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Travelers ready to set sail on cruises at record levels next year

MIAMI (Reuters) — Next year is looking like a banner year for cruise vacations, as travelers across all income and budget levels have been booking voyages at greater volumes than…

John McCarthy December 14, 2023

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Tesla recalls nearly all vehicles sold in US to fix system that monitors drivers using Autopilot

DETROIT (AP) — Tesla is recalling nearly all vehicles sold in the U.S., more than 2 million, to update software and fix a defective system that’s supposed to ensure drivers…

John McCarthy December 14, 2023

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Tyson recalls nearly 30,000 pounds of its dinosaur-shaped chicken nuggets

SPRINGDALE, Arkansas (NBC) — Tyson Foods is recalling nearly 30,000 pounds of one of its products — dinosaur-shaped chicken nuggets — after some consumers reported finding small metal pieces, the Department of…

John McCarthy November 7, 2023

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Liberty buys Dish Networks in the USVI and Puerto Rico for $256 million

SAN JUAN — Liberty Latin America (LLA) reached an agreement to buy Dish Networks’ spectrum and customer base in Puerto Rico and the U.S, Virgin Islands (USVI) for $256 million. The deal…

John McCarthy November 6, 2023

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More fruit pouches for kids are being recalled because of illnesses that are linked to lead

WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal health officials are expanding an investigation into potentially lead-tainted pouches of apple cinnamon fruit puree marketed for children amid reports of more illnesses and additional product recalls. The…

John McCarthy November 6, 2023

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Royal Caribbean alters 2024 cruise itineraries to skip Israel

MIAMI (Reuters) — Royal Caribbean Group is removing Israel from its 2024 itineraries due to the Israel-Hamas war, according to an email sent to travel agents on Thursday seen by Reuters,…

John McCarthy November 3, 2023

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World’s Top Caribbean Tourism Destinations Are Also Most Dangerous For Homicides

KINGSTON — The Caribbean emerged as the world's top tourist region in 2023. Seven of the world's top ten most visited countries have a Caribbean coastline, continuing the region's dominance…

John McCarthy November 2, 2023

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Off-duty Alaska Airlines pilot who allegedly tried to shut down engines discussed taking mushrooms

JUNEAU (NBC) — The off-duty pilot accused of trying to bring down an Alaska Airlines flight told investigators he had not slept for 40 hours and believed he was having a "nervous…

John McCarthy October 24, 2023

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Here are 10 questions to ask digital marketing agencies before you hire one

In a world dominated by digital marketing tactics, businesses are constantly thrown curveballs on whether to work with a local based or Los Angeles Digital Marketing Agency for example. The dilemma people…

John McCarthy October 4, 2023

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Hyundai and Kia recall nearly 3.4 million vehicles due to fire risk and urge owners to park outdoors

DETROIT (AP) — Hyundai and Kia are recalling nearly 3.4 million vehicles in the U.S. and telling owners to park them outside due to the risk of engine compartment fires.…

John McCarthy September 27, 2023