Prince Harry expressed his support for bereaved families pursuing legal action against major social media companies, while also, in other news, holiday bookings surged due to unfavorable weather conditions. Additionally, pop star Taylor Swift moved to block a bedding company's trademark, and a logistics giant replaced its chief executive amid scrutiny. Finally, the Canadian prime minister was set to join mourners in Tumbler Ridge following a tragic shooting.
The Duke of Sussex, Prince Harry, offered his support to families who are challenging social media giants Instagram and YouTube in court, according to BBC Technology. He thanked them for "telling your stories over and over again" during an emotional address to parents involved in a landmark trial in California. The families allege that the platforms are designed to be addictive.
In other news, travel agents reported a 9% increase in February half-term holiday bookings compared to last year, as reported by BBC Business. The rise was attributed to weeks of rain and the political environment, creating a "powerful psychological need for escape," according to The Advantage Travel Partnerships. Manchester Airport was expecting its busiest February half-term on record, with almost 50,000 passengers flying out on Friday. Jet2 also reported a rise in bookings.
Pop star Taylor Swift took action to prevent a bedding company from trademarking the phrase "Swift Home," as reported by BBC Business. Her legal team argued that the company's branding closely resembled the singer's trademarked signature, potentially misleading consumers into believing she endorsed their products. Cathay Home, the company in question, sells products through major retailers.
DP World, a logistics giant based in the United Arab Emirates, appointed a new chairman and CEO, according to Al Jazeera. The move came after scrutiny over former chief Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem's ties to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Essa Kazim was appointed chairman, and Yuvraj Narayan became group CEO.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney was scheduled to join mourners in Tumbler Ridge following a mass shooting at a secondary school, as reported by The Guardian. Families were speaking of their loss, with one mother stating, "The tears just keep flowing."
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