Boeing’s defense unit chief Colbert is departing, CEO says

Boeing’s defense unit chief Colbert is departing, CEO says

Former CEO for Boeing’s defense, space and security subdivision Ted Colbert speaks during a press conference in Dubai on Nov. 16, 2019. Karim Sahib | AFP | Getty Images The head of Boeing‘s defense unit Ted Colbert is leaving the company effective immediately, said CEO Kelly Ortberg, marking his first major executive change since he … Read more

My version of a billionaire-style sailing holiday… right here in the UK

My version of a billionaire-style sailing holiday… right here in the UK

I HAD always thought that luxury sailing trips were the preserve of the rich and famous, made solely for billionaires who have ballrooms and swimming pools on their yachts. But I could not have been more wrong. 4 Six of us stayed on the Fair Statesman, a gleaming white motor cruiser rented from Norfolk Broads … Read more

Macau has played leading role in brewing world’s love of drinking tea

Macau has played leading role in brewing world’s love of drinking tea

03:38 Tea historian Lo Heng Kong and Galaxy Macau tea master Andrew U share aromatic brews Tea historian Lo Heng Kong and Galaxy Macau tea master Andrew U share aromatic brews Tea is one of China’s most famous global exports, but few people may be aware of the pivotal role played by Macau in making … Read more

I rode the Amtrak train from New York to Montreal – here’s what it’s like

I rode the Amtrak train from New York to Montreal – here’s what it’s like

Ten o’clock on a blisteringly hot morning in New York’s Moynihan Train Hall, and platform seven is buzzing with excitement. The silver Amtrak train – like an elongated Airstream – is purring quietly on the tracks, while travellers heave rucksacks and suitcases up the steps and into the carriages. After a summer closed for track … Read more

Beautiful village home to magical Harry Potter location | Travel News | Travel

Beautiful village home to magical Harry Potter location | Travel News | Travel

Nestled in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales is a picturesque village that could be straight out of a chocolate box, boasting some truly breathtaking natural landmarks. Malham, one of the most frequented spots in the Dales, is surrounded by awe-inspiring limestone scenery. A brief stroll from the village centre leads you to Malham Cove … Read more

Alaska Air Group announces Investor Day in December

Alaska Air Group announces Investor Day in December

Following the acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines, the combined organization will shed light on future plans SEATTLE, Sept. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Alaska Air Group, Inc. will hold an Investor Day presentation in New York City on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024. The event will feature presentations and a question-and-answer session with members of the Alaska Airlines executive … Read more

Which is the cowboyiest state of all? Mosey on over and we’ll tell ya

Which is the cowboyiest state of all? Mosey on over and we’ll tell ya

Steer, steer on the wall; what’s the cowboyiest state of them all? Here in Colorado, we pride ourselves on our cowtown, Wild West heritage, but are we actually out there working the land in our Wranglers, or just strutting our stuff at the Grizzly Rose in our Rockmounts? If the cowboy spirit is all self-reliance … Read more

Scottish town with one-of-a-kind water attraction that people say is like a theme park ride

Scottish town with one-of-a-kind water attraction that people say is like a theme park ride

AN UNUSUAL water attraction in the UK has been likened to a theme park ride by visitors – and it’s the only one of its kind in the world. The Falkirk Wheel is a rotating boat lift that carries barges and boats between the Forth and Clyde Canal and the Union Canal. 4 The Falkirk Wheel is a rotating … Read more

Axe throwing is sweeping Germany, and guess what? Women are ‘extremely good’ at it

Axe throwing is sweeping Germany, and guess what? Women are ‘extremely good’ at it

A murmur goes through the bar when Aron Lack picks something up that would make a Viking warrior proud: a double-sided axe, nearly a metre (3 foot, 3 inches) long and weighing more than a kilo (2.2 pounds). The recreational entrepreneur lifts the axe and, with a powerful swing, sends it hurtling into a wall … Read more