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Art Exhibits from Dubai Hotel and U.S. Schools Span Communities
Entertainment
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Communities and venues are showcasing a range of public displays, from Romero Britto’s Dubai-inspired works at a Dubai hotel to student nature-themed art in Alpharetta and local artists’ work in a Michigan newspaper lobby. In Victoria, a traveling tribute wall honors military veterans and people affected by the Sept. 11 attacks.
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Stockholm and London hotels add family suites and wellness facilities
Travel
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Hotels in Stockholm and London are upgrading accommodations with major renovations and family-focused offerings: Sheraton Stockholm has completed a redesign of its rooms and public spaces, while Hilton London Metropole is adding flexible family rooms alongside accessibility features. London’s Milestone Hotel has also unveiled a new family suite overlooking Kensington Gardens.
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Marriott Opens Vermont Hotel Designed for All-Electric Net-Zero Operations
Business
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Marriott’s Sugar House Hotel has opened in Winooski, Vermont, combining maple-inspired design and local craftsmanship with plans for all-electric, net-zero energy operations and LEED Platinum certification. Geothermal systems and rooftop solar support its sustainability goals, though its actual net-zero performance remains to be verified.
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Sam Fox Leaves Restaurant Group, Plans Hotel Growth
Business
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Sam Fox is leaving Fox Restaurant Concepts, the company he founded and sold to The Cheesecake Factory, to focus on expanding Author & Edit Hospitality and its luxury Global Ambassador hotel brand. He plans to develop hotels in additional cities while continuing to open select restaurants and hospitality concepts.
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Blue State Residents Balk At NFL Owner’s $16 Billion Data Center Project That Could Cut Their Property Taxes
Simon August · 6 min · 12h
Escaped Inmate Captured in Asheville After Two-Day Manhunt
World
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Travis Shaquann Fair, who escaped from a federal prison camp in Edgefield, South Carolina, was arrested without incident at an Asheville hotel after a two-day search involving multiple law enforcement agencies. He is being held in North Carolina and faces an 80-month sentence for being a felon in possession of a firearm.
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Most Influential Women in World History
Yourlist
— Ranking
From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Hospitality Openings Reported Across Five Destinations
Travel
— Nov 4, 2026
New hotel openings and upgrades are adding lodging and dining options in Austin, Mooloolaba, West Palm Beach, Bora Bora and Houston. Highlights include Austin’s 258-room Hotel Trinity, Pastis’s new West Palm Beach location, a forthcoming wine bar at Avani Mooloolaba, Bora Bora’s locally rooted Bloody Mary’s Hotel, and expanded restaurants at Houston’s JW Marriott.
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Miami to host NBA All-Star Weekend for first time since 1990
Sports
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Miami is set to host NBA All-Star Weekend in February 2028, its first time hosting since 1990. The Miami International Boat Show’s move to another weekend cleared a longstanding scheduling and hotel-capacity conflict, allowing the league to return its showcase to South Florida.
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Montana Man Arrested After Flagstaff Hotel Shooting
World
— Nov 3, 2026
A 45-year-old Montana man was arrested after police say he fired multiple shots from a Flagstaff hotel balcony toward strangers in the parking lot on Halloween night. No injuries were reported; he faces charges including aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, endangerment and unlawful firearm discharge.
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Historic Providence Hotel Set for $36M Debt Auction
Business
— Nov 2, 2026
The historic Graduate by Hilton Providence, long known as the Biltmore, is slated for a Jan. 20, 2027, public auction in New York over more than $36 million in unpaid mortgage debt. The sale does not necessarily mean the hotel will close; a buyer could seek to continue operating it as a Hilton franchise.
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Ireland Crowd Hurls Insults, Object at Biden
Former President Joe Biden did not receive a warm reception Tuesday during his visit to Ireland alongside former first lady Jill Biden. A crowd of anti-Israel agitators hurled ins… — by Sandra Rhodes
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Memphis, Pensacola, Palm Springs Feature Hotels, Attractions
Lifestyle
— Oct 29, 2026
The Dame bar is opening inside downtown Memphis’ historic Hotel Pontotoc, a building with more than a century of history.
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Former special-ed teacher who allegedly booked hotel rooms for sex with student is sentenced — but won't have to go to jail
2 sources
— Nov 1, 2026
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Sam Okafor
A former special ed teacher booking hotel rooms like that should face actual prison time, not just a slap on the wrist.
New York Pizza vs Chicago Deep Dish
Yourlist
— VS Battle
The foldable slice versus the fork-and-knife casserole — America's longest-running food fight.
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U.S. Hotels Highlight Sustainability, Retro, Drive-In Experiences
Lifestyle
— Nov 1, 2026
Travel highlights range from Austin’s new sustainability-focused luxury hotel to nostalgic and unconventional getaways, including a retro Myrtle Beach motel, Washington and Colorado drive-in movie experiences, and a Texas inn with rooms in vintage railcars. Each offers a distinctive alternative to a conventional vacation stay.
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Tulsa voters to decide 5%-to-9.9% hotel tax
Business
— Oct 27, 2026
Tulsa voters will decide whether to raise the hotel guest tax from 5% to 9.9%, with city leaders saying the revenue would fund upgrades to major venues and boost tourism without burdening residents. A local opinion piece disputes that assurance, warning the higher tax could deter visitors and convention business and benefit suburban hotels.
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Stars Gather for Harper’s Bazaar Awards in London
Isla Fisher
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Harper’s Bazaar’s 2026 Women of the Year Awards brought stars from entertainment, fashion and other fields to London’s Claridge’s hotel to celebrate women shaping culture. Red-carpet highlights included Isla Fisher’s lace gown and a range of standout beauty looks, from bold eye makeup to glossy skin and bobs.
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Shrink Group Seems More Into Watching Drag Queens Dance Than Helping Patients, Scientists Allege
Libby Bandelin · 3 min · 13h
Detroit Techno Pioneer Juan Atkins Dies at 64
Juan Atkins
— Nov 1, 2026
Juan Atkins, Detroit techno founder and Belleville Three member, died at 64 on Oct. 31, 2026, after being found unresponsive in a Mexico City hotel room.
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Build a pizza and the AI guesses your age
Quizie
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Crust to final slice, every topping is evidence. The AI guesses your age — and explains exactly which choice gave you away.
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Trenton Man Gets Life for Bensalem Hotel Murder
World
— Oct 26, 2026
Orenthia Upshur pleaded guilty to murdering his longtime girlfriend, Maisha Coon, in a Bensalem hotel and was sentenced to life in prison without parole. At sentencing, Coon’s daughters described their mother’s warmth and the lasting grief her death has caused.
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Bahrain Awards Four Licences for $3.89B Projects
Business
— Nov 1, 2026
Bahrain awarded four Golden Licences worth $3.89 billion at Gateway Gulf 2026 for DHL MRO, Capital A aviation projects, an Amwaj hotel and Digital City Bahrain.
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Ikea Adds $5.99 Breakfast Plate With Pancakes
Lifestyle
— Nov 4, 2026
American breakfast reflects regional histories and traditions, while affordable choices range from Ikea’s $5.99 Swedish-inspired plate to low-cost local diner meals. At hotel buffets, food-safety experts advise caution with egg dishes that may be improperly cooked or held at unsafe temperatures.
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Hotel Prices Rise 6.7%, Highest in 17 Months
Finance
— Oct 23, 2026
Spain’s hotel prices rose 6.7% year over year in September, while average revenue per occupied room increased 7.4%. Hotel stays grew modestly, led by foreign visitors, as domestic demand weakened in some reporting periods and higher rates weighed on Spanish travelers.
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Blue State Residents Balk At NFL Owner’s $16 Billion Data Center Project That Could Cut Their Property Taxes
Residents of a Massachusetts town are fighting a data center that could slash their property taxes, a project of New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft’s company.
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Owens and Banks Receive Prison Terms in Jackson Bribery Case
Chokwe Antar Lumumba
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Former Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens was sentenced to 41 months in prison and fined $100,000, while former Jackson councilman Aaron Banks received a 45-month sentence for their roles in a bribery conspiracy tied to a proposed downtown convention-center hotel. Prosecutors said the scheme involved bribes and other benefits to secure officials’ support for the project.
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PM Hotel Group Adds Three Portland-Area Hotels
Portland metropolitan area
— Oct 14, 2026
PM Hotel Group is adding three properties in the Portland, Oregon, area, increasing its local portfolio from four hotels to seven. The additions are two operating Hilton hotels in Sherwood and Tigard and a 115-room Caption by Hyatt hotel under development in Hillsboro, which will bring that brand into the company’s portfolio.
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Egypt Summit to Discuss 46,000-Room Hotel Pipeline
Business
— Oct 19, 2026
Hospitality news spans a focus on profitable growth, workforce recognition and investment: Indian Hotels’ upcoming results will test whether travel demand is translating into stronger operating performance, while Egypt is promoting a fast-growing hotel development pipeline. In Rhode Island, more than 30 hospitality workers were honored for their contributions across hotels, restaurants and other venues.
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UK, US travel guides spotlight local attractions
Lifestyle
— Oct 24, 2026
The articles highlight unusual travel and seasonal experiences: Knutsford’s free Halloween pumpkin trail, a County Durham hotel’s Christmas cottage package, a storybook-style suite at Manchester’s Treehouse hotel, and Worcester’s historic Bancroft Tower, built as a memorial to historian George Bancroft.
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Five Distinctive Hotels Span Europe and North America
Travel
— Oct 16, 2026
The articles spotlight distinctive hotel experiences, from a Manchester-area country estate and London’s new Rosewood-hosted art fair to the daily craft and history of Claridge’s, a longtime Hotel Chelsea resident’s stories, and a business-focused stay at The Welbeck. Each offers a different look at how hotels blend hospitality with architecture, culture, and personal history.
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Blacklisted Chinese Military University Gets Its Hands On Powerful American AI Chips
Francis Kapper · 5 min · 13h
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