NYC hoteliers warn new rules will drive up lodging prices
City council members are proposing new hotel regulations that could increase room rates in the Big Apple, a move officials say would be a “nuclear bomb” for the hotel industry. The bill, introduced by Councillor Julie Menin, would either ban hotels from outsourcing essential services or force them to directly employ most workers on union […]
'Risky behaviors,' urban design drive surging injuries from electric bikes, scooter
A new study finds that the increased use of small electric vehicles such as e-bikes and scooters has led to a dramatic increase in injuries. Between 2017 and 2022, injuries to e-bike riders increased 30-fold and for scooter riders increased seven-fold, the research institute reported. study At JAMA Open. “There was a significant increase in […]
Amex Earnings: Gen Z, Millennials Drive Credit Card Volume Growth – PYMNTS.com
American Express The earnings, released on Friday (July 19), showed that consumers continue to spend money on experiences, especially dining out, driven by younger generations who are using their cards more frequently. Spending by millennial and Gen Z customers increased 13% year over year, according to executives. CFO Christophe Le Caillec Spending growth was seen […]
Racing’s ‘Drive to Survive’ show puts sport in front of Tik Tok generation | Horse racing
TThe concept of “prime time” isn’t what it used to be, but Friday 9pm on ITV1 remains a memorable standout slot in the Champions Full Gallop schedule., An all-round access and on-the-sideline attempt to have at least some of the impact on jump racing that the Netflix documentary series Drive To Survive had on F1. […]
Mexican cartel violence could drive up prices of avocados in the US
Get ready to dust off the avocado dough. Cartel violence could lead to higher avocado prices for Americans after the U.S. Department of Agriculture suspended testing of so-called “green gold” in one Mexican state over safety concerns. Two inspectors employed by the U.S. Embassy in Mexico were suspended last month after they were assaulted in […]
Bat boy saves Shohei Ohtani from line drive to the head
Superstar pitcher Shohei Ohtani was apparently saved from a foul ball to the head by a Los Angeles Dodgers batboy while in the dugout. During a game against the Chicago White Sox, the Dodgers’ number one player was wearing a batting helmet in the dugout when he appeared to avoid being hit in the face […]
People with ‘lefty politics’ drive up cost of living in South
Tennessee has seen an influx of new residents from Democratic states such as California and New York, and locals resent the migration to lower-tax Southern states, which they say is raising the cost of living, lowering the quality of life and straining precious resources. A longtime resident of Sumner County, Tennessee. He told Bloomberg News […]
Jesse Watters: This is going to drive Democrats ‘crazy’
Fox News host Jesse Watters predicts President Biden will be ‘crushed’ on Election Day if Democrats continue prosecuting … source
Embattled Biden border order loaded with loopholes ‘to drive a truck through’: critics
President Biden introduced an executive order on Tuesday restricting asylum applications at the southern border, but details of the measure emerged revealing that the border closure includes significant exceptions that critics have described as “truck-friendly.” “Today, I’m going to overcome Republican obstruction and use the executive powers I have as president to do what I […]
Inter Focuses on Brazilian Migrants to Drive US Growth – PYMNTS.com
Brazilian Online Money Lenders Inter & Co. The company is expanding its efforts in the United States with a focus on replicating its success in Brazil in the online banking sector. Inter, which has a customer base of 32 million people in Brazil, has become popular by offering a wide range of products including credit […]