‘There will be a bit of a slump’: London braced for luxury hotel glut

Biggest number of room openings in more than a decade prompts concerns about oversupply and price cuts

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US braced for worst winter storm in over a decade

Millions of Americans in eastern states brace for blizzards and treacherous ice as a severe winter storm spreads.
BBC News - 21h
How Darts Became London’s Rowdiest Winter Party

The professional darts championships draw tens of thousands of raucous fans. The beer flows freely in the stands, but the competition is serious.
The New York Times - 1d
Thai PM declares luxury handbags, watches among $400 million in assets

Thailand's youngest-ever leader has more than 200 designer handbags worth over $2 million, as well as property in London and Japan, her party said.
CBS News - 2d
U.S. braces for frigid temperatures, snow

Pittsburgh is already seeing snow and freezing temperatures as most of the U.S. prepares for a blast of cold air that promises extreme weather conditions for many Americans. CBS News Philadelphia's ...
CBS News - 2d
Manufacturers end 2024 in a slump, but rising orders raise hopes for recovery

American manufacturers ended 2024 just as they began it — in a mild slump that still shows little sign of ending ahead of President-elect Donald Trump’s return to the White House.
MarketWatch - 2d
Small Businesses Brace Themselves for TikTok Ban

If the Jan. 19 ban on the popular social video platform goes into effect, millions of entrepreneurs will lose a valuable marketing and outreach channel.
Inc. - 3d
German solar sector in distress as glut of panels heaps pressure on industry

Wave of bankruptcies hits key European market as double-digit growth rate slows
Financial Times - 4d
Warriors report card: Team grades for slumping roster to open 2025

Dalton Johnson grades the Golden State Warriors' offense, defense and other components this season as the calendar flips over to 2025.
Yahoo Sports - 4d
Mazzulla gives great quote about Celtics' defense, effort amid slump

What's wrong with the Celtics during their recent slump? Joe Mazzulla gave a very thoughtful answer before Tuesday's game.
Yahoo Sports - 5d

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UK weather: flooding closes motorways and rail lines after heavy snow and ice causes travel chaos across country – live

Impact of severe weather felt across UK as road, rail and air travel continue to be disrupted by snow, ice and flooding. The Met Office has said that it was the UK’s coldest night of the winter so ...
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Middle East crisis live: Israel and Hamas wrangle over potential ceasefire and hostage deal

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Death toll from the German Christmas market attack rises to 6

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A standoff between rival government forces outside the presidential compound in South Korea is a startling development, even for observers used to the country’s famously rough and tumble politics
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Malaysia's jailed ex-leader Najib wins appeal to pursue bid to serve corruption sentence at home

Malaysia's imprisoned former Prime Minister Najib Razak has won an appeal to pursue his bid to serve his remaining corruption sentence under house arrest
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