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France confines more than 1,700 on British cruise ship in Bordeaux after gastroenteritis outbreak
French authorities confined over 1,700 passengers and crew aboard a British cruise ship in Bordeaux following a gastroenteritis outbreak, with up to 50 people showing symptoms of acute digestive illness.
Delta says higher airfares expected to last despite drop in oil prices
Delta Airlines reports record quarterly profits despite elevated fuel costs, citing strong travel demand that allows the airline to pass increased expenses to consumers through higher fares.
Premier Inn’s UAE and Saudi Expansion Signals Where Gulf Hotel Demand Is Actually Holding Up
Premier Inn is expanding its Gulf presence despite a war-driven occupancy collapse in March, with mid-market hotels showing stronger recovery than luxury properties across UAE and Saudi Arabia.
These 13 Environmental Laws Could be Waived to Speed Up Airport-to-Spaceport Conversions
The FAA proposed waiving 13 environmental laws to expedite airport-to-spaceport conversions, drawing industry support and environmental criticism.
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Twitch streamers can now opt out from training Amazon’s AI
Twitch streamers can now opt out of allowing their content to be used to train Amazon’s generative AI models through a new toggle in account settings.
Google’s Pixel 11 phone preorders come with up to $350 in gift cards
Google unveiled its Pixel 11 lineup with preorders now available, offering up to $350 in gift cards depending on the model purchased through major retailers.
American Airlines will stop upgrading elite flyers to business from coach on long domestic flights
American Airlines will stop offering complimentary business class upgrades to elite frequent flyers on certain long-haul domestic routes, redirecting them to premium economy instead starting Aug. 25.
Burnham vows crackdown on ‘rip-off’ business practices to ease cost of living
Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced plans to ban misleading discount practices and strengthen subscription protections, measures expected to save consumers approximately £400 million annually.
Households near new pylons to get £250 taken off annual energy bills
UK households near new power pylons will receive £250 annual energy bill discounts as the government pursues over 40 grid upgrade projects nationwide to support renewable energy transition.
Panama canal fees soar due to Iran war and El Niño as ship ‘pays $4m to jump queue’
Panama Canal transit costs surge as ships face 10-day delays amid Iran-related detours and El Niño-driven water shortages, with one vessel reportedly paying $4 million to skip the queue.
Coughlans Bakery sites to reopen as Janes Pantry after buyout
Janes Pantry has acquired multiple locations from defunct Coughlans Bakery, planning to reopen 20 shops under its own brand following the chain’s closure in June.
Home Depot CEO taking temporary medical leave, two top execs to run the retailer
Home Depot CEO Ted Decker is taking temporary medical leave, with two executives assuming leadership roles until his return.
Syrian court sentences Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia for war crimes
A Syrian court sentenced former president Bashar al-Assad and his brother Maher to death in absentia for war crimes and crimes against humanity during the country’s 14-year civil war.
Zhu Rongji, who helped turn China into a trading giant, dies at 97
Former Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji, a major architect of China’s economic reforms and WTO entry, has died at age 97. He served as premier from 1998-2003 and transformed China into a manufacturing powerhouse.
US inflation eases as food and fuel costs cool
U.S. inflation eased to 3.4% year-over-year in July as food and energy prices moderated, though month-to-month increases in housing costs offset some gains.
Iran remains defiant as it vows to fight US until demands met
Iran’s new security chief declares the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the US ends military operations, lifts its blockade, releases frozen assets, and agrees to regional ceasefires.