Inside Illinois' consumer-protection law
Q: I have read many of your columns over the years about state seller of travel laws, but I have never read one that mentions Illinois’ Travel Promotion Consumer Protection Act (TPCPA). Who is subject to the TPCPA, what does…
Read MoreFrance in farming crisis as cost of potatoes soars – making chips more expensive
France is in the midst of a farming crisis thanks to national inflation, which has pushed up the price of potatoes and, consequently, many potato-based products. The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies (INSEE), a French government agency, recently…
Read MoreFinland shuts down borders with Russia as Putin sends migrants to EU
Finland has taken the decision to close its borders with Russia as an unprecedented wave of migrants from the Middle East and Africa seeks entry into the Nordic nation. The surge, officials claim, is not a mere coincidence but a…
Read MoreDepressing and grim UK town where shop after shop has shut due £20m revamp
A "depressing and grim" town is fighting to stay relevant as they wait on a promised £20million funding pot while shops shut their doors. Wythenshawe civic centre is struggling to hold onto their businesses with the stores closing "one by…
Read MoreDisneyland guest gets stark naked and crawls around Its a Small World ride
Visitors to Disneyland have been left horrified by a person stripping naked and walking around a popular ride. Disneyland California was at the epicentre of chaotic scenes when a visitor stripped off and went for a paddle at the “It’s…
Read MoreThe New Ferrari Hypercar Looks Like A Diamond In The Rough
A fresh batch of spy shots puts the spotlight on the most prized Prancing Horse while roaming the streets of Germany. Over the years, we’ve learned it’s best not to judge a car’s appearance while it’s still wearing camo. Why?…
Read MoreMy preowned Porsche 911: Giving the lights a makeover & other updates
For the front headlights, which are insanely expensive, I am going to attempt the lens replacement alone. BHPian androdev recently shared this with other enthusiasts. Today is the RHD version of 9/11 (Nov 11). The day began with an early…
Read MoreKia Carens Moss Brown exterior colour discontinued
The Kia Carens is available in seven variants – Premium, Prestige, Prestige Plus, Luxury, Luxury (O), Luxury Plus and X-Line. The Kia Carens is no longer available in the Moss Brown shade. Customers now get only six colour options: Intense…
Read MoreFacing issues in my Ather 450x within just two days of taking delivery
The green light on the charger illuminates, but nothing appears on the display. BHPian AngelEyes recently shared this with other enthusiasts. We acquired our first EV, the Ather 450x, two days ago. Including accessories, it cost me 1.78 Lakhs in…
Read MoreCharities must not become “forums for hate speech”, warns independent watchdog
He said there is a “significant number” of concern about “activities linked to the conflict in Israel and Gaza”. Mr Fraser said: “The Charity Commission is aware of a significant number of serious concerns about activities linked to the conflict…
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