Spain Cans its Golden Visa Program

thedailyupside.com All that’s gold does not glitter. Nor does it provide residency. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said Monday the country would start unwinding its “golden visa” program…

The 14 Most Wildly Expensive Cruises On Earth

247wallst.com As one of the most popular vacation methods in the world, more than 30 million people cruise every year. This number is even expected to reach over 35 million in 2024…

Climate change means new industries, and new scandals, for reporters to learn to cover

cjr.org Michelle had a respiratory infection so severe she had to quit her job. Marcos found his arms, torso, and legs covered in hives that wouldn’t go away. Santos, once a star on…

BC.GAME Secures New Curacao LOK License, Enhancing Legal Compliance and Global Reach

cryptopotato.com [PRESS RELEASE – Willemstad, Curaçao, April 22nd, 2024] BC.GAME® is thrilled to announce the acquisition of a new gaming license, fully compliant with Curacao’s National…

Global military spending hit all-time high in 2023 after 7% jump, report finds

cnbc.com Three servicemen are staying in a tank of the 1st Tank Brigade of the Ukrainian Ground Forces, concealed by camouflage nets in Ukraine, on March 31, 2024. (Photo by…

What should I ask Alan Taylor?

marginalrevolution.com He is one of the greatest of living American historians, here is from Wikipedia: Alan Shaw Taylor (born June 17, 1955) is an American historian and scholar who is the Thomas…

Tory MP from slave-owning family set to gain £3m from sale of former plantation

theguardian.com The Conservative MP under fire for his ancestors’ role in Caribbean slavery is in line for a multimillion-pound payout from the Barbados government. Despite threats to make…

Antigua says it is a friend of both U.S. and China, after Newsweek article

newsweek.com China is expanding rapidly in the Caribbean island of Antigua, part of a regional expansion that concerns the U.S. military. China is expanding rapidly in the Caribbean…

500 Newfoundlanders ended up booking the same Caribbean cruise in 'total fluke,' reports say

aol.com None 500 passengers on a Caribbean cruise were from Canada's East-coast province, reports said. • None The Celebrity Apex ship hosted a special party for the…

Fully Remote Jobs at Apple You Can Apply for in April 2024

tech.co Getting a job at Apple isn’t easy – not least because everyone wants one. The company is known for hiring the very best of the best into its corporate and engineering teams,…

I've been to 54 countries and have lived in 10. These 5 underrated places are worth the trip

businessinsider.com Kate Boardman, a content creator who has traveled the world, in Guatemala. Kate Boardman/@wildkat.wanders Kate Boardman has visited 54 countries around the world and lived…

‘Space Mountain’ Movie Lands ‘Cowboy Bebop’ Showrunners (Exclusive)

hollywoodreporter.com Action scribes Josh Appelbaum and André Nemec are going to Disneyland. The prolific team behind Amazon’s high-profile spy series Citadel and showrunners on Netflix’s…

Video Shows MLB Coach in Pilot's Seat on Team Plane, Violating FAA Rules

newsweek.com The Federal Aviation Administration has reportedly launched an investigation in response to a video showing a Colorado Rockies coach sitting in the pilot's seat of a recent…

MSC Cruises makes bold moves to take on Carnival, Royal Caribbean

thestreet.com Royal Caribbean and Carnival Cruise Line have bet big on bigger, better, and newer ships to drive their business. Both cruise lines have been pushing boundaries on their…

Blue Lizard Effect: New Documentary Explores What Makes Aruba The Happiest Island In The World

benzinga.com ORANJESTAD, Aruba, April 19, 2024 /CNW/ -- Today, the One happy island of Aruba is announcing the new documentary series – The limited-series documentary aims to bring…

China building new outpost on U.S. Doorstep, leaked documents reveal

newsweek.com On a Caribbean island just 220 miles from the shore of the U.S. Virgin Islands, a black-clad Chinese security guard swept an arm at more than a thousand acres of woodland…

US committee releases sealed Brazil court orders to Musk's X, shedding light on account suspensions

apnews.com A U.S. congressional committee released confidential Brazilian court orders to suspend accounts on the social media platform X, offering a glimpse into decisions that have…

This summer, travelers are flocking to this cluster of castles in Northern France

fastcompany.com Whether you’re hoping to explore ancient cities or lounge on the beach, summertime travel is about to be top-of-mind for just about everyone. And if you haven’t heard of…

A low-cost airline just launched a rare new flight to Africa

thestreet.com While the last decade has brought with it an explosion of new budget airlines offering cheap flights from the East Coast of the United States to Europe, flights to other…

Atlantic faces "concerning" increase in storms this hurricane season

newsweek.com This hurricane season will bring 15 to 20 named storms to the Atlantic, researchers have forecasted. The predictions from researchers at North Carolina State University mark…

What's next in €645 million JuicyFields cannabis scam? – DW

dw.com In an international sting operation, police have arrested several suspects in the JuicyFields medical cannabis investment scam. The company started in Berlin — and was the…

Royal Caribbean's newest ship is also its priciest. Here's what it's like spending as little as possible, with no lobster or other upgrades

businessinsider.com It's possible to avoid paying for any of Icon of the Seas' upcharged amenities — but be prepared to stay sober and repeat meals. Brittany Chang/Business Insider Royal…

Kemi Badenoch: UK’s wealth isn’t from white privilege and colonialism

theguardian.com It would be wrong to attribute the UK’s wealth and economic success to its colonial history or racial privilege, the business and trade minister, Kemi Badenoch, has told an…

Housing costs keep inflation stubborn; New report on Maui wildfires released

npr.org Housing costs keep inflation stubborn; New report on Maui wildfires released Good morning. You're reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your…

U.S. reimposes oil sanctions on Venezuela as hopes for a fair presidential election fades

pbs.org The Biden administration on Wednesday reimposed crushing oil sanctions on Venezuela, admonishing President Nicolás Maduro’s attempts to consolidate his rule just six months…

New Florida law prepares students to "withstand" communist indoctrination

newsweek.com Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on Wednesday signed legislation designed to enhance the state's public education standards regarding the teaching of communism and to prepare…

US reimposes oil sanctions on Venezuela as hopes for a fair presidential election fades

apnews.com The Biden administration on Wednesday reimposed crushing oil sanctions on Venezuela, admonishing President Nicolás Maduro's attempts to consolidate his rule just six months…

Baltimore bridge collapse aftermath revealed in satellite image

newsweek.com The chaos after the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore has been captured in images from space. Pictures taken by the Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellites on April 14…

LEOPOLDO GUTIERREZ JOINS DIGICEL AS GROUP CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

benzinga.com KINGSTON, Jamaica, April 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Digicel Group today announced the appointment of Leopoldo Gutierrez as Group Chief Financial Officer, effective 1st May…

B2B marketplace The Folklore bags $3.4M seed to get brands into global stores

techcrunch.com Amira Rasool founded The Folklore in 2018 to help fashion brands from emerging markets like Africa, Asia and The Caribbean tap into the international market. In 2022, the…

Banquet: Discover how science can spice things up in the world of culinary arts!

benzinga.com Come put your senses to the test in this new experience for the whole family! • The all-new feature exhibition Banquet at the Montréal Science Centre from , to ! • A North…

Visa Acceptance Enhancements Connect AI to Click-and-Mortar™ Shopper

pymnts.com Earlier this year, Visa and PYMNTS Intelligence trained a spotlight on the Click-and-Mortar shopper. This fast-growing segment, who seek digital features with the instant…

The Future of Crypto Startups: AZUR and Anguilla Tourism Board’s Collaborative Vision

coinpedia.org The post The Future of Crypto Startups: AZUR and Anguilla Tourism Board’s Collaborative Vision appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Enter a new era of business…

The Guardian view on debt and developing countries: time to offer some relief

theguardian.com Blighted by the effects of global heating, beset by food insecurity and rising poverty, and hobbled by dollar-denominated debt that leaves no fiscal room for manoeuvre, some…

Where Highly Educated Migrants Come From

zerohedge.com Where Highly Educated Migrants Come From Voters in India are getting set to head to the polls this weekend, in what has been dubbed the world’s biggest election. Nearly 1…

Eureka Shipping Announces Construction of New Cutting-Edge Cement Carrier for Great Lakes Trade

benzinga.com MONTREAL, April 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Eureka Shipping, a leading provider of sustainable, high-efficiency cement carrier services jointly owned by SMT Shipping and…

Venezuela closes embassy in Ecuador to protest raid on Mexican embassy

pbs.org Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro ordered the closure of his country’s embassy and consulates in Ecuador on Tuesday in solidarity with Mexico in its protest over a raid by…

US files 2nd labor complaint after Mexico refuses to act on union-busting by a Mexican company

apnews.com The United States said Tuesday it has filed a labor complaint after Mexico refused to act on alleged union-busting by a Mexican company. The U.S. Trade Representatives…

James Tynion IV Returns to ‘Nice House on the Lake’ for Sequel (Exclusive)

hollywoodreporter.com When comics author James Tynion IV’s comic mini-series The Nice House on the Lake first hit stores, it was 2021 and the coronavirus pandemic was in full force. Isolation and…

Hellas Construction Expands into the Caribbean, Lighting the Way for Cricket World Cup

benzinga.com AUSTIN, Texas, April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hellas Construction is proud to announce its expansion into the Caribbean bringing lighting solutions to cricket venues in…

Royalton Chic Resorts Introduces All-Inclusive Package with Private Jet for Spirited Group Travelers

benzinga.com ST. MICHAEL, Barbados, April 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blue Diamond Resorts, the fastest-growing resort chain in the Caribbean, invites groups of spirited travelers to…

Top 3 Airline Stocks Positioned for Potential Gains

entrepreneur.com The airline market has emerged resilient over the years and is poised for significant growth owing to increasing air travel demand and the incorporation of new innovative…

Princess Kate's sweet interaction with young fan goes viral

newsweek.com The touching moment Kate Middleton met a young fan during the weekend of celebrations for King Charles's coronation last year has gone viral after fans took to social media…

Hans Zimmer Composes Anthem for TRON Founder Justin Sun

cryptonews.com Academy award-winning music composer and producer Hans Zimmer has composed an anthem for the controversial entrepreneur and TRON founder Justin Sun. Zimmer is one of the…

Latest global coral bleaching event is a warning about warming oceans

axios.com The NOAA's finding that the fourth global coral bleaching event is underway — the second in the past decade, indicates global warming's ocean impact is worsening, scientists…

‘The city is a jail’: Haitian journalists get word out about gang violence

theguardian.com Each day, Makenson Rémy wakes in the hush of the night to tell the story of his shattered home town, Port-au-Prince. Each day, he fears he might die. “I am very worried for…

Hyatt is set to use modular tiny homes as hotel rooms at a new all-inclusive Caribbean resort

aol.com None Hyatt is expanding one of its family-friendly all-inclusive resorts with an adults-only section. • None The expanded property is set to use modular, tiny home-sized…

Parkland shares jump as investor signals it’s open to a sale

theglobeandmail.com Parkland Corp. PKI-T jumped more than 5 per cent on Monday as a war of words with its largest shareholder escalated, and investors wagered that the gas-station and…

3 High-Priced Stocks That Should Follow Chipotle’s 50-for-1 Split

investorplace.com Here are three stock-split candidates to buy now On March 19, Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: ) announced the first stock split in its history. When it comes to high-priced…

The Dollar’s Ripping Higher: Cash In With These 3 Under-the-Radar Plays

investorplace.com Speculators are invited to consider these under-the-radar stocks With the hotter-than-expected March jobs report, you might think the dollar has lost value due to inflation,…

PDS Announces 50th Anniversary

benzinga.com BLUE BELL, Pa., April 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PDS®, a leading provider of human capital management (HCM) solutions, is thrilled to announce that April 15th, 2024, marks…

Geopolitical Tensions Impact University Research Unevenly

statista.com North American and European universities are cutting research links due to geopolitical tensions far more drastically than in other regions of the world, according to data…

Many coral reefs are dying. This one is exploding with life

vox.com A brain coral off the coast of Cambodia releases bundles of sperm and eggs during a rare spawning event. | Matt Glue/Fauna & Flora Scientists have declared a mass global…

Lack of Working Capital Hinders Mid-Market Performance in APAC

pymnts.com The Asia-Pacific (APAC) region contributed roughly two-thirds of global growth last year. PYMNTS Intelligence recently studied Growth Corporates, or mid-market firms, in the…

‘The Gentlemen’ Stars Theo James, Kaya Scodelario & Daniel Ings Talk Prospect Of Second Season For Guy Ritchie’s Netflix Series

deadline.com When Guy Ritchie’s cheeky crime drama The Gentlemen debuted on Netflix in March, it came in at #1 Global Top 10 for English-Language Series, garnering 1.2B minutes viewed in…

See Four Seasons' upcoming ultra-luxury cruise with a $350,000-a-week suite bigger than most homes

aol.com None Four Seasons says it will begin sailing an ultra-luxury yacht cruise in January 2026. • None The 222-guest vessel would have 95 spacious suites and 11 dining options —…