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– Gold prices advanced on Monday as investors weighed weak U.S. hiring data against a firmer dollar. Spot gold gained 0.6% to $4,165.49 an ounce by 0901 GMT. U.S. gold futures for December delivery climbed 0.8% to $4,194.60. The move
News
– U.S. public schools recorded nearly 12,000 book bans during the 2025-26 school year, according to PEN America. The total reached 11,982 cases across 114 school districts and involved 7,370 unique titles. More than 4,000 authors, illustrators and translators saw
– Southern California remained locked in exceptional October heat Tuesday as downtown Los Angeles reached 101°F. The temperature marked a fifth consecutive day of triple-digit readings in the city center. Forecasters kept dangerous heat alerts in place across large parts
Travel
Shifting carrier fare structures and capacity reallocations have triggered the opening of critical booking windows for domestic and international winter flight itineraries. Industry metrics compiled by travel analytics providers and published by USA Today demonstrate that early autumn offers the
The U.S. State Department has updated its travel advisory for Belgium, citing crime, terrorism and public unrest. The July 23 notice keeps the country at Level 2, which calls for increased caution. Officials added crime and unrest to the listed
MAINE: Maine’s tourism industry is contending with a prolonged drop in Canadian travel to the United States, a trend that has extended into early 2026 and is weighing on one of the state’s most dependable visitor markets. Statistics Canada said Canadian residents returned
HOUSTON: George Bush Intercontinental Airport warned travelers on Thursday to expect security waits that could reach four hours or longer as reduced staffing continued to disrupt screening operations during the partial federal government shutdown. Houston Airports said TSA was operating only in Terminals A and
CHICAGO: Thousands of flights across the United States were canceled or delayed as a powerful late winter storm swept from the Midwest toward the East Coast, disrupting air travel at major hubs during a busy spring break period. FlightAware recorded 4,853 cancellations and
MENA Newswire, WASHINGTON: International travel to the United States softened in 2025 as several major inbound markets posted lower volumes, with government and industry data showing year over year declines during key months and weaker performance from some of the country’s largest
Health
Norway reached the FIFA World Cup quarterfinals for the first time after beating Brazil 2-1 in the Round of 16 on Sunday. Erling Haaland scored twice late at New York New Jersey Stadium. Brazil, the five-time champion, exited before the
Egypt reached the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 after beating Australia 4-2 on penalties following a 1-1 draw after extra time Friday. Hossam Abdelmaguid scored the decisive kick at Dallas Stadium, sending Egypt through after a match shaped
Spain moved into the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 with a 3-0 win over Austria on Thursday at Los Angeles Stadium. Mikel Oyarzabal scored twice, and Pedro Porro added the other goal. The result ended Austria’s campaign in
England reached the FIFA World Cup 2026 round of 16 after captain Harry Kane scored twice late in a 2-1 win over Congo DR at Atlanta Stadium on Wednesday. Congo DR led through Brian Cipenga’s seventh-minute goal and held that
Mexico advanced to the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 on Tuesday. The co-host beat Ecuador 2-0 at Mexico City Stadium. Julián Quiñones scored in the 22nd minute. Raúl Jiménez added the second goal nine minutes later.
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TOKYO, November 13, 2025: Apple and ISSEY MIYAKE have announced a new collaboration called iPhone Pocket, a 3D-knitted wearable accessory designed to hold an iPhone and other small items. The product, which combines the Japanese fashion brand’s textile innovation with Apple’s design precision,
Fresha, a leading global booking platform for lifestyle services, announced today that it has secured a $31 million investment from JP Morgan to enhance its machine learning and AI-driven robotics capabilities. This financial backing will enable Fresha to innovate further
Adidas Originals and Highsnobiety, a prominent platform in fashion, design, and culture, have announced the launch of their limited-edition HIGHArt Campus sneaker. This collaboration represents a fusion of art and style, as Highsnobiety’s HIGHArt, an online showcase of products and stories, inspires

