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Horizon Cutting-room Links: Friday, 31 January 2025

Horizon Cutting-room Links: Friday, 31 January 2025

"Which Federal Programs Are Under Scrutiny? The Budget Office Named 2,600 of Them," Upshot, New York Times "A list of all those programs, identified by the Office of Management and Budget for examination to ensure they do not “advance Marxist equity, transgenderism and Green New Deal

WV Senator Jim Justice commutes to DCA by private jet

WV Senator Jim Justice commutes to DCA by private jet

Sen. Jim Justice (R-WV) flies to DCA for work each day by private jet, reports View from the Wing, despite financial troubles that have left him with a reported negative net worth. Justice’s Cessna Citation V shuttles between Greenbrier Valley Airport and Washington National Airport (DCA), the latter with

Hotel investments set to surge 15-25% in 2025, per JLL

Hotel investments set to surge 15-25% in 2025, per JLL

The global hotel market is primed for a significant rebound in 2025, with JLL’s Hotels & Hospitality group forecasting a 15 to 25 percent increase in transaction volumes after a pandemic-driven downturn, reports Skift. Global hotel investment reached $57.4 billion in 2024, 17 percent below the historical average,

Dear B2C, stop blaming "third party vendors"

Dear B2C, stop blaming "third party vendors"

Delta Air Lines experienced a severe meltdown last summer when an issue with a third-party vendor caused widespread disruptions. While the vendor, CrowdStrike, impacted other companies, Delta’s chaos stood out for its scale and impact, drawing sharp criticism from customers. The airline deflected responsibility, pointing to its vendor as

Amex GBT defends CWT merger amid DOJ lawsuit

Amex GBT defends CWT merger amid DOJ lawsuit

American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT) is pushing back against the Department of Justice lawsuit challenging its proposed merger with CWT, calling the move a "blatant politicized effort." The DOJ argues the merger would stifle competition and raise costs for corporate customers, citing concerns that the two

DJI stops no-fly enforcement as it moves to advisory notifications in line with FAA rules and Remote ID requirements

DJI stops no-fly enforcement as it moves to advisory notifications in line with FAA rules and Remote ID requirements

DJI, the world’s leading drone manufacturer, has updated its geofencing system for drones in the United States, shifting from enforced "No-Fly Zones" to "Enhanced Warning Zones." Effective 13 January 2025, the update reflects FAA airspace data and mirrors similar changes implemented in Europe last year.

Horizon Cutting-room Links: Wednesday, 15 January 2025

Horizon Cutting-room Links: Wednesday, 15 January 2025

Federal agencies in the Washington, DC area are Open. Employees are expected to begin the workday on time. Normal operating procedures are in effect. Mostly clear, with a low around 21. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. “Trump defense pick vows ‘warrior culture’,” Semafor