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Hilton Celebrates 100 Hotels in T�rkiye with Landmark Istanbul Airport Opening

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 06:32:00 EDT

- - • Announcing the opening of Hilton Istanbul Airport, a 485-room hotel and the first internationally branded hotel adjacent to airport grounds in T�rkiye, marking Hilton's 100th hotel in the country. - • Located just steps from one of the world's busiest airports, the hotel offers runway-view rooms, destination-inspired dining, extensive wellness facilities, and flexible meeting and event spaces designed for business, leisure, and transit travellers. - • The hotel draws inspiration f...

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I Squared Capital to acquire oOh!media, a leading out-of-home media infrastructure platform in Australia and New Zealand

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 04:34:48 EDT

I Squared Capital (“I Squared”), a leading independent global infrastructure investor, announced that it has entered into a Scheme Implementation Agreement with oOh!media Limited (ASX: OML) to acquire all of its issued shares by way of a scheme of arrangement. - - Under the transaction, oOh!media shareholders will receive A$1.70/share 1 in cash for each oOh!media share held, implying an equity value of approximately A$898 million (US$631 million 2 ) and an enterprise value of approximately...

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George Clarke explores innovative solutions to Britain's housing crisis in new Channel 4 series Amazing Spaces: First Homes

Tue, 4 Aug 2026 13:08:33 EDT

Channel 4 has commissioned George Clarke's Amazing Spaces: First Homes, a brand-new four-part series from Plum Pictures, fronted by architect and property expert George Clarke. - - Britain is in the grip of a housing crisis, with many people unable to afford a traditional bricks-and-mortar home. In this new series, George meets the proactive and determined people finding creative ways to put a roof over their heads. - - Across four episodes, George and his long-time collaborator Will Hardi...

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Rare Opportunity to Acquire Generating Hydro-Electric Scheme With FiT Subsidy

Mon, 3 Aug 2026 01:00:00 EDT

A rare opportunity has arisen to acquire an established 1,022kW run-of-river hydro-electric scheme in the Scottish Highlands with Feed-in Tariff eligibility running until December 2033. - - Commissioned in December 2013 and located on the Glendoe Estate, near Fort Augustus on the south-east shore of Loch Ness, the scheme has a proven generation track record. The principal G1 turbine has recently been refurbished by Gilkes. - - Investment highlights : - - - • 2.52GWh average annual generatio...

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Marugame Udon to Open New Location in Rowland Heights

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 12:06:28 EDT

Marugame Udon, the globally recognized Japanese fast-casual restaurant known for its handcrafted Sanuki-style udon and freshly made tempura, will open its newest Southern California location in Rowland Heights, at 11:00 a.m., Friday, August 7, 2026, following a grand opening press conference and ribbon-cutting ceremony. - - Located at 1015 S. Nogales Street #124, Rowland Heights, CA 91748, next to 99 Ranch Market, at TAWA Marketplace, the newest Marugame Udon — the chain's 23rd U.S. restau...

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Blackstone to Acquire HSBC's A$36 Billion Australian Home Loan Portfolio

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 09:11:17 EDT

Blackstone (NYSE: BX) today announced that funds managed by Blackstone Credit & Insurance, Blackstone Tactical Opportunities, and Blackstone Real Estate Debt Strategies (“Blackstone”), have signed a definitive agreement to finance the acquisition of HSBC's A$36 billion (US$25 billion) Australian home loan portfolio. This represents the largest home loan portfolio transaction globally, demonstrating Blackstone's ability to deliver scaled, complex capital solutions to back leading financial...

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Hidden Danger Beneath Our Feet: Identifying Lead Risks in Soil Across Puerto Rico

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 13:33:17 EDT

Lead in soil is an often-overlooked environmental hazard affecting families and businesses across both urban and rural communities. Zimmetry Environmental, Puerto Rico's leading lead testing and consulting firm, is raising awareness about the risks associated with soil contamination and the steps individuals and organizations can take to reduce exposure. - - While lead is a naturally occurring element, most of the lead found in soil today is the result of decades of human activity. The hist...

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Second-steppers turn to higher LTV mortgages as deposits fall

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 08:50:36 EDT

- - • Barclays mortgage data shows the average value of home movers' (non-first-time buyers) deposits fell -24.8 per cent year-on-year - • However, the average purchase price for home movers increased 1.0 per cent year-on-year in June, as borrowers make use of higher loan-to-value mortgage products to climb the ladder - • 34 per cent of prospective second-steppers say they feel stuck in their first property because it is too expensive to move - • Meanwhile, the number of solo first-time buyer...

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FirstPathway Partners Appoints Eric Waldron as Director of Finance

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 12:00:00 EDT

FirstPathway Partners (FPP), a leading EB-5 investment and regional center operator, is pleased to announce the appointment of Eric Waldron, CPA, as Director of Finance. In his new role, Mr. Waldron will lead corporate finance and oversee the financial execution of FirstPathway Partners' EB-5 investment platform. He will direct financial reporting and controls across the company, its EB-5 investment funds, and project entities while overseeing capital deployment tracking, project loan c...

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Daylee Launches Free Open-Source Knowledge Base for International Founders Building & Managing US Companies

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 08:54:18 EDT

New CPA-engineered platform provides foreign entrepreneurs across 180+ countries with verified compliance frameworks, interactive tax calculators, and direct access to US CPAs. - - Daylee ( Dayl.ee ) today announced the official launch of the largest free and open-source knowledge base and interactive tool suite designed specifically for non-US residents forming and operating US companies. - - Engineered by veteran US Certified Public Accountants (CPAs), Daylee solves the cross-border info...

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I Squared Capital to Sell Minority Stake in TIP Group to IMCO and GCM Grosvenor

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 08:20:58 EDT

I Squared Capital (“I Squared”), a leading independent global infrastructure investor, announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell a 25% minority interest in TIP Group (“TIP” or the “Company”), one of Europe's leading transportation equipment leasing and services platforms, to Investment Management Corporation of Ontario (“IMCO”) and GCM Grosvenor. - - Headquartered in Amsterdam, TIP is one of Europe's largest trailer leasing and equipment services companies, operating a fl...

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