Christmas Travel Boom

In Nigeria's lithium boom, many mines are illegal and children do much of the work

Growing demand for the lithium used in batteries for electric vehicles and energy storage has created a new frontier for mining in Nigeria

ABC News - 3h

International travel returns to 96% of 2019 levels

Yahoo News - 5h

How the Airline Boom May Benefit Suppliers and Smaller Partner Companies

Global airlines are forecast to clear $1 trillion in 2025 revenues, as per-passenger profit rise and travel volumes grow.

Inc. - 14h

48 Hours in Tokyo With My AI Travel Companion

People use AI pals for all sorts of reasons. Here’s what happens when you take one on a solo trip to Japan.

Wired - 2d

Holiday travel expected to break records again

The end-of-the-year holiday travel rush begins next week and AAA is expecting more than 119 million travelers. Most, 107 million, will drive, with gas prices nearly $.15 cheaper than a year ago.

CBS News - 16h

Christmas train travel could be hit by staff shortages

Lord Hendy says the transport department is going to "keep a close watch on staffing" over the festive period.

BBC News - 16h

Qantas is celebrating Christmas with these special touches

Yahoo News - 16h

Heathrow predicts Christmas travel boom

UK airport forecasts record December as United Airlines expects festive surge

Financial Times - 20h

Heathrow preparing for busiest Christmas

The airport expects the number of passengers travelling through its terminals on December 25 to be 21% higher than on the same day last year.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Inside Salt Lake City's booming banking industry

CNBC takes viewers on a deep dive into Salt Lake City's booming industrial banking sector.

CNBC - 1d

New Koreatowns rise in US amid cleantech boom

The communities are an unintended side-effect of growing South Korean investment in the US

Financial Times - 1d

TSMC posts 34% surge in November sales in sign of ongoing AI boom

TSMC’s sales have surged over the past two years on the back of booming demand for advanced microchips following the launch of ChatGPT in Nov. 2022

MarketWatch - 1d

US chipmaking boom in doubt after Biden’s defeat

Executives wary after president-elect Donald Trump criticised subsidy programme in Chips Act as a ‘bad’ deal

Financial Times - 1d

South Korea Bars President From Traveling Abroad

President Yoon Suk Yeol cannot leave the country as an investigation unfolds into whether he led an insurrection last week when he briefly imposed martial law.

The New York Times - 2d

NYC police travel to Georgia in search for CEO's killer

The hunt for a gunman who shot healthcare boss Brian Thompson on a New York street expands to the southern state.

BBC News - 2d

How to Avoid Pickpockets and Street Scams When Traveling

Staying aware, keeping your valuables close and employing “layers of security” are among the ways to improve your street savvy.

The New York Times - 2d

The best Christmas travel gifts: 38 presents for explorers and armchair travellers

From maps and kit to travel-themed treats and accessories, here are fun present ideas for the wanderlusters in your life. Not sure what to get friends and family for Christmas? Fear not, we have ...

The Guardian - 3d

The weight-loss drug boom has become one of the internet's biggest scams

As demand for obesity drugs like Wegovy, Zepbound, Mounjaro and Ozempic, outpaces supply, online scams are rising, according to cybersecurity experts.

CNBC - 3d

The best books to give as gifts this Christmas

From a radical retelling of Huckleberry Finn to Al Pacino’s autobiography, novelists and nonfiction writers reveal the books they will be giving as gifts – and the volumes they would love to find ...

The Guardian - 3d

The house with the 24,000 light Christmas display

A couple in Scotland have turned their home into a high-tech Christmas light show which runs throughout December.

BBC News - 4d

A Uranium-Mining Boom Is Sweeping Through Texas

State leaders want nuclear reactors to provide consistent, low-carbon power for AI, oil extraction, and more. But in South Texas, people worry mining for fuel will poison their water.

Wired - 5d

A 'hidden' travel hack saves money on flights — if travelers can pull it off

Skiplagging can save money, but flyers can have their flights and miles canceled. They won't be banned from flying for life though, says Skiplagged's CEO.

CNBC - 6d

World economy has exited the ‘boom and bust’ cycle, BlackRock says

‘Mega forces’ including artificial intelligence technologies are reshaping the global economy in a way that has seen it leave behind traditional boom and bust cycles, BlackRock said

MarketWatch - 6d

Shop online for pre-Christmas delivery

Yahoo News - 6d

Infinity Nikki - All Fast Travel Locations

The world of Infinity Nikki is massive, and it's one that you should explore to your heart's content. However, it goes without saying that roaming around on foot isn't the best idea. That's why ...

GameSpot - Dec. 4

Pete Buttigieg on Airlines, Passenger Protections and Travel Advice

The outgoing transportation secretary talks about his record of holding airlines accountable, what might come next and whether to check a bag. (No.)

The New York Times - Dec. 4

Claridge’s owner to triple its number of hotels as luxury travel booms

Maybourne wants to create a portfolio of properties, from Paris to New York and Dubai, in a decade

Financial Times - Dec. 4

Billion dollar squirrel: Trump effect fuels crypto’s ‘memecoin’ boom

Tokens based on online viral moments outpace bitcoin over past month but critics say they reflect market froth

Financial Times - Dec. 4

Airlines, hotels pushing "Travel Tuesday" discounts

Airlines and hotels are offering up their own deal day to go along with Black Friday and Cyber Monday, dolling out big discounts for trips on Travel Tuesday. Katy Nastro, travel expert and ...

CBS News - Dec. 3

What to know about Travel Tuesday deals

In another round of post-Thanksgiving deals, an airfare tracking site says there's an opportunity to save on your next trip. According to Hopper, last year there were nearly twice as many travel ...