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Tom Welling’s Accidental Nude Reflection Goes Viral
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Tom Welling accidentally posted an Instagram Story showing his reflection in a New York hotel window while in town for New York Comic Con. The image was deleted after roughly 10 hours, but screenshots spread widely online; reports say no explicit details were clearly visible.
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Hospitality Openings Span Auckland, Peoria, US
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New dining destinations are expanding across hotels and mixed-use developments: Auckland’s Art Deco-inspired Windsor Room brings British and European classics to Fable, while Peoria’s forthcoming Jefferson House will combine restaurants, a bakery, a bar, shops and entertainment. Hotel dining is also drawing attention, from nationally recognized U.S. venues to new fall hotel openings such as The Selvedge in California’s wine country, which pairs an inn stay with meals from the SingleThread team.
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Diwali Events Planned, Held Across Four Countries
Lifestyle
— Oct 4, 2026
Diwali celebrations range from Heritance Hotels’ festive dining and traditional activities across Sri Lanka to free community events in Charleston, Milton and Brisbane featuring cultural performances, food, workshops and family activities. Several events emphasize welcoming the broader community and involving young people in preserving and sharing cultural traditions.
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West Hartford Owners Sue Over Airbnb Zoning Ruling
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West Hartford homeowners Lisa and Alexander Khan are suing after the town’s zoning appeals board unanimously rejected their challenge to an order barring short-term rentals at their Pheasant Hill Drive home. The Khans argue town rules do not clearly prohibit rentals of less than 30 days, while officials say Airbnb stays amount to hotel-like commercial use barred in residential zones; neighbors have also complained about parties, traffic and disruption.
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FBI Nabs Saudi National Accused Of Hiding Bug In Toilet Paper To Spy On AI Giant’s Inner Sanctum
Dylan Kresak · 3 min · 1h
JLL Arranges Real Estate Deals Across U.S.
Business
— Oct 5, 2026
JLL arranged several U.S. commercial real estate transactions: the sale of a 166,393-square-foot, 96%-leased office building in Virginia’s Tysons area, hotel refinancing in Seattle, and financing for an industrial development in New Jersey. It also secured refinancing for a 250-unit Huntsville apartment community and $100 million in bridge financing for two newly completed Florida apartment properties.
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AP Top 25 College Football Teams
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College football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.
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Trump Company Reportedly in ‘Advanced Discussions’ to Sell Hotel in DC
Reporting
— Oct 12, 2021
Former President Donald Trump’s company is close to reaching a deal on selling the rights to its hotel in Washington D.C., according to a new report. The Wall Street Journal reported the deal is worth more than $370…
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Trump Selling His Renowned Luxury Hotel in Washington, DC, Poised for Huge Profit
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— Nov 16, 2021
Donald Trump’s prized property in Washington, D.C., the Trump International Hotel, may soon stop bearing his name. Trump’s family hotel company has reached an agreement to sell the rights to the famous hotel to an…
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House Committee Urges Government to Terminate Lease for Trump’s Hotel Before He Can Sell It
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— Feb 17, 2022
The House Oversight Committee says the General Services Administration (GSA) should end the lease on former President Donald Trump’s hotel before he can profit off of it. CNN noted the request comes amid allegations…
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SkyCity Plans Sale Of Grand Hotel
Business
— Jul 21, 2026
SkyCity Entertainment Group has entered a non-binding heads of agreement to sell The Grand Hotel, with completion contingent on due diligence and approval from the New Zealand Overseas Investment Office, and expects cash proceeds in late 2026 to be used to repay debt as part of its asset monetisation programme. The move comes after SkyCity recently sold four Auckland office buildings for $74.5 million and signals a broader strategy to unlock liquidity and strengthen its balance sheet amid challenging market conditions.
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Fauci Blamed Trump For Lab Leak Theory Taking Off, Diary Shows
Anthony Fauci blamed President Donald Trump for the public's concern that the COVID-19 pandemic had emanated from a laboratory in Wuhan to which Fauci's institute had shipped funding and high-risk coronavirus experiments, newly released documents show.
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‘Mom & Pop’ Shops Worry They Will Be Squeezed out of Small Business Coronavirus Aid
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— Apr 3, 2020
Family-owned restaurants fear they could be pitted against larger competitors, hotel chains and potentially investment funds in a race starting on Friday for a $349 billion pot of money the U.S. government will offer…
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Hyatt Calls Hate Symbols ‘Abhorrent’ After CPAC Stage Compared To Sign Used by Nazis
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— Feb 28, 2021
Hyatt Hotels Corp called symbols of hate “abhorrent” on Sunday after the design of a stage at the Conservative Political Action Conference at one of its hotels drew comparisons to a Norse rune used by Nazis during World…
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Most Influential Women in World History
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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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Absurd: Jan. 6 Committee Probes DC Hotel It Claims Hosted Seditious ‘War Room’ Ahead of Capital Riot
Opinion
— Jan 3, 2022
Back in August, Reuters reported that, according to four current and former law enforcement officials, the FBI had “found scant evidence” that the Jan. 6 Capitol incursion was caused by a coordinated group of supporters…
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Five classic hits from the 1970s and 80s hide surprising origin stories
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— Sep 6, 2026
The articles profile the enduring appeal and origin stories of iconic 1970s and 1980s songs across rock and country, from Jethro Tull’s Wond’ring Aloud coming together in a hotel room during touring to Kansas’s Point of Know Return driven by a signature riff, and Frampton’s Do You Feel Like We Do evolving into a live centerpiece on Frampton Comes Alive!, alongside Janie Fricke’s 1983 hit Tell Me a Lie and America’s Sister Golden Hair as standout soft-rock and country-pop staples. Together, they highlight how serendipitous moments, inventive arrangements, and touring-era creativity helped these tracks achieve lasting cultural impact.
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Charlotte Draft Path Hinges on Hotels, 2030 Renovations
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— Jul 24, 2026
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said Charlotte is “built for a draft” and could host the NFL Draft as it grows into a major global event, with the next two drafts set for Washington, D.C. (2027) and Minneapolis (2028) and Charlotte targeting 2030 as a realistic follow-on opportunity; meanwhile stadium renovations and city development aim to boost “Super Bowl quality” facilities, potentially paving the way for a future Super Bowl in Charlotte.
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‘You’re A War Criminal!’ Protesters Scream At Hegseth During Army Conference In DC
Francis Kapper · 2 min · 1h
Commentary: Reporter Corners Psaki on Hotel Rooms for Migrants Despite Military Being Relegated To Parking Garage
Reporting
— Mar 22, 2021
It can’t be easy being Jen Psaki. As the press secretary for a Democratic White House, she enjoys a natural home-court advantage when it comes to dealing with the mainstream media — and knows it. As the spokeswoman for…
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Toy Story vs Shrek
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The toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.
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DC Attorney General Sues Trump’s Inaugural Committee for ‘Overpayment’ on Trump Hotel
Reporting
— Jan 22, 2020
The attorney general for Washington, D.C., is suing the president’s inaugural committee on accusations that it misused funds at the president’s hotel in the city. In a complaint filed on Wednesday , the District of…
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Comic-Con 2026 Expands Downtown and Transit
Entertainment
— Jul 20, 2026
San Diego Comic-Con is expanding beyond the convention hall with new transit and advertising initiatives, including MTS's Magic: The Gathering–sponsored special-event trolley line and dozens of trolley wraps that generate revenue while boosting the festival experience. Meanwhile, local hotels like Hilton San Diego Bayfront are hosting Comic-Con–themed dining, drinks, photo ops and pop-ups, and downtown activations and banners are turning the city into a bustling fan hub.
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DAZN to Acquire EverPass, Expand US Footprint
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— Aug 26, 2026
DAZN is acquiring EverPass Media to bolster its US expansion and rebrand the business as DAZN for Business, leveraging EverPass’s commercial distribution platform for live sports in bars, hotels and other venues. EverPass’s exclusive rights to NFL Sunday Ticket and partnerships across major leagues will become part of DAZN’s portfolio, with Alex Kaplan remaining as leader and RedBird Capital Partners, 32 Equity and TKO Group Holdings becoming minority shareholders.
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Judge Blocks Release of Bob Saget Death Records
Reporting
— Mar 15, 2022
Records and photos from the scene of actor and comedian Bob Saget’s death in a Florida hotel room are prohibited from being made public after a judge issued an order Monday permanently blocking their release. Circuit…
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All 33 Chilean Miners Rescued
Trapped miners survive 69 days underground.
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Illegal Immigrants Sleep on Floor of Overcrowded Roosevelt Hotel Bar In Wake of Eviction
Reporting
— Sep 26, 2023
Dozens of illegal immigrants have been sleeping on the floor of the bar at New York City’s Roosevelt Hotel turned shelter. According to the New York Post , this comes just after the first wave of “asylum seekers” was…
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Trump Admin Axes FEMA Employees Behind $59 Million Scheme To Fund ‘Luxury’ Hotel Stays For Migrants
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— Feb 11, 2025
The Trump administration has fired four Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) employees for sending $59 million in taxpayer dollars to New York City hotels to house and care for illegal migrants. The firings come…
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Gideon Bibles Endure in U.S. Motel Rooms
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— Aug 26, 2026
The Gideon Bible has become a defining feature of American roadside culture and Protestant tradition, distributed in hotels since 1908 and totaling more than 2.5 billion copies worldwide, including places like prisons, military bases, hospitals, and even the White House. As hotels modernize, the Bible’s ubiquity remains a quiet cultural touchstone while commentators highlight its biblicist ethos as a distinctive element of American life.
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Sanctuary State Told To Cut Spending On Hotel Stays For Migrants As Costs Expected To Hit $1 Billion
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— Nov 13, 2024
A state commission is encouraging Massachusetts to cut costs on emergency shelter services for migrants and other families by spending less on expensive hotels. The emergency shelter system in Massachusetts housing…
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Soldier In Las Vegas Cybertruck Explosion Appears To Have Had PTSD, Heavy Guilt, Police Say
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— Jan 4, 2025
Master Sgt. Matthew Alan Livelsberger, the soldier who committed suicide inside a Tesla that exploded in front of the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas on Wednesday, appears to have struggled with post traumatic…
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Inflation Jumps Higher In Final Report Before Midterm Elections
Jack McGeever · 3 min · 2h
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