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LONDON (CelebrityAccess) — The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) announced the launch of an investigation into the Live Nation’s Ticketmaster’s sale of Oasis tickets, including the controversial use of dynamic pricing. According to the CMA, the inquiry will seek to determine if the ticket sale breached the UK’s consumer protection laws in several key areas, including the use of potentially unfair commercial practices in 2008’s Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations act. The inquiry will also examine Ticketmaster’s use of dynamic pricing, including if consumers were provided with clear and timely information on ticket…

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September means Back to Basics here at Inman. As real estate navigates the post-settlement era with new commission rules, real estate professionals from across the country will share what’s working for them, how they’ve evolved their systems and tools, and where they’re investing personally. In 2024, business ethics in real estate isn’t just a buzzword — it’s the foundation of a successful business. With the world evolving at breakneck speed, the principles of integrity, transparency, and respect are more critical than ever. Here’s how to navigate the ethical minefield and come out not just unscathed, but triumphant. Integrity in client…

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Employees are slowly but surely returning to the office, new data indicates.A report published Thursday by Bevi, the maker of smart water coolers found in many offices in the United States, finds an uptick in office attendance on every day of the week.”In 2023 we had assumed we were finally near an equilibrium in hybrid work, with people coming to the office ~2.7 days per week, but in fact, we’ve seen workplace attendance increase even more in 2024, to an average of over 3.0 days per week (and still climbing),” Bevi cofounder and CEO Sean Grundy wrote in the report.There…

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Warning: This story contains distressing details from the start.A French woman who was raped by unknown men over 10 years after being drugged to sleep by her husband told a court of her horror at learning how she had been abused.Gisèle Pélicot, who is 72, was giving evidence on day three of the trial in Avignon, south-east France, of 51 men – including her husband of 50 years, Dominique. All are accused of rape.Documents before court indicate that Dominique Pélicot, 71, admitted to police that he got satisfaction from watching other men have sex with his unconscious wife. Many defendants…

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Play video content TMZ.com New video from the aftermath of the deadly school shooting at a Georgia high school shows the heroism of the teachers and staff … with a woman tending to one of the gunshot victims. In the footage, obtained by TMZ, you see a body lying face-down on the floor and bleeding out … with a woman, presumably a teacher, trying to stop the bleeding with rags and towels. There’s a ton of blood around the victim, who is down in one corner of the classroom … chairs are knocked over and desks are askew … indicating…

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U.S. home-price growth is predicted to finish this year at 4.7% before slowing to 3.1% in 2025, according to a quarterly survey of housing experts conducted by government-sponsored enterprise (GSE) Fannie Mae. The third-quarter 2024 survey polled more than 100 mortgage, real estate and academic experts to determine its predictions in partnership with data analytics firm Pulsenomics LLC. The poll aims to determine “forecasts of national home price percentage changes in each of the coming five calendar years, as measured by the Fannie Mae Home Price Index.” For this quarterly edition of the survey, the Fannie Mae Economic & Strategic…

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Democratic presidential candidate Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at a campaign rally at Enmarket Arena during a two-day campaign bus tour in Savannah, Georgia, Aug. 29, 2024.Saul Loeb | AFP | Getty ImagesAs Vice President Kamala Harris outlines her economic agenda, the Democratic presidential nominee has called for higher taxes on wealthy Americans and corporations — although experts say one of her plans is unlikely to gain traction. Harris in August endorsed the tax increases proposed by President Joe Biden in his fiscal year 2025 budget.  One of the proposals is a 25% minimum tax on total income, including so-called “unrealized gains,”…

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We have to admit we’re looking forward to fall fashion — especially with the color red still trending.To make getting dressed a breeze this fall, we’re stocking our wardrobes with maxi dresses for easy outfits — and Amazon happens to have so many chic dresses under $50, including some on-trend red numbers. No matter your size or style, Amazon has tons of gorgeous maxi dresses for any occasion. These fall maxis add some warmth or are easy to layer.If you’re looking for a classic sweater dress to get you in the fall spirit, we love this ribbed button-down style and ultra-flattering…

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