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Mexico tourist deaths add to calls for vacation rental regulation
Mexico tourist deaths add to calls for vacation rental regulation
by  AFP

A vacation to watch the Mexican Grand Prix ended in tragedy for one tourist poisoned by carbon monoxide, fueling calls for regulation of popular accommodation rental websites like Airbnb and Booking.com. Arce is just one of several people killed recently by suspected carbon monoxide leaks in Mexico City -- prompting increased pressure for authorities to urgently regulate online vacation rentals.

Moving the goalposts: NFL scare reveals conspiracist playbook
Moving the goalposts: NFL scare reveals conspiracist playbook
by  AFP

Conspiracy theorists who blamed NFL player Damar Hamlin's cardiac arrest on Covid-19 vaccines have doubled down on their claims despite his speedy recovery, insisting he secretly died in an elaborate cover-up involving deepfake videos and other deceptive means.

Starbucks profit rises despite hit from China
Starbucks profit rises despite hit from China
by  AFP

Starbucks reported higher quarterly profits Thursday, fueled by solid North American growth that compensated for continued weakness in China due to Covid-19 restrictions. The big coffee chain's results were a study in contrast between its two main markets, with North American comparable sales jumping 10 percent and China comparable sales slumping 29 percent.

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