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United Airlines set to open its biggest airport lounge in $2.6 billion overhaul at Houston hub
United Airlines is opening its largest airport lounge this week at Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport, featuring 54,000 square feet of space as part of a $2.6 billion terminal overhaul.
American Express brings Airbnb bookings and rewards to Amex Travel platform
American Express has partnered with Airbnb to integrate over 1 million listings into its travel portal, allowing cardholders to earn rewards on bookings through the platform.
Jonathan Glazer was ‘shocked into silence’ by NAZA documentary
Director Jonathan Glazer said he was “shocked into silence” after viewing NAZA, an award-winning documentary about Israel’s military systems in Gaza, at its UK premiere in London.
Manifest: From reality TV to Wembley arena in one turbulent year
Turkish girl group Manifest, formed through reality TV competition, performed at Wembley Arena following legal challenges over their choreography in their home country.
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Iran’s economy in crisis as US launches new sanctions campaign
Iran faces severe economic crisis with runaway inflation, currency collapse, and fuel shortages as the US launches new sanctions. Food prices have surged dramatically, straining households and prompting government concerns about social unrest.
John Galliano exhibition at New York’s Met cancelled after backlash
John Galliano has cancelled a major Metropolitan Museum of Art exhibition celebrating his design career following backlash over his past antisemitic remarks conviction.
Israeli air strikes on Gaza kill at least five people: Report
Israeli air strikes across Gaza killed at least five people on Monday, with the military claiming the attacks targeted Hamas fighters, according to health officials and reports.
India rejects Hague court order to restore Indus waters pact with Pakistan
India rejects a Hague tribunal ruling ordering it to uphold the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan, asserting the court lacks jurisdiction over its sovereign decisions.
Ex-congressman George Santos banned from betting platform Kalshi for life
Prediction-market platform Kalshi has permanently banned former congressman George Santos for allegedly using insider information to place bets on his own attendance at a presidential address.
Palestinian farmers rebuild what Israeli settlers destroy in West Bank
Palestinian farmers in the West Bank’s Burin village operate a cooperative that faces frequent destruction from settler attacks and military operations, prompting them to develop strategies for maintaining their agricultural presence on the land.
‘Let Data Reign’: Trump decries opposition to data centres in US
President Trump urges US communities to embrace data centres, arguing they will create jobs, while bipartisan opposition grows over concerns about electricity consumption, water usage, and environmental impacts.
Top US general says no plans to send troops to polls for November elections
The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff assured a Democratic senator that the military has no plans to deploy troops to polling places during November elections.
US Treasury blocks certain journalists from G20 meeting in North Carolina
The U.S. Treasury Department denied credentials to certain journalists from major news outlets for a Group of 20 finance ministers meeting in North Carolina, marking another instance of restricted media access under the Trump administration.
A decade after Colin Kaepernick took a knee that led to his exile, the ripple effects continue
A decade after Colin Kaepernick knelt during the national anthem on Sept. 1, 2016, the ripple effects of that protest continue to shape conversations about activism and sports.
Congo authorities report more than 6,000 confirmed Ebola cases and nearly 3,000 deaths
Congo’s authorities report over 6,000 confirmed Ebola cases and nearly 3,000 deaths in the fastest-growing outbreak on record, spreading amid insecurity and health worker strikes.
Dramatically low flyby by passenger jets over packed South African stadium sparks safety debate
Two passenger jets flew just 41-46 feet above Cape Town Stadium during a rugby pregame show, thrilling 56,000 spectators but sparking safety concerns from aviation experts.