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Describing his life-affirming Symphony No 8, composer Gustav Mahler told lyricist and writer Richard Specht in 1906 that he had completed the huge score in a feverish two months. “It was like a lightning vision – I saw the whole piece immediately before my eyes and only needed to write it down, as though it were being dictated to me,” he said. Representing a paradigm shift in his symphonic style and sung from beginning to end, Mahler’s epic eighth in E-flat major was unprecedented, fusing two...

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What you need to know about booking, driving and charging an E.V. if your travel plans include a getaway from gasoline-powered engines.

Iowa voters chose Democrat Rob Sand to be their next governor, flipping the seat Republicans have held for more than two decades. Sand defeated Zach Lahn, a first-time candidate who surprised even members of his own party when he won the Republican primary. Sand, who is currently state auditor, has been the only Democrat serving in statewide elected office. His victory will almost certainly make him a leading face of a Democratic Party that he’s kept at arm’s length, focusing instead on his...

Early next year, Virgin Australia’s invitation-only Beyond Lounge returns to the site of The Club in Perth, while Brisbane gains 100 seats and top-tier members get a WhatsApp line to the airline The post More Seats, More Sockets: Virgin Australia to Boost Lounge Offerings in Perth and Brisbane appeared first on Business Traveller.

The drop in prosecutions — and the apparent rise in open usage — coincides with a Public Prosecution Service of Canada policy change in 2020 directing prosecutors away from laying criminal charges for drug possession, according to police officials and experts who spoke with CBC News.

Specialist small group adventure company Explore Worldwide has analysed its latest booking patterns, destination searches and customer behaviour to identify five emerging trends for the year ahead – from looking beyond traditional bucket-list destinations to seeking more meaningful experiences that connect travellers with local people, cultures and wildlife. The findings come as Explore reaches a milestone of more than 50 Positive Impact Experiences (PIEs) across its global portfolio and launches Made by Humans, a new hub celebrating the people, expertise and first-hand knowledge behind its adventures.

The Canadian government wants to ramp up the development and adoption of AI systems, starting with the health sector, but experts warn that proposed measures to address privacy concerns have critical gaps.

Egg freezing is surging in Canada and genetic testing is one of the motivations. We spoke with a woman planning to freeze her eggs so she can test her embryos for the BRCA 1 gene mutation.

A new report calls for the federal government to make it easier for service members and others exposed to health risks to find the information they need when making medical claims.

A new chapter in maritime history is set to unfold along Florida’s Gulf Coast as the legendary SS United States is scheduled to become the world’s largest artificial reef on Thursday, November 12, 2026, weather permitting. The landmark project will further establish Northwest Florida as a premier destination for wreck diving and underwater exploration.

Florida’s Magic Kingdom was the most-visited theme park globally last year, according to the TEA Global Experience Index, an annual attendance report. The park – the original theme park at Walt Disney World, which now boasts four theme parks and two water parks – drew 17.8 million visitors last year, down 0.2 per cent from 2024, the report says. Disneyland Park in California ranked second with 17.4 million visitors in 2025, up 0.4 per cent from the previous year. Japanese parks Universal Studios...