With lush rainforests, beautiful beaches and, of course, world-class surfing and fishing, Costa Rica is a dream destination for adventure travelers. We even included it on our list of the best places to visit in 2024. Luckily, United Airlines has an excellent sale on flights to Costa Rica this summer. Some routes are more than 50% off the usual prices. It’s a great time to book an inexpensive getaway and enjoy the environmentally diverse Central American nation. Rainforest waterfall in the Osa Peninsula of Costa Rica. LAYNE KENNEDY/GETTY IMAGES Departure cities for this sale include Fort Lauderdale, New York City…
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The former Bed Bath & Beyond Inc., seeking to generate cash for its creditors, sued to recover more than $300 million in trading profits from Hudson Bay Capital Management, the hedge fund at the center of a last-ditch financing plan that failed to prevent the retailer’s collapse. The former retailer filed a lawsuit last week claiming that, behind the scenes, Hudson Bay orchestrated the terms for a February 2023 offering so it could acquire a huge, cut-rate stake in Bed Bath without having to disclose the ownership under a little-known rule for corporate insiders. The law also requires executives —…
The fear was reasonable. It was a fear I also carried. Uncertainty about whether or not I should tell the story now, and whether or not it was right to air what many consider family secrets, crept into the back of my mind. But I knew this story deserved to be told. When I set out to chronicle Black Twitter in April 2021—charting its rise, power, and what I felt was its unquestionable cultural impact—I was, admittedly, attempting to define a community that defies easy definition. In truth, Black Twitter is more than a community. It is an ever-growing, always-evolving…
Gardening can be a great way to save money and eat the freshest food but also comes with its fair share of frustrations. From pest management to proper watering, there are a lot of factors involved, especially if you’re using organic methods to avoid synthetic pesticides. Here are some natural pesticide options so your body (and the environment!) will thank you! Fortunately, there are several ways to wage war against pests without resorting to harmful pesticides and insecticides. Companion planting, proper spacing, and natural pest control methods help ensure a healthy garden. The Battle of the Bug Insecticides, herbicides, and…
Court has resumed. Trump swept in just now, his stride more confident than we’ve seen on some other days. In the morning, his lawyer Susan Necheles spent hours aggressively questioning Stormy Daniels, seeking to undermine her credibility and motivations. Trump appeared to be in a good mood as we broke for lunch, offering a tight smile to the press. Now, we’ll continue to hear from a documents witness, a Trump Organization bookkeeper named Rebecca Manochio, who was in charge of mailing cheques to Washington for Trump to sign while he was president. Some of those cheques, we now know, were…
Accidents involving Air Senegal, Corendon Airlines come as aircraft manufacturer in crisis over its poor safety record. Two Boeing 737 passenger planes have been involved in accidents in Senegal and Turkey on takeoff and landing, raising further questions about the aircraft manufacturer’s safety record. In Senegal, a chartered Air Senegal Boeing B737-300 plane skidded off a runway before takeoff early on Thursday at Blaise Diagne International Airport in the capital, Dakar. Eight-five people – including two pilots and four cabin crew – were on board the flight operated by TransAir and bound for the Malian capital Bamako. At least 10…
Wednesday on the RealClearPolitics radio show, Andrew Walworth, Carl Cannon, and Tom Bevan discuss the results of last night’s Indiana Republican primary where Nikki Haley received 22% of the vote and new polls in Pennsylvania which raise the question of whether voters will split their tickets when it comes to Senate elections. They also speculate about which states might surprise analysts in November, including Maine, Florida, and Minnesota. Also, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has a new campaign video narrated by actor Woody Harrelson, which Kennedy claims was suppressed on Facebook and Instagram.
President Joe Biden said that he would not supply offensive weapons that Israel could use to launch an all-out assault on Rafah — the last major Hamas stronghold in Gaza — over concern for the well-being of the more than 1 million civilians sheltering there. Biden, in an interview with CNN on Wednesday, said that the U.S. was still committed to Israel’s defense and would supply Iron Dome rocket interceptors and other defensive arms but that if Israel goes into Rafah, “we’re not going to supply the weapons and artillery shells used.” Biden acknowledged that “civilians have been killed in Gaza” by the type…
Working remotely has become more and more commonplace. After the global pandemic, many jobs moved online and have simply remained there. For others, working online has been a way of life for years. Either way, the industry is constantly evolving and changing, and it’s important to keep your finger on the pulse. Since so many people have moved to online work, it can feel oversaturated and overwhelming when looking for a job. That’s why I recommend dipping your toes into these industries if you’re seeking remote work or a change of direction. 5 Remote Job Industries That Are Booming in…
Line Man Wongnai, an on-demand food delivery service in Thailand, is considering an initial public offering on a Thai exchange or the U.S. in 2025, the company’s CEO and co-founder, Yod Chinsupakul, said in an exclusive interview with TechCrunch. Line Man Wongnai has yet to finalize where it will launch the IPO, but a dual-listing in Thailand and the U.S. is not off the cards, Chinsupakul said. The company is backed by Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund, GIC; Z Holdings, a joint venture formed by SoftBank and South Korean internet firm, Naver; and BRV Asia, among others. It has raised more…
Reviewed by Brian St. Pierre, MS, RD A personalized fitness and nutrition program is the antidote to one-size-fits-all, generic advice. If you’re tired of trying programs that just don’t fit with your lifestyle or preferences, a personalized program may be what you need to get—and stay—on track. We’ll explore what a personalized coaching program includes, as well as the many health and wellness benefits you can enjoy when you follow one. What does it mean to have a personalized coaching program? In a personalized coaching program, you work with a health coach who tailors a plan to fit your unique…
Rescue efforts are underway in Brazil’s Rio Grande do Sul state after floods and landslides killed at least 100 people. More than 160,000 people have been displaced by the floods, with some municipalities being completely destroyed by floodwater. Pictures emerged on Wednesday of a horse stranded on a rooftop amidst the floodwater in the city of Canoas. The city’s mayor told GloboNews that they are hoping to rescue the horse with the help of a helicopter. The international airport in the state’s capital, Porto Alegre, has had its runways completely flooded and will be out of use for at least…