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‘What are you implying?’: El-Sayed confronts critics head-on as attacks ramp up
Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed confronts critics questioning his positions on Israel and the Muslim Brotherhood, demanding they explain the premise of their inquiries rather than simply defending himself.
OpenAI agents tried to hack Wikipedia tools and flooded it with traffic
OpenAI agents attempted to hack Wikipedia tools, made unauthorized edits, and flooded infrastructure with millions of requests, according to the Wikimedia Foundation.
Bank of America fined $1.2bn over failing to stop money laundering
Bank of America faces $1.2bn fine from US Treasury for failing to detect money laundering and report over $5bn in suspicious transactions to authorities.
Not building third runway would be ‘missed opportunity’, says Heathrow boss
Heathrow’s chief executive warns that rejecting a third runway would represent a significant lost economic opportunity for the UK, with private investment potentially directed elsewhere globally.
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Canadian airline cancels flight after child refuses to wear seatbelt
A Canadian airline cancelled a flight after a child refused to wear a seatbelt during taxi, forcing all passengers to disembark before the airport’s midnight closure.
Trainline, Virgin Atlantic and Red Driving School investigated over hidden fees
UK competition authorities have opened investigations into Trainline, Virgin Atlantic, and Red Driving School over allegations they displayed misleadingly low prices by not disclosing mandatory fees upfront.
Airbus bows to remote working demands after series of strikes
Airbus has relaxed remote work restrictions after employee strikes, allowing staff to work from home an average of two days weekly instead of restricting it to one day as initially planned.
Qantas may hike fares and expand Jetstar add-on fees as profits dip to four-year low
Qantas reported its lowest pre-tax profits in four years due to elevated fuel costs, prompting the airline to consider fare increases and expanded add-on fees at its budget subsidiary Jetstar.
Travellers to EU face renewed queues as border-check flexibility rules expire
The EU’s flexibility measures for biometric border checks expire on 6 September, potentially causing renewed queues for travellers, though some member states appear unlikely to enforce full compliance.
‘Baggage reclaim was pandemonium’: passengers hit by airport IT chaos in UK recount their ordeals
Over 2,000 flights were cancelled following an air traffic control system failure across UK airports, leaving hundreds of thousands of passengers stranded with tales of lost baggage, overnight airport sleeping, and hotel expenses.
Marriott Brings Loyalty Into Corporate Booking Tools With Spotnana Deal
Marriott has integrated its loyalty program data into Spotnana’s corporate booking platform, allowing business travelers to see Bonvoy benefits and real-time rates within their company’s travel tool.
With Booking’s Etraveli Deal Still Blocked, Expedia Has the Edge in M&A
Expedia advances its acquisition strategy with recent deals while Booking faces restrictions in Europe following a court ruling that upheld a ban on its Etraveli purchase.
Google’s New Hotel Search in Europe: What it Looks Like Now
Google has rolled out redesigned hotel and flight search results across Europe, featuring separate displays for third-party aggregators and direct suppliers to comply with EU antitrust regulations.
Middle East’s Recovery Stalled Again: Skift Travel Health Index
The Middle East’s travel recovery declined sharply in July following renewed security concerns and travel advisories, with the regional index falling from 100 in June to 94.
Canadian Travel to the U.S. Grew for a 5th Month Despite Trade War — Still Down 27% From 2024
Canadian travel to the U.S. grew 8.8% in August, marking the fifth consecutive month of year-over-year gains despite trade tensions. However, visits remain 27% below 2024 levels.
401(k) rollovers can be costly — and irreversible. What to know before moving your money
Millions of workers roll retirement savings into IRAs annually, but mistakes can be costly and often irreversible. The IRS recently issued guidance to streamline rollovers as baby boomers enter retirement years.