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10 reasons to visit Spain in 2025: new holidays, hikes and cultural highlights

From villas in Galicia and walks in La Gomera, to a new parador near Madrid and a horse fair in Jerez . It is easy to avoid big resorts in the Canaries – the smaller islands have a handful of ...

The Guardian - 1d

Their Wedding Day Became a Local Holiday

Kirby Matocha and Chase Edmunds’s wedding day, Feb. 15, was declared “Kirby and Chase Day” by John Whitmire, the Mayor of Houston, who was in attendance.

The New York Times - Feb. 21

Tell ‘price walkers’ to take a hike

We know how this works: you sign up for a deal at a low teaser rate — when it’s time to renew, you’re on a contract with a much higher price

Financial Times - 5d

Holidays in hell: summer camp with Russia’s forgotten children

At the rural orphanage where I volunteered, the place resembled a Dickensian workhouse. The staff’s main tools were antipsychotics and violence. The experience gave me a window into Putin’s Russia ...

The Guardian - 6d

Farms and Bakeries Hit by Egg Shortages and Price Hikes

Bare shelves in supermarkets and wholesalers, combined with double-digit price jumps, are pushing many food businesses to raise prices or change recipes.

Inc. - Feb. 19

OPEC+ will start long-delayed oil production hike

A group of oil-producing countries known as OPEC+ will proceed with a long-delayed hike in oil production. Eight countries that have repeatedly delayed production increases will now move forward ...

The Hill - 2h

‘Photography is therapy for me’: Martin Parr on humour, holidaying and life behind the lens

He has a prolific career and extensive portfolio, with his images of British life especially iconic. At 72, he tells Miranda Sawyer, he’s still thinking about what to shoot next. About 20 years ...

The Guardian - Feb. 23

Egg prices are threatening a classic holiday tradition: Easter dye kits

The makers of Easter egg dye kits are bracing for the potential fallout if the egg shortage doesn't begin to clear up before the April 20 holiday.

CNBC - 3d

James Landale: Will Starmer's defence hike win over Trump?

The prime minister has set out plans to increase defence spending to 2.5% of national income by 2027.

BBC News - 6d

Oil prices end lower on plans for OPEC+ output hike and Trump’s tariffs

Oil futures declined Monday after OPEC+ said it will boost output starting in April, and as President Donald Trump’s planned tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico threatened to slow demand for ...

MarketWatch - 4h

Trump's new tariffs could hike car prices by $12,000, report says

Here's how new tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China could impact car prices for consumers, according to a new analysis.

CBS News - 1h

Are you a Type A traveller? Why the quest for perfection could be ruining your holiday – and your relationships

Tomas Telegramma’s endless quest to optimise his holiday was doing the opposite. Here’s how he learned to put down the to-do list and love uncertainty. Rome. Late summer. The crowds aren’t easing, ...

The Guardian - 5d

TJ Maxx parent company says it will benefit from chaotic market conditions after strong holiday

The company behind T.J. Maxx, Marshall's and HomeGoods has seen growth start to slow down, but it's one of the few retailers that could benefit from tariffs.

CNBC - 5d

Holidays at a one-time Communist luxury beach haven? Yugoslav resort built for Tito to rise from ruins

Revolutionary leader’s derelict Adriatic getaway is on verge of a new life after starring in Kate Winslet film and hit Mr Beast YouTube video. With its spectacular views over the Adriatic and a ...

The Guardian - 2d

China’s factory activity growth hits 3-month high in February, as millions return to work after holidays

China has struggled to boost growth amid tepid domestic demand and a prolonged real estate downturn, leaving exports as a key driver of growth.

CNBC - 15h

GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen hikes his personal stake in Alibaba to $1 billion, WSJ says

Cohen's sizable stake in Alibaba is a bullish bet on China's economic growth in the long run, The Wall Street Journal said.

CNBC - Feb. 20

Japan's inflation rate climbs to a 2-year high of 4% in January, supporting rate hike calls from BOJ members

Core inflation — which excludes prices of fresh food — rose to 3.2% from 3% in the prior month and beat economists' expectations of 3.1%, according to a Reuters poll.

CNBC - Feb. 21

China vows to retaliate as necessary after Trump threatens another 10% tariff hike

China's statement on Friday appeared to strike a stronger tone than its response after Washington slapped the initial 10% duties earlier this month.