Author name: Darlene Mendez

Darlene Mendez is a journalist with Prairie Island News. She has been writing for the paper for over 17 years and has won numerous awards for her stories on local government, education, and sports. Mendez enjoys spending time with her family and friends. She also loves watching sports and reading books.

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Emma Hayes admits Chelsea unlikely to win WSL title following Liverpool defeat

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Emma Hayes conceded that she “doesn’t think” Chelsea will win the Women’s Super League (WSL) title following their dramatic defeat to Liverpool. Chelsea’s hopes for the title took a major hit with a dramatic 4-3 loss on Wednesday evening, leaving leaders Manchester City in the driving seat. With only three matches left, Chelsea, the reigning […]

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Airbnb Considering an Amazon Prime-Like Membership as a Loyalty Program

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Skift Take Don’t hold your breath for a points program, but there could still be some benefits for ultra-loyal customers. Jesse Chase-Lubitz Airbnb CEO and co-founder Brian Chesky says a points-based loyalty program is not in the company’s future. “Probably, we’ll eventually have something,” he told Skift Editor-in-Chief Sarah Kopit this week. “But it definitely

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Philadelphia Union signs 14-year-old Cavan Sullivan to record deal, future Man City transfer agreed

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The Philadelphia Union has completed its unique deal to sign highly-rated U.S. youth international Cavan Sullivan to the most lucrative homegrown contract in MLS history, sources briefed on the deal tell The Athletic. Sullivan has signed his contract with Philly, sources say. All that’s left is the announcement. Sullivan will then transfer to Manchester City

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Airbnb’s Chesky Talks Icons, Paid Memberships, and Who Benefits From His Billion-Dollar Payday: Full Interview

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Airbnb’s Brian Chesky has entered his next innovation era. He sat down with Skift this week at a product event in Los Angeles for a wide ranging interview on AI, loyalty programs, Airbnb for corporate travelers and his billion-dollar pay package. We also talked about the company’s launch of almost a dozen immersive, experience-based homes

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Does Blockchain Still Have A Role In The Evolution Of Commercial Real Estate?

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Blockchain aids land registration and property transactions, streamlining processes and enhancing transparency. Despite setbacks, blockchain’s potential in real estate through proptech and smart contracts persists. Blockchain technology shows potential to enhance land registration integrity in areas of mistrust or disaster vulnerability and can streamline property transactions in more stable settings. Tokenization of real estate assets

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​​Bruins Game 6 plan: Possession, traffic and more desperation — ‘Still pissed off’

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BRIGHTON, Mass. — On Wednesday morning, the Boston Bruins held a video session at Warrior Ice Arena to go over Game 5. Reviewing the 2-1 overtime loss did not ease Jim Montgomery’s mind. “I’m still pissed off from last night, just being honest,” the Bruins coach said of the lost opportunity. “I don’t understand and

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Airbnb Dives Into Pop Culture With New Home and Experiences Category Called ‘Icons’

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Skift Take Airbnb’s new celebrity-driven Icons category of experiences will trigger housefuls of free publicity. Dennis Schaal Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky has frequently mentioned the creative ways the brand has tried to stay top of mind beyond traditional advertising. This included its Barbie House, which attracted the 250 million social media impressions last year. On

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Marriott: U.S. Market Is Cooling Amid Global Hotel Boom

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Skift Take Marriott execs cited a “normalization” in domestic U.S. vacation bookings, a potential warning sign for the post-pandemic travel frenzy. Still, with a strong dollar sending Americans overseas and a loyalty program topping 203 million members, Marriott seems well-positioned for a profitable year worldwide. Sean O’Neill Marriott raised its forecast for 2024 profitability on

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