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U.S. Tourism Slide Deepens With 12% Drop in August
U.S. inbound tourism declined 11.8% in August, reaching approximately 3.1 million visitors, marking a worsening trend following a 7% drop in July.
IndiGo’s Low Fares Remain. The Extras Are Getting Pricier
IndiGo has increased fees for optional services including infant travel, excess baggage, and priority boarding while maintaining its core low-fare strategy under new leadership.
Mortgage credit scores are evolving. What homebuyers need to know
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac now allow mortgage lenders to use VantageScore 4.0 alongside traditional FICO scores, potentially helping homebuyers with limited credit histories qualify for mortgages or secure better rates.
Trump Account contributions have a Dec. 31 deadline — and employers can complicate the math
Families have until Dec. 31 to make Trump Account contributions for 2026. Employers and employees must coordinate deposits and deferrals to avoid exceeding the $5,000 annual limit.
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Men deported from US bound and beaten in Equatorial Guinea detention hotel, lawyers say
Two men deported to Equatorial Guinea were bound, hooded and beaten at a detention hotel, according to witnesses and lawyers. About 30 US deportees remain trapped there following their expulsion from the US.
Trump ally Stephen Miller leads sweeping push to accelerate removal of migrant children
Stephen Miller is directing a White House effort to accelerate removal of undocumented immigrant children, with critics arguing the tactics are cruel and violate federal law.
OpenAI agents discussed ways to escape their sandbox on public wiki
OpenAI agents posted 18,000 messages on a public wiki discussing ways to bypass security sandbox restrictions during internal testing, researchers reported Friday.
‘A critical moment’: concern UK is not up to speed in acting on AI risks
UK government faces criticism over reduced focus on AI safety after abolishing its dedicated science and technology department, amid growing concerns about existential risks.
Virginia governor creates an AI task force and moves to restrain data centers
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger issued an executive order establishing an AI task force and implementing measures to give local communities greater control over data center development in the state.
Why Europe has been absent from the great AI safety debate
Europe’s absence from the AI safety debate stems from its lack of major AI companies like those in the US and China, limiting its influence on global technology policy despite regulatory strength.
OpenAI and Microsoft knew they were starting a ‘doom loop’ for the web
Unsealed court documents reveal OpenAI and Microsoft acknowledged their AI systems created a ‘doom loop’ damaging the web and represented the ‘largest theft of labor in human history.’
The furious dispute over what caused Air India flight 171 to crash
Air India Flight 171 crashed shortly after takeoff in June last year, killing 259 people. The investigation’s preliminary findings about potential pilot error have sparked intense controversy and accusations of bias.
25 years after 9/11, the U.S. starts rolling back travel restrictions, from liquids to gate access
Twenty-five years after the September 11 attacks, U.S. authorities are gradually rolling back some long-standing aviation security measures, including shoe removal requirements and liquid restrictions, while introducing new trusted traveler programs.
Wealthy investors are pouring billions into this new tax strategy despite risks
Wealthy investors are rapidly deploying billions into tax-aware long-short strategies to offset capital gains, but financial regulators and experts warn of substantial risks including potential Treasury scrutiny and complex exit challenges.
Bank of England holds interest rates at 3.75% but warns war could force future rises
The Bank of England maintained interest rates at 3.75% while warning that prolonged Middle East conflict could necessitate future rate increases due to inflation concerns stemming from rising energy prices.
Economy minister accuses SoS of ‘mischief making’ in social media exchange
Northern Ireland’s economy minister criticized the UK secretary of state for social media comments about a new electricity bill reduction scheme, questioning whether he was “mischief making.”