Economy
Fire breaks out on rooftop of residential building in Hong Kong’s Mong Kok
Oct 6, 2026

Fire breaks out on rooftop of residential building in Hong Kong’s Mong Kok

Firefighters battled a fierce rooftop blaze at a residential building in Hong Kong’s Mong Kok district for around an hour on Tuesday before dousing the flames. The Fire Services Department received a ...

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Huanggang crossings faster with e-channel registration
Oct 6, 2026

Huanggang crossings faster with e-channel registration

The Immigration Department said travellers can register for the “collaborative inspection” automated channels at the new Huanggang port on site or through its mobile application. The “collaborative...

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Hong Kong’s Generation Y unhappiest amid housing and economic pressures, poll finds
Oct 6, 2026

Hong Kong’s Generation Y unhappiest amid housing and economic pressures, poll finds

Hong Kong’s Generation Y residents – those aged 30 to 45 – are the city’s unhappiest age group, largely because of dissatisfaction with economic and housing conditions, a poll has found. The Hong Kong...

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Daily Debrief: What Happened Today (Oct 6)
Oct 6, 2026

Daily Debrief: What Happened Today (Oct 6)

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Construction worker jailed for life for killing bus driver after smoking dispute
Oct 6, 2026

Construction worker jailed for life for killing bus driver after smoking dispute

A construction worker has been sentenced to life in prison for murdering a man who confronted him about smoking while they were waiting for a lift at a private housing estate in Hong Kong. A High Cour...

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Wall Street bonuses poised to hit record as annual profits forecast to top US$90 billion
Oct 6, 2026

Wall Street bonuses poised to hit record as annual profits forecast to top US$90 billion

Annual earnings would comfortably surpass last year’s record of US$65.1 billion, according to a report...

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Bernie Sanders boosts wealth tax while labor argues it would devastate California's economy
Oct 6, 2026

Bernie Sanders boosts wealth tax while labor argues it would devastate California's economy

Labor leaders argue that the billionaires tax includes a loophole that would allow state lawmakers to tax the savings and retirement accounts and home equity of all Californians....

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'Things got out of control': Video of alleged beating by Santa Ana police spurs investigation
Oct 6, 2026

'Things got out of control': Video of alleged beating by Santa Ana police spurs investigation

Santa Ana authorities are investigating after a video circulated online of officers allegedly beating a man during his arrest....

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LAUSD hides sensitive student information from parents, Trump administration alleges
Oct 6, 2026

LAUSD hides sensitive student information from parents, Trump administration alleges

The Trump administration launched an enforcement action against LAUSD, alleging the district hides student gender identity information from parents....

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Overspent and under-enrolled: State fiscal crisis experts issue severe warning to LAUSD
Oct 6, 2026

Overspent and under-enrolled: State fiscal crisis experts issue severe warning to LAUSD

California's fiscal crisis team warns LAUSD is at high risk of insolvency due to new hiring, declining enrollment and soaring costs. UTLA challenges findings....

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