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  1. TheStreet

    Hope Lodge offers a Scottish safari on a 100,000-acre Highland estate

    Hope Lodge, a “Scottish safari” retreat on a 100,000-acre estate in Sutherland, opened in May 2026 for wildlife viewing. Rooms are available August–October from £1,100 a night; the entire property can be rented year-round for £21,000 nightly.
  2. Insider Monkey

    On signs Mbappé to a cash-and-equity deal before its 2027 soccer-boot launch

    Reuters reported Kylian Mbappé signed a cash-and-equity deal with On after his 20-year Nike partnership ended. On gains its first major star ahead of a 2027 soccer-boot launch. A CNBC source said Nike did not renew his contract, which expired in July 2026.
  3. TheStreet

    Wewahiver’s $14 Bluetooth ring offers hands-free social scrolling

    The $14 Wewahiver TikTok Scrolling Ring sold on Amazon connects by Bluetooth to control feeds on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and Facebook, and can also serve as a camera remote. TheStreet presents it as a more comfortable alternative to repeated swiping.
  4. TheStreet

    Disney confirms intent to repair Expedition Everest's stationary Yeti

    At an August 2026 D23 event, Disney confirmed it intends to repair the 25-foot Yeti animatronic on Expedition Everest at Animal Kingdom; it has been kept stationary since 2008 because of a risk of cracking. No refurbishment or closure date has been announced.
  5. Motley Fool

    Disney's growth trims Comcast's revenue lead to $4.7 billion

    Comcast remained ahead of Disney in their latest June-ended quarters, reporting $29.9 billion in revenue versus Disney’s $25.2 billion. Comcast’s total fell 1.2% year over year, while Disney’s rose 7%, led by 10% growth in its Experiences division.
  6. Reuters

    Jury finds Meta misled New Mexico users, leaving penalties to judge

    New Mexico jurors found Meta misled residents: 26 of 29 statements on user data, hate speech and misinformation were misleading, with more than 43 million violations. A judge will set penalties, up to $5,000 per violation; the state says it will push for the maximum.
  7. TheStreet

    Four arrested in Texas-Arkansas gift-card tampering probe

    Texas officials say four suspects were arrested in a gift-card tampering operation spanning Texas and Arkansas. Investigators recovered hundreds of altered cards, representing more than $100,000 in potential losses from a single day’s activity.
  8. TheStreet

    Songmics 43-inch storage bench is 28% off in Amazon deal

    TheStreet reports a limited-time Amazon deal on the Songmics 43-inch folding storage ottoman bench: $36, 28% below its $50 price. It is listed with 35 gallons of storage, a 660-pound weight capacity and a fold-flat design; the article says it ranked No. 1 in Amazon’s ottoman </?
  9. NJ.com

    Amazon raises Prime price in Mexico, with no U.S. hike confirmed

    Amazon raised Prime’s price in Mexico by 30.3% on Monday, from 99 to 129 pesos; it was the service’s first increase there. The last U.S. increase was in 2022, but Amazon has not confirmed another.
  10. Variety

    Judge questions Paramount-Warner merger settlement; approval still pending

    Judge Martínez-Olguín questioned Paramount and 12 state attorneys general over their antitrust settlement for the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger Thursday, but did not rule on approval. She ordered them to reply to Sen. Cory Booker’s letter by noon PT Monday, Sept. 28.
  11. TheStreet

    Qantas to begin selling Sydney–New York tickets in August 2027

    Qantas will put tickets for its nonstop Sydney–New York flight on sale in August 2027, ahead of a mid-2028 launch. The 18-hour route will cover 9,942 miles (16,000 km), cutting just over three hours off Qantas’s current Sydney–New York trip via Los Angeles.
  12. Motley Fool

    Disney hikes streaming prices but leaves its $35.99 ad-supported bundle unchanged

    Disney raised prices: standalone Disney+ and Hulu Premium rise $2.50 to $21.49; ESPN Unlimited adds $2 to $31.99 and ESPN Select $1 to $13.99. The ad-free Disney+/Hulu bundle rises $2 to $21.99; the $35.99 ad-supported bundle including ESPN Unlimited is unchanged.
  13. Forbes

    Revolt study finds sustainability issues rated higher with personal framing

    Revolt’s six-country survey of nearly 8,000 adults found sustainability issues rated higher when framed around shared values and personal benefits than in technical or justice-focused language; U.S. tests showed the same pattern across demographics.
  14. Forbes

    Sweet Shop opens its digital comics app to the public on iOS and Android

    Seattle-based Sweet Shop has opened its public digital comics and manga app on iOS and Android after a beta that began in January. It lists more than 10,000 publisher-supplied titles; CEO Kenny Meyers says the beta drew 6,000 users.
  15. TheStreet

    Disney World’s free water-park perk ended Sept. 9; return planned for summer 2027

    Disney World ended free water-park admission on Sept. 9 for guests staying at participating resort hotels on their check-in day. The perk ran all through 2025 but only from May 26 to Sept. 9 in 2026; Disney says it will return in summer 2027.
  16. Variety

    RedBird would become Puck’s majority owner in deal valuing publisher at about $250 million

    Puck has agreed to a deal that would give RedBird Capital Partners a majority stake, valuing the media company at about $250 million. Closing is expected in roughly a month, subject to regulatory approval.
  17. Motley Fool

    Disney raises streaming prices, pushing ad-free Disney+ to $21.49

    Disney raised prices for Disney+ and Hulu on Wednesday: ad-free plans cost up to 13% more, while each ad-supported tier rises 4% to $12.49 monthly. Disney+ without ads now costs $21.49, up from $18.99; an ad-free bundle covering both services is $21.99.
  18. Motley Fool

    AT&T may suit income investors better than Verizon in 2026

    Motley Fool says AT&T may suit income investors better than Verizon in 2026: AT&T's dividend yield is 4.7%, below Verizon's 6.3%, but its 90% payout ratio is lower than Verizon's 114%, leaving more room to sustain dividends and manage debt.
  19. TheStreet

    Ferrero plans November relaunch of Wonka brand with four new sweets

    Ferrero North America says it will relaunch the Wonka candy brand with four limited-edition sweets in November. A Netflix tie-in offers fans a chance to win a Golden Ticket and a trip for four to Netflix House in Las Vegas, due to open in 2027.
  20. Variety

    People Inc. pulls $48.30-a-share offer to take MGM Resorts private

    Barry Diller’s People Inc. has withdrawn its proposal to take MGM Resorts International private, ending its June offer to buy the shares it does not own for $48.30 each in cash. People Inc. already holds about 27% of the company.
  21. Insider Monkey

    Paramount agrees to 12-state settlement, but Warner deal remains unclosed

    Paramount Skydance agreed to settle a 12-state antitrust case over its $110 billion Warner Bros. Discovery takeover, but the merger remains unclosed and the settlement awaits court approval. The five-year pact includes film-output and U.S. production commitments.
  22. Reuters

    NYT shareholders seek records on safeguards amid anti-Israel bias claims

    Florida’s state pension fund and a conservative think tank sued The New York Times in Manhattan, seeking records on whether its board is safeguarding editorial standards amid allegations of anti-Israel bias and unreliable reporting. The Times had no immediate comment.
  23. Moneywise

    Walmart seeks fashion crown as $100,000-plus households grow fastest among newcomers

    Walmart is expanding fashion lines to become America’s No. 1 fashion destination. Denise Incandela says about 80% of Walmart shoppers’ clothing spend went to higher-priced retailers; households earning over $100,000 are its fastest-growing new customer group.