation, ABC, Business, Virgin Airlines, Virgin Voyages, Independent, Overseas, Miami, Virgin's PR, BI, Voyages, Virgin Australia Group, University of Tasmania, Private Equity Group, Ares Locations: Melbourne, Tasmania, Australia, New Zealand, Brisbane, Red, Quay, Sydney, Europe, Caribbean, San Juan, Tortola, Basseterre, St, John's, Fort, de, France, Castries, Kingstown, Hobart, Ireland, Scotland, Portsmouth, England

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