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  • Typhoon Kalmaegi death toll in Philippines rises to 224

    Typhoon Kalmaegi death toll in Philippines rises to 224

    Philippines declares national calamity as Typhoon Kalmaegi hits; Super Typhoon Fung-wong follows

    The typhoon has impacted 946,660 families, or around 3.3 million people, across the country. PHOTO: AFP

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  • Just a moment…

    Just a moment…

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  • The mystery of America’s shutdown economy – The Economist

    1. The mystery of America’s shutdown economy  The Economist
    2. Longest Government Shutdown in America Disrupts Economic Data Release  وكالة صدى نيوز
    3. Worried about layoffs? Economists say the job market is cooling but ‘not falling off a cliff’  CNBC
    4. State of the labor market as October jobs report cancelled  WAFF
    5. No official jobs data, but the unofficial data is unambiguously discouraging 💼  TKer by Sam Ro

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  • 3 game-changing AI features you need in Edge

    3 game-changing AI features you need in Edge

    Microsoft is transforming Microsoft Edge on Windows 11 into an AI-powered web browser, but not every feature is turned on by default. The company is gradually integrating these tools to make browsing faster and smarter.

    For example, Copilot Mode

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  • Marriott International Provides Financial Outlook Update Following Termination of Agreement with Sonder

    BETHESDA, Md., Nov. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) announced today that its licensing agreement with Sonder Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: SOND, “Sonder”) was no longer in effect due to Sonder’s default. 

    With the removal of the Sonder rooms from Marriott’s system, Marriott’s net rooms growth for 2025 is now expected to approach 4.5 percent.  There are no changes to the rest of the outlook metrics that Marriott provided on November 4, 2025.

    NOTE ON FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
    This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of United States federal securities laws, including statements related to our rooms growth and other financial metric estimates, outlook and assumptions; and similar statements concerning anticipated future actions and expectations that are not historical facts. We caution you that these statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to numerous evolving risks and uncertainties that we may not be able to accurately predict or assess, including the risk factors identified in our U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K or Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Any of these factors could cause actual results to differ materially from the expectations we express or imply in this press release. We make these forward-looking statements as of the date of this press release and undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. 

    ABOUT MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL
    Marriott International, Inc. (Nasdaq: MAR) is based in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, and encompasses a portfolio of over 9,700 properties across more than 30 leading brands in 143 countries and territories, as of September 30, 2025. Marriott operates, franchises, and licenses hotel, residential, timeshare, and other lodging properties all around the world. The company offers Marriott Bonvoy®, its highly awarded travel platform. For more information, please visit our website at www.marriott.com, and for the latest company news, visit www.marriottnewscenter.com. In addition, connect with us on Facebook and @MarriottIntl on X and Instagram.

    MEDIA & INVESTOR RELATIONS CONTACTS
    Maggie McNerney
    Director, Media Relations
    Marriott International
    [email protected]

    Jackie Burka McConagha
    Senior Vice President, Investor Relations
    Marriott International
    [email protected]

    Pilar Fernandez
    Senior Director, Investor Relations
    Marriott International
    [email protected]

    IRPR#1

    SOURCE Marriott International, Inc.


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  • Typhoon Kalmaegi causes over 296 mln USD in damage in Vietnam-Xinhua

    HANOI, Nov. 9 (Xinhua) — Typhoon Kalmaegi and its subsequent rains and flooding have caused losses worth more than 7.8 trillion Vietnamese dong (about 296.5 million U.S. dollars) in Vietnam, Vietnam News Agency reported Sunday, citing the…

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  • Cladribine in Treatment-Naive Relapsing-Remitting MS Study

    Cladribine in Treatment-Naive Relapsing-Remitting MS Study

    A NEW comparative study has found that cladribine provides greater protection against disability progression than sphingosine-1-phosphate receptor modulators in Treatment-Naive Relapsing-Remitting MS, while maintaining comparable relapse rates…

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  • Bad Bridgets podcast about crime among Irish women in US inspires film | Podcasts

    Bad Bridgets podcast about crime among Irish women in US inspires film | Podcasts

    It started as a trawl of dusty archives for an academic project about female Irish emigrants in Canada and the US by two history professors, a worthy but perhaps niche topic for research.

    The subjects, after all, were human flotsam from

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  • ‘Zootopia 2’ Toys Hit McDonald’s

    ‘Zootopia 2’ Toys Hit McDonald’s

    • McDonald’s is currently offering eight limited-time Zootopia 2 Happy Meal toys.
    • The lineup includes Judy Hopps, Nick Wilde, Flash, and a few new characters.
    • Availability is limited and varies by location.

    McDonald’s just added a little touch of…

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  • Marriott International Announces Termination of Agreement with Sonder

    BETHESDA, Md., Nov. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) today announced that its licensing agreement with Sonder Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: SOND, “Sonder”) is no longer in effect due to Sonder’s default. As a result, Sonder is no longer affiliated with Marriott Bonvoy, and Sonder properties are not available for new bookings on Marriott’s channels.

    Marriott’s immediate priority is supporting guests currently staying at Sonder properties and those with upcoming reservations. Marriott will be contacting guests who booked directly through Marriott channels, including marriott.com, the Marriott Bonvoy App and Marriott’s worldwide reservation centers, to address their reservation and booking needs.  Guests who booked through a third-party online travel agency should contact those organizations. Marriott remains committed to minimizing disruption to guests’ travel plans.

    Guests with questions about current or future reservations at a Sonder property booked through Marriott channels can contact Marriott customer service here.

    ABOUT MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL
    Marriott International, Inc. (Nasdaq: MAR) is based in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, and encompasses a portfolio of over 9,700 properties across more than 30 leading brands in 143 countries and territories, as of September 30, 2025. Marriott operates, franchises, and licenses hotel, residential, timeshare, and other lodging properties all around the world. The company offers Marriott Bonvoy®, its highly awarded travel platform. For more information, please visit our website at www.marriott.com, and for the latest company news, visit www.marriottnewscenter.com. In addition, connect with us on Facebook and @MarriottIntl on X and Instagram.

    NOTE ON FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
    This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of United States federal securities laws, including statements related to Marriott International, Inc.’s plans and expectations following the termination of its licensing agreement with Sonder Holdings Inc.; Marriott’s plans to support impacted guests and minimize disruption to travel plans; and similar statements concerning anticipated future actions and expectations that are not historical facts. We caution you that these statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to numerous evolving risks and uncertainties that we may not be able to accurately predict or assess, including the risk factors identified in our U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K or Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Any of these factors could cause actual results to differ materially from the expectations we express or imply in this press release. We make these forward-looking statements as of the date of this press release and undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. 

    MEDIA CONTACT
    Maggie McNerney
    Director, Media Relations
    Marriott International
    [email protected]

    IRPR#1

    SOURCE Marriott International, Inc.


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