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President-elect Trump has chosen South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem to lead the Department of Homeland Security. This is what to know about her background.

President-elect Donald Trump's reelection has set off a wave of departures from X with left-leaning pundits and media outlets suspending their accounts.

John Krasinski was crowned People Magazine's 2024 "Sexiest Man Alive" Tuesday, but some fans were confused as to how the "A Quiet Place" star earned the honor.

Basketball Hall of Famer Shaquille O'Neal tore into Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid Tuesday night after Embiid made his season debut against the New York Knicks.

Wounded veteran and retired U.S. Army Sergeant Joshua Hargis was gifted with a mortgage-free home thanks to the work of LP Building Solutions and the Gary Sinise Foundation.

Entries are now open for the 2025 Dulux Colour Awards. Architects, interior designers, specifiers and design students from Australia and New Zealand are invited to submit recent projects that demonstrate an exceptional use of colour across seven categories.

Australia's most esteemed projects of the year have been named, following the 2024 National Architecture Awards ceremony on 7 November.

Passengers across Canada now have enhanced support at security checkpoints, thanks to a new bilingual resource introduced by the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) in July 2024. This addition is designed to improve accessibility and streamline the security process for travelers needing assistance, offering help in both English and French at 16 airports nationwide.

It’s game on for safety with basketball star and Kiwi icon Steven Adams teaming up with Air New Zealand for its latest safety video, now airing on inflight entertainment screens around the world.

This holiday season, MGallery The Retreat Palm Dubai invites guests to immerse themselves in a series of captivating events at the region’s premier holistic well-being resort. The celebrations begin with the cherished annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony held in the hotel lobby. Here, guests will be treated to an evening filled with holiday spirit, featuring the hotel’s choir, delightful festive treats, warm non-alcoholic mulled grapes, and a guest appearance by Santa Claus.

Saudia, the flagship airline of Saudi Arabia, has recently unveiled an exciting new collaboration with Choice Hotels, marking a significant milestone for its AlFursan loyalty program. Through this strategic partnership, AlFursan members can now seamlessly join Choice Hotels’ loyalty initiative, Choice Privileges, unlocking new opportunities for travel and rewards.

In November 2024 and March 2025, Costa Smeralda offers two unique itineraries between the Mediterranean and Dubai, circumnavigating Western Africa and exploring Namibia and South Africa.

If you’re planning to visit or travel within France this November and December, get ready for potential chaos. Major French unions, including transport workers and farmers, are gearing up for what’s expected to be a season of strikes, aiming to disrupt both travel and services.

Celebrate the holiday season at Capital Hilton, where guests can enjoy Washington, D.C.’s holiday lights, themed menus, and seasonal festivities while supporting the local community. Back by popular demand, the Nutcracker Themed Suite offers a magical holiday experience, transforming a Superior Suite with nutcrackers, Christmas trees, and winter décor. Available from December 1 to December 31, this suite includes breakfast for two at $399 per night plus taxes, and bookings can be made directly on the hotel’s website.

As the world prepares to welcome 2025, Avani Hotels & Resorts has designed a range of distinctive celebrations inspired by its six Avani Tribes: Water Baby, Foodie, Wellness Wanderer, Adventurer, Romantic, and Creative. Each celebration is crafted to reflect the passions of its guests, creating a memorable start to the New Year. Here’s a look at what each Avani Tribe can expect:

American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and Hospitality Technology Next Generation (HTNG) have unveiled an updated buyer’s guide and comparison matrix to support hoteliers in selecting advanced personal safety devices for hotel staff.

Fourteen Australian projects have either won a category or received a high commendation across both day one and two of the 2024 WAF/Inside Awards.

FJC Studio has made global architecture history, winning its second World Building of the Year award at the World Architecture Festival.

The new hotel, designed by DKO, is due to be complete in 2027.