John Houck
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Photo by PAN XIAOZHEN on UnsplashMay 7, 2025Jon HoukeAfter 10 years of discussion among executives, a new Disney theme park is coming to the Middle East. Partnering with Miral, a tourism and real estate firm, Disney is building a new resort near Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Not only will this be the company’s seventh park, but it will also be the first one in the region.
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Photo by Giovanni Badalamenti on UnsplashMay 7, 2025Jon HoukeAfter months of speculation, new car prices are beginning to tick up due to tariffs. Ford Motor has just announced higher sticker prices on models it produces in Mexico. According to Reuters, consumers will have to pay about $2,000 more for some models of Ford’s Mustang Mach-E SUV, Maverick pickup, and Bronco Sport. Vehicles produced after May 2, which will hit dealer lots late next month, will be subject to the new pricing.
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Photo by FourFour on UnsplashMay 6, 2025Jon HoukeFord released a quarterly earnings report that revealed some disappointing numbers. Shortly thereafter, the automaker’s 2025 full-year financial outlook was withdrawn, giving the company additional time to evaluate the adverse effects of President Donald Trump’s tariffs. Overall, Ford expects a $2.5 billion impact from tariffs, according to CNBC.
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Photo by Marques Thomas on UnsplashMay 6, 2025Jon HoukeDoorDash is swallowing up booking platform SevenRooms in a $1.2 billion acquisition deal. SevenRooms, which helps restaurants and hotels maintain booking information, will be under the delivery company’s umbrella before the end of the year. With SevenRooms, DoorDash can add a reservation platform similar to OpenTable.
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Photo by Billy Freeman on UnsplashMay 2, 2025Jon HoukeJust like every other industry, gaming is being influenced by uncertainties related to U.S. tariff policy. At least that’s what seems to be the case with Microsoft, which has recently raised prices on its popular gaming console — Xbox. The suggested retail price for the Xbox Series S as recommend by Microsoft is now $379.99 in the U.S. Previously, this series retailed for $299.99. The upgraded Xbox Series X went up $100 to $599.99.
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