Economy
Amex fined US$350 million for anti-money laundering lapses
Oct 9, 2026

Amex fined US$350 million for anti-money laundering lapses

Penalty will not impact the full-year 2026 guidance it previously issued, says Amex...

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From kitchen waste to sky-high costs: inside Hong Kong’s quest for green jet fuel
Oct 9, 2026

From kitchen waste to sky-high costs: inside Hong Kong’s quest for green jet fuel

China’s once-notorious “gutter oil”, recycled from kitchen and drainage waste, has almost vanished from dining tables in recent years and now carries the nickname liquid gold. The substance has become...

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World's largest wildlife crossing is on track to open this winter — unless El Niño intervenes
Oct 8, 2026

World's largest wildlife crossing is on track to open this winter — unless El Niño intervenes

Despite political backlash and past weather delays, the massive wildlife bridge over the 101 Freeway in Agoura Hills is racing toward a Dec. 2 opening. Now, the only threat to the deadline is Mother N...

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Pentagon says Fort Hood shooter’s execution will be livestreamed
Oct 8, 2026

Pentagon says Fort Hood shooter’s execution will be livestreamed

The Army announced this week that the execution would take place at Fort Hood on Dec. 3....

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Christa Pike Is Walking With Help And Eating After Failed Execution Attempt, Her Attorneys Say
Oct 8, 2026

Christa Pike Is Walking With Help And Eating After Failed Execution Attempt, Her Attorneys Say

Lawyers for the Tennessee inmate say she has taken her first steps with assistance, just one week after a failed execution left her in critical condition....

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California state workers were teleworking from Idaho, Tennessee and Alabama, report finds
Oct 8, 2026

California state workers were teleworking from Idaho, Tennessee and Alabama, report finds

An investigation by the state auditor's office found two employees at the California State Controller's Office teleworked from Idaho, Tennessee and Alabama. The office also failed to quickly remedy sa...

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Central retail shop bought by Swiss heir in ‘rare’ Hong Kong market move
Oct 8, 2026

Central retail shop bought by Swiss heir in ‘rare’ Hong Kong market move

In a rare market move, a long-established local developer sold a Central retail shop that was held for over 50 years to an heir of Swiss underwear maker Triumph, according to data from the Land Regist...

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NASA's SpaceX Crew-12 splashes down off L.A. coast after 100-million-mile orbital journey
Oct 8, 2026

NASA's SpaceX Crew-12 splashes down off L.A. coast after 100-million-mile orbital journey

A nearly eight-month stint aboard the International Space Station came to a splashing end for NASA's SpaceX Crew-12 on Thursday, when their recovery vessel safely splashed down off the coast of Los An...

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Singapore hotel rates race higher for F1 weekend despite softer early demand
Oct 8, 2026

Singapore hotel rates race higher for F1 weekend despite softer early demand

Room occupancy pace is slower than last year’s level but picking up, say observers...

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Singapore room rates soar, but hotels seeing mixed demand from F1 race and events
Oct 8, 2026

Singapore room rates soar, but hotels seeing mixed demand from F1 race and events

Room occupancy pace is slower than last year’s level but picking up, say observers...

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