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The captain of the Disney Treasure is Voyager Minnie, a version of the character that is specially costumed for the cruise ship.DisneyThe Disney fleet is expanding.Next month, the Disney Treasure cruise ship will make its maiden voyage from Port Canaveral, Florida, to the Caribbean, officially becoming the sixth ship in the company’s lineup.The Treasure, which is 221 feet tall and 1,119 feet long, can carry 4,000 passengers and 1,555 crew members. Like Disney’s other cruise ships, the Treasure features themed dining, curated lounges and premium on-board live entertainment.As the Treasure sets sail, Disney, too, is embarking on its own journey.…

Getty ImagesJimmy Lai, Apple Daily founder, arrives at the Court of Final Appeal ahead a bail hearing on February 9, 2021Jimmy Lai, one of Hong Kong’s most influential pro-democracy figures, has testified in court for the first time in a national security trial that may see him sentenced to life in jail. The 76-year-old founder of the now-defunct Hong Kong tabloid Apple Daily has been accused of colluding with foreign forces. But Lai told the court on Wednesday that he had “never” used his foreign contacts, which include ex-US VP Mike Pence and former Taiwan president Tsai Ing-wen, to influence…

Is Ryan Seacrest the new Lea Michele? Understandably, Wheel of Fortune viewers are still adjusting to recent changes. The biggest and most jarring difference is the retirement of Pat Sajak. It’s the end of an era. Now, Ryan Seacrest is at the helm. But critics say that, unlike Vanna White, he’s missing one major qualification that a host should have. Vanna White and Ryan Seacrest attend the WOF S42 – Pier Wheel Launch at Santa Monica Pier on August 30, 2024. (Photo Credit: Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for CBS Media Ventures / Sony Pictures Television) Is Ryan Seacrest what ‘Wheel of…

John Rogers is a well-known name in the world of mortgage and real estate data analysis. The globe-trotting CoreLogic executive recently earned a larger role at the California-based company and is now serving as its chief data and analytics officer. Rogers met with HousingWire to discuss his new role and cover a variety of topics, including artificial intelligence (AI), climate risk and land development. This interview has been edited for length and clarity. Neil Pierson: What does your expanded role as chief data and analytics officer mean? John Rogers: I’m very fortunate to be in the role. And I get…

One of President-elect Donald Trump’s key campaign proposals is sweeping tariffs on imports.Part of the reasoning is to drive demand toward US manufacturers, rather than Chinese suppliers.Karla Trotman, CEO of Electro Soft Inc., says this plan would take a lot of time, money, and coordination.This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Karla Trotman, President and CEO of Electro Soft Inc., a US specialty electronics manufacturer in Pennsylvania. She previously worked at Ikea as a supply chain specialist. The interview has been edited for length and clarity.We have been a global economy for a long time, and we don’t…

Tehran has reportedly offered to stop expanding its stockpile of high-enriched uranium during a visit by the UN nuclear watchdog chief.Tehran, Iran – Iran has warned three European nations against pursuing a new censure resolution against it at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) shortly after the head of the watchdog visited Tehran. Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi condemned efforts by France, Germany and the United Kingdom to pass their fourth resolution since 2020 at the United Nations nuclear watchdog’s board meeting on Wednesday. “This move by the E3 is in clear confrontation with the positive atmosphere created in engagements…

Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Now that we’re soarin’ and flyin’ into the holiday season, Vanessa Hudgens is helping Us break free of our gift shopping stress! The High School Musical star just shared her top gift picks from Kohl’s — and it includes these $56 Levi’s jeans she wears “almost every day.” In an interview with Us, the famous actress opened up about what it was like to partner with Kohl’s again for their “Where Family Comes First” campaign, as well as shared her…

Homeowners are sitting on a record level of about $35 trillion in home equity — more than double the equity levels recorded prior to the financial crisis and housing market collapse of the late 2000s. But as the share of first-time homebuyers gets smaller — and older — it’s not a given that homeowners will be able to tap that resource, according to reporting by The Wall Street Journal. Part of this comes from the so-called “rate lock-in effect.” Nearly seven in 10 homeowners have an interest rate of 4.5% or less, according to data from Morgan Stanley that was…

KYIV, UKRAINE – JANUARY 24: A view of the U.S. Embassy on January 24, 2022 in Kyiv, Ukraine. According to media reports the embassy has ordered family members of embassy staff to leave the country and has also urged U.S. citizens in Ukraine to leave as well. Russia has amassed tens of thousands of soldiers on tis border to Ukraine, causing international fears of a pending military invasion. (Photo by Sean Gallup/Getty Images)Sean Gallup | Getty Images News | Getty ImagesThe U.S. closed its embassy in Kyiv on Wednesday, warning that it has “received specific information of a potential significant…

Getty ImagesLogan Paul, the massively popular social media personality, is facing fresh questions over his cryptocurrency dealings amid ongoing concerns he may have profited from misleading fans.The BBC has seen new evidence suggesting he promoted investments without revealing he had a financial interest in them.The influence of Paul – whose YouTube channel has more than 23 million followers – appears to have caused prices in these investments to spike, leading to suggestions he could have profited from sales of any tokens he held.Paul also currently faces a multi-million-dollar lawsuit over a failed crypto project called CryptoZoo.He denies any wrongdoing.The BBC…