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Warren Buffett's Real-Estate Firm Settles Antitrust Matter for $250 Million
The real-estate industry has now agreed to pay nearly $1 billion to settle anticompetitive allegations.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Warren Buffett's Real-Estate Firm Settles Antitrust Matter for $250 Million
The real-estate industry has now agreed to pay nearly $1 billion to settle anticompetitive allegations.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
Concern Over Visa Wait Times for Fans of the 2026 World Cup
The U.S. Department of State encouraged supporters in affected countries to start applying for visas now, over two years out from the tournament.The New York Times - Sports - World Cup -
Britney Spears and Her Father Settle Legal Dispute Over Conservatorship
Terms were not disclosed. The parties had been arguing over the payment of legal fees and James P. Spears’s financial oversight as his daughter’s conservator.The New York Times - Top stories -
Venice launches experiment to charge day-trippers an access fee
The move aims to combat over-tourism.ABC News - World -
Rep. Adam Schiff's luggage swiped in San Francisco
San Francisco has an unwelcome reputation for car burglaries and visitors are warned not to leave valuables in their vehiclesABC News - Top stories - San Francisco -
Comex Gold, Silver Settle Lower
Gold settled 0.1% lower, down for three consecutive sessions, and silver edged down, falling two of the past three sessions.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Comex Gold, Silver Settle Higher
Gold settled 0.2% higher, snapping a three-session losing streak, and silver rose nearly 0.1%, up two of the past three sessions.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Bush 'never cheated,' won't drop suit vs. NCAA
Happy to have his Heisman Trophy back, Reggie Bush is still upset at being "labeled a cheater" and plans to continue with his defamation lawsuit vs. the NCAA.ESPN - Sports -
Comex Gold Settles Higher, Silver Falls
Gold settled up 0.2% Friday, while silver fell 0.4%. For the week, both metals posted a loss.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Say goodbye to your iPhone? Maybe, if antitrust regulators have their way
Make no mistake: Enforcing antitrust law and protecting consumers from large companies’ abuses is important. But it must be done carefully.The Hill - Politics -
Protests as Venice begins charging entry fee for day-trippers
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Would you pay a tourist fee to enter Venice?
From Thursday visitors making a trip to the famous city at peak times will be charged a trial entrance fee.BBC News - Top stories -
Venice Implements Entry Fee to Deter Tourists
Venice’s first day of charging a fee to enter the historic center went mostly smoothly, but there were some protests and polemics.The New York Times - World -
Exclusive: Visa’s CIO shares insights on generative AI’s transformative potential in payments industry
Visa's CIO Don Hobson shares his vision for how generative AI will revolutionize the global payments landscape, from enhanced fraud detection to greater financial inclusion.VentureBeat - Tech -
Turkey is the latest country to launch a digital nomad visa—find out if you qualify and where to apply
Applicants must have an income of at least $36,000 USD a year or $3,000 a month.CNBC - Business -
Hippies Settled This Unusual California Community. Now Its Homes Sellfor Millions.
The Sea Ranch is secluded, architecturally distinct and doesn’t come cheap. ‘There’s no place like this anywhere.’The Wall Street Journal - World - California -
Trump’s Immunity Case Was Settled More Than 200 Years Ago
But several members of the Supreme Court seem willing to put presidents above the rule of law.The New York Times - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Lets You Select Classic Suit Variants Again Thanks To New Patch
A patch for Marvel's Spider-Man 2 mistakenly removed the option to use Classic Suit variants in the game. After reports from the community, developer Insomniac Games has released a new patch, version 1.002.004 to be exact, which addresses this ...GameSpot - Tech -
That sinking feeling: why long-suffering Venice is quite right to make tourists pay | Simon Jenkins
The overcrowded city is leading the way with a tax on day trippers. Surely other great European destinations should follow suit. Venice has had enough. It is sinking beneath the twin assaults of tourism and the sea and believes the answer lies in ...The Guardian - World -
Biden Administration Targets Airfare Refunds, Baggage Fee Disclosure
Airlines automatically will need to provide cash refunds when flights are canceled and disclose fees like checked bag costs earlier in the booking process. Current rules hadn’t made it clear what the government considers a “significant” change.The Wall Street Journal - World - Joe Biden -
Secretary Buttigieg unpacks new rules on airline fees and refunds
The Transportation Department announced new rules Wednesday requiring airlines to issue automatic cash refunds for flight cancelations or delays, delayed baggage returns and services like Wi-Fi or seat selection that are paid for but not provided. ...CBS News - Top stories -
Venice Access Fee: What to Know Before Your Day Trip
Venice is trying to mitigate overtourism with a small fee on busy days. City leaders hope it will make visitors more aware of the city’s fragility.The New York Times - World -
Venice Access Fee: What to Know Before Your Day Trip
Venice is trying to mitigate overtourism with a small fee on busy days. City leaders hope it will make visitors more aware of the city’s fragility.The New York Times - Top stories -
Venice launches world first tourist entrance fee in bid to fight overcrowding
Visitors to Venice will have to pay for an entry fee after the Italian city became the first in the world to introduce a charging system for tourists.NBC News - Top stories -
Venice residents clash with riot police as city launches world’s first tourist entry fee
The pilot program means day-trippers to Venice, one of Italy's most picturesque and historic cities, will need to pay a charge of 5 euros (US$5.40).CNBC - Business -
‘Recipe for disaster’: Venice entry fee sparks confusion and protest on day one
Some residents say €5 fee aimed at curbing tourist numbers goes against principle of freedom of movement. For more than 160 years, visitors have been arriving at Venezia Santa Lucia train station and disembarking straight into the heart of one of ...The Guardian - World -
Venice entry fee tickets go on sale. Here's how they work
Venice's long awaited entry fee for day trippers launched on April 25. Here's how to pay, and how to claim an exemption if you're staying in the city.CNN - Top stories -
Venice becomes first city to charge a daily tourist fee
Visitors will have to pay five euros, a fee designed to offset some of the costs of accommodating tourists.CBS News - Top stories -
Reggie Bush celebrates return of Heisman Trophy, calls out NCAA with defamation suit still pending: 'I never once cheated'
Reggie Bush took a victory lap at the Los Angeles Coliseum Thursday while delivering a message to the NCAA.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Anne Heche's 'insolvent' estate cannot settle debts, actor's son claims in legal docs
Homer Laffoon, Anne Heche's son and the executor of her estate, said in legal documents that his mother's estate is 'not in a condition to be closed.'Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
Oil prices give up losses to settle at a more than 1-week high
Oil futures shake off early losses Thursday to finish higher, with both U.S. and global benchmark prices settling at their highest in more than a week.MarketWatch - Business -
IRS free tax filing pilot processed more than 140,000 returns, saved consumers $5.6 million in prep fees
This season, the IRS Direct File pilot helped more than 140,000 million taxpayers file taxes for free and saved $5.6 million in tax prep fees.CNBC - Business -
Emotional Support Stuffed Animals or Blankets: Sharing Space With a Partner Who Has Stuffies or Blankies
Sharing a bed with a partner sometimes means making way for a beloved stuffed animal or blanket, too.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
'Questions for PSNI' over Simpson investigation
Katie Simpson, 21, died in Altnagelvin Hospital following an incident in Lettershandoney in August 2020.BBC News - Top stories -
Bishop investigated over misleading accounts claim
Bishop Anne Dyer, who was suspended in 2022 over allegations of bullying, denies the new claims.BBC News - Top stories -
Business groups sue FTC over noncompete ban
Presented by BP — {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy PRESENTED BY view The Big Story Business groups sue to block FTC's noncompete ban The Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) decision to ban noncompete agreements is being met with ...The Hill - Politics -
Donaldson in court over rape and sex-offence charges
The ex-DUP leader faces 11 charges and his wife faces four charges connected with aiding and abetting.BBC News - Top stories -
STMicroelectronics slashes guidance over slump in automotive industry
The Swiss chipmaker reported an 18.4% drop in its first-quarter sales as it cut its guidance for the year.MarketWatch - Business -
Apple accused by Congo over conflict minerals in iPhones
Lawyers representing DRC allege Apple’s products contain illegally exported minerals, despite tech company’s claims of environmental and social responsibilityFinancial Times - Business - Apple