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No mojitos and no lights: Cuba’s tourism industry fights losing battle
Power cuts and shortages of basic items plague Communist-ruled island’s vital sectorWorld - Financial Times - 8 hours ago -
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Whole of Cuba loses power as Hurricane Rafael hits
The category three storm made landfall on Wednesday and is expected to bring storm surges and floods.Top stories - BBC News - November 7 -
‘You have to be prepared for the worst’: making a film on the fight for democracy in Cuba
Documentary film-maker Nanfu Wang found difficulties while following an activist in Cuba for her revealing, and timely, new film Night is Not Eternal. “I don’t believe in America being the beacon ...World - The Guardian - 2 days ago -
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Joe Biden loses to Xi Jinping in battle for Latin America
US leader’s farewell trip to Brazil and Peru epitomises Washington’s waning influenceWorld - Financial Times - 3 days ago -
As New England Floating Wind Farm Progresses, Industry Fights Misinformation
Offshore wind advocates try to rebut scientifically unsupported claims by fishermen and other opponents of deep ocean energy projects.Business - Inc. - October 30 -
Ozempic Could Crush the Junk Food Industry. But It Is Fighting Back.
As revolutionary new weight-loss drugs turn consumers off ultraprocessed foods, the industry is on the hunt for new products.Health - The New York Times - 3 days ago -
America’s fight with inflation has been won – just in time for a bigger battle
The Fed is likely to cut base rates this month – but its decision will come the day after an explosive US election. There could be recriminations, protest marches and even social unrest on US city ...World - The Guardian - November 3 -
The union fight to resuscitate the Boeing pension is a battle over the American dream
The two sides remain far apart on the issue of the company pension plan.Business - MarketWatch - November 4 -
‘It’s everyone’s fight’: Vinícius calls for more help in battle against racism
Brazilian believes things are heading in right direction ‘I’ve suffered so much and still sometimes suffer’ The Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior has spoken about his fight against racism, ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday -
What it's like to fight (and lose) against UFC star Jon Jones
Ahead of his final fight, Jones' former opponents reveal what makes the UFC star so dominant.Sports - ESPN - November 13 -
Germany’s car industry is losing its famous Vorsprung – and it can’t all be blamed on Trump and tariffs | Konstantin Richter
It was once the envy of the world – but now its arrogance and failure to change or take risks lie at the root of its decline. About 50 years ago, a man named Hans Bauer who worked in marketing for ...World - The Guardian - November 14 -
Sniper Elite Battle Royale Spin-Off Reportedly Canceled After Losing Funding
A Sniper Elite battle-royale spin-off announced just three months ago has reportedly been canceled after losing funding from Chinese gaming giant Tencent. The news comes via Insider Gaming , ...Tech - GameSpot - 18 hours ago -
Offshore wind industry says 'misinformation' from foes is a strong headwind it must fight
The offshore wind energy industry says it needs to fight back against disinformation being spread by opponents of wind farmsTech - ABC News - October 29 -
The ACC began the season fighting for respect. The early CFP rankings show it is an uphill battle
The Atlantic Coast Conference finds itself fighting for respect from the College Football Playoff selection committeeSports - ABC News - November 13 -
Liverpool fights back for draw at Arsenal after Man United loses again to pile pressure on Ten Hag
Liverpool twice came from behind as Mohamed Salah’s 81st-minute goal earned a 2-2 draw with injury-hit Arsenal in a match between Manchester City’s two biggest rivals for the Premier League titleSports - ABC News - October 27 -
Taylor on Tyson-Paul fight: 'I'd hate to see Mike losing to someone like that'
Echoing the thoughts of many given the age gap between Mike Tyson, 58, and Jake Paul, 27, Taylor says she is concerned for the former heavyweight champ.Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 8 -
Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul fight: Drake, Conor McGregor both lose hefty sums of money betting on 'Iron Mike'
The Canadian rapper and Irish UFC star both posted bets on Tyson before the action began on Friday nightSports - CBS Sports - 6 days ago -
‘Dark Tourism’ Appeals to Travelers Captivated by Death
Tourists often visit sites marked by death, tragedy, and disaster out of macabre curiosity. What they typically find there is enlightenment, empathy, and a connection to history.Tech - Wired - October 31 -
Zita Cobb on Community Tourism and Her Newfoundland Inn
The innkeeper at this luxury hotel on Newfoundland’s Fogo Island hopes other places might draw inspiration from an economic model in which tourism is in service to the community, and not the other ...Business - The New York Times - November 8 -
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Blue Origin launches 9th space tourism flight
The ninth Blue Origin space tourism flight launched from West Texas Friday morning. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood and space expert Scott Heidler offered analysis of the flight.Top stories - CBS News - 20 hours ago -
Light in the Shadow of a Diagnosis
We are lost without human connection.Top stories - The New York Times - November 11 -
The 'light sabre' wielding photographer creating colourful light paintings
For 15 years, David Gilliver has been a pioneer in the technique of painting with light.Top stories - BBC News - November 3 -
India celebrates Diwali, the festival of lights
A time for feasts, prayers and fireworks, Diwali is one of the most important festivals in India.Top stories - BBC News - October 30 -
'We are in danger' - Spanish anti-tourism spills into winter season
This year appears to have marked a watershed for attitudes to tourism in Spain, with more protests planned.Top stories - BBC News - October 26 -
Whales ‘relentlessly pestered’: tourism boom sparks new rules in French Polynesia
Caps on the number of boats allowed to approach whales among measures to be introduced while experts say restrictions don’t go far enough. Lisette Muratore swam with humpback whales for the first ...World - The Guardian - October 29 -
‘I don’t have time for tourism’: Xabi Alonso returns to Liverpool with Leverkusen
Anfield will forever celebrate their hero of Istanbul but the Leverkusen head coach returns with a new fairytale to write. Xabi Alonso took centre stage at Anfield elegantly, considered his options ...World - The Guardian - November 4 -
Pompeii archaeological park sets daily visitors' limit to combat over-tourism
The Pompeii archaeological park plans to limit the number of visitors to 20,000 a day and introduce personalized tickets in a bid to cope with over-tourism and protect the world heritage siteWorld - ABC News - November 8 -
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Golf Carts, Loudspeaker, Lockboxes: Florence Bans Tourism Headaches
The popular Tuscan destination is the most recent European city to consider measures aimed at making life in a tourism hot spot more bearable.Business - The New York Times - November 15 -
At COP29, Tourism Gets Its Day. How Has It Fared With Climate Goals?
The tourism industry will be officially recognized at COP29 on Wednesday. Industry leaders signed a climate accord in 2021 to make travel more sustainable, but the results so far are meager.Business - The New York Times - 4 days ago -
Hurricane Rafael leaves Cuba reeling, moves into Gulf of Mexico
Cuba was reeling from a fierce major hurricane that ripped across the island and knocked out its power grid, after ravaging parts of the Cayman Islands and Jamaica.World - CBS News - November 6 -
Rafael makes landfall in Cuba as a Category 3 hurricane
Rafael made landfall as a Category 3 hurricane Wednesday afternoon in western Cuba before weakening, the National Hurricane Center said.Top stories - NBC News - November 7 -
Cuba works to restore power after hurricane blackout
Hurricane Rafael brought strong winds, causing a shutdown of the country's electricity system for the second time in just weeks.Top stories - BBC News - November 7 -
Boeing Email to Ethiopian Airlines Sheds Light on a Crash
Newly revealed correspondence indicates that a Boeing senior official counseled that the company could answer a pilot’s safety question, but it did not.Business - The New York Times - October 24 -
Late-night London struggles to keep the lights off
Noise complaints, costly overheads and restrictive permit laws take their toll on the capital’s after-hours economyWorld - Financial Times - October 25
