Commission to push 'buy European' in new critical medicines act

Get ready for more affordable travel options to New Orleans starting this summer.

While numerous excellent new hotels have arrived recently in New York City, there's something extra special about the reimagining of an old classic—particularly when it's a piece of Manhattan history like the Waldorf Astoria. After a massive restoration project, the hotel reopens its doors this spring with revamped Art Deco-style interiors courtesy of designer Pierre-Yves Rochon; a 30,000-square-foot spa; and a two-story brasserie where guests can sip martinis below an opulent chandelier.

Air France unveiled its latest offering today: the new La Première first class product.

Buying a home is a really … really … one more time … really big deal. In the fourth quarter of 2024, the median home sale price in the U.S. hit $419,200, marking a 17 percent increase from the fourth quarter of 2020, according to The Motley Fool. But beyond being a major financial investment, it's also a personal investment, too. So when you do go to buy a house, you better do all your research on finding the perfect place to live. If you need help to source the coolest, hippest, and hottest zones, then this list is for you. 

It’s no secret that the Lower East Side is one of New York City's most vibrant neighborhoods. For decades, residents and tourists alike have flocked to it to explore its rich history, thriving restaurant scene, and cool independently-owned shops. Over the past decade, another reason to make the trip down to the LES, as us locals call it, has trickled in: a thriving wine scene. It’s become a hub of the natural wine movement not dissimilar to Paris’s 11th Arrondissement. These casual quasi-bar restaurants are fun, don’t take themselves too seriously, and are as good for a quick glass of pet nat and half dozen oysters at the bar as for a coursed out meal. Unlike Paris, where the snack menu tends to stick within the realm of cheese, charcuterie, and crusty bread, in New York the food can take center stage. You’ll find some of the city’s best bites, like an ultra savory umeboshi-infused steak tartare or 7-layer dip topped with caviar and innovative banchan, in these wine bars.

The European Commission unveiled this week one of its most significant health proposals, the Critical Medicines Act, which aims to enhance the security of supply and availability of essential medicines across the EU.

Gold prices reached a new high on Thursday, with gold futures at Comex surging 1.5%, briefly surpassing a new milestone of $3,000 (€2,764) per ounce for the first time in history. Spot gold prices jumped 1.9% to $2,988 (€2,752) per ounce, making another all-time high.

This summer, it’s about to get a whole lot easier to visit some of the most popular islands in the US, thanks to Breeze Airways—a budget airline many American travelers may still not be familiar with.

Oceania Cruises is offering an amazing new world cruise itinerary — and this one is currently the cruise industry's longest.

The Euroclear building in the centre of Brussels is at the centre of intense political discussions within the European Union, since the Belgian Securities Depository is believed to hold the lion's share of €258 billion's worth of Russian assets that have been frozen across EU countries. 

For years, flying from the United States to Africa has meant enduring multiple layovers and navigating complex routings through Europe or the Middle East. But that’s starting to change.

It's about to get easier—and cheaper—for American travelers to fly to the Caribbean from New York City and Miami thanks to new flight routes rolling out this spring and summer.