The Apple iPhone Duo redefines the book-style foldable category by adopting a practical “passport” aspect ratio (5.4-inch outer display, 7.6-inch inner display), a crease-mitigating nano-texture matte finish, and a vapor-cooled 2nm A20 Pro chip. It foregoes Face ID in favor
– OPEC+ will keep oil output targets unchanged for December as threats to shipping in the Persian Gulf keep supply tight and prices above $100 a barrel. Seven core members of the group made the decision at a virtual meeting
– Binance recorded a net outflow of $3.64 billion after reopening withdrawals on Sunday, November 1, following a record $6.3 billion hack. Customers withdrew more than $4.6 billion, while deposits totaled just over $1 billion, the exchange said in a
– Crypto super PACs are spending heavily ahead of Tuesday’s midterm elections, hoping to shape which lawmakers write the next round of digital asset rules. Crypto-tied organizations have contributed more than $200 million this election cycle, according to Public Citizen.
– Google’s search business is losing ground to Meta’s advertising engine as AI changes how people find information online. Meta’s ad revenue jumped 26% to $63.1 billion in the third quarter, more than twice the 12% growth in Google’s Search
– Hackers linked to North Korea have been blamed for stealing about $6.3 billion from Binance, the largest crypto theft ever recorded. The world’s biggest cryptocurrency exchange, co-founded by Chinese-born Canadian billionaire Changpeng Zhao, paused withdrawals after the breach late
– Microsoft’s cloud business powered a strong start to its fiscal year, with Microsoft Cloud revenue rising 30% to $63.9 billion. The company reported the results on Wednesday, October 28, for the quarter ended September 30. Net income climbed to
Business
– OPEC+ will keep oil output targets unchanged for December as threats to shipping in the Persian Gulf keep supply tight and prices above $100 a barrel. Seven core members of the group made the decision at a virtual meeting
Automotive
Jaguar unveiled the production Type 01 in New York on October 6, marking a major product launch for the British luxury brand. The four-door electric grand tourer is the first production Jaguar based on the dedicated Jaguar Electric Architecture. It
Travel
Commercial airlines and travel tracking platforms have updated their seasonal price benchmarks, signaling the arrival of crucial booking windows for autumn and winter flight itineraries. According to industry analysis compiled by USA Today, consumers seeking holiday travel airfare deals are
The U.S. State Department has updated its travel advisory for Belgium, citing crime, terrorism and public unrest. The July 23 notice keeps the country at Level 2, which calls for increased caution. Officials added crime and unrest to the listed
MAINE: Maine’s tourism industry is contending with a prolonged drop in Canadian travel to the United States, a trend that has extended into early 2026 and is weighing on one of the state’s most dependable visitor markets. Statistics Canada said Canadian residents returned
HOUSTON: George Bush Intercontinental Airport warned travelers on Thursday to expect security waits that could reach four hours or longer as reduced staffing continued to disrupt screening operations during the partial federal government shutdown. Houston Airports said TSA was operating only in Terminals A and
CHICAGO: Thousands of flights across the United States were canceled or delayed as a powerful late winter storm swept from the Midwest toward the East Coast, disrupting air travel at major hubs during a busy spring break period. FlightAware recorded 4,853 cancellations and
MENA Newswire, WASHINGTON: International travel to the United States softened in 2025 as several major inbound markets posted lower volumes, with government and industry data showing year over year declines during key months and weaker performance from some of the country’s largest
WASHINGTON, October 8, 2025: A partial U.S. government shutdown is causing significant disruptions across the nation’s air travel system, with at least one air traffic control tower temporarily closed and flight delays mounting at major airports. Staffing shortages among air
Spirit Airlines has issued a going-concern warning, raising doubts about its ability to continue operations within the next year, just five months after emerging from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The low-cost carrier, based in Florida, cited persistent weak demand for
The United States will soon implement a visa bond pilot program requiring certain travelers to post bonds of up to $15,000 as a condition for entry. Scheduled to commence on August 20, 2025, and run through August 5, 2026, the

