A traveller asks Google’s AI Mode what to pack for a week in Seattle. After reading the answer, they ask a more specific question: “What’s a lightweight waterproof jacket under $150 that I can wear around the city?” The first question was about planning a trip. The second sounds a lot more like shopping. Under
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First-time buyers accounted for just 22% of U.S. primary residence purchases in the National Association of Realtors’ 2026 survey, up from the previous year’s record low of 21%. Their median age stayed at 40, matching the highest level in the survey’s history. Together, the figures show how little has changed for Americans trying to buy
A weekend away can look very different depending on where you stay. At a coffee estate in Kodagu, the morning might begin with a walk through the plantation. In a rented villa, it might start with three generations lingering over breakfast while the children play outside. In both cases, the accommodation gives people a reason
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At Charminar, the first thing you notice is how often you look up. One moment, you’re watching a shopkeeper pull a set of bangles from a glass case. The next, you’re looking past the shop signs at four minarets that have watched over this part of Hyderabad since 1591. Then someone squeezes past with a
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Rockstar Games has opened digital preloads for Grand Theft Auto VI on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Players who pre-ordered the game digitally can start installing it ahead of its 19 November 2026 release. The rollout began on 10 November, giving players more than a week to clear storage and finish downloading. Rockstar says
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World leaders and United Nations officials called for faster cuts to greenhouse gas emissions on Wednesday as the COP31 leaders’ summit opened in Antalya. The gathering followed Monday’s start of the wider climate conference, where negotiators face the challenge of turning national pledges into policies that cut emissions and protect communities from extreme weather. UN
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A shopper buys a moisturiser from an online retailer, returns for sunscreen, and later explores premium skincare. For the retailer, those interactions help build an understanding of customer preferences. For a beauty brand selling through that retailer, reaching a relevant audience can be more difficult because it does not manage the customer relationship directly. Google
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India’s housing market is showing renewed activity, with Hyderabad and Bengaluru recording the strongest annual sales growth among seven major urban markets. Yet the recovery comes alongside a growing stock of unsold homes, raising questions about how quickly buyers can absorb the projects developers are launching. According to ANAROCK Research’s July–September 2026 data, sales across
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The sound of dhol, the glow of evening aarti and the swirl of colourful outfits give Navratri its unmistakable atmosphere. Across India, the festival brings together devotion, music, food and family traditions, creating celebrations that feel both deeply personal and wonderfully communal. Shardiya Navratri 2026 is observed from October 11 to October 19, with Vijayadashami,
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Europe’s premium car market is facing a new challenge from Chinese automakers determined to compete on technology. Brands including BYD’s Denza, Changan’s Avatr and Geely’s Zeekr are targeting buyers who might otherwise consider familiar luxury badges. At the 2026 Paris Motor Show, their message centres on faster charging, sophisticated software and greater comfort. Reuters reported
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