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IHG’s confidence in domestic U.S. travel and bullish outlook on China suggest it’s more focused on geographic diversification than short-term headwinds. Its message: the turbulence is real, but not enough to stop the long-haul growth.
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Metadata from the “raw” Epstein prison video shows approximately 2 minutes and 53 seconds were removed from one of two stitched-together clips. The cut starts right at the “missing minute.” Read more ›
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The popular podcaster is expressing outrage and disappointment with Donald Trump, whom he supported in the 2024 presidential election, alleging a cover-up of the Jeffrey Epstein case and amplifying conspiracy theories to his millions of followers. Read more ›
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This should reduce the need for dozens of emails to settle on an appointment slot. Read more ›
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Lader helped steer Uniswap through rising scrutiny toward a more favorable U.S. regulatory climate. Read more ›
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David Sacks said this would "deprive Huawei of basically having this giant market share in China." Read more ›
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xAI released two AI "companions" on its Grok platform, a Japanese anime girl named "Ani" and an animated red panda called "Rudi." Read more ›
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A giant bust of Elon Musk appeared in Arches National Park over the weekend with a sign protesting DOGE cuts. Read more ›
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Is burning nearly a $1 million of food that you already bought a good example of "government efficiency"? Read more ›
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Owners of Rivian vehicles are being treated to what could be a pretty major upgrade this week. In an announcement with Google, Rivian is introducing a new navigation experience that is powered by Google Maps. Rivian Navigation with Google Maps: Specifically, Rivian is switching to the Google Maps Auto SDK, which lets an automaker design … Continued Read the original post: Rivian Switches to Navigation System Powered by Google Maps Read more ›
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"We are coping, and I have no doubt that we will cope," said Russia's foreign minister, Sergey Lavrov. Read more ›
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The truck that was supposed to revolutionize everything is flopping fast. Read more ›
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Jason Wei, who worked on OpenAI’s o3 and deep research models, will be joining Meta’s superintelligence lab. His colleague Hyung Won Chung is also joining Meta, a source tells WIRED. Read more ›
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The DC Studios mascot has sparked a new wave of interest in rescue pets. Read more ›
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The Buffalo Bills quarterback has also added some modern tools to his recovery routine — most recently, an infrared sauna he enjoys with his wife Hailee Steinfeld. Read more ›
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The recently announced Samsung Galaxy Watch8 and Galaxy Watch8 Classic run One UI 8 Watch, which will be rolled out for older Galaxy Watches in the coming months. The list of Galaxy Watches eligible for the One UI 8 Watch upgrade also includes the Galaxy Watch5 and Galaxy Watch5 Pro, and Samsung has started testing the One UI 8 Watch beta builds for these watches, bringing them a step closer... Read more ›
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Forest Whitaker and Alan Tudyk were recognized, but we think a few other 'Star Wars' actors also deserved accolades. Read more ›
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US president hosts summit in critical swing state as he seeks to improve faltering approval rating Read more ›
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"I'm not impressed," former President Barack Obama said at a private fundraiser. Read more ›
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The rumored iPhone 17 Air will have a titanium frame, according to Apple analyst Jeff Pu. In an investor note with equity research firm GF Securities this week, Pu also said the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max will have aluminum frames, so the iPhone 17 Air will apparently be the only new model to use titanium. It is unclear why the iPhone 17 Air would... Read more ›
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Raffles and Fairmont, two of Accor's flagship luxury brands, are undergoing thoughtful changes that go beyond marketing. Under Claudia Kozma Kaplan’s leadership, the focus is on preserving each brand’s legacy while embracing a new chapter of storytelling, service, and growth. Read more ›
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Despite commanding premium rates, hotels with spas often struggle with labor costs and other fixed expenses, according to an analysis of 11,000 hotels worldwide. Read more ›
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As travel’s tectonic plates shift, Skift Global Forum East returns to spotlight the industry’s future - and the forces redefining its center of gravity. This October, Abu Dhabi takes the stage. Read more ›
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Wizz Air’s hasty retreat exposes the limits of transplanting the European ultra low-cost model into a region with greater geopolitical instability and different regulatory frameworks. Read more ›
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Airbnb guests will welcome these policy changes, for sure. Many hosts, on the other hand, undoubtably will think that Airbnb's policies are once again leaning too heavily against their interests. Read more ›
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For today's pod we look at decreasing travel spending, Delta's bet on premium, and Hyatt's luxury hopes in the Asia-Pacific region. Read more ›
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The Bangkok-based company is betting on diversification across price segments, from luxury to budget accommodations, including its first foray into the fast-growing soft-brand category. Read more ›
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Bad Bunny is a huge draw for his connection to the island and his support of the local economy. Read more ›
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Recent reports stated Indian and Bangladeshi citizens can receive a “lifetime” visa for the UAE. It sounded too good to be true, and it was. Read more ›
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The most likely use for proposed new brand Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy would be to house its recent brand additions, Postcard Cabins and Trailborn. But documents suggest that Marriott has a larger ambition in the great outdoors. Read more ›
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