Feel Like You’re Overpaying for Hotels? Blame Expedia, a New Lawsuit Says.

New York Times - Oct 16, 2026

The booking giant is accused of breaking federal antitrust laws and forcing millions of customers to overspend on stays by as much as 30 percent.

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Feel Like You’re Overpaying for Hotels? Blame Expedia, a New Lawsuit Says.

Gulf Oil Is Still Flowing Despite a Surge in Attacks on Ships

Tech Stocks Drop Further Amid Doubts Over AI Spending

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Mortgage Rates Hover at 7.4%, Highest Since 2023

California’s Proposition 45 Brings the Sprawl Debate Back

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