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Decisions made by governments and major institutions can shape international relations, travel and economic conditions. This topic brings together those developments and their consequences for people across the region.

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From Private Plunge Pools to Destination Dining: Inside Four Hilton Luxury Resorts in Mexico and Costa Rica

  • Hilton resorts are promoting local food, wellness and privacy.
  • Riviera Maya has 173 rooms and suites with private plunge pools.
  • Its adults-only policy is due to start in January 2027.

Hilton’s Waldorf Astoria and Conrad resorts in Mexico and Costa Rica showcase a broader shift in luxury travel towards distinctive, destination-led experiences. Alongside high-end accommodation and service, the properties emphasise regional food, locally inspired wellness and private spaces, making the setting and activities part of the appeal. The…

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FEC electronic filing system back online after multiday outage

  • Electronic campaign finance filing resumed on 28 October after nearly two days offline.
  • The outage delayed disclosure of some last-minute donations and spending.
  • An attempted breach was reported, but the FEC had not publicly confirmed the cause.

The US Federal Election Commission’s electronic filing system came back online on Wednesday 28 October, nearly two days after an outage began late on Monday. The system lets campaigns, political parties and political action committees submit reports on donations and spending. Previously filed reports remained searchable during the…

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John Sununu says brother ‘totally wrong’ about election hypothetical

  • John Sununu rejected his brother’s claim that mistaken identity would give him a 30-point lead.
  • The remark followed an allegation about campaign signs displaying only the Sununu surname.
  • Chris Sununu supported his brother but had not campaigned publicly alongside him.

Former US senator John E. Sununu rejected a suggestion by his younger brother, former New Hampshire governor Chris Sununu, about the state’s Senate election. Chris had said John would be 30 points ahead if voters mistakenly thought the former governor was on the ballot. The remark followed an…

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Hegseth seeks to assuage Southeast Asian partners on trip to Philippines

  • Hegseth pledged continued US engagement in Southeast Asia.
  • He proposed a US–ASEAN defence framework, without announcing detailed terms.
  • Maritime security and doubts about US capacity formed the backdrop.

US defence secretary Pete Hegseth sought to reassure Southeast Asian governments of Washington’s commitment to the Indo-Pacific during defence meetings in Cebu, the Philippines, on 28 October 2026. He proposed a new US–ASEAN defence cooperation framework to guide work over the coming years, with a focus on maritime…

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Sancho rejects Getafe – Thursday’s gossip

  • Sancho has turned down Getafe and has an offer from Saudi Arabia.
  • PSG are discussing an extension with Desire Doue.
  • Everton are considering a move for Marcus Rashford.

Jadon Sancho has rejected an offer from Spanish club Getafe, while a Saudi Arabian club has made him an offer. The England winger has been a free agent since leaving Manchester United in the summer, and the report also highlights several clubs pursuing or considering moves for other…

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4 Feel-Good Songs From 1971 That Every Baby Boomer Can Still Sing by Heart

  • Four feel-good songs from 1971 are highlighted.
  • Carole King’s two songs appeared as a double A-side.
  • A Coca-Cola advert helped turn a jingle into a hit.

The article names four upbeat songs from 1971 that it says many baby boomers can still sing from memory. It argues that music can lift people’s moods and that songs tied to love, work, advertising and performance can remain familiar for decades. The selections are Carole King’s “I…

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Former Bank of America executive alleges discrimination over caregiving and relocation

  • Former executive Robert Zullo alleges age and race discrimination.
  • He says his Albany work arrangement supported care for his mother.
  • Bank of America denies the claims and says it will contest them.

Robert Zullo, a former Bank of America senior vice-president, alleges he was forced to resign after the bank treated his caregiving and work-location arrangements differently from those of a younger Black colleague. His lawsuit claims discrimination based on age and race; the bank says the allegations are false…

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Readwise launches ebook platform with social reading features

  • Readwise Books combines an ebook store with social reading features.
  • Deals with all five major US publishers support its book catalogue.
  • The beta is available to invitees and existing Readwise subscribers.

Readwise has launched Readwise Books, a beta platform for buying, reading and discussing ebooks, as it seeks to challenge Kindle and Kobo. It combines reading tools with social features inspired by Strava, including session tracking and a feed where users can see what friends are reading. The app…

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Union Members at RadicalMedia Ratify First Contract (Exclusive)

  • About 50 RadicalMedia nonfiction workers ratified their first contract.
  • Minimum wage rates rise by 2 per cent each year.
  • The deal adds health contributions and protections for short-notice production pauses.

Workers in RadicalMedia’s nonfiction division have ratified their first union contract, securing new pay, rest and healthcare provisions. The five-year agreement is significant for freelance production workers, whose access to benefits and predictable protections can be limited. The bargaining unit comprises about 50 workers represented by the Writers…

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Trump administration wants to remove regulations on a super planet-heating gas

  • The EPA has proposed easing methane rules for US oil and gas operations.
  • The plan would end a programme for identifying major leaks and relax some well and flaring requirements.
  • The changes are open to public comment and are not yet final.

The Trump administration has proposed weakening federal limits on methane emissions from US oil and gas operations. The Environmental Protection Agency’s plan, announced on 27 October, would revise standards introduced under President Joe Biden for new and existing facilities. Among the proposed changes are ending a programme that…

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