Cruising the Mediterranean (and Saving Money) in Winter

Overtourism and summer heat have increased the allure of off-season travel in Europe, and the cruise industry is taking note with more winter itineraries. Added bonus: cheaper fares.

Business - The New York Times - Yesterday

Cruise companies pour money into lucrative private resorts

Passenger numbers and profit forecasts are up as operators respond to a tourism backlash by building their own facilities

Business - Financial Times - November 3

WATCH: Disney cruise ship saves 4 on sinking vessel

The Disney “Treasure” launched one of its lifeboats to help rescue four passengers after the U.S. Coast Guard received a call for help on Sunday morning that a 50-foot catamaran was sinking.

Open enrollment changes to save you money

It's open enrollment season and certain considerations to your health plan could help you save money on taxes and other costs. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger breaks down the best tips.

5 Ways to Save Money on SaaS Tools

This founder cut his software-as-a-service expenditures in half.

Business - Inc. - October 23

Brand new Disney Cruise Line ship saves 4 from stranded catamaran off Bermuda

A Disney Cruise Line ship, the Disney Treasure, rescued four people from a catamaran that was taking on water some 265 miles from Bermuda Sunday, according to the Coast Guard.

Disney cruise ship rescues sinking catamaran, saving 4 people near Bermuda

A brand-new Disney cruise ship rushed to the aid of a catamaran taking on water in the Atlantic on Sunday and plucked four people to safety, authorities said.

Family Car Insurance Bills Are Rising. Here Are Some Money-Saving Tips.

Have several children, a driveway full of cars and a few moving violations? Good luck to you. There are some ways to lessen the financial pain.

Business - The New York Times - October 19

4 ways a HELOC could save you money right now

Are you considering a home equity line of credit right now? Here's how it could save you money.

How This Founder Helps College Sports Administrators Save Time and Money in the NIL Era

Lyle Adams, the founder and CEO of Spry, is on a mission to help college athletic departments manage the business of running their programs.

Business - Inc. - October 17

We rescued our retirement with this money-saving hack used by digital nomads and the FIRE movement

While your income remains the same, greatly reduced expenses allow you to shrink your budget and maximize your savings.

Business - MarketWatch - October 29

'Slow shopping' can save you money this holiday season. Here’s how it works

The trend toward making more mindful buying decisions can help you avoid impulse purchases and debt over the peak shopping season.

Business - CNBC - October 31

Big retirement rule changes are coming in 2025 — here's how you can save more money

Starting in 2025, older workers can save even more for retirement via 401(k) catch-up contributions. Here's what investors need to know.

Business - CNBC - 2 days ago

The royal hotel creating a buzz on Morocco’s Mediterranean coast

The country’s Atlantic resorts are better known — but now the king’s Royal Mansour Tamuda Bay is drawing eyes to the Med

World - Financial Times - October 19

What’s on in New York this winter

FT Globetrotter’s must-dos in NYC this season, from festive operas to Restaurant Week

World - Financial Times - 3 days ago

Israel downs 5 Hezbollah drones over Mediterranean Sea

Overnight, Israel carried out air strikes across Lebanon. The new attacks come just a day after Israel said a Hezbollah drone targeted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's home. CBS News ...

Deadly Spanish floods drive home threat of Mediterranean ‘petrol can’

Torrential rains were driven in part by dangerous rise in sea temperatures

Business - Financial Times - November 1

The never-ending cruise story

The story of the world cruise stranded for months in Belfast.

Maps show NOAA's winter outlook

NOAA has released its seasonal outlook for the 2024-25 winter months, which predicts the U.S. will slowly transition into a La Niña pattern.

What Is the Perfect Length for a Winter Coat?

Looking ahead to colder weather, a reader wonders if there is an ideal cut for coats. Our fashion critic offers advice on balancing fashion and function.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 28

Boulter and Draper reach quarter-finals

British number ones Katie Boulter and Jack Draper each reach another quarter-final as both look to finish their career-best seasons strongly.

Kiev prepares electricity grid for another winter at war

World - Yahoo News - October 15

Energy suppliers plan winter support for UK customers

Groups under pressure to step up measures as government tries to defuse pensioner fuel payments row

Business - Financial Times - October 17

Hospital service 'under pressure' ahead of winter

A hospital chief says services already feel "strained" and expects to feel more pressure.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 18

NOAA predicting warmer than average winter

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration published its winter outlook for this coming December, January and February. Experts anticipate warmer-than-average temperatures for much of the ...

Fear that winter fuel payment cut will cost lives

Wales' older people's commissioner says people will die because of the decision.

Vaccine for winter vomiting bug to be trialled on thousands

The easily spreadable virus can affect people of all ages and have huge consequences during winter.

Displaced Gazans Brace for Another Harsh Winter

After a year of war, at least one million people are facing months in the cold. Some said tents, blankets and warm clothes now qualified as luxuries.

World - The New York Times - October 24

Winter depression is real and there are many ways to fight back

People prone to seasonal depression are bracing themselves as winter approaches

Health - ABC News - October 30

Six of the best winter mountain breaks in Europe

From the Arctic Circle to Slovenia’s Julian Alps, we pick scenic and soothing retreats to don snowshoes, ski empty pistes and tune into winter. Marketing slogans usually leave me cold, but even I ...

World - The Guardian - November 2

Ukraine Is Scavenging for Power-Plant Parts as Mass Blackouts Loom

Ukraine is scrambling to repair electricity production crippled by a Russian bombing campaign, seeking parts abroad and at a front-line power plant.

World - The Wall Street Journal - 3 days ago

Irish cruise, continue to 'utilize' loss to NIU

Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman, who saw his Fighting Irish win their sixth straight game on Saturday vs. Navy, told reporters he occasionally shows clips of the team's Sept. 7 loss to Northern ...

Sports - ESPN - October 26

'Real' Buehler helps put Dodgers on cusp of title

Walker Buehler, who had spent all year wondering if he'd ever recapture who he was, reemerged at the most important time Monday night to help the Dodgers take a commanding 3-0 lead over the Yankees ...

Sports - ESPN - October 29

Draper cruises past Lehecka into Paris second round

British number one Jack Draper cruises through to the second round of the Paris Masters with a straight-set win over the Czech Republic's Jiri Lehecka.

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Sports - ESPN - October 31

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