Disney to close Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser hotel experience in September
The Walt Disney Company announced plans Thursday to close its Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser hotel experience at the end of September.
John Wayne Airport elicits most anger from flyers, report says
Forbes recently compared the anger various American airports evoke from people using them for air travel and found John Wayne Airport in California irritates travelers the most.
$6K Japanese gelato breaks world record for most expensive ice cream: 'Rich in taste and texture'
The world's most expensive ice cream is made by a Japanese gelato company and it's only slightly sweet in flavor since it's made with white truffle, Parmigiano Reggiano and sake lees.
Disney scraps $1B Florida development as war with DeSantis rages on
The Walt Disney Company on Thursday informed employees that it is abandoning a planned $1 billion new Florida campus as the company's battle with Gov. Ron DeSantis escalates.
Florida's St. George Island tops list of nation's best beaches: annual report
A ranking for the nation's best beaches for 2023, released by a Florida professor known as "Dr. Beach," includes stunning destinations in Florida, Hawaii and New York.
Most affordable beach towns of 2023 revealed — and some are not where you'd think
As summer nears, many people are looking to spend time in beach towns yet not break the bank. For a great escape, here are the 10 most affordable beach towns in America, according to Realtor.com.
Harrowing video shows NY pizzeria owner forced to lie on the ground during robbery
A Brooklyn, New York City, restaurant owner was approached and robbed last Monday night, May 8, by two unidentified male suspects after store hours.
San Francisco fire sale: downtown high rise selling at a 73% discount
A high rise office building in San Francisco's financial district is being sold for significantly lower than what it had been valued at a few years ago, the San Francisco Business Times reported.
Texas AG sues Hyatt Hotels for allegedly misleading consumers with 'hidden fees'
Texas AG Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit alleging Hyatt Hotels markets rooms at one price to consumers, but then adds other "mandatory and unavoidable fees."
Elon Musk subpoenaed by US Virgin Islands in JPMorgan Chase-Jeffrey Epstein lawsuit
Tesla CEO Elon Musk is facing a subpoena from the U.S. Virgin Islands in relation to a lawsuit seeking to hold JPMorgan Chase accountable for the sex trafficking acts committed by Jeffrey Epstein.
TSA testing facial recognition technology at 16 airports across US to enhance airport security, travel
The TSA is testing new facial recognition technology at 16 airports all over the U.S. to bolster security and make procedures run more smoothly.
Disney content purge amid Disney+, Hulu merger means some films, TV shows could soon be unavailable
The Walt Disney company plans to consolidate its Disney+ and Hulu streaming services into a "one app experience," which will necessitate slashes in content production.
United Airlines pilots picket demanding wage increases as airlines threaten strike
United Airlines pilots are picketing at 10 major airports across the U.S. on Friday in support of union demands for better pay and conditions from the carrier.
Southwest pilots authorize a strike with decisive vote
Pilots for Southwest Airlines voted overwhelmingly to authorize a potential strike in attempt to apply pressure in contract negotiations, which focus on pay raises and schedule changes.
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg says Tesla shouldn't call its driving system 'Autopilot'
US Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg says Tesla should not call its automated driving system Autopilot because humans control the cars.
Feds arrest alleged Chinese spy in Boston
A U.S. citizen living in Brighton in Boston, Massachusetts, has been indicted by federal authorities for allegedly acting as an unregistered foreign agent.
Boston hospital to use $100 million gift for immunology, inflammation research
A biotech entrepreneur has gifted $100 million to Boston’s Brigham and Women's Hospital which will use the donation to establish a new institute to study immunology and inflammation.
Pet-friendly private jet firm aims to make travel with dogs and cats easier: 'Cost is comparable'
K9 Jets is a new "all-inclusive" private jet charter operator that's helping pet owners arrange transcontinental flights with dogs and cats for thousands of dollars per seat.
NYC migrant housing crisis threatens return to work push
New York City is considering using the Roosevelt Hotel as emergency housing for migrants in a move that could undermine local businesses efforts to bring workers back to offices.
JetBlue launches new rewards system offering perks like early boarding, free alcoholic drink
JetBlue is rolling out a new loyalty rewards system tailored to customers who may not fly as frequently to give them access to perks like a free alcoholic beverage.



















