There’s nothing sweet about this. Starbucks is facing a proposed class-action lawsuit over protein drinks marketed as “sugar-free” that allegedly contain anywhere from 13 to 21 grams of sugar. The apparent contradiction has left consumers scratching their heads — and wondering what’s really in their cups. Starbucks was slapped with…

Winter in Europe means time for outdoor adventures – often on the slopes. Few destinations offer quite the same combination of skiing, snowboarding, chilly winter hikes and other activities like in the continent’s Alpine resorts. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT In central Switzerland, between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz, Interlaken sits in the…

Travel and tourism is set to grow by 3.1% in Europe in 2026 – outpacing the wider economy – despite global uncertainty, the latest World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) research has revealed. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT The continent should outperform global tourism, which is expected to grow by 2.5% across the…

Publix is getting a little less public — and it might be Ozempic’s fault. This week, the supermarket chain announced it was shuttering several key stores in Florida, Georgia and South Carolina. In its latest earnings statement, the superstore reported a modest 1% increase in profits and mentioned the Inflation…

Emirates says it is operating at around 93% of its pre-disruption capacity, as winter bookings strengthen following a turbulent year for airlines flying through the Middle East. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT The Dubai-based airline carried more than 8.6 million passengers in July and August. It said summer demand “exceeded expectations”, with momentum…

Every major hotel group is rolling out the red carpet for AI. They plan to save a few bucks by automating your stay and turning the concierge into a cyborg. But a handful of hotels are giving chatbots the boot and doubling down on the human touch. “We’ve all had…

A new ranking has just revealed the best wine regions in Europe, and oenophiles should take note, because number one went to a spot in Slovenia. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Crowned by European Best Destinations, Štajerska beat out more than 90 leading wine territories across countries including France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Germany,…

Some visitors to “the happiest Place on Earth” can expect to pay more for a trip to Disneyland after admission prices went up on Tuesday for several ticket packages. While the lowest single-day entry price ($104) and the highest-priced single-day price ($224) remain unchanged, the theme park hiked prices on…

As fall settles in across the U.S., millions of Americans may find themselves battling seasonal allergies, colds or the flu — illnesses with overlapping symptoms that can be difficult to tell apart. As the season brings chilly temperatures, many people get sick because of the sudden shift from pleasant warmth to cold; this…

Frosty. Boomer Mass-holes beware: an ice cream shop owner is calling out rude customers. The owner of Coldstuff Ice Cream, located on Main Street in Blackstone, Massachusetts, identified elsewhere as Dave, took to Facebook this week to heroically defend his hardworking employees. And our man has no fear of controversy…