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Hotel giant settles major Texas lawsuit alleging deceptive advertising
One of the nation's largest hotel corporations will pay more than $1 million to settle a lawsuit alleging the company's hidden fees violated Texas consumer protection laws. The state sued Hyatt Corporation in 2023, alleging that the company…
Real Estate Developer and Sibling Agents Use AI to Advertise California Mansion
Seasoned real estate developer Patrick Nesbitt relisted his expansive 20-acre estate in Santa Barbara County, California, at nearly £52 million ($70 million). Acquired in 1994 with his wife Ursula, the property features a sprawling…
Advertisements Promising Patients a 'Dream Body' With Minimal Risk Get Little Scrutiny
Lenia Watson-Burton, a 37-year-old U.S. Navy administrator, expected that cosmetic surgery would get rid of stubborn fat quickly and easily — just as the web advertising promised. Instead, she died three days after a liposuction-like…
Stellantis And Chevy Dealers In Alaska Advertised One Price, Then Charged Another
Lithia charged fees that were not in the advertised car price. Affected buyers may be owed refunds for illegal extra charges. Dealer group must pay a $300,000 penalty and audit future ads. Car shopping is rarely as straightforward as the sticker…
'Bottom-up' recovery predicted for housing market in 2026 as activity returns
The housing market is set for a strong start in 2026, according to property experts, as home buyers make the most of falls in mortgage rates and put some of last year's uncertainties behind them. Experts predicted the recovery will be…
Editorial | Hong Kong must start work on a better future in the new year
The dawning of a new year is a time for looking ahead and working towards a better future. We embark on 2026 with the world facing economic uncertainty, geopolitical tensions, climate change and conflict. Nations need to work together. The strained…
The Top 10 Digital Marketing Trends For 2026
As we head into the new year, the age of experimentation is giving way to the age of execution. The past few years have been about “Can we do it?” – generative AI, the decline of cookies, retail media networks (RMNs), shoppable…
Are We Suffering From Future Shock?
The end of a year and the beginning of another is a natural time to ponder what may lie ahead of us both as individuals and as a society. This year, there appears to be great anxiety about the future, much of it based in scary scenarios stemming…
How Chinese robotaxi giants are steering Middle East towards a driverless future
When hailing a car on Uber, riders usually choose between economy and premium options. But in certain areas in Abu Dhabi, capital of the United Arab Emirates, the first choice that flashes on the screen is “autonomous”. The…
Against Trump's climate sabotage, a different future is still possible
The biggest story of the year was, once again, among the least talked about. I'm of course referring to climate change, a topic embedded with some sort of Pavlovian trigger that immediately gets most people to tune out as soon as it is mentioned.
Brain Patterns Predict Who Becomes Friends
Have you ever met someone for the first time and felt as though they would be your best friend? This may be attributed to something deeper than just common interests; it may have to do with a similarity in how you perceive reality. New research…
Call to support market traders during renovation works in Dereham - BBC News
People have been encouraged to continue to support traders in a market during a 10-week renovation project in a town centre. Norfolk County Council said it would be carrying out the work in Dereham's town centre which would see the relocation of…
What is the future of local media in Atlanta?
Audiences are splintered across a number of platforms, and oftentimes the people keeping communities informed are not trained reporters. Trust in the media has soured, and artificial intelligence threatens to erode what remains of the business.
Hong Kong lacrosse head coach optimistic about future generations' potential
Samuel Chow Tsz-hong left a teaching career behind to chase his dreams of lacrosse success with Hong Kong, and one day he hopes those he is now coaching replace him in the men's senior team. The 24-year-old took charge for the first time at last…
Editorial | Hong Kong's IPO market rings in 2026 on a high note
Hong Kong's initial public offering (IPO) market has ended a banner year with a big bang. Six new listings on the second last trading day marked a busy year that catapulted the city back to the world's top spot for IPOs and made the Hang Seng Index…
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