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How one man's disastrous 1969 Swiss ski holiday created modern tourism consumer protection laws

Boing Boing 

When Mr. Jarvis, a British solicitor, booked his dream Christmas ski holiday in 1969, Swan Tours' brochure promised him heaven in the Swiss Alps. For just £63.45 (including a Christmas supplement), he was sold a festive fantasy: a charming hotel on a "sunny plateau" run by the English-speaking Herr Weibel and his wife, promising "Gemütlichkeit" (that rolls-off-your-tongue German word for "cozy contentment"). — Read the rest

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Bigg Boss 18: Shrutika Arjun becomes the new 'Time God'; actress gets major immunity from nominations

Timesofindia.indiatimes.com (sports) 

Shrutika Arjun emerged as the Time God in Bigg Boss Season 18 after winning two consecutive tasks. Her team's victory in creating Avinash Mishra's portrait and her individual success in the fruit-gathering task secured her immunity for two weeks. This win strengthens her position as a strong contender for the finale and fans are rallying behind her.

Giants QB Drew Lock in line to start vs. Falcons

BigNewsNetwork.com (sports) 

(Photo credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images) New York Giants quarterback Drew Lock is on track to start on Sunday against rookie Michael Penix Jr. and the host Atlanta Falcons, head coach Brian Daboll said Wednesday. Lock sat out the Giants' 35-14 loss to the visiting Baltimore Ravens last Sunday due to heel and left elbow injuries. Tommy DeVito started against the Ravens and sustained a concussion late in the second

FOX Sports, INDYCAR Unveil 2025 NTT INDYCAR SERIES Race Broadcast Start Times

Track Side Online 

INDIANAPOLIS (Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024) – FOX Sports and INDYCAR have announced the race broadcast start times for the 2025 NTT INDYCAR SERIES schedule. Announced in June as part of the new media rights deal between FOX Sports and INDYCAR, an NTT INDYCAR SERIES record 17 races will be available on broadcast television providing a massive

Who Is Friedrich Merz of Germany?

The New York Times 

If polls are correct, Olaf Scholz’s successor could be the 69-year-old leader of the Christian Democratic Union. He is offering to get the German economic engine humming again.

Colombia’s Economic Rebound: Agriculture Leads the Way

«The Rio Times» 

Colombia’s economy grew by 2.9% in October 2024, outpacing September’s 1.21% increase. This growth, driven largely by agriculture, signals a potential turning point for the nation’s economic landscape. The agricultural sector’s 10.7% expansion in the third quarter of 2024 stands out as a key factor. This growth pushed agricultural production to a record 16,991.38 billion […]

Projected Opening Day Roster: 24 Down, 2 To Go?

Athletics Nation 

Mystery Player Q | Photo by Ryan M. Kelly/Getty Images

Rosters are constantly in flux due to injuries, as well as signings and trades, so it’s a fool’s errand to sit on December 18th and try to predict the roster on March 27th. That is why I am standing as I discuss what the roster might look like 100 days from now. Well dang, now I can’t reach the keyboard so I guess I will sit after all.

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CM Manik Saha inaugurates 'Khelo Tripura Para Games 2024'

BigNewsNetwork.com (sports) 

Agartala (Tripura) [India], December 18 (ANI): Chief Minister Manik Saha on Wednesday inaugurated 'Khelo Tripura Para Games 2024' in Agartala. As many as 343 para-athletes from all eight districts of Tripura are participating in the two-day state-level game being organized at Swami Vivekananda Maidan from December 18 to 19. Taking to the social media platform X Manik Saha wrote, "Divyang brothers and sisters are moving fo

World Tennis League to kick off from December 19 in Abu Dhabi

BigNewsNetwork.com (sports) 

Abu Dhabi [UAE], December 18 (ANI): The World Tennis League (WTL) Season 3 will kick off on December 19 in Abu Dhabi. According to a release from World Tennis League, Abu Dhabi's Etihad Arena will host the tournament from December 19 to 22, 2024. World Tennis League Season 3 will feature four teams - HonorFX Eagles, TSL Hawks, Game Changers Falcons, and Kites - each comprising four players. In the previous edition, Team E

Chinese Vice President Han Zheng stresses "political mutual trust, institutional dialogue" in talks with Ajit Doval

BigNewsNetwork.com 

Beijing [China], December 18 (ANI): Chinese Vice President Han Zheng on Wednesday met with National Security Advisor Ajit Doval in Beijing and emphasised the need to implement the consensus reached by the leaders of both countries, strengthen political mutual trust, and revive institutional dialogue. He also called for enhanced cooperation in areas such as economy, trade, and culture to restore bilateral ties to a path of

Sri Lankan President Dissanayake likely to visit China soon

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Sri Lankan President Dissanayake might soon visit China. This comes after his recent trip to India. China is getting ready for his potential visit. Dissanayake thanked China for its help with Sri Lanka's debt restructuring and economic challenges. He met with a senior Chinese official to discuss future relations.