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A 28-year-old man has died after a crocodile dragged him from Marina Vallarta Beach as witnesses including a couple visiting from California attempted to rescue him. The body was recovered about 12 hours later.
Airlines and hotel groups warn that reducing Customs and Border Protection staffing at major U.S. airports could devastate international travel during a FIFA World Cup window, while the administration weighs options and cities push back on immigration policy. The debate comes as industry groups warn of operational disruption and a drop in international visitation.
CNBC’s 2026 America’s Top States for Business quality-of-life rankings have drawn criticism from conservatives who say the methodology unfairly targets red states. Critics argue the list conflicts with population growth data and different state policy outcomes.
New findings confirm that sleep is disrupted in unfamiliar surroundings, with the frontal cortex remaining more active and wakefulness increasing on the first night. Effects vary by age and travel factors compound the disruption.
Independent review led by Jerry Schurder will probe how pubs and hotels are valued for business rates, with March 2027 target for findings. The government has cut pub rates by 20% from April next year and is weighing broader reforms to the system.
Protesters in Portsmouth have been dispersed after realising the Pakistan Under-19 cricket team was staying at the Marriott hotel, not a group of migrants. The ECB is reviewing security for the rest of the tour, and police report no offences were found.
A campaign calls for reducing hospitality VAT from 20% to 10%, urging Prime Minister Andy Burnham to back the plan. Signatories include chefs Heston Blumenthal and Tom Kerridge and chains like Wagamama and Pizza Express. The letter argues a lower rate will prevent closures, protect jobs and boost high streets.