Four Seasons is launching a cruise ship with 95 suites as demand for luxury cruising goes ‘off the charts’ — take a look at the new ship

Four Seasons Luxury hospitality company Four Seasons has launched its new cruise venture: Four Seasons Yachts. The cruise brand’s first 14-deck 679-foot-long ship will set sail in late 2025. Hotel and hospitality companies like Ritz-Carlton and Margaritaville have also launched or are launching cruise brands. The cruise industry is about to become more luxurious: Hospitality…

Dallas Mavericks CEO Cynt Marshall said the first time Mark Cuban called to offer her the job, she thought it was her kids asking for money and handed the phone to her husband

Cynt Marshall Ethan Miller/Getty Images Cynt Marshall said when Mark Cuban called to offer her the job of Mavericks CEO, she thought it was one of her kids asking for money.  She said she handed the phone to her husband, who told her, “this dude doesn’t need any money.”  Marshall has been CEO of the…

Utah GOP Sen. Mike Lee urges Mitt Romney to back his reelection campaign against Evan McMullin: ‘Please get on board’

Sen. Mike Lee of Utah. AP Photo/George Frey GOP Sen. Mike Lee on Tuesday urged fellow Utahn Mitt Romney to back his reelection campaign. During a Fox News interview, Lee said that Romney’s support could help the GOP win back the Senate. Romney previously said he wouldn’t endorse — as he is friends with Lee…

How Freddie Mac is helping renters use their on-time rent payments to build credit and achieve homeownership

Getty Images A majority of renters do not see their on-time rental history reflected in credit reports. This puts 44 million households at a disadvantage when they seek financial products like home loans. Freddie Mac’s new program encourages property owners to report timely payments to major credit bureaus. Households throughout the United States are feeling…

Economists predict home prices will fall, even if the US avoids a recession

An aerial view of an American neighborhood. Getty Images Soaring inflation has led to a slowdown in the US economy, though some measures stay strong. The Feds fight against inflationary pressure has greatly weakened housing activity.  It means US home prices are now on a downward trajectory even if the economy avoids a recession. There’s…

A Texas mom who took her family into the Capitol riot doubled-down on Trump’s election fraud lies as she asked a federal judge for leniency

Pro-Trump protesters gather in front of the U.S. Capitol Building on January 6, 2021 in Washington, DC. Jon Cherry/Getty Images A Texas family of 5 was sentenced Wednesday for taking part in the Capitol riot on January 6, according to CBS News reporter Scott MacFarlane. A federal judge said the Munn family’s trip on January…

This new $250,000 SUV has optional bulletproofing, a swanky Cadillac interior, and up to 690 horsepower — take a closer look

The Rezvani Vengeance. Rezvani The Rezvani Vengeance is a new $249,000 SUV based on the Cadillac Escalade.  It draws inspiration from both military vehicles and science-fiction video games. A Military Package adds on features like body armor, explosive protection, and night vision.  Deep-pocketed buyers looking to one-up their buddies’ Ferraris, Lambos, and Bentleys now have…

A Russian oil price cap will backfire on the global economy and the plan likely influenced OPEC’s production cut, Indonesian finance minister says

Indonesia, which is a net importer of petroleum, is one country that would likely be affected by the price cap and has avoided pledging its support. Nick Oxford/Reuters A price cap on Russian oil could backfire on the global economy, Indonesia’s finance minister warned. If a price cap is met with retaliation from Russia, it…

‘Quiet quitters’ coasting through work could be a prime target for layoffs as recession fears loom, labor experts say

Goldman Sachs announced last month that it would cut several hundred jobs, making it the first Wall Street firm to take steps to cut down on expenses after pausing layoffs for two years during the pandemic. Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images The job market is slowly shifting back in favor of employers, labor experts told Insider. …