Why Business Travelers Can Now Expect Fast, Automatic Refunds for Major Flight Problems

The regulator’s new rules set time limits for delays deserving refunds, and impose reimbursement for other airline changes undermining service to passengers.

Business - Inc. - 7 hours ago

Airlines now required to provide automatic refunds for canceled, significantly delayed flights

U.S. airlines are now required to give passengers an automatic refund for canceled or significantly delayed flights and for services that were paid for but not provided, like Wi-Fi or ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

Airline Rule Requiring Automatic Refunds for Significant Flight Disruptions Goes Into Effect

The Transportation Department’s new rule also sets the definition for what constitutes a “significant” delay in air travel.

Business - The New York Times - Yesterday

Airlines must now give automatic refunds for significant delays. Here's what to know.

The new rule standardizes what constitutes a significant delay, and forces airlines to provide automatic refunds to customers.

The problem with the term ‘global majority’

Endless searching for a label to describe ethnic minority groups is ultimately futile

World - Financial Times - Yesterday

Passengers stuck on planes and homes without power

Northern Ireland Electricity restored power to more than 10,000 customers over the course of Sunday.

When to book your holiday travel and what to expect

As another potential record-breaking holiday season is on the way, you may want to book those flight tickets early. Airfare tracking site Hopper says to expect prices to start climbing as soon as ...

HSBC divides into four businesses in major overhaul of operations

Chief executive Georges Elhedery also announces east-west split in effort to cut costs and navigate geopolitical tensions. Business live – latest news updates HSBC’s new chief executive, ...

World - The Guardian - October 22

Why major retailers are closing stores

Over the weekend, the last full-sized Kmart in the continental U.S closed. Other retailers like Dollar Tree, Macy's, CVS and more have also closed stores over the years. Business editor at USA ...

Enphase reports weaker quarter, and this time its U.S. business is not the problem

Enphase’s revenue in Europe dropped about 15% quarter-on-quarter as demand softened.

Business - MarketWatch - October 23

Samsung Profit Beats Expectations but Chip Business Sags

The South Korean technology giant reported better-than-expected net profit for the third quarter, but its core semiconductor business earnings shrank sharply from the previous quarter.

Tech - The Wall Street Journal - 3 hours ago

A Major Push to Protect Nature Is Happening Now

Delegates from around the world are meeting in Colombia in what is expected to be the biggest U.N. biodiversity conference in history.

World - The New York Times - October 21

Scientists Just Discovered Travel Can Actually Slow Aging

Scientists knew travel boosts your career and makes you happier. New research has added ‘slows aging’ to the long list of travel’s benefits.

Business - Inc. - October 14

McDonald's, Food Safety Officials Scrutinize Onions in E. Coli Outbreak

The CDC is investigating Quarter Pounders as the possible source of the food-safety crisis, with one death and dozens of illnesses across 10 states.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 23

Abundance of penalties is No. 1 problem Bruins must fix right now

The Bruins lead the NHL in penalties taken through eight games. If not fixed, this problem has the potential to derail Boston's season.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 5 days ago

Major airlines are cutting services to China or quitting entirely amid low travel demand, high costs

A new report from travel news site Skift shows that seven major airlines have retreated from the country in the past four months.

Business - CNBC - 5 days ago

5 Ways Historians Can Help Your Business

History is a strategic profession with more business applications than you may think.

Business - Inc. - 6 days ago

Watch live: White House holds press briefing ahead of busy Biden travel week

The White House will hold a press briefing Monday ahead of a busy week with President Biden. Biden will be in Washington on Monday before departing for a speech in New Hampshire on Tuesday. He will ...

Politics - The Hill - October 21

Here's why inflation may look like it's easing but is still a huge problem

By nearly every barometer, inflation is still well above where most Americans, and in fact some Fed officials, feel comfortable.

Business - CNBC - October 19

House GOP braces for bitter fight over the power to oust a speaker

Most GOP lawmakers despise the rule, which allows a small faction of the conference to wield outsize influence over the agenda. But conservatives are prepared to fight for it.

Politics - Politico - October 22

Potential Harris administration expected to flex pro-business muscle

Also in today’s newsletter, the IMF warns on tariffs and why Omaha could be pivotal to the US election

World - Financial Times - October 22

8 Business Etiquette Rules We All Need Now

Some things never go out of style.

Business - Inc. - 5 days ago

Why expectations are low for the EU-Gulf leaders’ summit

Also in this newsletter: Brussels calls on EU capitals to send aid to Lebanon

World - Financial Times - October 16

The cannabis industry is awaiting a legal green light, but can businesses survive?

Legal gray area surrounding the drug makes it difficult to prepare next steps, with rescheduling a perpetual threat. The Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference, which took place in downtown Chicago ...

World - The Guardian - October 16

3 Simple Ways Small Businesses Can Defend Against Cyberattacks

Small companies are increasingly in hackers’ crosshairs, but there are steps you can take to boost your security right away.

Business - Inc. - October 23

Can Harris’s Economic Plans Sway Small Business Owners to Vote Democratic?

Kamala Harris has leaned in with promises to aid start-ups, but proprietors are often more focused on taxes and regulations.

Business - The New York Times - Yesterday

Why Chelsea are now seeing 'real' Caicedo - Potter

Ex-Brighton and Chelsea boss Graham Potter tells BBC Sport why Chelsea are now seeing the best of Moises Caicedo after his £100m move.

Why America needs disaster reform now

Former FEMA Administrator Brock Long calls for reforms to the disaster management system, including increased funding, improved preparedness, and simplified disaster assistance, to address the ...

Politics - The Hill - October 21

Why is the price of gold so high right now?

Gold has offered some of the biggest returns recently, but why is the price climbing? Here's what you should know.

'I can't run a business like this': Why the WordPress row matters

WordPress's tools are used by 40% of the world's websites, making this a spat with big consequences.

Dana White continues to blame the media for a rankings problem that UFC created and can easily fix

White has been irked by the rankings on his own site for a while now, but it's something that the promotion can undo with ease

Sports - CBS Sports - October 17

Why America’s polarized politics can be hazardous to your investment returns

Which would you rather have: more profit or political beliefs that are never challenged?

Business - MarketWatch - 4 days ago

A look at what's wrong with Aaron Rodgers-led Jets, why problems go well beyond poor QB performance

Pinpointing the issues for this 2-6 team after the Week 8 loss to the Patriots

Sports - CBS Sports - 2 days ago

Aaron Rodgers, Jets struggling with offensive operation; why their problems start even before snap of the ball

New York has more delay-of-game penalties than nearly every NFL team

Sports - CBS Sports - Yesterday

Retailers Can Expect Another Record-Breaking Holiday Season

The National Retail Federation anticipates up to $990 billion in holiday sales despite inflation-wary consumers.

Business - Inc. - October 15

If Trump wins the election, Nato can expect more turbulence ahead

Past threats former president – and present Russian ones – have spurred Europe to invest in self-defence, but as conflicts rise the alliance still looks vital. Don’t miss important US election ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

ECB’s Lagarde: ‘We’re breaking the neck of inflation’ after cutting interest rates – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news. Newsflash: Inflation across the eurozone fell by more than initially thought last month, which may cement the chances of interest rate ...

World - The Guardian - October 17

Sports Direct owner Frasers walks away from Mulberry bid; oil tumbles, dollar rallies – business live

Gold hits record high as conflict in the Middle East prompts investors to seek safe-haven assets. Azerbaijan, the host of the Cop29 global climate summit , will see a large expansion of fossil ...

World - The Guardian - October 23

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