US Faces Major Travel Disruptions as Flights Cut Amid Government Shutdown

America’s skies are facing unprecedented turbulence this week as a government shutdown forces airlines to slash hundreds of flights nationwide. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ordered a reduction of up to 10 percent of flight operations across 40 of the nation’s busiest air hubs, citing safety concerns as staffing shortages intensify. By Thursday evening, more…

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US, Japan Sign Landmark Deal to Secure Rare Earth Supply Chains as Trump, Takaichi Hail ‘New Golden Age’ of Relations

In a landmark step to strengthen economic and strategic ties, the United States and Japan signed an agreement on Tuesday aimed at “securing and stabilizing” the supply of critical minerals and rare earth elements, as President Donald Trump visited Tokyo during his Asia tour. The deal comes at a pivotal time as China tightens export…

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Warren Buffett Urges Parents to Share Their Wills Before Signing—No Matter Their Wealth

OMAHA, NE — Legendary investor Warren Buffett has a simple yet powerful message for every parent: let your adult children read your will before you sign it. In a heartfelt letter released Monday, the Berkshire Hathaway chairman and CEO, known as the “Oracle of Omaha,” shared advice that applies to families of all income levels…

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Global Markets Plunge as Beijing Bans U.S. Shipping; Treasury’s Bessent Warns China ‘Will Be Hurt the Most’

NEW YORK — Global stock markets tumbled on Monday following Beijing’s new trade restrictions targeting U.S. shipping firms, sparking fears of an intensifying economic standoff between the world’s two largest economies. The selloff came after U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent issued a stark warning to Beijing, saying China “will be hurt the most” if it…

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Trump Tries to Ease Tensions After Threatening 100% Tariffs on China Amid Rare Earth Dispute

WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump sought to calm fears of a spiraling trade conflict with China on Sunday, just hours after threatening to impose 100% tariffs on all Chinese imports in retaliation for Beijing’s export restrictions on rare earth minerals. The proposed tariffs would mark a massive escalation — nearly doubling the current average…

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Zohran Mamdani Finds Common Ground with Elon Musk on Government Efficiency

New York City mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani surprised many when he admitted he agrees with tech billionaire Elon Musk on at least one major issue — the need to improve government efficiency and reduce waste. At the Crain’s New York Business Mayoral Forum held on October 8, the Democratic Socialist candidate addressed the city’s business…

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How Indian Entrepreneurs Are Reimagining the Nation’s Economic Future

India’s entrepreneurial spirit is undergoing a profound transformation — one that blends profit with purpose, redefining how success is measured in business and society alike. According to Arun Maira, author of Reimagining the Indian Economy and former senior adviser to the UN Global Compact, the next generation of Indian entrepreneurs is not just building companies…

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Disney Lays Off Hundreds in Latest Cost-Cutting Move as Streaming Dominates Media Landscape

Disney has confirmed another significant round of job cuts this week, with hundreds of employees from its television and film divisions losing their positions. The cuts come amid the company’s ongoing efforts to streamline operations and adapt to the rapidly changing media environment. The layoffs, affecting primarily Disney Entertainment departments—including marketing, publicity, casting, development, and…

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Trump Slams Walmart Over Price Hikes, Demands Retail Giant “Eat the Tariffs”

President Donald Trump reignited his tariff feud with corporate America this weekend, calling out Walmart for blaming his trade policies for looming price hikes across its retail stores. In a fiery post on Truth Social, Trump took direct aim at Walmart—the United States’ largest retailer—over its warning that tariffs imposed on imported goods would lead…

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Supersonic Air Travel: The Next Frontier in Aviation

After a hiatus since the Concorde’s retirement in 2003, supersonic passenger flights are poised to revolutionize air travel once again. Boom Supersonic’s Vision Denver-based Boom Supersonic is at the forefront of this resurgence. Their prototype, the XB-1, recently achieved a significant milestone by breaking the sound barrier over California’s Mojave Desert, reaching speeds of Mach…

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