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Hybrid-electric aircraft developer Hart Aerospace has signed an agreement with Gotland, the largest island in the Baltic Sea, to bring sustainable air travel to the region.Heart Aerospace is developing the ES-30, a regional hybrid-electric plane with a planned all-electric range of 200 kilometers and an extended hybrid range of 400 kilometers. A roadmap for electric aviation in Gotland has been developed with the goal of establishing at least one operator to fly electric aircraft commercially on and off the island.The collaboration will look at the region's operational needs, technology requirements, ground infrastructure and maintenance, and business models. Last year, Heart…

Keeping up with the latest summer fashion trends can seem like a daunting task, especially since “in” styles are constantly changing, making it hard to know what's worth adding to your cart. Luckily, Amazon has created a section dedicated to this month's most popular items, filled with thousands of five-star rated clothes, shoes, and accessories. We browsed Amazon's “Trends of the Month” curation to see what summer fashion staples customers are loving and wearing this season. The charts don't lie: Cool maxi dresses, buckle sandals, and braided handbags are popular. Plus, you can get '90s-inspired sunglasses, comfy platform shoes, biker…

To mark the release of its Responsible Retailing report, UK retailer Co-op has released an AI-generated image showing what food of the future could look like. Experts from FixOurFood and the University of York believe that eating habits in 2054 will be dramatically different, with some extreme and almost unbelievable choices that seemed like the norm in 2024. The report explores changing attitudes about food ethics and sustainability in the UK over the past 30 years. The study predicts that traditional Sunday roasts and fish and chips could be replaced by new favourites such as cricket salad, cultured meat steaks…

Over the past two months, I have traveled throughout the United States and Europe, often speaking about my new book, “Age of Revolution.” The book describes how we are living through a time of profound social, political, economic and international turmoil. It has seemed to me that even the wealthy and educated are anxious about these turmoils and fear that they will lead us into darker times. A common question I get asked at my book talks is, “What has given you hope these days?” So I thought I would answer that question and explain why, despite all the peril,…

Sustainable living minimises waste by respecting natural resources and following the philosophy of rethink, reuse and recycle. Dr. Win Armand, an attending physician at Harvard's Massachusetts General Hospital and associate director of the Massachusetts Center for Comprehensive Environmental Health, says there are lots of budget-friendly tips, big and small, that can help you save money and be kinder to the planet this summer. Here are five great tips to get you started: 1. Incorporate the 5 R's Refuse, reduce, reuse, repurpose, and finally recycle. These are well-thought-out sustainability strategies promoted online by the Cincinnati Recycle and Reuse Hub. Do you…

Luxury host agency Travel Edge Network has announced the appointment of Kevin O'Brien to the role of senior vice president. O'Brien worked at Weight Watchers from 2017 to 2023, holding several roles including president and GM of WW Canada. In 2022, he assumed leadership of all markets outside of North America as head of international markets, and then became head of commercial growth and customer operations. Travel Edge Network recruitment campaign. (Photo courtesy of Travel Edge)Prior to joining Weight Watchers, Mr. O'Brien held a variety of senior roles at AIMIA, including running the Aeroplan business unit, leading strategic development and…

1. It's no surprise that last night's debate is the top of “That's Trending” today. Overall, most news sources seem to agree that both candidates got the facts wrong, but it was Trump who got it the most. On the other side of the podium, the panic in the Democrats seems so strong that the Democratic National Convention may present an alternative candidate to President Joe Biden. 2. Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan Walters has ordered the teaching of the Bible in public schools. At yesterday's Board of Education meeting, Walters stated that the Bible will now be mandatory in public…

This contract electronics maker is underperforming on the stock market in 2024, but a turnaround is possible. Contract electronics manufacturer Jabil (JBL -3.85%) has had a tough time on the stock market so far this year, with shares down 11% as of press time, and the company's most recent quarterly report did little to inspire investor confidence. Jabil reported its third-quarter fiscal 2024 earnings (the three months ending May 31) on June 20. While the better-than-expected numbers initially boosted the stock price, the company's shares fell by more than 11% after the company's guidance turned pessimistic. Let's take a look…

Because the data is so useful, we thought the rest of the industry could benefit from learning what our editors are seeing on the back end — what event pros actually know right now. Use this monthly list as your insider's guide to the meetings and events industry.1. Event personalization moments that really workedFrom custom playlists to innovative giveaways, personal touches are redefining attendee engagement. Here, event pros share some of the most effective personalization moments they've created.2. Behind the scenes of Canva Create, a large-scale creativity festival for brandsThe graphic design platform's largest event to date included keynote speeches,…

The Hague On June 28, three human rights groups filed a new lawsuit against the Dutch government, alleging that the ban on the supply of F-35 fighter jet parts to Israel is not being respected in practice. In February, an appeals court handed down a landmark ruling ordering the Netherlands to stop supplying parts for the fighter jets used by Israel in attacks on the Gaza Strip. The tribunal said at the time that there was a “clear risk” that the aircraft would be involved in violations of international humanitarian law. But human rights groups argue the ban did not…