AI's Role in Travel: Booking.com and Expedia's Growing Influence Raises Concerns - Image Credit Unsplash+    Major travel platforms like Booking.com and Expedia are embedding themselves into AI-driven systems, potentially becoming dominant gatekeepers that control the travel booking process. If unregulated, this could result in independent hotels being marginalized, forced to pay commissions to reach their

Noble Opens StudioRes by Marriott in Newnan, Georgia - Image Credit Noble Investment Group    Noble has announced the opening of StudioRes by Marriott Newnan, a new addition to its branded long-term accommodations platform. The facility, located in Newnan, Georgia, offers 124 rooms specifically designed for extended stays. Each room includes a full kitchen and a

Wyndham Launches Subscription-Based Loyalty Program - Image Credit Wyndham    Wyndham has introduced a new subscription service, Wyndham Rewards Insider, offering travel-related benefits for an annual fee of $95. Wyndham has launched a subscription service named Wyndham Rewards Insider, designed to provide travel-related benefits to its members for an annual fee of $95. The service, which

XYZVerse, a meme-coin project expanding into competitive gaming, plans to launch what it calls the first blockchain-powered Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) league with a $5.5 million prize pool, a mix of $XYZ tokens and cash. The company is seeking to raise $22 million in its token presale and has already attracted more than $15 million from

Amazon Web Services, the biggest cloud computing provider, went down Monday morning — crippling thousands of services from some of the biggest companies on earth.Why it matters: For all its complexity and size, the global economy is fragile — breaking just one weak link drives big disruptions...

With a 9-7 win over Flat Rock, Rising Starr claimed the county middle school football championship.  “This win was extra special because the kids have worked tirelessly throughout the summer and long hot days in August and September,” said Rising Starr coach Ryan Ross. “We, as a coaching staff, could not be more proud of

 Jason Bass joins Launch Fayette as the Entrepreneur-in-Residence for Marketing & Brand Development Jason Bass brings more than 20 years of experience in brand strategy, digital marketing, and creative leadership. As founder of Jason Hunter Design and Pixel Partner Digital, he helps businesses clarify their message, strengthen their online presence, and turn brand confusion into

President Trump's push to deploy the National Guard across the U.S. as part of his anti-crime crackdown is being challenged in the courts by several Democrat-run cities that he's targeted.Why it matters: Upcoming rulings could redefine the line between presidential power and state authority during public safety disputes...

The White House paused the judicial nomination of former Florida Deputy Attorney General John Guard due to his involvement with a charity linked to Gov. Ron DeSantis that's under criminal investigation, sources tell Axios.Why it matters: The White House wants to fill the open judicial seat in the Middle District of Florida...

In this honest conversation, Nicole C. Mullen reflects on valleys, healing, and how faith has shaped her resolve to do what honors Christ, no matter the cost. Christian Artist, Nicole C. Mullen is known by many in the Christian Community for her music, songs like My Redeemer Lives and other great hits. However, Nicole, wants

Jana Kramer, star of "Karen Kingsbury's The Christmas Ring," shares how faith has been her anchor through life's challenges, including past trauma and divorce. The actress who made her mark on the television series One Tree Hill before becoming a familiar face in romantic comedies says her faith has carried her through difficult seasons and that

Recent immigration raids on Korean nationals have exposed a complex spectrum of reactions within the Korean American Christian community, from staunch adherence to legal processes to profound expressions of empathy and calls for... Korean American Christians have issued mixed responses to the recent immigration raids targeting Korean nationals in the U.S. On September 4, more