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News Roundup
This is a roundup of news and other interesting pieces that I’ve come across over the last few days. I thought they are worth sharing so I hope you enjoy reading them.
United Airlines plane hits bakery truck during landing
Dash camera video showed the frightening moment when a wheel from a United Airlines plane slammed into a bakery delivery truck that was traveling on the New Jersey Turnpike. Around 2 p.m. on Sunday, United Flight 169 from Venice, Italy, attempted to land at Newark Liberty International Airport but flew too close to traffic as it made its final approach.
➡️ Read more at ABC
Bilt Adds Transaction Notifications
Bilt has rolled out a new feature to ‘close friends’ for testing that allows you to set up notifications/alerts for things like purchases, refunds, foreign transactions and more via push, email or text.
➡️ Read more at DoC
Capital One Shopping adds Apple gift card redemptions
Capital One Shopping, the public shopping portal, has added some very interesting gift card redemption options, including Apple and Princess Cruises. Note that we sometimes see gift card redemption options come and go.
➡️ Read more at FM
Toast Announces New Alliance Partnership With Preferred Hotels & Resorts
Toast today announced its affiliation with Preferred Hotels & Resorts as the latest addition to the brand’s Alliance Partner Program. This partnership solidifies Toast’s position as a recommended provider of point-of-sale (POS) technology, including software, hardware, and payments, for Preferred Hotels & Resorts member properties across the United States, United Kingdom, Ireland, and Canada, providing the technology foundation needed to power complex, multi-concept hotel food, beverage and retail environments.
➡️ Read press release
Signia by Hilton Diplomat Beach Resort Now Open
Signia by Hilton Diplomat Beach Resort officially opens on May 1, 2026, marking a new era for South Florida’s iconic beachfront destination as The Diplomat Beach Resort transitions into Signia by Hilton. Following Trinity Investments’ 2023 acquisition, the 1,000-room resort has undergone an $80 million transformation of public spaces and dining venues, introducing a redesigned lobby, six updated dining venues, Club Signia, and The Verandah Social Club.
➡️ Read press release
Guru’s Wrap-up
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