SAN FRANCISCO: US auto giant General Motors announced Tuesday it will abandon its robotaxi development efforts after a highly publicized incident last year stymied its progress in the autonomous vehicle field. The Detroit-based manufacturer plans to merge the Cruise robotaxi vehicle unit with GM’s technical teams to concentrate on developing advanced driver assistance systems for personal vehicles, a statement said. The company said it abandoned the Cruise project “given the considerable time and resources that would be needed to scale the business, along with an increasingly competitive robotaxi market.” It marks a major turnaround for GM, which bought the Cruise startup in 2016 and has since spent billions of dollars to make the operation viable. “A robotaxi business is not General Motors’ core business,” said GM CEO Mary Barra in a call with analysts. But Barra said GM’s commitment to autonomous technology “is unwavering.” Honda, an investor in Cruise, had planned to launch a robotaxi service in Japan in 2026, but the Japanese group will now “reassess the project’s future and make necessary adjustments, including potential cancellation, once Cruise finalizes its restructuring,” Honda’s US subsidiary told AFP. The halt of operations comes a year after Cruise was forced to suspend all operations in San Francisco after one of its self-driving cars dragged a woman who had first been hit by a hit-and-run driver in the city. Cruise lost its operating permits from regulators, paused expansions into other states and laid off 900 employees - a quarter of its workforce. Shortly before the incident, California authorities had allowed for expanded driverless taxi services in San Francisco, giving the go-ahead for Alphabet-owned Waymo and Cruise. Cruise’s exit confirms Waymo as the dominant player in the business, which was valued at $45 billion after a fundraising round in October, according to Bloomberg. The company has been expanding its reach and currently runs robotaxi fleets in San Francisco, Phoenix and Los Angeles. And in a team-up with Uber, the company is planning to offer Waymo robotaxi rides in Atlanta and Austin. Amazon’s Zoox meanwhile is conducting robotaxi testing in California and Las Vegas, while Elon Musk recently unveiled what he said was a robotaxi capable of self-driving, predicting it would be available by 2027. GM’s strategic pivot comes as embattled automakers worldwide face mounting pressure to balance investments in emerging technologies with near-term profitability. The auto giant said that the restructuring is expected to generate annual savings exceeding $1 billion once completed in the first half of 2025. GM’s share price was up by more than three percent in after hours trading on Wall Street. — AFP
Andy Reid in major Kansas City Chiefs boost with star wide receiver set for shock early return from horror injuryBERLIN (Reuters) – U.S. billionaire Elon Musk drew criticism from German politicians from the government and opposition on Sunday for an opinion piece he wrote backing the right-wing Alternative for Germany (AfD) which they deemed “intrusive” outside influence. The support of the AfD from Musk, who is set to serve U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s administration as an outside adviser, comes as Germans are set to vote on Feb. 23 after a coalition government led by Chancellor Olaf Scholz collapsed. The commentary published in German in the Welt am Sonntag newspaper, flagship of the Axel Springer media group, expanded on a post by Musk on social media platform X last week in which he wrote “only the AfD can save Germany” and praised the party’s approach to regulation, taxes and market deregulation. In response to the publication of his commentary, the editor of the newspaper’s opinion section said on X that she had resigned. Friedrich Merz, leader of the opposition Christian Democrats and current favourite to succeed Scholz as chancellor, said in an interview with the Funke Media Group: “I cannot recall a comparable case of interference, in the history of Western democracies, in the election campaign of a friendly country.” Merz described the commentary as “intrusive and pretentious”. Saskia Esken, co-leader of Scholz’s Social Democrats (SPD), vowed fierce resistance to attempts by state actors as well as the rich and influential to influence Germany’s elections. “In Elon Musk’s world, democracy and workers’ rights are obstacles to more profit,” Esken told Reuters. “We say quite clearly: Our democracy is defensible and it cannot be bought.” Welt’s editor-in-chief designate defended the decision to publish the commentary, saying that democracy and journalism thrive on freedom of opinion, including polarising positions. The AfD is running second in opinion polls and might be able to thwart a centre-right or centre-left majority. Germany’s mainstream, more centrist parties have pledged to shun any support from the AfD at the national level.Luka Doncic moves into 7th place on NBA's triple-double list with the 79th of his career
India’s foreign secretary to visit Bangladesh as tensions fester Indian foreign ministry spox confirms that Vikram Misri, secretary of his department, would visit Bangladesh NEW DELHI: India’s top diplomat will head to Bangladesh Monday after the student-led revolution in August that toppled autocratic ex-premier Sheikh Hasina’s government in Dhaka soured ties between the two neighbours. Hasina’s iron-fisted rule was strongly backed by India and the 77-year-old remains in New Delhi where she took refuge after her ouster, despite Bangladesh announcing it would seek her extradition. Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, who is leading an interim government tasked with implementing democratic reforms, has condemned acts of “Indian aggression” that he alleged were intended to destabilise his administration. Indian foreign ministry spokesman Randhir Jaiswal confirmed late Friday that Vikram Misri, the secretary of his department, would visit Bangladesh on Monday. Misri “will meet his counterpart and there will be several other meetings during the visit,” Jaiswal told journalists in New Delhi. Yunus, 84, faced numerous criminal proceedings during Hasina’s regime that her critics say were concocted to sideline one of her potential rivals. He has been a vocal critic of India for backing Hasina’s rule to the hilt despite the mounting rights abuses seen over her 15-year tenure. India for its part has accused Muslim-majority Bangladesh of failing to protect its minority Hindu community from reprisals adequately. The arrest of a prominent Hindu priest in Bangladesh on sedition charges last month further added to tensions, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s right-wing supporters urging his government to take a more hardline stance on Dhaka.”We want to reiterate our position again that they have legal rights and we hope that these legal rights will be respected and that the trial will be fair,” Jaiswal said of the case. Yunus’s administration has acknowledged and condemned attacks on Hindus, including during the chaotic hours after Hasina’s ouster, but said that in many cases they were motivated by politics rather than religion. He has accused India of exaggerating the scale of the violence and running a “propaganda campaign”. “They are undermining our efforts to build a new Bangladesh and are spreading fictitious stories,” Yunus said this week.Spotify Unveils Taylor Swift’s New Exclusive Player By Curious about latest milestone? The global music icon has launched an exclusive Spotify player, celebrating her record-breaking achievements and dominance in the streaming world. Known for her unmatched artistry, Swift continues to captivate fans and push boundaries. Here’s a quick look at her new Spotify feature and its significance for listeners everywhere. Taylor Swift’s new exclusive player on Spotify is available Taylor Swift’s new exclusive player has on Spotify, celebrating her status as the platform’s most-streamed artist in 2024. This feature introduces custom animations on the Spotify play button when listeners enjoy her songs, reflecting the eras of her discography. Fans, often referred to as Swifties, can engage with this immersive experience tailored to highlight Swift’s global musical influence. The launch coincides with Swift’s record-breaking achievements on Spotify. In 2024, she amassed over 26.6 billion streams, making her the platform’s most-streamed artist for the second consecutive year. Her album The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology broke streaming records, becoming the most-streamed album globally. The initiative exemplifies Spotify’s innovative approach to enhancing user engagement and celebrating artists’ milestones. This interactive feature aligns with Spotify’s Wrapped 2024 campaign, which also introduced partnerships with Snapchat. Fans can explore Taylor-themed AR experiences and purchase Wrapped bracelets featuring a Global Top Artist Badge charm. These integrations underline Spotify’s strategy to deepen connections between artists and their audiences through technological creativity. Taylor Swift’s collaboration with Spotify demonstrates the platform’s commitment to amplifying cultural moments through personalized experiences. As her influence extends beyond music, including ventures into pop culture and partnerships, this exclusive player symbolizes her unparalleled impact on the entertainment industry. With innovations like these, Spotify sets a new standard for artist-centric features, solidifying its position as a leading music streaming service. Taylor Swift’s player reflects the synergy between her artistic legacy and Spotify’s cutting-edge technology, offering fans a unique way to celebrate her achievements. Vritti Johar, Content Writer at ComingSoon.net, fuses her cinema passion with sharp content creation skills. When she's off-duty, you'll find her exploring the world through art and photography, always feeding her creative side. Share article
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When Jimmy Carter set out to forge a legacy in his post-White House years, he not only created the Carter Center, but also wrote stacks of books documenting his political and personal history. He was not the most prolific U.S. president (Theodore Roosevelt authored about three dozen works), but Carter and his word processor galloped through a multitude of genres before his death at age 100 on Sunday. His 32 books include personal histories, political memoirs, a novel, poems, spiritual lessons, guides to aging, Middle East critiques, lectures and a children’s book. Some became best sellers, all are valuable to historians. Many, especially those about his Georgia experiences, are rewarding reads. Even so, Carter’s writing can be exasperating. The trained engineer was not prone to the creative phrase or an engaging narrative voice. In “Sources of Strength” (1997) he notes that while his evangelist sister Ruth Carter Stapleton prayed as though she was talking with a friend, “my prayers are usually more formal, as I speak somewhat cautiously to Almighty God.” Jimmy Carter wrote like he prayed. Even in his personal memoirs, readers are often kept at a distance, as if an inner Secret Service agent were standing guard over his deepest self. New York Times critic Michiko Kakutani found that in “Always a Reckoning” (1995), Carter’s poems “plod earnestly from Point A to Point B without ever making the leap into emotional hyperspace.” Washington Post reviewer Jonathan Yardley declared Carter’s “White House Diary” (2010) to be “stupendously dull.” Many of his books repeat themselves or read like over-extended opinion pieces. There are hints that Carter didn’t appreciate being edited. Peter Osnos, who says he worked closely with Carter on “Living Faith” (1996), read the first draft and made suggestions that led to “several very stiff exchanges.” When Carter co-authored “Everything to Gain” (1987) with wife Rosalynn, he wrote only half-jokingly that the process threatened “the stability of our marriage.” It’s possible this disinclination to editorial input cost him in his peacemaking pursuits. “Palestine: Peace Not Apartheid” (2006) created a national and local furor. Some members of the Carter Center advisory board resigned and Jewish organizations bought ads to sharply protest Carter’s stance. In “We Can Have Peace in the Holy Land” (2009), Carter blames much of the outrage on his use of “apartheid” in the title. Questions arise: Did no editor or colleague raise a red flag over the word? Would Carter have heeded their reservations? The irony is that Carter’s books are valuable precisely because they are his own work and bespeak the earnestness Kakutani laments in his poetry. In “Sources of Strength,” perhaps the key piece in the jigsaw puzzle of his personality, Carter writes that “the most important goal most people share...is...to live in a truly meaningful way.” His written words also reveal the virtues, tics, talents and contradictions of the man. “White House Diary” attacks the late Sen. Ted Kennedy — with what seems disproportionate venom — for, among other things, condemning Carter’s health care plan. Yet in the earlier “Living Faith” (1996), the former president preaches forgiveness, then laments his own hypocrisy: “Most of my lingering resentments relate to our time in Washington. In some cases, I have said, ‘I can’t forgive that jerk!’” Carter’s books, at bottom, are about struggle: to overcome his personal faults, to bring meaning to his life and legacy, to battle injustice, to free the hostages in Iran, to come to terms with losing the presidency, to negotiate peace, to harness slippery language. The last struggle may have been the most challenging. William Zinsser, in his guide “On Writing Well,” cited President Carter for signing an executive order directing that federal regulations be written “simply and clearly.” But as Carter mused in a post-White House poem: “Now when I seek efficient words / to say what I believe is true / or have a dream I want to share / the vagueness is still there.” Language in federal regulations was one thing; language in literature proved to be another. RECOMMENDED READING An Hour Before Daylight: Memories of a Rural Boyhood (2001): The best seller traces Carter’s boyhood during the Depression in Georgia, is honest about Southern race issues and provides background on formation of his values. Turning Point: A Candidate, a State, and a Nation Come of Age (1992): The story of Carter’s 1962 campaign for the Georgia Senate draws a shocking portrait of local politics. Oddly, Carter never wrote a book on his term as governor. Living Faith (1996), Sources of Strength (1997): The closest we get to the inner man, Carter explains in the first book how his creed developed through life. The second contains 52 Sunday school lessons that provide eye-opening glimpses of a remarkable psyche. Beyond the White House: Waging Peace, Fighting Disease, Building Hope (2007): Describes the amazing scope of the Carter Center’s work, from negotiations in Haiti to eradicating Guinea worm in Ghana. The Hornet’s Nest: A Novel of the Revolutionary War (2003): This is flawed fiction about Deep South patriots in the Revolutionary War, but it deserves better than one snooty review headline: “Founding Bubbas.” As The Texas Observer noted, it is also “a studious reminder not to take the South for granted.”Rockwell Medical (NASDAQ:RMTI) Cut to Hold at StockNews.com
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HTS could not have taken Damascus without their help. We sit down with a Syrian rebel commander S ITTING IN A walled compound near the Syrian city of Daraa, not far from the Jordanian border, a Syrian rebel commander recalls his men’s part in the conquest of the capital, Damascus , a few days earlier. “We were supposed to wait until they took Homs, but when they took Hama, everyone decided to take up arms, we couldn’t stop them,” says the unassuming former trader now known by his nom de guerre , Abu Hamza. Discover more The fall of Bashar al-Assad is a major blow for Iran Will the weakened regime reform, or race for the bomb? Protests have shut down Mozambique The aftermath of a rigged election is threatening a social revolt As Syria’s regime collapses, Erdogan eyes victory over the Kurds They are suddenly isolated and weakened. Worse may be to come As Syria’s new leaders settle in, life in the capital resumes Government employees look ready to take orders from a fresh set of rulers Exploiting disarray in Syria, Israel grabs more of the Golan Heights The incursions are neither justified nor necessary Inside Bashar al-Assad’s dungeons With the dictator gone, Syrians are desperately searching for loved ones lost in his prisonsNone
The ITV quiz show was back on our screens tonight (December 11), but some fans were left unimpressed Viewers of The Chase have raised eyebrows at ITV following a dramatic episode that saw an unexpected twist during a high-stakes round. In the episode aired on Wednesday (December 11), Bradley Walsh welcomed a new set of contestants eager to win a substantial cash prize. Among them was Adrian from Oldham, who added a commendable £7k to the prize pot in his cash builder round before deciding to take a bold leap for the £40k high offer. The tension peaked when Adrian stumbled on a question, prompting Bradley Walsh to cheekily ask: "Do you think he gets it wrong?" in reference to chaser Paul 'The Sinnerman' Sinha. To the relief of Adrian and viewers alike, Sinha also answered incorrectly, sparing the contestant from an early exit. However, the tables turned once more as Adrian missed another seemingly straightforward question, which should have sent him packing. In a surprising turn, The Sinnerman also got this question wrong, sparking speculation among fans that the outcome was "scripted". Social media erupted with accusations of a "fix," with one viewer exclaiming, "What a f***ing fix this is," convinced that the sequence of events was orchestrated. Another commented, "That was 100% scripted them asking if they think the Chaser will get it wrong when in fact he gets it wrong. Classic ITV ," reports the Express . A third chimed in, questioning, "Why did the chaser getting that wrong feel scripted?" The team's hopes for a substantial prize were high as they sat with £46k after the first contestant, Elena, added £6k to the pot, only halfway through the episode. Viewers were on the edge of their seats, with one exclaiming: "He's still in! Oh, I can't handle this drama! " Another commented on a slip-up by chaser Paul: "Unexpected own goal by Paul there, easy at home, of course, but Mercury is the smallest and the closest." Tension escalated when Ben, after earning just £2k in his cash builder, controversially chose to go for a minus £7k offer. This decision, which reduced the team's total to £39k, sparked outrage among fans. One irate viewer said: "He shouldn't be allowed any money I would be foaming if he was on my team. -7 seriously?" Another expressed frustration more humorously: "That guy took -£7,000!! I would have pushed him off his stool." Despite the backlash, the strategy paid off for Ben, who successfully returned to the team. However, not all viewers were pleased, with one commenting, " I was praying for the 7k guy to lose. What rubbish." Chaser Paul even weighed in, defending the player's choice: "You had their (the team) blessing, so you took the lower offer. It's a tactical game—you're fine." In the end, the team's efforts were in vain. They were defeated in the final chase and left without the cash. The Chase airs Mondays-Fridays at 5pm on ITV1.Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner will be sidelined indefinitely with a torn right oblique muscle, the NBA team said Saturday, a major blow for a club already missing star Paolo Banchero with the same injury. Wagner was hurt in the Magic's 102-94 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday. Jeff Weltman, Orlando president of basketball operations, said he would be re-evaluated in four weeks. Wagner has played a key role in keeping the Magic competitive since Banchero was injured on October 30. He has scored at least 20 points in nine straight games and is averaging 24.4 points, 5.7 assists and 5.6 rebounds per game for the season. At 16-9 the Magic are in third place in the Eastern Conference. However, they are still without Banchero, who said on Monday he had "finally" been able to take part in some on-court ball-handling and spot shooting practice. "Obviously (there) wasn't any sprinting or cutting or anything," Banchero said. "But hopefully in the next few weeks I can start getting into more of that and just work my way back into playing shape." bb/sev
CRM Lead Management Market is Booming Worldwide | Big Giants Salesforce, HubSpot, Microsoft Dynamics 12-12-2024 12:03 AM CET | Advertising, Media Consulting, Marketing Research Press release from: HTF Market Intelligence Consulting Private Limited CRM Lead Management Market HTF MI recently introduced Global CRM Lead Management Market study with 143+ pages in-depth overview, describing about the Product / Industry Scope and elaborates market outlook and status (2024-2032). The market Study is segmented by key regions which is accelerating the marketization. At present, the market is developing its presence. Some key players from the complete study are Salesforce, HubSpot, Zoho, Pipedrive, Freshsales, Keap, Oracle NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, Bitrix24, SugarCRM, Zendesk, Nimble, Copper, Creatio, Insightly, Capsule, Apptivo, amoCRM, Nutshell, Salesflare. 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Thanks for reading this article; you can also get individual chapter-wise sections or region-wise report versions like North America, LATAM, Europe, Japan, Australia or Southeast Asia. Nidhi Bhawsar (PR & Marketing Manager) HTF Market Intelligence Consulting Private Limited Phone: +15075562445 sales@htfmarketintelligence.com About Author: HTF Market Intelligence Consulting is uniquely positioned to empower and inspire with research and consulting services to empower businesses with growth strategies. We offer services with extraordinary depth and breadth of thought leadership, research, tools, events, and experience that assist in decision-making. This release was published on openPR.Luigi Mangione, 26, was charged with murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Following his arrest, various claims about him circulated online, including speculation about an online manifesto that allegedly explained his motive for the killing. The post, attributed to "LM" on the blog site Substack, is titled “The Allopathic Complex and Its Consequences" and has been shared in various social media posts crediting Mangione as the author. This is allegedly Luigi Mangione’s manifesto. pic.twitter.com/uOFsGA6Nki VERIFY reader Tony texted us asking if the manifesto published to Substack is real. THE QUESTION Is the viral online post on Substack appearing to be written by Luigi Mangione real? THE SOURCES THE ANSWER No, the viral online post published to Substack appearing to be written by Luigi Mangione isn’t real. WHAT WE FOUND Luigi Mangione had a three-page document with him when he was arrested that police say speaks to his alleged motive at the time of the killing, but claims the manifesto posted online was authored by Mangione are false. VERIFY analyzed excerpts of the handwritten document and found it doesn't match any of the language in the fake online manifesto. Substack also said it removed the account because it violates the platform’s content guidelines, “which prohibit impersonation.” During a Dec. 9 press conference , New York Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch said the handwritten document Mangione had on his person when arrested “speaks to both his motivation and mindset.” When asked if the handwritten document was posted online, the New York Police Department’s Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenny said, “Don’t know if it's online. As of right now, it's a handwritten three-page document.” While police haven’t publicly released the handwritten document, excerpts have been reported by various news outlets such as the Associated Press , The New York Times and CBS . According to these reports, the document was either independently reviewed or described to reporters by sources close to the investigation. The New York Times summarized the excerpts they reviewed, saying the handwritten document called Thompson’s killing a “symbolic takedown” of the healthcare industry and also referenced corruption and “power games.” CBS reported Mangione criticized the disparity between U.S. healthcare costs and life expectancy rates. We compared the quoted excerpts from the reports to the Substack manifesto posted online and found none of the language from the handwritten document appears in the manifesto. The fake manifesto also lacks any reference to healthcare costs or life expectancy rates. Substack didn’t provide details on when the account was removed from the platform, but VERIFY was able to use archived pages captured on The Wayback Machine to determine the account was likely created while Mangione was in police custody. The Wayback Machine allows users to view and access snapshots, or screenshots, of websites. This screenshot archive from The Wayback Machine of the Substack account attributed to Mangione was captured at 9:43 p.m. ET on Dec. 9. Text on the Substack page archived indicates it was created about two hours earlier, during the time Mangione would have been in custody. At around 1:45 p.m. on Dec. 9 , the NYPD announced Mangione had been arrested as a person of interest in Thompson’s murder. He was arraigned on Dec. 9 around 6:30 p.m., according to court records. The VERIFY team works to separate fact from fiction so that you can understand what is true and false. Please consider subscribing to our daily newsletter , text alerts and our YouTube channel . You can also follow us on Snapchat , Instagram , Facebook and TikTok . Learn More » Follow Us Want something VERIFIED? 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You’ll be rewarded with a sumptuous, multi-course affair, starting with hand-delivered butter croissants, pain au chocolat, and Danish rolls, before opting for French toast (with cinnamon and sugar) and fluffy waffles and pancakes drizzled with maple syrup. Afterward, you can graze on oatmeal, cereals (from Special K to Cornflakes ), bircher muesli, and fruits and yogurts—before moving onto grilled smoked herring, rollmops, Norwegian salmon, and eggs benedict—or eggs cooked to order. Alternatively, choose the MSC Express Breakfast —with fried eggs, grilled sausages, Prague ham, champignons, and hash browns. Yacht Club Restaurant, MSC Seascape Set across 463 square feet, its top-deck Deluxe Grand Suites are chic and modern, wrapped in grey oak with heavy zebra curtains, a king-sized bed, a walk-in closet, floor-to-ceiling wardrobes, an oak writing desk, a charcoal suede loveseat, and sea turtle artworks—as well as a flat-screen TV, fluffy robes, and a complimentary mini-bar. Its adjoining ensuite is dressed with black volcanic marble floors, a walk-in shower, and a magnifying vanity mirror. While sliding doors open onto a sweeping 226-square-foot balcony with mesh chairs and footstools—perfect for gazing over the Caribbean sea. Deluxe Grand Suite, MSC Seascape Up on Deck 20, you’ll find the Yacht Club One Pool with a turquoise mosaic swimming pool (backed by a 3D tropical fish mural) and a solarium grill as its centerpiece—serving spectacular buffet lunches from fresh seafood to carvery as you graze on Romana salami, blue cheese, Asian slaw, roasted pork loin, beef, and lamb; Mediterranean cod (with parmesan herb crust), strawberry cream puff, raspberry mouse cake, pecan pralines bricks, and berries baked cheesecake. Circling the deck, you’ll find white Scandi-boxed cabanas and cream-plump sunloungers to snuggle into—with a second little pool hidden at the back adorned with giant silver fish sculptures and dark teal stone showers. Read More: MSC Seascape Restaurants Aegean Restaurant, MSC Seascape You can feast your way through 11 restaurants onboard MSC Seascape —but, as guests of the MSC Yacht Club , you’ll have access to 5 specialty restaurants—of which children are welcome too. Ocean Cay Guarded by retro-fluted glass lamps, Ocean Cay is MSC Seascape’s chic, stylish seafood restaurant with intricate shell murals, an octopus sculpture, retro-fluted lamps, and a champagne wine cellar. Sink into navy snakeskin booths with little mushroom lanterns and start with luscious crabcakes before grazing on sesame-seared yellowfin tuna, roasted Dover sole, rock salt-crusted seabass, thermidor lobster, lamb cannon (served in a crust for two), tenderloin served rose veal or boneless cockerel. Couples can opt for the Seafood Platter —an ocean feast with spiny lobster, red king and blue crab, langoustines, Argentinian shrimps, sea scallops, and wild clams. Complete your feast with rhubarb crumble, pavlova, bourbon vanilla creme brulee, or creamy tiramisu. Butchers Cut Butchers Cut, MSC Seascape Butchers Cut is MSC Seascape’s sexy American steakhouse with floor-to-ceiling wine cellars, bronze tusk lamps, crimson Chesterfield banquettes, industrial mesh chandeliers, and chalk walls telling the historical tales of the butchery process—with black and white photographs and cow anatomy diagrams. Melt into studded leather armchairs and order a shrimp cocktail (with Louis sauce), foie deviled eggs, or a baked goat cheese tart—before savoring roasted corn-fed chicken, sockeye salmon, or thick, juicy cuts of 14oz New York sirloin and 14oz double lamb chops—with creamed spinach, smoked mashed potato or crispy fries. Desserts range from bittersweet lava cake to melting peanut butter & milk chocolate cookies and weighty New York cheesecake. Kaito Teppanyaki Kaito Teppanyaki, MSC Seascape With high tangerine stools and floor-to-ceiling Geisha prints, Kaito Teppanyaki is MSC Seascape’s fine dining Teppanyaki restaurant, where guests gather around an open kitchen as chefs crack jokes, orchestrate a group choir of Tina Turner hits, and show off their best egg juggling and knife tricks. On the Sencho Dining Experience , you’ll graze on miso soup, smoked salmon, sushi and sashimi, octopus, shrimp, sirloin and fried rice, and tiger eye tempura—complete with matcha tea ice cream. MSC Aurea Spa MSC Aurea Spa, MSC Seascape Glide past glowing portholes as you swan into the MSC Aurea Spa , complete with 21 treatment rooms, a hair and nail salon, a barbershop, an outdoor area with three cabanas (available for hire), and The Thermal Suite —with free passes included for MSC Yacht Club guests. With glass-cubed chambers and little nooks, it houses a Himalayan salt room, dark and light sensory steam baths, hot and cold experience showers, mosaic ergonomic beds, a Narnia -esque snow grotto, a Finnish sauna, a blower pool, a Mediterranean bath, and rattan chocolate loungers. MSC Aurea Spa, MSC Seascape Its Balinese therapists offer a plethora of treatments from hot stone lava massages to lymphatic drainage and shiatsu–as well as aromatic candle massages, anti-cellulite treatments, and its signature Himalayan Dream massage using rare fossil salts from the Himalayan Mountains . Or indulge in a thalassotherapy treatment using ingredients like seawater, seaweed, sea mud, and mineral salts, such as the Aurea Papaveris with a body scrub made from poppy flowers, grape seeds, and sea salt to improve elasticity of skin, reduce cellulite and remove toxins from the body. Adjacent to the MSC Aurea Spa , you’ll find the 3,000-square-foot MSC Gym by TechnoGym with treadmills, exercise bikes, and a spinning room and fitness studio holding yoga, pilates, and HIIT biking classes. Entertainment and Activities Robotron, MSC Seascape Days aboard the MSC Seascape can be as calming or adrenaline-pumping as you choose—from salsa classes to walking across the panoramic glass skywalk Bridge of Sighs and riding the Robotron —a three-seater robotic arm suspending riders 174 feet above water, twisting and flipping, as DJ beats blast out. Or, visit Times Square for a spot of retail therapy from Venchi 1878 Chocolate Bar to TimeVallée’s first watch boutique at sea. There are also 6 pools onboard—one with a 360-degree water fountain island in the center to another with tiger statues, hot tubs, and a retractable roof (so it can be climate-controlled in winter), and even an adults-only Infinity Pool at the aft of Seascape , surrounded by sun loungers. Yet, as the sun sets, MSC Seascape truly comes alive. Theater Shows Le Cabaret Rouge Chora Theater is MSC Seascape’s 1,200-seater Broadway -style theater, spilling over two decks, with comfy suede seats, classic Greek motifs (hence the name Chora — Greek for town), and heavy red velvet curtains, where you can watch intimate concerts, acrobats, and musical-style shows. While Le Cabaret Rouge is low-lit and sexy, inspired by Paris’ Moulin Rouge, wrapped in scarlet red with black swanky chandeliers—seating up to 400 onlookers. Here, you can watch intimate cabaret shows before it is transformed into a nightclub at midnight. Bars and Nightlife Times Square, MSC Seascape You’ll find 20 bars onboard MSC Seascape —from the ultra-chic Champagne Bar to the Wine Cellar and signature Seascape Bar , but the Sports Bar is a must-visit with chocolate snakeskin booths, vintage racket lamps, and a football-shaped bar as its centerpiece. In the evenings, Times Square plays host to intimate dueling piano concerts—while elsewhere on MSC Seascape, you’ll find karaoke, parties under the stars on the Marina Pool Deck (with a live DJ), and a grand casino with 186 slot machines and 14 casino tables where passengers play Roulette , Blackjack , and Poker . Kids Club Doremiland Kids Club, MSC Seascape Set across 7,500 square feet, Doremiland Kids Club is one of the largest kids clubs in the MSC Cruises fleet—only surpassed by MSC World Europa . It is divided into six key areas: Baby Club Chicco , Mini Club , Juniors Club , Young Club , Teen Club , and The Studio . With soft play areas for toddlers and a cinema, video game consoles (including PlayStation5, Xbox X Series, and Nintendo Switch), and foosball and ping pong tables for older kids and teens, there’s plenty to keep them entertained while you make use of the MSC Aurea Spa and adults-only areas. The hosts of Doremiland Kids Club can also escort your kids to the Marketplace Buffet for an all-you-can-eat feast, gorging on juicy burgers, hot dogs, and pizzas—so it can be a good opportunity to glean some alone time as a couple at one of the specialty restaurants while the kids are in food heaven. Young Club, MSC Seascape Each cruise features a “ LEGO Experience On Board ”—an entire day dedicated to LEGO activities—while at Halloween , you can attend special family parties with themed activities and a ‘scare house’. Adjacent to the Doremiland Kids Club, you’ll find a video arcade, Hall Games —housing a Formula 1 racer simulator, an interactive 4D cinema (with laser guns), and a flight simulator—as well as Pirates Cove AquaPark , laid out like a giant pirate ship engulfed by the mythical Kraken’s tentacles with shooting water slides, suspended rope bridges, water cannons, and giant tilting flooding buckets. MSC Formula Racer, MSC Seascape So whether you’re looking for adults-only serenity with personal butlers, champagne bars, and infinity pools—or an action-packed family adventure with a floating waterpark, 4D cinema, and a cutting-edge kids club, choose MSC Seascape . For more information, visit msccruises.com Read More: Editorial Standards Forbes Accolades Join The Conversation One Community. Many Voices. Create a free account to share your thoughts. Forbes Community Guidelines Our community is about connecting people through open and thoughtful conversations. We want our readers to share their views and exchange ideas and facts in a safe space. In order to do so, please follow the posting rules in our site's Terms of Service. We've summarized some of those key rules below. Simply put, keep it civil. 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