Author: MNK News
Through a new partnership with Italian resort brand Lefay, Marriott is adding its first dedicated luxury wellness brand, with more planned expansion to come As travelers increasingly book trips around their health and wellness, Marriott has made a major investment to elevate the luxury wellness tourism experience. The hospitality giant has announced a joint venture with Lefay, a luxury Italian resort brand behind two properties in Lago di Garda and the Dolomites, known for its Lefay SPA Method and eco-conscious resorts set within natural landscapes. The deal makes Lefay the first brand in Marriott’s portfolio dedicated exclusively to luxury wellness,…
They say journalists never truly clock out. But for Christian, that’s not just a metaphor, it’s a lifestyle. By day, he navigates the ever-shifting tides of the cryptocurrency market, wielding words like a seasoned editor and crafting articles that decipher the jargon for the masses. When the PC goes on hibernate mode, however, his pursuits take a more mechanical (and sometimes philosophical) turn. Christian’s journey with the written word began long before the age of Bitcoin. In the hallowed halls of academia, he honed his craft as a feature writer for his college paper. This early love for storytelling paved…
Publisher and game management platform indie.io just announced the pending launch of something called Indie Pass. This is a subscription service, so it’s sort of like Game Pass but for indie titles.It launches on April 13 and will offer over 70 games on that date, with more coming down the line. Not a single person on this planet wants another monthly subscription to manage, but this one costs just $8. That’s a pretty good deal, considering Game Pass Ultimate costs a whopping $30 per month.However, these subscription platforms are only as good as their libraries. The company has already confirmed…
Elon Musk’s SpaceX has taken a major step toward becoming a publicly traded company by confidentially filing for an initial public offering with securities regulators. CNBC reports that Elon Musk’s rocket and satellite company submitted its paperwork to the SEC in private, according to sources who spoke with CNBC’s David Faber, setting in motion what financial analysts expect could become the largest IPO in history. SpaceX could pursue a valuation exceeding $1.75 trillion with a potential listing around June. The filing comes after SpaceX merged with Musk’s artificial intelligence company xAI in February, a combination that Musk valued at $1.25…
On March 5, Dubai’s crypto regulator issued a cease-and-desist order against cryptocurrency exchange KuCoin, including its entities Peken Global Limited, Phoenixfin, MEK Global, and KuCoin Exchange EU GmbH. The regulator warned that the company may be providing crypto services to Dubai residents without the necessary regulatory approvals and misrepresenting its licensing status. Even a month hasn’t passed since then, and now a U.S. court has taken action against the KuCoin operator. Related: Dubai issues cease-and-desist notice to crypto exchange On March 30, the District Court for the Southern District of New York approved a Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) consent order that permanently bars Peken Global Limited from letting U.S.…
From in-room workouts to biohacking suites and oceanfront meditation decks, brands like Six Senses and SHA are expanding the definition of wellness for travelers seeking balance, restoration and longevity away from home. Luxury hospitality is no longer defined by thread counts or Michelin stars. It’s measured by how deeply guests can connect with themselves, their healthspan and their longevity. In today’s hospitality market, the strongest brands are the ones treating wellness not as a department, but as an ecosystem, combining the setting, health and technology. At Six Senses and SHA, two of the most forward-thinking wellness destinations in the world,…
Russia has closed a loophole that allowed its citizens to pay for Apple digital services. “As of April 1, 2026, payment processing is no longer available for purchases made on the App Store or other Apple Media Services in Russia,” the company wrote in a support document (via 9to5Mac).The change affects all Apple services. However, the company says iCloud+ subscribers’ data will remain available after their subscriptions end, even after losing premium cloud storage. Customers’ previous purchases will still be accessible, as will existing Apple Account funds until they run out.Why is Russia doing this? Well, the (state-aligned) Russian news…
The Russell Wilson-backed self-defense fitness concept is formalizing a three-tier expansion strategy, including an option that allows gyms to open up a mini Pack concept inside their existing space The Pack, a group fitness concept that blends self-defense training with strength and conditioning, has formalized its plans to scale through franchising, including a path that allows its concept to operate inside existing gyms. The brand, founded by Rumble co-founders Noah Neiman and Andy Stenzler alongside Russell Wilson and Ciara, has introduced a three-tier studio model designed to support both domestic and international expansion. While the company has yet to award…
Crypto won early believers with a simple promise, which is users would not have to rely on a bank, platform or intermediary to keep the truth hidden behind closed doors. That openness helped define the industry’s first wave and gave public blockchains their appeal as verifiable systems rather than trust-based ones. According to some industry leaders, that same openness is now starting to look like a limitation. As crypto pushes deeper into finance, healthcare and AI-linked software, the industry faces a harder question: can blockchains remain verifiable without making every user action, identity and data trail public? Related: HIVE’s Frank…
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has privately discussed the possibility of firing Attorney General Pam Bondi and replacing her with Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin, three people familiar with the matter told The Associated Press on Thursday.In those conversations, Trump has discussed his ongoing frustration with Bondi over her handing of the Jeffrey Epstein files and hurdles the Justice Department has encountered in investigations into Trump’s perceived enemies, the people said. The Republican president has mentioned other candidates but has raised Zeldin’s name as recently as this week, the people said.The people were not authorized to publicly discuss…