US President Donald Trump’s policies and rhetoric have sparked a decline in international tourism to the country. A 5% drop in international travel is expected this year, with Canada being one of the hardest-hit countries. Canadians, who are the most common international visitors to the US, have stopped coming to the country in droves. Visits … Read more
JPMorgan has upgraded Norwegian Cruise Line (NCLH) to an overweight rating from neutral, predicting a 56% upside potential. The firm’s analyst, Matthew Boss, expressed confidence in the company’s prospects despite concerns about consumers’ spending habits. According to Boss, management reported no change in demand behavior despite macroeconomic headwinds. Booking curves and cancellation rates remained stable, … Read more
John Cena made his highly anticipated return to WWE television on Monday Night Raw this week, but his appearance was met with a surprising reaction from fans. After weeks of anticipation following his shocking heel turn at Elimination Chamber, Cena finally appeared on WWE programming with a newfound attitude that has the wrestling world buzzing. … Read more
British actress Aimee Lou Wood stars in the third season of HBO’s The White Lotus, currently airing. She plays Chelsea, the younger lover of Rick played by Walton Goggins. In an interview with The Sun, Wood revealed that show creator Mike White wanted her to stick with her northern English tones for the role. Wood … Read more
Alphabet Inc. is reportedly in talks to buy Wiz Inc., a cloud-security firm, for $33 billion. This deal would be the internet search company’s largest acquisition and could help Google catch up with Microsoft and Amazon in the competitive cloud-computing market. The move follows years of losses, but recent quarters have seen profitable sales growth. … Read more
Roku has faced backlash from some users after introducing advertisements that play automatically when a streamer turns on their TV sets for the first time. The ads, spotted by users over the weekend, displayed during a trailer for Disney’s “Moana 2” and included a close button to dismiss them. A spokesperson confirmed the test with … Read more
The 2025 SXSW Conference & Festivals came to a close, leaving behind a trail of innovation, creativity, and inspiration. The nine-day event drew in registrants from around the globe, who converged on Austin for a unique blend of tech, film, television, music, and more. Keynote presentations featured prominent figures like Meredith Whittaker, Issa Rae, Ben … Read more
Lebanon and Syria have agreed to a ceasefire after two days of border clashes, according to the Syrian Ministry of Defense. The agreement, which also calls for “enhanced coordination and cooperation” between the two countries, came after deadly fighting erupted overnight along the frontier. Seven Lebanese citizens were killed and 52 injured in the clashes, … Read more
US retail sales increased 0.2% on the month in March, beating the downwardly revised decline of 1.2% the prior month but missing expectations for a 0.6% rise. Excluding autos, the increase was 0.3%, aligning with forecasts. The sales data, which excludes seasonal factors but not inflation, suggests that spending is on pace with inflation, according … Read more
Ronnie Stanley, the right tackle for the Baltimore Ravens, has signed a three-year, $60 million contract extension to remain with the team. This move ensures that he will spend his entire 10-year NFL career with the Ravens, after being drafted by them in 2016. Stanley has built close relationships with many teammates and coaches during … Read more