Apple just made an extremely rare move
Siri got an upgrade in 2024, but its larger overhaul has been delayed. You can probably count on one hand the number of times Apple has publicly announced a product delay. But Apple did just that on Friday, announcing that its plan for an AI overhaul to its virtual assistant, Siri, is taking longer than…
Trump handed these 2 Chinese e-commerce companies a double win — for now
Shein took over fast fashion thanks to its low prices and disruptive supply chain technology. Shein and Temu scored a win thanks to President Donald Trump. As tariffs are hitting retailers and forcing some to raise their prices, both companies are still able to use the de minimis exemption after the Trump administration temporarily paused…
A Las Vegas bar, a wedding venue, and a Swedish hotel: How retired Boeing 747s are being turned into tourist attractions
A flightless Boeing 747 will soon become a dining and party venue in Las Vegas. You don’t need to book a plane ticket to experience one of the most iconic — and quickly disappearing —passenger planes. In February, Las Vegas entertainment venue AREA15 took delivery of a retired 45-year-old Boeing 747 and plans to convert…
Why Royal Caribbean’s next mega-ship will debut in Europe instead of the Caribbean
Royal Caribbean’s coming Legend of the Seas, shown in a rendering, is expected to debut in Europe in 2026. Royal Caribbean? More like Royal European. The cruise line’s coming Legend of the Seas is expected to set sail in 2026, but it won’t debut in Florida to run classic Caribbean voyages, as most of its…
Gunshots, Molotov cocktails, and graffiti: Police make arrests and investigate as anti-Tesla vandalism continues
Police are investigating gunshot damage at a Tesla showroom in Oregon. Tesla employees in Oregon arrived at work Thursday morning to discover gunshot damage at the dealership. It’s the latest incident under police investigation amid a wave of anti-Tesla vandalism. Meanwhile, police continue to make arrests in other cases as they investigate vandalism incidents across…
Cruise food is better than you think. These are the 6 best dishes I’ve eaten on ships lately.
My six favorite cruise restaurants serve options like giant tiger prawns and gyoza with foie gras. Have food, will travel — even, or maybe especially, if it’s on a cruise. I’ve sailed on eight ships, which means I’ve had my fair share of cruise food. Before you throw me a pity party, it’s not as…
I felt isolated after I retired. Inviting other men to lunch helped me turn things around — but I faced rejection along the way.
Onken hosted lunches every other Wednesday during the summer of 2024. There’s a stereotype that aging men don’t develop social support systems as readily as women. I fit the stereotype. My wife has always been in charge of our social life. Although we both worked, she managed houseguests, arranged parties, and supervised all things social.…
We’re springing our clocks forward this weekend. But is it worth it?
The author decided to take the week off while her kids were at day care. Welcome back to our Saturday edition! One dietician figured out how to make quick and easy meals in the air fryer without sacrificing health benefits. Find out her eight favorite dishes. On the agenda: This alternative to the Mediterranean diet…
Teaching my kids how to cook and clean was difficult. But now, as teens, they can take care of themselves, and I have freedom.
The author, not pictured, taught her kids how to care for themselves. My husband and I went out to dinner last weekend, and as I was getting ready I realized I made no plans for my teens to eat. As we were headed out the door, I yelled, “We’re leaving! Find something in the fridge…
