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Remote expedition cruises to places like the Antarctic and North Pole are booming as wealthy travelers increasingly seek out isolated, experiential destinations far from traditional tourism infrastructure.According to the Cruise Lines International Association, the global cruise industry is expected to record 37.2 million passengers in 2025, an increase of 7.5% from 2024, and the number of passengers is expected to approach 42 million by 2028. Amid its growth, expedition cruises have emerged as one of the industry’s most popular segments.Ritu Panesar, founder and president of luxury travel company Travelopod, said customers routinely spend $30,000 to $50,000 per person on remote…

There was frustration at Anfield as Liverpool drew 1-1 with visiting Chelsea, ending a six-game losing streak.Liverpool got off to a perfect start with Ryan Gravenbirch curling the ball high into the goal from distance, but the mood soon turned sour as Arne Slott’s side surrendered the lead. It seemed likely long before Enzo Fernandes’ free-kick led to Chelsea’s equalizer. Chelsea, under interim head coach Callum MacFarlane, grew in confidence after that, with Wesley Fofana showing some light touch. Giorgi Mamadashvili saves from Fernandes. Chelsea ended the first half with 16 touches in the box, compared to Liverpool’s four. Use…

Artificial intelligence is changing the world, and simultaneously inventing a whole new language to describe how it’s doing it. Spend five minutes reading about AI and you’ll run into LLMs, RAG, RLHF, and a dozen other terms that can make even very smart people in the tech world feel insecure. This glossary is our attempt to fix that. We update it regularly as the field evolves, so consider it a living document, much like the AI systems it describes. Artificial general intelligence, or AGI, is a nebulous term. But it generally refers to AI that’s more capable than the average…

A panoramic view of the cruise ship MV Hondius anchored off the coast of the port of Praia, the capital of Cape Verde, on May 3, 2026. AFP | Getty ImagesFor now, prediction market traders aren’t too worried about hantavirus.According to Kalsi data, there is only a 21% chance of a concern about a hantavirus outbreak this year. The prediction market platform opened a market on hantavirus on Wednesday night, noting that the problem would be resolved if the World Health Organization designates the virus as a “public health emergency of international concern” in 2026.Compared to other markets that opened…

Bournemouth strengthened their position in Europe with a 1-0 win against Fulham despite players being sent off on both sides, extending their incredible unbeaten run to 16 games.Brazilian winger Ryan scored his fifth goal since joining in January early in the second half to keep Bournemouth sixth in the Premier League, three points behind Aston Villa and six points ahead of ninth-placed Chelsea with two games in hand. Bournemouth’s Ryan Christie was shown a straight red card after a VAR check late in the first half for a reckless challenge on Timothy Castagne, while Fulham centre-back Joachim Andersen did the…

Chris Sampson was working from home in Missoula, Montana, when his cell phone lit up with a call that appeared to be from his adult daughter. Sampson said her name and photo appeared on the caller ID and a familiar ringtone sounded. But when she answered, she heard a voice that sounded like her daughter’s crying.”It was her voice. I know her screams of terror,” Sampson told CNBC Make It. “I thought maybe she had been in a car accident.”A short time later, Sampson said, a man answered the phone. He spoke softly at first, giving her first name and…

Brighton defeated Wolves, who have already been relegated, 3-0 at home, raising their hopes of qualifying for Europe.Headers from Jack Hinshelwood and Lewis Dunk within the first five minutes quickly put them at the bottom of the Premier League, and Yankuba Minte added a third goal in the second half to lift Brighton into seventh place. However, with Bournemouth’s win over Fulham, the Seagulls remain two points clear of sixth-placed Cherries with two games remaining, and sixth place could be enough to qualify for next season’s Champions League. Use Chrome Browser for a more accessible video player Sky Sports’ Dave…

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM – MAY 9: Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy speak about the media reaction to the local council election results at AFC Wimbledon on May 9, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Alicia Abodunde/Getty Images)Alicia Abodunde | Getty Images News | Getty ImagesBritish Prime Minister Keir Starmer reiterated on Saturday that he intends to remain in office despite his ruling Labor Party suffering its worst defeat in local elections in decades.”I’m not going to go away and throw the country into chaos,” Starmer told the BBC. “I think the right thing to do…

Middlesbrough manager Kim Helberg has accused Southampton of wrongdoing after Saints manager Tonda Eckert walked out of a tense post-match press conference after refusing to answer questions about ‘Spygate’.Southampton have been charged with breaching EFL regulations after a member of their staff was suspected of watching Middlesbrough practice ahead of Saturday’s 0-0 Championship play-off match. Eckert was asked multiple questions about the situation, but declined to respond beyond the club’s statement Friday night. Eckert also denied that it was a cold handshake with Helberg before the game, adding: “I’ve said more than enough. The questions keep coming, but the club…

Adam Kaz | E+ | Getty ImagesBuilding up a large balance in a health savings account can be a smart financial move to cover your medical expenses in retirement. But financial planners say dying with a large HSA can create tax problems for your heirs, specifically non-spouse heirs such as children, grandchildren and friends. Carolyn McClanahan, a certified financial planner and founder of Life Planning Partners in Jacksonville, Fla., said tax-advantaged accounts are a “big unknown” that people don’t understand.The good news is that there are ways to avoid dangerous situations.HSA tax issuesHSAs offer tax savings opportunities on three fronts.…