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International travelers may prioritize visits to the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre when they visit France. But French residents have other ideas.

An insurance agency in Millinocket, Maine, is facing online backlash after a photo circulated on Facebook of a sign taped to the business's door on Monday saying, "Juneteenth ~it's whatever... We're closed. Enjoy your fried chicken & collard greens." The image of the sign at the Harry E Reed Insurance Agency, an affiliate of national insurer Progressive, was originally shared by a Facebook user by the name Alura Stillwagon, with the caption "the racism in Millinocket is real." The original post

Billionaire Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin announced Wednesday that he is selling his 10% stake in the parent company that owns the Philadelphia 76ers and New Jersey Devils, citing a conflict of interest with Fanatics' collectibles and planned sports betting operations. Rubin has no plans to buy into a different team after he sells his stake in Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, a person familiar with the matter told CNBC. His focus is instead on Fanatics, the sports e-commerce company that has

Tennis Player, Naomi Osaka poses for a photo with LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers after the game on April 4, 2019 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California. Four-time Grand Slam winner Naomi Osaka is launching a media production company in partnership with The SpringHill Company, a media conglomerate created by Lebron James. The production company, called Hana Kuma, will produce scripted and nonfiction content, starting with a New York Times documentary about Patsy Mink, the firs

GM said Friday that it is increasing the price of its electric Hummer by $6,250, effective Saturday. The company blamed higher prices for parts, technology and logistics. All reservations placed before Saturday are exempt from the increase, the company said. The Hummer EV pickup truck currently goes for about $80,000 to $100,000. The announcement comes after several automakers hiked the cost of their electric vehicles in recent weeks. The war in Ukraine and ongoing supply chain challenges hav

The outlook for summer travel remains strong, with many travelers saying they’re concerned but undeterred about their upcoming plans.

Do as you please, say industry insiders, but don't break these rules on packing, boarding and interacting with the crew.

Hong Kong lost residents in 2020 and 2021, but this year is expected to far surpass both years in terms of the numbers of people leaving for good.

Monica Pitrelli spoke with people from four industries about occupations where working from home — or an office for that matter — isn't an option.

After analyzing 37 global markets, the Mastercard Economics Institute found that cross-border travel reached pre-pandemic levels in March.

Stratospheric balloons, as a whole, are considered to be quite safe, but opinions differ on whether to use hydrogen or helium to power passenger flights, reports CNBC's Monica Pitrelli.

There are no bone-rattling rockets or face-contorting g-forces. It's a ride so smooth, passengers can eat, drink and walk around during the flight, say companies preparing to launch passengers into the stratosphere via high-altitude balloons.

South Korea, Singapore, Thailand, Japan, China and Vietnam rose in the annual safety rankings published by Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection.

Academy Award winner Kevin Costner's U.S.-based travel app, HearHere, aims to tell stories on the people who first inhabited North America and the complete history of the United States, including the "most unflattering parts." CNBC's Monica Pitrelli reports.

Kevin Costner discusses HearHere, the road trip app he co-founded that sends short stories to travelers when they approach places with an interesting backstory. Kevin Costner knows a good story when he hears one. That's why he said he was intrigued when he heard about an app designed to alert travelers of notable, yet often unnoticed, places of interest along their journeys. "I'm the guy that driving around America … when you see those bronze markers along the way, I want to stop. I want to rea

A Russian group identified by the FBI as one of the most prolific ransomware groups of 2021 may now understand how it feels to be the victim of cyber espionage.

Unruly passengers incidents are decreasing. But the good news may end there.

CNBC’s Monica Pitrelli says some of the companies targeted by Anonymous have since announced intentions to curtail business operations in Russia.

CNBC's Monica Pitrelli went to the land "Down Under" to answer common questions about traveling to Australia.

Boycotts, name-checking by Zenlenskyy and now cyber hackers - the pressure intensifies against companies still operating in Russia.

One expert said they will likely shut their operations despite having no legal right to do so.

While many passport rankings focus solely on visa-free travel, this index adds taxation, global perception, ability to obtain dual citizenship and personal freedoms into its scoring.

Lawmakers and academics wondered whether international travel to "Fortress Australia" would rebound once the borders reopened. Early indications are looking good.

Anonymous has claimed responsibility for disabling prominent Russian government, news and corporate websites and leaking data from prominent entities. CNBC examines the truth behind the claims.

Cyber warfare related to the Ukraine-Russia conflict is surging as digital volunteers from around the world enter the fight.

Ukrainian tour guide Olga Dudakova explains what it feels like to flee her home country with her three children.

Her virtual tours around Kyiv normally attract between 30 and 100 people. But more than 1,800 tuned in to Olga Dudakova's livestreamed tours in Ukraine following the Russian invasion. The first tour was scheduled with only a few hours' notice, she said. "It was totally unprepared," she said. "I didn't have a plan … I just wanted to show my soul and the tragedy of the situation. … This war is totally unjustified, and it's unprovoked." Dudakova said so many people were posting questions during the

Global hacking group Anonymous has declared a "cyber war" against Russia, reports CNBC's Monica Pitrelli.

Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, a Twitter post from an account named "Anonymous" — with 7.4 million followers and nearly 190,000 Tweets — summoned hackers around the world to target Russia.

Changes to eliminate Covid-related travel rules gained momentum as a wave of omicron-related infections engulfed the continent.