Inside Saks Fifth Avenue's fight for its life: How a tumultuous 12 months left the retailer on the brink of bankruptcy

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Torn Black Saks Fifth Avenue Shopping Bag.
Saks Global, the company behind some of the most iconic luxury department stores, is in trouble.

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Thousands of travelers stranded as US strikes on Venezuela push airlines out of Caribbean airspace

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An aerial view of the eastern shore of Puerto Rico.
Puerto Rico has put incentives in place to attract mainland Americans and other foreigners to stay long-term.

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A group of about 20 US investors is already planning a trip to Venezuela in March

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An investor looks at screens displaying financial information.
Charles Myers, chairman of Signum Global Advisors, told Business Insider that foreign investment in oil, tourism, and construction will be the "centerpiece" of Venezuela's recovery over the course of the next two years.

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My family is stranded in Puerto Rico because our flights were canceled. It's having an impact on our finances.

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Passengers wait at Luis Munoz Marin International Airport as all flights are cancelled following US military action in Venezuela,
A family of four is stranded in Puerto Rico after their Frontier flight back to Colorado was canceled due to Nicolas Maduro's capture by the US.

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I stopped being the first to reach out to friends. It made me realize I don't need to be liked by everyone.

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Lauren Crosby headshot
At 37, the author has decided to stop always being theone who initiates contact with friends.

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I brought my American family to Dubai for the first time. Here are 4 things I wish I knew before we went.

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Author and her family riding camels in Dubai
The Dubai pass gave us an affordable option to ride camels in the Arabian desert.

Jennifer Knowles

I spent 2 weeks in Italy. Here are 5 things I'm glad I brought with me, and 2 I should've left at home.

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Chloe smiles over her shoulder while posing on a bridge.
I realized I should've packed more versatile clothing for my trip to Italy.

Chloe Caldwell

For the ultrawealthy, privacy is the ultimate travel status symbol

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Villa with a pool
Ultrawealthy travelers are skipping luxury hotels and opting for private villas with more seclusion and privacy.

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Meet Pavel Durov, the tech billionaire who founded Telegram

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Pavel Durov
Telegram founder and CEO Pavel Durov.

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RANKED: The airlines least likely to delay or cancel your flight

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Delta and Alaska at gate.
Delta and Alaska are the best airlines in the US for punctuality.

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