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Wyndham Hotels & Resorts’ award-winning loyalty program has launched a first-of-its-kind subscription option for travelers seeking more rewards and perks.The hotel giant introduced Wyndham Rewards Insider on Tuesday. Costing $95 a year, members will have access to perks such as automatic Gold level status, concierge services and the ability to double-dip on points with select partners. Additionally, Wyndham Rewards Insider members will save on hotels, flights, cruises, car rentals and entertainment and lifestyle experiences through a new partnership with Ticketmaster.When it comes to booking accommodations, members can save 10 percent or more off standard rates on qualified stays at over…
Less than 6 days until TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 takes over San Francisco’s Moscone West! The countdown is on for the year’s biggest gathering of founders, investors, and innovators shaping the future of tech. From October 27–29, join the global tech community for three days of game-changing conversations, live startup pitches, impactful networking, and deep dives into the trends driving 2026 and beyond. Time is running out to lock in your savings — prices rise when doors open. Save up to $444 on your pass. Bring a plus-one and save 60% on theirs, or rally your team and save 30% on group passes. What to expect at Disrupt 2025 10,000+ startup and VC leaders Connect with founders, investors, and innovators from everywhere…
NEW YORK (AP) — The Trump administration has agreed to resume student loan forgiveness for an estimated 2.5 million borrowers who are enrolled in certain federal repayment plans following a lawsuit from the American Federation of Teachers.Under the agreement reached Friday between the teachers union and the administration, the Education Department will process loan forgiveness for those eligible in certain repayment plans that offer lower monthly payments based on a borrower’s earnings. The government had stopped providing forgiveness under those plans based on its interpretation of a different court decision.The agreement will also protect borrowers from being hit with high…
PARIS (AP) — The glittering sapphires, emeralds, and diamonds that once adorned France’s royals could well be gone forever, experts said Tuesday after a brazen, four-minute heist in broad daylight left the nation stunned and the government struggling to explain a new debacle at the Louvre.Each stolen piece — an emerald necklace and earrings, two crowns, two brooches, a sapphire necklace and a single earring — represents the pinnacle of 19th century “haute joaillerie,” or fine jewelry. But for the royals, they were more than decoration. The pieces were political statements of France’s wealth, power and cultural import. And they…
A version of this article first appeared in the CNBC Property Play newsletter with Diana Olick. Property Play covers new and evolving opportunities for the real estate investor, from individuals to venture capitalists, private equity funds, family offices, institutional investors and large public companies. Sign up to receive future editions, straight to your inbox.Roughly a decade ago, cryptocurrency began to show up in the residential real estate market. There were stories of the first bitcoin home sale, but really it was just people buying in the currency and then converting it back to dollars. Now crypto is being used more for leverage. Lenders…
Data resiliance company Veeam wants to give its customers more control and security over their data in the age of AI. The Kirkland, Washington-based company announced on Tuesday that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Securiti AI, a company that gives enterprises a command center for all of their data. The $1.725 billion deal is a mix of cash and stock and is expected to close the first week of December, as first reported by Bloomberg. Securiti was founded in 2019 by Rehan Jalil. The company raised more than $156 million in venture capital from investors, including Mayfield,…
Still from Netflix’s “KPop Demon Hunters.”NetflixNetflix is partnering with both Hasbro and Mattel to bring “KPop Demon Hunters” toys to shelves.The animated film, which debuted on the streaming service in June, has become Netflix’s most popular film of all time, with more than 325 million views worldwide. Its popularity has spurred Netflix to release it twice in theaters — once in August for a two-day weekend event and again next week around Halloween.Partnering with Mattel and Hasbro will allow Netflix to offer a suite of consumer products based around the film.Mattel will handle dolls, action figures, accessories and playsets, while…
It turns out even flight attendants can get frustrated with a lack of quality customer service in airport terminals. That’s the takeaway from a video going viral on social media showing a cabin crew member who appears to be in a Delta Air Lines uniform scolding a gate agent who works for Southwest Airlines at Atlanta Airport (ATL). In the video, which was first covered by aviation blog View From the Wing, the flight attendant yells at the Southwest gate agent for a lack of professionalism, telling her to “clean it up.” The flight attendant appears to have flown with Southwest…
Warner Bros. Discovery announced on Tuesday that HBO Max is raising prices across all of its plans, marking yet another price hike in the streaming industry. The Basic with Ads plan now costs $10.99 per month, marking a $1 increase. The yearly plan is now priced at $109.99, up $10. The Standard Plan now costs $18.49 per month, marking a $1.50 increase. The yearly plan now costs $184.99, up $15. The Premium plan is now priced at $22.99 per month, a $2 increase. The yearly plan now costs $229.99, marking a $20 increase. For new subscribers, the updated prices go…
Thomas Fuller | SOPA Images | Lightrocket | Getty ImagesNetflix is due to report third-quarter earnings after the closing bell Tuesday.The streaming service is no longer offering investors quarterly subscriber updates, but Wall Street will be keen to hear how recent price hikes and the platform’s growing advertising tier are faring — especially as businesses across all sectors grapple with consumers tightening their purse strings.Here’s what Wall Street expects for the company’s most recent quarter: Earnings per share: $6.97, according to LSEGRevenue: $11.51 billion, according to LSEGNetflix posted major earnings beats for the first and second quarter of the year. The company noted that…