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Will Hotels Finally Beat Rentals in the Lodging Tug of War?

Thu, 01/18/2024 - 15:31
New restrictions on short-term rentals in some big cities may boost occupancy in hotels, but many travelers still prefer Airbnb and the like, particularly in rural areas.

Is This the Year I Should Use My Points to Travel?

Thu, 01/18/2024 - 15:30
Legislation targeting credit card transaction fees may undermine loyalty programs — one more reason to use those points sooner than later.

Will the Boom in Luxury and Wellness Travel Fizzle?

Thu, 01/18/2024 - 15:30
Interest was high last year, and those in the travel industry say it could go higher still as travelers look to maximize their experiences.

Will My Next Trip Be by Train Instead of Plane?

Thu, 01/18/2024 - 15:30
In Europe, Asia and the U.S., new and expanded train service is making rail a viable alternative to flying.

Kona Coffee Lawsuit: How Science Helped Farmers Look for Counterfeit Beans

Thu, 01/18/2024 - 15:30
A testing method borrowed from geology helped farmers sue a slew of stores selling supposed “Kona” coffee.

Germany’s Economy Stalls Amid Falling Output and Political Bickering

Thu, 01/18/2024 - 10:31
The economy shrank last year and is not predicted to grow much in 2024. Farmers are angry, industrial output is falling and the government is bickering.

Apple Says It Will Remove a Health Feature From New Apple Watches

Thu, 01/18/2024 - 07:47
Starting on Thursday, the Apple Watch Series 9 and Watch Ultra 2 will no longer detect people’s blood oxygen levels, to comply with a ruling by the International Trade Commission.

What the Supreme Court Fishery Case Could Mean for Federal Agencies’ Power

Thu, 01/18/2024 - 07:16
The case appears poised to be the next step in the conservative legal movement’s multigenerational effort to chip away at the administrative state.

At Art Fraud Trial, Sotheby’s Is Pressed on Role in Sales to Russian Oligarch

Thu, 01/18/2024 - 06:46
The auction house is accused of helping an art dealer who the oligarch says defrauded him in several sales. A Sotheby’s specialist involved in some of the transactions defended his conduct.

YouTube Cuts 100 Employees as Tech Layoffs Continue

Thu, 01/18/2024 - 06:18
The layoffs are part of efforts by the video platform’s parent company, Google, to trim costs and bureaucracy as it embraces artificial intelligence.

Condé Nast Is Folding Pitchfork Into GQ, With Layoffs

Thu, 01/18/2024 - 05:11
Multiple employees at the storied music criticism site “will be leaving the company,” according to a memo from Anna Wintour.

FAA Says Initial Round of 737 Max Inspections Has Been Finished

Thu, 01/18/2024 - 05:00
The agency said it would review the data from the inspections of 40 planes, a subset of the 171 Boeing Max 9 aircraft that have been grounded.

Six Reasons Drug Prices Are So High in the U.S.

Wed, 01/17/2024 - 22:26
Research shows prices in the United States are nearly double those in other well-off countries.

The Volodymyr Zelensky-Donald Trump Divide Looms at Davos

Wed, 01/17/2024 - 22:17
Ukraine’s leader and the potential re-election of Donald Trump as president are dominating discussion at the World Economic Forum.

Tesla Drivers in Chicago Confront a Harsh Foe: Cold Weather

Wed, 01/17/2024 - 21:54
In freezing temperatures, the batteries of electric vehicles can be less efficient and have shorter range, a lesson many Tesla drivers in Chicago learned this week.

Consumer Bureau Proposes Overdraft Fee Limits for Large Banks

Wed, 01/17/2024 - 21:27
The options would include charging a benchmark fee, set by the bureau, that would be significantly lower than the current $35 standard.

China’s Youth Unemployment Rate Is Back, and Better

Wed, 01/17/2024 - 21:22
The government stopped releasing the jobless rate for young workers when it was soaring. It says its “optimized” new method is more accurate.

Airbus Is Pulling Ahead as Boeing’s Troubles Mount

Wed, 01/17/2024 - 21:00
With quality control essential, Airbus gains in the rivalry between the world’s biggest plane makers by being seen as “competent.”

Hybrid Cars Enjoy a Renaissance as All-Electric Sales Slow

Wed, 01/17/2024 - 20:56
Automakers like Ford, Kia and Toyota are offering more hybrid options to appeal to buyers who aren’t ready for fully electric vehicles.

Supreme Court to Hear Case That Could Overturn Key Chevron Precedent

Wed, 01/17/2024 - 20:39
The justices are considering a key 1984 decision, which if overturned could threaten countless regulations and would transfer power from executive agencies.

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