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Delta flight hit by firework when landing on July 4 at Midway airport

Delta flight hit by firework when landing on July 4 at Midway airport

Delta Flight 1076 landed safely at Midway International Airport after being struck by a fireworks mortar during its descent. The FAA is investigating the incident, which resulted in only minor paint damage to the aircraft.

Business ·6 Jul 2026, 06:11 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Skechers $68 Plush Foam Slip-on Sneakers Just Dropped to $34

Skechers $68 Plush Foam Slip-on Sneakers Just Dropped to $34

Shoppers can find Skechers Plush Foam slip-on sneakers for 50% off at Scheels. Additionally, the brand is running an online-exclusive BOGO 50% off sale.

Business ·6 Jul 2026, 02:37 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Starlink slaps users with up to $1,500 demand surcharges in high‑demand zones

Starlink slaps users with up to $1,500 demand surcharges in high‑demand zones

Starlink subscribers are reporting unexpected surcharges of up to $1,500 in high-demand zones as the company works to address ongoing network congestion.

Business ·6 Jul 2026, 01:33 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
VIP sales at condo launches under scrutiny after agents get first dibs

VIP sales at condo launches under scrutiny after agents get first dibs

Regulatory scrutiny intensifies in Singapore as the Council for Estate Agencies discusses property agency practices regarding priority home bookings.

Business ·5 Jul 2026, 04:36 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Alibaba bans employee use of Claude Code citing security tracking risks

Alibaba bans employee use of Claude Code citing security tracking risks

Alibaba is mandating that employees move to its proprietary Qoder platform after discovering hidden tracking mechanisms within Anthropic’s Claude Code. The decision follows tensions regarding data security and model integrity in the AI sector.

Business ·4 Jul 2026, 20:33 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Ruby Princess norovirus outbreak sickens over 120 passengers and crew

Ruby Princess norovirus outbreak sickens over 120 passengers and crew

More than 120 passengers and crew members fell ill with norovirus during a 20-day Ruby Princess cruise. The cruise line implemented enhanced sanitation protocols following the outbreak.

Business ·3 Jul 2026, 23:04 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
AI token spending index falls 20% signalling loss of pricing power

AI token spending index falls 20% signalling loss of pricing power

A nearly 20% drop in the Silicon Data LLM Token Expenditure Index suggests that cost-sensitive users are tightening usage as the gap between investment and sales widens.

Business ·3 Jul 2026, 16:35 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Alberta and Ottawa reach energy deal to fast-track West Coast pipeline

Alberta and Ottawa reach energy deal to fast-track West Coast pipeline

Prime Minister Mark Carney and Premier Danielle Smith have announced a formal agreement to construct a new oil pipeline to Asian markets. The project is linked to carbon capture initiatives and has drawn criticism from political leaders and environmental organizations.

Business ·3 Jul 2026, 06:34 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Global nursing crisis deepens as violence and poor pay trigger exodus

Global nursing crisis deepens as violence and poor pay trigger exodus

International nursing associations report that workplace violence, heavy workloads, and stagnant pay are driving a significant exodus of nursing staff. Organizations are now calling for policy reforms to address these retention challenges and protect health-workforce budgets.

Business ·3 Jul 2026, 04:14 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
ACCC uses new powers to knock back proposed Coles supermarket in ...

ACCC uses new powers to knock back proposed Coles supermarket in ...

The ACCC has rejected Coles' plan to lease a new site in Kalgoorlie, concluding the store would likely lessen competition and harm independent rivals.

Business ·3 Jul 2026, 01:07 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
Tesla shares slide 8 percent despite beating quarterly delivery targets

Tesla shares slide 8 percent despite beating quarterly delivery targets

Tesla shares fell sharply despite exceeding quarterly delivery targets as investors reevaluate the company's valuation tied to AI and autonomous technology.

Business ·2 Jul 2026, 23:10 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Qantas Unveils New Dishes in Singapore Lounges - Mirage News

Qantas Unveils New Dishes in Singapore Lounges - Mirage News

Qantas is offering signature recipes from the recently closed Wing Seong Fatty’s restaurant in its Changi Airport First and Business lounges.

Business ·2 Jul 2026, 22:06 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
US hiring slows to 57,000 jobs in June as employer caution persists

US hiring slows to 57,000 jobs in June as employer caution persists

U.S. employers added 57,000 jobs in June, a figure complicated by downward revisions to previous months and a decline in labor force participation.

Business ·2 Jul 2026, 17:02 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Oil prices jump after U.S.-Iran talks collapse, erasing declines

Oil prices jump after U.S.-Iran talks collapse, erasing declines

Oil prices have increased following reports of suspended U.S.-Iran communications and ongoing threats to the Strait of Hormuz. Analysts warn that declining global stockpiles could lead to further price volatility.

Business ·2 Jul 2026, 15:38 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
OpenAI in early talks to give US government a 5% equity stake

OpenAI in early talks to give US government a 5% equity stake

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has discussed a proposal to allocate a 5% equity position in the company to the U.S. government to help share the upside of AI.

Business ·2 Jul 2026, 14:36 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
US stocks slip as tech weakness and jobs data uncertainty weigh on markets

US stocks slip as tech weakness and jobs data uncertainty weigh on markets

US markets face a cautious start to the third quarter as tech-sector weakness and lower-than-expected private payroll data spark investor concern. Traders are now monitoring upcoming labor reports to gauge the Federal Reserve's future interest rate decisions.

Business ·2 Jul 2026, 13:32 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
India's MeitY orders WhatsApp to pause username rollout over fraud fears

India's MeitY orders WhatsApp to pause username rollout over fraud fears

The Indian government has directed Meta to pause its WhatsApp username rollout, warning the feature could facilitate impersonation scams and complicate cybercrime investigations.

Business ·2 Jul 2026, 12:34 ·Maeve Turner 6 min read
Coal India, Bharti Airtel, NMDC, Lupin, Indian Bank and others

Coal India, Bharti Airtel, NMDC, Lupin, Indian Bank and others

Investors tracked a wave of corporate developments, including major project wins for Coal India and operational updates from Bharti Airtel and Hero MotoCorp.

Business ·2 Jul 2026, 06:05 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
CSLR faces $170m shortfall as First Guardian, Shield claims surge

CSLR faces $170m shortfall as First Guardian, Shield claims surge

A surge in claims from the collapse of the First Guardian and Shield super funds has created a $170 million funding gap for the Compensation Scheme of Last Resort. Government officials are considering widening the industry levy base to address the shortfall.

Business ·2 Jul 2026, 05:09 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Petrol and diesel prices hold steady nationwide on July 1

Petrol and diesel prices hold steady nationwide on July 1

India's state-run oil companies have maintained stable fuel prices despite volatile global crude trends. Meanwhile, Nayara Energy has reduced its prices.

Business ·2 Jul 2026, 00:05 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read