Economy
Should California hotels be sued for using fragrances in their lobbies?
Oct 3, 2026

Should California hotels be sued for using fragrances in their lobbies?

Hotels increasingly use signature scents to shape their brands, but guests with asthma or chemical sensitivities say those fragrances can trigger headaches and other problems....

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L.A. considers the rare closure of an active oil site in Jefferson Park
Oct 3, 2026

L.A. considers the rare closure of an active oil site in Jefferson Park

In a city that was built on oil and remains home to over 2,000 active wells, zoning officials are considering a first: shutting down an active oil production site....

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On isolated Catalina, a lifesaving helicopter flight ends in tragedy, questions
Oct 3, 2026

On isolated Catalina, a lifesaving helicopter flight ends in tragedy, questions

A medical evacuation helicopter crash off Catalina Island that left three dead highlights the many risks of emergency transport to the mainland....

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National Day arrivals beat pre-pandemic figures
Oct 3, 2026

National Day arrivals beat pre-pandemic figures

Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law stated on Saturday that mainland tourist arrivals to Hong Kong during National Day exceeded pre-pandemic levels, raising hopes for strong visitor ...

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‘Balanced and acceptable’: labour chief defends helper wage rise amid criticism
Oct 3, 2026

‘Balanced and acceptable’: labour chief defends helper wage rise amid criticism

Hong Kong’s stronger economic performance over the past year was the reason for raising the monthly minimum wage for foreign domestic helpers by 2.35 per cent, the labour minister has said, amid disap...

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Sun calls pay rise for domestic helpers reasonable
Oct 3, 2026

Sun calls pay rise for domestic helpers reasonable

Secretary for Labour and Welfare Chris Sun said on Saturday the 2.35 percent increase in the minimum wage for foreign domestic helpers in Hong Kong is a reasonable adjustment. His remarks came aft...

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Medal bonanza puts wind in sails of HK chase
Oct 3, 2026

Medal bonanza puts wind in sails of HK chase

Hong Kong, China's sailing squad bagged two gold, two silver and a bronze medal at the Asian Games on Saturday. In the girls' windsurfing iQFoil event, Cheung Tsz-yuet sailed to gold by finishing w...

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Nadal call set to top off Coleman Wong's big day
Oct 3, 2026

Nadal call set to top off Coleman Wong's big day

Coleman Wong will be eagerly checking his phone for a message from tennis great Rafael Nadal after the Hong Kong, China player won gold at the Asian Games on Saturday and, with it, a place at the Olym...

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Prison term ‘karma’, says Hong Kong man freed after 26 years in Philippine jail
Oct 3, 2026

Prison term ‘karma’, says Hong Kong man freed after 26 years in Philippine jail

On his 29th birthday, Hong Kong bartender Tang Lung-wai boarded a flight to the Philippines for a holiday that would change his life. He ended up spending 26 years in jail in the country. Now 55, Tang...

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‘Better than expected’: 73,800 subdivided flats apply for 3-year grace period
Oct 3, 2026

‘Better than expected’: 73,800 subdivided flats apply for 3-year grace period

More than 73,000 owners of subdivided flats in Hong Kong have applied for a three-year grace period to meet the government’s minimum standards, a figure the housing chief has described as “better than...

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