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(Image credit: Ubisoft) The Stop Killing Games fight has recently entered a new arena with a piece of legislation in California called AB-1921, or the "Protect Our Games Act." This bill, which will soon go before state lawmakers for a vote, would require publishers to ensure that their games remain playable past the end of

The competitive landscape for U.S. airlines is confronting seismic turbulence as energy price spikes wreak havoc on the industry. Why it matters: Rising fuel and labor costs are squeezing airlines — and pushing higher fares and fees onto travelers already facing economic uncertainty.The big picture: Airlines are entering a shakeout — with consolidation talk rising...

New Zealand's tourism industry is feeling the impacts of the Middle East conflict, with cost of living, to the cost of travel itself skyrocketing, Tourism Industry Aotearoa's chief executive Rebecca Ingram says. Photo: Quin Tauetau New Zealand's tourism industry is feeling the impacts of the Middle East conflict, with businesses experiencing "a sharp increase in

In Brief: Today’s hotel coverage centers on mounting external pressures and shifting operating conditions, from potential U.S. air travel disruption tied to a federal funding impasse and warnings about the economic cost of a proposed English holiday tax to signs of continued demand volatility, including shorter, later-booked stays. At the same time, the sector is

In Brief: Global hotel development pipelines remain active despite rising construction and financing costs, while airlines and geopolitical tensions continue to influence travel flows. At the same time, hotel brands are accelerating investments in artificial intelligence, wellness travel is expanding in Asia, and hotel investment activity continues across key markets. Global Hotel Development Pipelines Remain

Caterpillar’s latest acquisition brings Australia-based mining technology and software company RPMGlobal under its wing. Based in Brisbane, Australia, RPMGlobal specializes in data-driven software solutions spanning the entire mining value chain for miners, manufacturers and contractors. The company’s products aim to inform customers’ decisions on mine design, scheduling, simulation, haulage, operations, asset management and finance. Some

Australia could unlock about AUD 300 billion ($210.9 billion) in economic opportunity by advancing a pipeline of 70 clean industrial projects, according to a new briefing from two global industry alliances. March 13, 2026 Ev Foley From pv magazine Australia Australia’s transition to clean industry could unlock approximately AUD 300 billion in economic opportunity if

Alex Reid is legal director and Ed Lamport is a senior associate at Winckworth Sherwood After many years of discussion over construction payment practices, it now looks likely that the government will overhaul the industry’s use of retentions. The implications of the proposals could be far-reaching, disrupting the financial norms that industry partners rely on