Image copyright Getty Images A series of disputes over working conditions in the airline sector is causing misery for UK holidaymakers. Possible strike action by staff at firms including British Airways and Ryanair, as well as a number of UK airports, has put hundreds of flights at risk of cancellation. The disruption has led this […]
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Major cities in Europe are warning about the growing number of property developers buying up residential apartment blocks to let them to tourists on Airbnb. The website started as a way for people to rent out their spare rooms but several local governments say an increase in professionals using the site is forcing residents from
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SAN FRANCISCO — Facebook is pitching a new media initiative to license articles from some of the largest American news publishers and display that content inside the social network’s mobile app, according to three people with knowledge of the discussions. The project involves the social network striking deals potentially worth millions of dollars to publishers
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Oakland Raiders starting right guard Gabe Jackson went down with a left leg injury that the team fears could be serious during Thursday’s joint practice with the Los Angeles Rams. Jackson was injured early in the session when someone rolled into his leg. He was taken off the field on a cart and owner Mark
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Management is struggling to control the damage. On Wednesday, SoulCycle’s chief talent officer sent an email to instructors providing “talking points” to share with customers. They included, “At SoulCycle, we believe in diversity, inclusion, and equality. All souls are welcome” and “None of the money you spend at SoulCycle will go to this event.” Meanwhile,
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Every body is a bikini body ― but not every bikini is created equal. If you’re in the market for a swimsuit, you’ve likely been targeted by ads for outrageously affordable suits on Instagram, marketed alongside suits that will set you back almost a month’s rent. When it comes to such a contentious piece of
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Image copyright Mitchel Federan Image caption Mitchel Federan posed as George, Paul, Ringo and John whilst in London to celebrate his birthday in 2018 On 8 August 1969, one of the most-imitated events in pop music history occurred. The Beatles – George Harrison, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr and John Lennon – gathered for a brief
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The U.S. Department of Transportation announced Thursday that airlines must allow any breed of dog as a service or support animal on their flights, directly rejecting Delta Air Line’s ban on pit bulls as service animals. The agency announced in a news release that it would not allow businesses to restrict specific breeds of service animals,
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The FBI is looking for outside contractors to monitor social media for potential threats, setting up a possible conflict with Facebook and other companies over privacy. Last month, the FBI said it is soliciting proposals for a social media “early alerting tool” in order to identify possible threats while making sure that privacy and civil
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Sixth-seeded Karen Khachanov of Russia beat Montreal teenager Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-7 (7), 7-5, 6-3 on Thursday in the Rogers Cup at windy and raucous IGA Stadium. Celebrating his 19th birthday, Auger-Aliassime was undone by 12 double faults and a series of mistakes. After the match, the crowd sang “Happy Birthday” to Auger-Aliassime, while a video
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