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John Travolta Set for Torino Film Festival Award Ahead of ‘Propeller One-Way Night Coach’ Screening (EXCLUSIVE)
John Travolta will receive a lifetime achievement award at the Torino Film Festival in Turin, where his directorial debut will screen following its Cannes premiere in May.
Tallinn Black Nights Festival: New Artistic Director Triin Tramberg on Making Sure That at 30 It Stays ‘Bold, Unpredictable Yet Accessible’
The Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival celebrates its 30th anniversary under new artistic director Triin Tramberg, featuring 489 films from 87 countries with notable international guests expected to attend.
EBay to lay off 9% of workforce in its second round of job cuts this year
EBay will cut approximately 1,000 employees, representing 9% of its workforce, marking the company’s second major layoff round this year.
Airbnb hosts can no longer make guests strip beds and wash dishes under new rules
Airbnb has implemented new rules limiting what hosts can require of guests, prohibiting tasks like stripping beds and washing dishes despite mandatory cleaning fees.
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UK’s largest Muslim event goes ahead with added security as hate crime rises
The UK’s largest Muslim convention, Jalsa Salana, proceeded with enhanced security measures as organizers addressed rising anti-Muslim sentiment and hate crimes affecting religious communities.
Federal judge dismisses a lawsuit over makeup of Trump’s Religious Liberty Commission
A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit challenging the conservative Christian composition of President Trump’s Religious Liberty Commission, ruling the president has broad discretion in selecting advisory board members.
Bosnian authorities investigate desecration and fire damage at Medjugorje Virgin Mary shrine
Bosnian authorities are investigating a statue desecration and fire damage at Medjugorje, a Virgin Mary shrine that attracts Roman Catholic pilgrims following reported visions in 1981.
As progressives seek to take on inequality, some cite religion as a motivating factor
Progressive Democratic candidates are increasingly citing religious faith as justification for positions on economic inequality and social issues, with some faith leaders arguing their traditions support progressive economic policies.
Trump Accounts: Who is eligible, how $1,000 deposits work and how to open one
Trump Accounts, a new tax-deferred investment option for children, officially launched on July 4, offering families a way to build long-term wealth with eligible children receiving $1,000 government deposits.
What will Andy Burnham’s VAT cut on electricity bills mean for you?
Great Britain will eliminate VAT on household electricity bills for six months starting October 1, reducing the annual price cap by approximately £45 for typical households under new Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s cost of living initiative.
450,000 defrauded student loan borrowers are eligible for debt forgiveness — here’s who qualifies
Approximately 450,000 student loan borrowers are receiving debt forgiveness through a $23 billion settlement with the Department of Education following a class-action lawsuit over institutional fraud.
Visa is cutting 7% of employees in efficiency push as AI reshapes work
Visa announced plans to eliminate approximately 2,600 positions, representing 7% of its workforce, as CEO Ryan McInerney pursues efficiency improvements and increased investment in growth initiatives.
Markets News, July 30, 2026: Indexes End Sharply Higher, Tech Shares Soar; Apple, Amazon Report
Major stock indexes rebounded sharply, with the Nasdaq Composite, S&P 500, and Dow Jones Industrial Average closing 2.8%, 1.7%, and 1.2% higher respectively, driven by strong tech earnings and semiconductor gains.
Greif acquires Spanish polymer container producer Envaplast
Greif reported fiscal Q3 2026 net sales of $1.17B, up 3.5% year-over-year, and acquired Spanish polymer container producer Envaplast for $61.7 million to expand its European presence.
GM confirms $157M investment in Wentzville Assembly plant
General Motors announced a $157 million investment in its Wentzville Assembly plant in Missouri to upgrade the paint shop and modernize the facility, according to a July 24 press release.
Bank of England holds rates but three dissenters vote for hike
The Bank of England maintained interest rates at 3.75% with three policymakers voting for a hike amid Middle East tensions threatening to spark renewed inflation pressures.