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RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — If you have been to Rio de Janeiro’ beaches, this probably sounds familiar: samba music drifting from a nearby kiosk, caipirinha cocktails sold by hawkers, chairs sprawled across the sand.Now that may become harder to find, unless the vendors have the right permits. Mayor Eduardo Paes issued a decree in mid-May establishing new rules for the city’s waterfront saying he wants to preserve urban order, public safety and the environment, as well as promote peaceful relations between tourists and residents. The new measures are due to come into force on June 1, and they outlaw…

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark will miss at least two weeks after straining her left quadriceps during Saturday’s 90-88 loss to the defending WNBA champion New York Liberty.Coach Stephanie White told reporters Monday she wasn’t sure exactly when Clark was injured but was told after the game she had “something going on with her leg.” An MRI confirmed the diagnosis. Clark’s absence could wind up being a big blow for one of the league’s title favorites.“Obviously, she wants to play and, obviously, everyone wants to see her play,” White said following Monday’s practice. “But for me, it’s…

We’ve all heard the phrase a million times: “Money can’t buy happiness.” But let’s be honest, whoever coined that phrase probably wasn’t living paycheck to paycheck.But scientists have found that money actually can absolutely buy happiness, we’ve just been spending it all wrong. The catch? You need to know what types of purchases actually trigger that lasting and sustainable kind of happiness.Research shows that strategic spending absolutely pumps up your happiness levels, but not in the way you may think.As a happiness researcher, there are eight things you shouldn’t feel guilty about spending money on. I would argue that investing…

David Do hopes to visit 35 countries by the time he turns 35 years old. He’s well on his way.At age 33, Do has already visited 33 countries, including Honduras, Japan, Singapore, Norway, Turkey and India. And it’s not like he’s a member of the jet set. Do earns an annual salary of just $78,000 doing social work at a group of physicians’ offices.The key to Do’s globetrotting isn’t in how much money he makes — it’s how he spends. Do is a self-described travel hacker, someone who  strategically uses credit card rewards programs to score free or discounted flights and…

CNN  —  Fans attending a Lorde-themed club night at a Sydney venue were left in disbelief on Sunday night when the singer herself turned up to the event. Those attending the club night, organized by Sugarush at Mary’s Underground, were only expecting to “come dance (or cry) in the club as DJ @xeimma plays all the eras,” as had been advertised. But, shortly beforehand, whispers began to circulate at the venue that Lorde herself might attend because her security had done a walkthrough, Emma Parke, the DJ at the event, told CNN. Then, 20 minutes before Lorde arrived, Parke got…

Passengers check in for Southwest Airlines flights at Chicago Midway International Airport on Feb. 18, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois.Scott Olson | Getty ImagesSet your alarm. Southwest Airlines customers have only one day to go before the company starts charging to check bags for the first time in more than half a century.Starting Wednesday, Southwest will end its blanket “two bags fly free” policy.It was a perk that was sacrosanct among customers and the airlines’ longtime executives alike, setting the airline apart from competitors. But baggage fees brought in nearly $7.3 billion for U.S. airlines last year, according to federal data,…

A version of this article first appeared in CNBC’s Inside Wealth newsletter with Robert Frank, a weekly guide to the high-net-worth investor and consumer. Sign up to receive future editions, straight to your inbox. Billionaire Daniel Lubetzky built his fortune on Kind snack bars made with nuts, fruits and whole grains. He sold a controlling stake in Kind Snacks to food giant Mars in 2020. Through his family office Camino Partners, he has backed other popular consumer brands like fast-casual chain Cava, hair care brand Prose and Belgian Boys breakfast items. Camino, founded in 2023, has recently widened its focus…

Security officers block entrance doors after pro-Palestinian protesters attempted to enter the Microsoft Build conference at the Seattle Convention Center Arch building in Seattle, Washington on May 19, 2025. Jason Redmond | Afp | Getty ImagesAt Microsoft’s annual Build conference on Tuesday, Executive Vice President Jay Parikh’s keynote was interrupted by an employee protesting the company’s contracts with the Israeli government. The protester at the Seattle Convention Center was quickly whisked away by security guards, including some undercover agents dressed like attendees.More than 800 miles south in Mountain View, California, security guards lined the mainstage of Google I/O, where Alphabet…

Alex KirklandRodrigo FaezMay 26, 2025, 07:40 AM ETXabi Alonso said he hopes to make Real Madrid an “unstoppable force” in his presentation as the club’s new coach, while thanking Carlo Ancelotti, saying he “wouldn’t be here” without his predecessor’s influence.Alonso, 43, has signed a three-year contract at the club, taking charge from June 1, with his first challenge being leading the team at next month’s Club World Cup.The club said goodbye to Ancelotti — who has already flown to Brazil to take charge of the national team — on Saturday after a 2-0 win over Real Sociedad in their last…

May 26, 2025, 07:37 AM ETArgentina’s Mac Allister brothers Alexis and Kevin pulled off an unusual family feat on Sunday by lifting championship trophies on the same afternoon in different countries, though neither of them took part in their teams’ final game of the season.Alexis Mac Allister got his hands on the Premier League trophy at Anfield after Liverpool secured the title last month, while his older brother Kevin endured a nervy afternoon in Belgium as his club Union St.-Gilloise ended a 90-year wait for the championship.While Kevin was suspended for their last fixture of the season at home to…