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Wedding costs now swallow half a year’s pay in many big US cities
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A new report ranks major US cities by how much of a local household’s annual income an average wedding consumes, showing the sharpest strain in New York, Honolulu and Savannah.
South End Capital launches no-doc CRE loan program
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South End Capital has rolled out a nationwide no-documentation commercial real estate loan program for business owners and property investors, with loans up to $500,000 available on a one-page application.
Wedding services market seen reaching $414.3 billion by 2030
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Allied Market Research projects the global wedding services market will grow from $160.6 billion in 2020 to $414.3 billion by 2030, supported by destination weddings and planning demand.
Anna Covert’s Covert Code Podcast tops 200,000 followers
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Anna Covert’s Covert Code Podcast has crossed 200,000 followers across YouTube and other platforms, while her Solar Coaster Podcast passed 60,000 followers.
Level 3 Construction finishes 100-room Best Western Escondido renovation
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Level 3 Construction completed a full renovation of the 100 guest rooms and interior corridors at the Best Western Escondido Hotel in California.
Wendy Payne builds Travel with Wendy around personal, niche travel planning
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Travel consultant Wendy Payne, founder of Travel with Wendy & Associates in Huntsville, Alabama, is being recognized for turning decades of hospitality and tourism experience into customized trips across Europe, the Caribbean, Alaska and Hawaii….
Nexford University opens enrollment in all 50 states
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Nexford University says working adults in every U.S. state can now enroll in its accredited online business, technology and AI degrees.
Fantasy sports market seen reaching $114.7B by 2033
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Allied Market Research projects the fantasy sports market will grow from $30.5 billion in 2023 to $114.7 billion by 2033, driven by mobile adoption, league partnerships and broader use of digital gaming tools.
America Mortgages targets global buyers with fast U.S. bridge loans
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America Mortgages said it is closing U.S. luxury bridge loans for foreign nationals, expatriates and high-net-worth borrowers as fast as eight business days.
Macadamia nuts market seen reaching $4.8 billion by 2035
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The global macadamia nuts market is projected to nearly double from 2025 to 2035 as demand rises for healthy snacks, plant-based foods and premium ingredients.
Justice 4 Herb blasts Hawaiʻi health department hemp crackdown
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Justice 4 Herb condemned a new Hawaiʻi Department of Health enforcement push targeting hemp retailers, warning that inspections, embargoes and product destruction could hit small businesses before a federal judge rules on a pending injunction.
AI travel searches miss independent luxury hotels in category results
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Americas Great Resorts says a June 2026 study of eight independent luxury properties found AI platforms accurately described hotels when asked by name, but often omitted them from broad travel category searches.
Texas tops new ranking of best states for homesteading
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A new DeerBusters study ranks all 50 states on homesteading feasibility, putting Texas first and Montana and Wyoming close behind.
PumpAlarm.com launches TextLight current monitoring kit
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PumpAlarm.com introduced the TextLight Electrical Current Monitoring Kit for industrial and commercial sites that need to track whether operating current is present or absent.
RVRN Wheels report details order, shipping and warranty process
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A new review of RVRN Wheels says the custom forged wheel maker has third-party accreditation, documented customer builds and a more structured order process than many buyers expect.
Friends Forever Pets cuts prices on six outdoor pet essentials
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Friends Forever Pets has marked down its six-piece outdoor and travel collection for urban pet owners, with prices lowered across carriers, leashes, collars and cleanup gear.
Marquis Leadership adds surgeon and leadership coach Dr. Martha Zeiger
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Marquis Leadership on June 9, 2026, added Dr. Martha Zeiger to its physician coaching team, expanding its leadership development work for doctors and healthcare executives.
Influential Women spotlights Meals on Wheels San Diego County assistant Jenny Roberts
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Influential Women is highlighting Jenny Roberts, an executive and external affairs assistant at Meals on Wheels San Diego County whose career spans marine biology, environmental policy and nonprofit advocacy.
National survey finds maternal care failures hit women of color hardest
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A new national survey of 3,857 mothers finds widespread disrespect, untreated mental health needs and limited access to midwives and doulas, with Black, Indigenous and other women of color reporting worse outcomes.
Kris Zacuto joins Christie’s International Real Estate Southern California
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Christie’s International Real Estate Southern California has hired luxury real estate advisor Kris Zacuto as Director, Luxury Estates, adding a top-producing agent with more than $300 million in career sales.
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