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My family of six spent $2,677 for a day at Disneyland and $1,990 for a day at Universal Studios. The entertainment and line-skipping passes at Universal were incredible for our family.We were able to go on every ride at Universal, which was also a huge perk. My family of six…
By Kirsty Needham SYDNEY (Reuters) – Growth across the Pacific Islands is expected to slow to 3.6% this year, down from 5.8% in 2023, as a post-pandemic rebound fades and Fiji, contributing half of the region’s output, slowed significantly, the World Bank said on Tuesday. A long-term slowdown was caused…
Disney’s dining plans are a great value for my family because we love food and sit-down dinners.The main plan costs $95 per person per day — we’d usually spend more than that on food at Disney.Considering the included meals and drinks, the plan is a good deal even if I…
Joanna Davies moved to New York from Denmark in January 2024.She said living in New York is more expensive, and she feels less safe than in Denmark.Denmark is among the happiest countries in the world, but Davies said New York is more exciting. This as-told-to essay is based on a…
Multiple Disney World employees told BI about their disappointment with how the company handled Milton.Cash-strapped employees felt pressured to work well into the afternoon as weather forecasts looked increasingly dire.A Disney spokesperson said, in part, “Safety is always our first and most important factor when making decisions.” Rain began falling…
Joshua Huggett is an Australia-based wedding photographer and the founder of Joshua Huggett Media.Most couples want candid shots, but Huggett said that they always end up using proper posed photos.He says these photos become valuable as they are often the last time the entire family is together. This as-told-to essay…
A leaked internal guidebook from MrBeast is being passed around the tech world.Tech workers and investors are digging into the YouTuber’s views on hiring, managing, and more.Is MrBeast the ultimate “founder mode” leader? MrBeast is the world’s most popular YouTuber. He’s also the hottest new thought leader in Silicon Valley.A…
By Jaidaa Taha CAIRO (Reuters) – Israel’s killing of Hezbollah chief Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah was met with silence by many Sunni-led states across the region, showcasing the split between populations outraged at Israel and authorities who normalised ties with Israel or are opposed to Hezbollah’s patron Iran. Nasrallah, who led…
My son has just married, so I am no longer the queen of his universe.I regret making my children the center of my world because they no longer need me as adults.I am now figuring out who I am outside of my “mom” identity. My world has been turned upside…
By Alex Lawler and Fabio Teixeira LONDON/RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) -OPEC raised its forecasts for world oil demand for the medium and long term in an annual outlook, citing growth led by India, Africa and the Middle East and a slower shift to electric vehicles and cleaner fuels. The Organization…
