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Key takeaways from this week’s political meeting in Beijing
China’s Communist Party concluded its fifth plenum this week, expelling 33 senior members as leader Xi Jinping’s anti-corruption campaign expands significantly.
Trump firing of labor statistics chief ‘undermines credibility’, ex-leaders say
Trump fired BLS commissioner Erika McEntarfer after a jobs report showed stalled employment growth, alleging without evidence that she fabricated data. Former officials and economic groups condemned the dismissal as undermining federal statistical credibility.
Billy Corgan Defends Marilyn Manson Friendship Despite Sexual Assault Claims Against Manson: “I Didn’t Feel That He Was Guilty”
Billy Corgar defended his friendship with Marilyn Manson on a podcast, stating he didn’t believe Manson was guilty of sexual assault charges after reviewing case details.
Horror Fans, Rejoice: FilmQuest Breakout ‘The Crawling’ Is the Gutsy Alien Freakout of Your Dreams
“The Crawling,” a science fiction horror film about a couple confronted by an alien presence during a remote vacation, premiered at FilmQuest and explores relationship breakdown alongside extraterrestrial terror.
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EasyJet agrees to £5.7bn takeover by US private equity firm
EasyJet has agreed to a £5.7bn takeover by US private equity firm Apollo Global Management at £7.15 per share, with completion expected by March 2027.
Boeing 737 Max operators told to check fuselages for cracks
US aviation regulators have ordered inspections of Boeing 737 Max fuselages for possible cracks affecting an estimated 471 aircraft, with examinations beginning in September.
US airfares expected to stay high even if Iran ceasefire drops oil prices, experts say
US domestic airfares remain significantly elevated despite potential ceasefire developments, with experts citing sustained jet fuel costs and capacity constraints as key factors in prolonged high ticket prices.
Saudi OTA Almosafer on Track for Year-End IPO Despite Iran War Disruption
Almosafer, Saudi Arabia’s largest travel company, remains on track for a year-end IPO despite regional disruptions from the U.S.-Iran war affecting outbound travel demand.
Saudi Arabia and Egypt Lead Middle East’s Hotel Construction. The UAE Trails.
Hotel construction in the Middle East reached a record 724 projects under development despite regional conflict, with Saudi Arabia and Egypt leading growth in the sector.
Lawsuit Against Delta Raises a Bigger Question: How Airlines Use Carbon Offsets
A federal judge has rejected Delta Air Lines’ motion to dismiss a lawsuit challenging the airline’s prior carbon neutrality claims as false and misleading under California advertising laws.
Google Scoops Up Spirit Airlines’ Data in Bankruptcy Sale to Train AI
Google acquired Spirit Airlines’ business data and software code in a bankruptcy auction for $10 million, gaining access to decades of operational, financial, and customer information to enhance its AI models.
Vatican excommunicates all members of ultra-conservative rebel group SSPX
The Vatican excommunicated all members of the ultra-conservative Society of Saint Pius X after the group ordained bishops without papal consent, marking the first major clash between the church and the rebel group since 1988.
C of E’s £100m plan to address historical links to slavery faces legal challenge
The Church of England faces a legal challenge to Project Spire, a £100m initiative addressing historical connections to slavery, while staff experience significant criticism and abuse.
‘We hear your voices’: inside the Church of England’s debate over Palestine
The Church of England’s General Synod voted to formally hear a Palestinian Christian report describing Israel as a “colonial enterprise” conducting a “genocidal war on Gaza,” marking a significant moment for Palestinian Christians while raising concerns among Jewish leaders about interfaith dialogue.
Pope Leo calls himself pontiff who ‘happens to be American’
Pope Leo, the first U.S. pontiff, describes himself as “the pope who happens to be American” while expressing love for his home country’s principles of freedom and immigration.
‘Free up the ganja’: Rastafarians in Kenya fight to decriminalise marijuana
A Kenyan court dismissed a petition to decriminalize marijuana for Rastafarian spiritual use, prompting members to plan an appeal and continue advocating for religious protections.