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A controversial Canadian medical paper, which pinned a baby’s death on codeine passed through breastmilk, is under renewed scrutiny a full two decades after it was published. The paper sparked a sweeping shift in global approaches to pain management and breastfeeding guidance for new mothers.

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This year, America’s Puppy Bowl is not just about puppies. Older dogs are getting some attention, too. There will be a halftime showdown between Team Oldies and Team Goldies, offering a showcase for senior dogs as a reminder that they also need adoption and love. “Everyone wants the puppy and, unfortunately, the reality of puppyhood is it’s tough,” says Victoria Schade, the event’s lead dog trainer and wrangler. “I think people don’t realise that until they’re deep in the thick of it. That’s the...

Hong Kong actors Chow Yun-fat, 70, Kent Cheng, 74, Lau Kong, 79, and Paw Hee-ching, 76, made headlines in January for being among the oldest participants in the 10km event at the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon 2026. In 2025, the then 69-year-old Chow ran the half-marathon at the event, completing the 13.1-mile (21km) race in two hours, 24 minutes and 33 seconds. Recently, a growing number of people in their sixties, seventies, eighties and older have been in the news for taking part in...

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Thousands of people who attended what's touted as Canada's largest indoor farm show this year may have been exposed to measles, Manitoba public health officials warn.

Are your loved ones in luck this year? See our predictions for all the zodiac signs in the Year of the Horse. My favourite part of the Lunar New Year, the first day of which falls on February 17 this year, is the festive sweets and snacks. When I was a child and compelled to visit relatives in my large extended family – most of whom I did not even like (and still don’t) – my only real solace was the smorgasbord of titbits laid out in their homes. I ate as many of their snacks as I could, perhaps...

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Are your loved ones in luck this year? See our predictions for all the zodiac signs in the Year of the Horse. Anyone familiar with their Chinese zodiac sign is likely to have encountered the term tai sui and discovered that their animal sometimes conflicts with this guardian deity. The 12 zodiac signs correspond to Jupiter’s 12-year orbit of the sun. Each lunar year is also linked to a different celestial figure that opposes Jupiter, called the heavenly general, the cycle god, the Grand Duke of...

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When Remo Ruffini acquired Moncler in 2003, down jackets were utilitarian basics relegated to the back of the closet. Ruffini – back then an under-the-radar entrepreneur from a family in Como’s textile and clothing trade – has been single-handedly responsible for transforming a functional wardrobe staple into a de facto status symbol that is the clothing equivalent of a high-end handbag. The current chairman and outgoing CEO of Moncler, Ruffini didn’t set out to build an empire when he took over...

The 2026 Winter Olympics have just begun. Among other talented athletes named to Team USA, such as Ilia Malinin and Andrew Torgashev, one young star is drawing the world’s attention: Maxim Naumov. Naumov, 24, who lost his parents – Olympian figure skaters Vadim Naumov and Evgenia Shishkova – in the tragic 2025 Potomac River mid-air collision a year ago, honoured his parents after earning his Team USA jacket. According to the US Figure Skating website, Naumov shared that the Olympics are “part...

Some Alberta doctors are warning a move by the provincial government to increase the access parents have to the medical records of teenagers could put some patients at risk.

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February brings the romance back to rewards – transfer bonuses, oversized credit card offers, and Flying Blue deals that prove smart points strategy is always in season. The post How to Stretch Your Points & Miles Further in February 2026 appeared first on Business Traveller.

Diesem Wochenende fiebern die Amerikaner entgegen: Die 60. Ausgabe des Super Bowls findet am Sonntag, dem 8. Februar, statt. Wir haben die besten Orte weltweit zusammengestellt, um das große NFL-Spektakel zu verfolgen. The post Wo man den Super Bowl weltweit sehen kann appeared first on Business Traveller.

Olympic officials made the right call in postponing the Canada-Finland women's hockey game on Thursday after several players on the Finnish team came down with norovirus, doctors say.

Founded before the nation itself, Bixler’s proves true luxury isn’t trend-driven—it’s engineered, sustainable, and built to endure across generations. The post Bixler’s, America’s Oldest Jeweler appeared first on Business Traveller.

A whopping 77 per cent of travellers now partake in 'supermarket tourism' - a trend that sees tourists trade famous landmarks for quiet aisles packed with regional snacks and everyday goods.

Jalisco state in west-central Mexico is issuing a health alert and mandating the use of face masks in schools amid a measles outbreak in the state capital ahead of serving as a host city for upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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Italiens Modehauptstadt tauscht Laufstege gegen Eisflächen – die Olympischen Winterspiele 2026 lassen Mailand von einer ganz neuen Seite erleben. Alle Neuigkeiten der Stadt im Überblick The post Olympische Winterspiele 2026: Die neuen Hotspots in Mailand appeared first on Business Traveller.

As top athletes prepare to test their limits in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, why not take a minute to test your knowledge of Winter Olympics trivia?

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Alberta has stopped offering provincial health coverage to some people on working holiday and young professional visas, a change that came into effect earlier this year without a public announcement. The shift is raising concerns in the Bow Valley, where tourism businesses rely heavily on international workers.

I was four months past the bruising crash of a long-distance romance, armed with a new vow: No more cross-country heartbreak.

The Midlands-based attraction is partnering with the University of Birmingham and international guest experience design agency, Katapult.

The hotel, which first opened its doors in 2006, is known for its ultra-luxe interiors, including an iconic gold-lined lobby floor - but the metal has since been removed.

Our team of travel writers and editors has compiled a list of the best easyJet cabin luggage - testing backpacks, suitcases and holdalls across a range of price points and for a variety of travel needs.

Not long after its founding in 2019, Hong Kong fashion label YanYan Knits faced – like many fledgling companies at the time – a seemingly insurmountable hurdle: Covid-19. It survived the global pandemic and, as its seventh anniversary approaches – and with stockists from Japan to Australia and North America – it is safe to say the Hong Kong fashion label is now a force to be reckoned with. Still, it can be difficult for smaller brands to carve out their own spaces, physical or metaphorical, in a...

Tampa International Airport’s largest expansion in nearly 20 years moves into final design as traffic rises, international routes expand, and a broader modernization plan accelerates across the campus. The post Why Tampa Is Betting $1.5 Billion in Its Next Airport Terminal appeared first on Business Traveller.

The plan includes coffee, a stop at the comic book store and hiking with the bros — that is, if he decides to leave the house.

Boeing announced the largest landing gear exchange contract in Boeing’s history at the Singapore Airshow. Under this contract, Boeing will provide landing gear exchanges for more than 75 aircraft across the 737 MAX and 787 fleets operated by the Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group. The landing gear exchange program offers gear overhaul scheduling flexibility that will optimize the useful life of the gears and minimizing aircraft downtime.

Emirates is batting strong, featuring Indian cricket star Suryakumar Yadav in its latest advertising campaign to debut ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.

As Radisson Hotel Group’s internal commercial platform, The Club Hotel Services (“The Club”) brings together Revenue, Sales, Meetings & Events, Web, and Voice Management into a single, global operating model. Designed to serve hotel owners and operators at scale, it combines specialist commercial talent with proprietary technology to improve speed, accuracy, and performance across every revenue stream.

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, will be the Official Airline Partner of the 2026 Open Masters Games taking place from 6-15 February in over 20 venues across Abu Dhabi, marking a significant partnership that reinforces Abu Dhabi’s position as a host of world‑class sporting events. The event highlights the importance of sport as a way of life for people of all ages and backgrounds; and showcases Etihad’s commitment to supporting the Abu Dhabi community.

As luxury travellers around the world increasingly seek exceptional experiences, they are discovering that the most memorable journeys are not about where you go, but who you meet along the way. This September, The Peninsula Hotels is once again bringing its renowned hospitality beyond its doors and guiding an intimate group of motoring enthusiasts through the Scottish Highlands for six days of winding mountain passes, historic estates, and the kind of shared moments that turn fellow travellers into lasting connections with its newest iteration of The Peninsula Motoring Series, Scotland.

IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has announced the signing of Kimpton Al Rowda Doha, a 283-key luxury lifestyle hotel situated in the heart of the capital. Slated to open mid-2026, the hotel will bring Kimpton’s signature blend of playful design, culinary innovation, and genuine service to Doha, creating a vibrant hub for authentic human connection.

Emirates Flight Catering (EKFC) is scaling up its approach to waste management with a custom-built biodigester, one of the largest in commercial scale and capacity. The Power Knot LFC-3000 biodigester at EKFC’s Central Commissary Unit enables on-site processing of organic waste, treating it at the source rather than diverting it to landfill.

One of the most critically acclaimed TV shows on air right now is The Pitt. Starring Noah Wyle, Tracy Ifeachor, Katherine LaNasa and more, the hit medical drama follows a 15-hour shift at the Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Centre, with each episode covering roughly an hour. Season two of the Emmy-winning series premiered on January 8 and is the most-watched TV show on HBO Max at the time of writing, according to streaming data collection website FlixPatrol. One of the most interesting character arcs...