US home construction tumbled 8.7 percent in February, weakest pace of single-family housing starts in nearly 2 years

Mar 26, 2019

US home construction tumbled 8.7 percent in February, weakest pace of single-family housing starts in nearly 2 years

WASHINGTON — US home construction tumbled 8.7 percent in February, weakest pace of single-family housing starts in nearly 2 years.

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Trump Says Economy Has ‘Public Relations’ Problem Amid High Prices and Slow Hiring

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Weight Loss Drugs Give Restaurants a New Hurdle: Diners Who Eat Less

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Weight Loss Drugs Give Restaurants a New Hurdle: Diners Who Eat Less

Fewer orders and higher costs are squeezing restaurants big and small as people on the weight-loss drugs eat and drink less when dining out.

Suppliers pile pressure on government over energy bills

Oct 3, 2026

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America Wants to Make More Generic Drugs. India Shows Why That’s Hard.

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Cheap labor and global supply chains are among the obstacles to President Trump’s plan to bring generic drug manufacturing back home.

The View From Every Room: Are TVs Essential in Hotels?

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With celebs and influencers glamourizing 'cigs' online, experts are carefully watching smoking trends

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With celebs and influencers glamourizing 'cigs' online, experts are carefully watching smoking trends

Social media is filled with images of celebrities and influencers lighting up cigarettes and hyping the habit of smoking, suggesting it's experiencing a bit of a cultural resurgence. Though data suggests tobacco use has long been trending downward, experts say if we want it to stay that way, harmful online content that glamourizes smoking shouldn't be ignored.

WTTC and ICC unite to strengthen the voice and growth of millions of Travel & Tourism SMEs worldwide

Oct 3, 2026

WTTC and ICC unite to strengthen the voice and growth of millions of Travel & Tourism SMEs worldwide

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen the voice, growth and competitiveness of millions of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the global Travel & Tourism sector. The partnership brings together WTTC’s specialist Travel & Tourism expertise, economic research and industry insight with ICC’s global business network spanning more than 45 million businesses across over 170 countries. Together, the organisations will provide SMEs with practical guidance, tools, insights, connections and opportunities to help them grow and compete.

HOW HERITAGE CONTINUES TO SHAPE SOUTH AFRICAN HOSPITALITY

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The American Vacation Is Proving Surprisingly Resilient

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New baby bank 'open to everybody'

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Unsung Eats: 5 best places to eat in Milan during the World’s 50 Best Bars awards

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Milan, Italy’s fashion capital and home to this year’s World’s 50 Best Bars awards ceremony, offers bites as exquisite as its reputation. For those checking out the awards this month, be sure to make time for the city’s food scene, which is every bit as compelling as its bar culture. Alongside traditional trattorias, a new generation of chefs with fine-dining pedigrees steps away from rigid traditions, experimenting with fermentation menus, sustainable work hours, and a fusion of cultures....

Rising energy costs add to cost of living for Northern Ireland's consumers

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