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Salesforce issues revenue target of over $63 billion for fiscal 2030, beating estimates
Salesforce issued a fiscal 2030 revenue forecast exceeding $63 billion, surpassing analyst expectations of $59.2 billion, during its Dreamforce conference.
Pete Byrne, frontman of British new wave band Naked Eyes, dies aged 74
Pete Byrne, frontman of British new wave band Naked Eyes, has died at age 74. The musician, known for hits like “Always Something There to Remind Me,” passed away in Los Angeles following a brief illness.
Leaked EU Hydrogen Draft Moves From Quotas To Credits
A leaked EU Commission draft proposes replacing binding national hydrogen consumption quotas with an indicative EU-level target and credit mechanism for renewable hydrogen after 2030.
NEW REPORT: Mississippi Power Failing to Lower Costs & Pollution
Sierra Club’s Dirty Truth Report ranks Mississippi Power at 44 out of 100, citing insufficient renewable energy investment and continued reliance on costly coal infrastructure.
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‘Just an easy cash grab’: why Jetstar is charging customers for carry-on luggage
Jetstar will begin charging customers for carry-on luggage starting next year, joining other airlines in monetizing services previously included in base fares.
Boeing 737 Max operators told to check fuselages for cracks
The FAA ordered inspections of Boeing 737 Max fuselages for possible cracks in a structural component affecting approximately 471 aircraft, with inspections beginning in September.
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 due to safety regulations and airport closure timing.
Trainline, Virgin Atlantic and Red Driving School investigated over hidden fees
UK competition watchdog launches investigations into Trainline, Virgin Atlantic, and Red Driving School over concerns they displayed misleadingly low prices by not including mandatory fees upfront.
‘Pretty shambolic’: new EU border checks cause stress for UK travellers
The EU’s new digital entry and exit system for non-EU travelers has created substantial delays and operational challenges at Schengen zone borders throughout the summer, with some passengers experiencing three-hour waits and missed connections.
Ryanair warns air fares in Europe will jump next year if oil price stays high
Ryanair warns that European air fares will rise significantly next year if oil prices remain elevated, potentially forcing some airlines out of business during the winter season.
Man of his word: Pope Leo speeches declared human-authored by Australian AI detection tool
An Australian AI detection company has certified Pope Leo XIV’s speeches and writings as human-authored, weeks after the pontiff warned of artificial intelligence’s dangers to humanity.
Abandoned by the US: Palestinian Americans trapped in a surge of Israeli settler violence
Palestinian Americans in a West Bank village face intensifying violence from Israeli settlers, with US diplomatic efforts producing limited protection despite the presence of American citizens on both sides of the conflict.
Benjamin Netanyahu describes UK as ‘first Islamic republic to get a nuclear weapon’
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called the UK an “Islamic republic” with nuclear weapons during a podcast interview, prompting condemnation from British officials and criticism from Israeli opposition figures.
‘They poison the population’: how the far right changed Sweden’s conversation
Sweden’s far-right Sweden Democrats have shifted the country’s political conversation rightward during their support of the government, prompting concerns among immigrants and minority communities about their future in the nation.
Living abroad doesn’t end your U.S. tax obligations. What young expats need to know
Young Americans living abroad must navigate U.S. tax obligations alongside their country of residence’s requirements, with penalties for non-compliance. Various provisions like the foreign earned income exclusion may help reduce double taxation.
New Social Security bill would lower retirement age to 60 for some workers
A new bill would allow workers in physically demanding jobs like construction and nursing to claim full Social Security retirement benefits starting at age 60, down from the current earliest age of 62.