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States Continue to Make Progress on EV Charging Infrastructure
States are expanding EV charging infrastructure through federal NEVI program funding, with Texas, Arizona, Colorado, and Hawaii reporting significant progress on new charging station installations.
How the UK’s extreme heat is shifting the conversation about air-con
Extreme heatwaves are forcing the UK to reconsider air conditioning, challenging decades of focus on carbon reduction and raising questions about how to balance climate mitigation with adaptation to rising temperatures.
Ryanair will dispute passenger’s claim he was sucked out of window
Ryanair disputes that a passenger’s body was sucked out of a window during a flight incident in July, though the airline acknowledges he was forcefully pulled toward it during depressurization.
Jerusalem’s most important Muslim religious site facing ‘imminent’ threat of Israeli takeover, says Jordan
Jordan convenes an emergency meeting of Arab and Islamic foreign ministers over concerns about an Israeli takeover threat to al-Aqsa mosque and the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem.
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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 as fuel costs rose, prompting potential fare increases and expanded add-on fees at its Jetstar budget carrier.
A year after crash of an iconic Lisbon streetcar, a memorial but no promises for restored service
Lisbon inaugurated a memorial to 16 people killed in a funicular crash a year ago, but questions about safety and service restoration remain unresolved.
Air India’s New CEO Gets a Clear Mandate: Safety, Reliability and Profit
Air India’s new CEO Tewolde Gebremariam takes charge as the airline focuses on safety, reliability, customer trust and cost control amid ongoing transformation efforts.
Flyadeal CEO Reveals Plans for Premium Economy and Long-Haul Network
Flyadeal, Saudi Arabia’s budget airline subsidiary, plans to introduce connecting flights and premium economy seating as it expands its network with new widebody aircraft.
Pope Leo XIV unveils a fresco at the sanctuary where he prayed after his election last year
Pope Leo XIV unveiled a fresco depicting himself praying at an Italian sanctuary he visited shortly after his election, joining past popes commemorated with portraits at the basilica.
30 years after her death, Gilda embodies Argentina’s enduring faith in folk saints
Thirty years after her death in a bus accident, Argentine cumbia singer Gilda is venerated as a folk saint by devotees who seek her intercession for miracles and protection.
Eiffel Tower reopens after strike over limits on women staff during Hindu delegation visit
The Eiffel Tower reopened after a one-day strike protesting management instructions that limited female staff presence during a visit by a Hindu religious delegation on Saturday.
Bond yields are climbing. Here’s what that means for mortgages and other consumer borrowing
Bond yields have climbed to 19-year highs amid persistent inflation, pushing mortgage rates and other consumer borrowing costs higher, with experts expecting continued elevated rates.
American Airlines announces Trump Accounts matching program
American Airlines announced Monday it will match the federal $1,000 Trump Account contribution with an additional $1,000 for eligible employees’ children, joining over 50 companies supporting the savings program.
Child trust fund firms face review over efforts to find who owns £1.5bn worth of pots
The FCA launched a review of child trust fund providers over concerns that 760,000 unclaimed accounts worth £1.5bn are not being actively traced, urging families to use a free checking service.
UK house prices fall for first time since 2023, led by London and south-east
UK house prices fell 0.4% year-on-year in August, the first decline since November 2023, driven by higher mortgage rates, geopolitical uncertainty, and affordability pressures.
Xpeng shares sink as weak delivery forecast overshadows $6.3 billion robot unit valuation
Xpeng shares fell more than 9% in Hong Kong after the company issued weak third-quarter delivery guidance, though its robotics unit secured a $6.3 billion valuation.