Air Canada said Friday that it was suspending its service to Cuba indefinitely, citing “political and economic uncertainty” on the island facing intensifying pressure from US President Donald Trump. Canada’s national carrier, which in February announced a pause on Cuba flights until November, said it wanted to give customers more certainty regarding the prospect of … Read more
New attacks in the Middle East on Friday threatened to unravel an already fragile US-Iran ceasefire, even as American officials confirmed that Tehran’s football players had received visas for the World Cup. Weeks of complex talks marked by threats and flare-ups of violence have failed to secure a deal to end the war and reopen … Read more
Italian fashion house Zegna took over the Malibu Pier Friday night to stage a summer fashion show. Guests were greeted by male models along the driveway dressed in white and carrying matching umbrellas. Inside, a crop of chiseled waiters offered colorful cocktails. The star-studded crowd included Rami Malek, Paul Dano, Mahershala Ali, Stellan Skarsgård, Roman … Read more
Three months after Sean Penn was noticeably absent after winning Best Supporting Actor for his turn as military colonel Steven J. Lockjaw in One Battle After Another at this year’s Oscars, the actor shared why he had opted out of the ceremony. When appearing at the Tribeca Festival in New York on Friday for a Storytellers series with … Read more
Iran’s football squad have been granted visas to enter the United Sates so they can play in the World Cup, US Ambassador to Turkey Tom Barrack confirmed Friday. A US administration official confirmed this separately in a statement issued by the State Department. The visa issuance means Iran will compete in the world’s top sporting … Read more
Xavier Becerra will advance to the general election in California’s gubernatorial race. The Democrat emerged as a front-runner on Friday, three days after Tuesday’s primary in a crowded field of around 60 candidates remained too close to call. Becerra previously served as the Health and Human Services secretary under President Joe Biden, was California attorney … Read more
Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner held a campaign rally Friday night in Bal Harbor, Maine, marking his first large public event since a series of allegations and personal controversies rocked his campaign just days before the June 9 primary. Platner told supporters that even as critics revisit his past and level what he described as false accusations, … Read more
Opinions expressed by Digital Journal contributors are their own. Agentic AI has unique potential, but realizing it is not as simple as providing employees with the tools; rather, organizations must implement it intelligently. AI promises faster service, nuanced decision-making, and organized data. Today, much of that potential is stuck in many companies’ “AI sandbox.” As a global … Read more
Opinions expressed by Digital Journal contributors are their own. Exploring the role of positioning, credibility, and market perception in modern business. A useful product doesn’t automatically create a strong market position. Business strategists and marketers often note that companies can lose momentum for reasons unrelated to product quality alone. They also state that challenges may arise from … Read more
Opinions expressed by Digital Journal contributors are their own. Referrals have long been a common practice in the business world. A referral marketing strategy can help businesses navigate long-term growth. But financial advisor and author Dave Van Buskirk says don’t ask. He argues that direct referral requests are not always the primary factor behind long-term business growth. … Read more