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Just 80 years ago, a trip from London or New York to Sydney or Melbourne took more than a week. A passenger plane capable of completing non-stop journeys is now in the final stages of construction, Qantas announced on Friday, releasing the first images of the plane being assembled. The Airbus A350-1000ULR can fly for up to 22 hours continuously thanks to improvements such as a 20,000 liter rear central fuel tank. Qantas has dubbed its plans for an ultra-long-haul service ‘Project Sunrise’ because flights can take so long that dawn can occur twice. If commercial flights are scheduled to…
Music’s biggest night is ready to hit all the right notes. In fact, the 2026 Grammy nominations were announced on November 7th by the following stars: brandi carlyle, nicole scherzinger and Doechii. And it’s clear that the 68th anniversary will be a golden night. kendrick lamar Leading a group of 9 people his album nominations GNXincluding Record of the Year and Album of the Year. meanwhile, lady gaga Album nominated in 7 categories, ready to have a monster ball mayhemincluding Album of the Year and her first nomination for Best Dance-Pop Recording. and bad bunny After winning six nominations for…
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean P. Duffy and FAA Administrator Brian Bedford hold a press conference at the U.S. Department of Transportation headquarters in Washington, DC, on November 5, 2025. Tasos Katopodis | Getty ImagesU.S. logistics companies warned Thursday that the Federal Aviation Administration’s decision to cut capacity by 10% at 40 major airports could significantly delay air cargo deliveries during the peak air transportation season.The FAA’s order means thousands of flights will be canceled each day.Air cargo is transported on the belly of commercial airliners, as well as on aircraft specifically designed to transport cargo only (aircraft operated by…
affirm CEO Max Levchin said Friday that while the buy now, pay later company has not seen any credit stress among federally employed borrowers due to the government shutdown, there are signs of a change in shopping habits.”We’re seeing a very subtle loss of interest in shopping just for that group, down several basis points,” Levchin told CNBC’s “Squawk on the Streets.”The Bipartisan Policy Center announced this week that at least 670,000 federal employees have been furloughed due to the government shutdown, and about 730,000 are working without pay.Levchin said he was closely monitoring employment data for signs of major…
vienna AP — Austria’s domestic intelligence agency has discovered a cache of weapons believed to be linked to the Palestinian militant group Hamas in Vienna for use in “possible terrorist attacks in Europe,” the government announced Thursday. A 39-year-old unidentified British national with “close links to the armory” was arrested in London on Monday, according to a Home Office statement. “Based on the current state of the investigation, Israeli or Jewish institutions in Europe are likely to be the targets of these attacks,” it added. The weapons cache and suspects were part of an internationally coordinated investigation by the country’s…
This new Wicked collection will make you feel like you’re walking down the yellow brick road. PUMA launches a collaboration with Wicked inspired by the upcoming film Wicked: For Good, available exclusively on their website. The collection is made up of 14 products that represent the Land of Oz and our favorite witches, Elphaba and Glinda, with designs inspired by their respective aesthetics. Puma’s best-selling Speedcat sneaker is available in three variations. One is Goodness, a lilac Glinda-inspired sneaker with ribbon trim. Elphie is a black Elphaba style shoe with green detailing and laces. And trendy silver ballet shoes. The…
Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Metaplatforms, attends a dinner with tech leaders at the State Dining Room of the White House on Thursday, September 4, 2025 in Washington, DC, USA. US President Donald Trump said he would impose tariffs on semiconductor imports “soon” but also on spare parts from companies such as Apple, which have pledged to increase investment in the United States. Photographer: Will Oliver/EPA/Bloomberg via Getty ImagesWill Oliver | Bloomberg | Getty Imagesmeta The company expects 10% of its total revenue in 2024, or about $16 billion, to come from online advertising for fraudulent and prohibited products, Reuters reported…
Brad Gerstner, founder and CEO of Altimeter Capital, said Friday that the recent pullback in technology stocks is a healthy correction after months of sharp gains. “The Nasdaq is up 40% from its April lows, and the market was kind of looking for a reason to breathe,” Gerstner told CNBC’s “Money Movers.” “What we’ve seen across the market this week is that everyone is looking for an excuse to sell. I think that’s healthy. We’re taking some of the air out of the bubble. There’s a wall of fear in front of us.” Concerns about rising valuations in the tech…
Jakarta, Indonesia AP — Indonesian authorities have announced that they have identified a 17-year-old boy as the suspect in the attack that shook a high school mosque during Friday prayers in the Indonesian capital, Jakarta, injuring at least 55 people, mostly students. Police have so far dismissed speculation that the explosion was a terrorist attack, saying they are investigating. Witnesses told a local television station that at least two loud explosions were heard inside and outside the mosque shortly after a sermon began at around noon at the mosque of state high school SMA 72, located in the naval compound…
FBI and Border Patrol agents speak with Sean Charles Dunn, the man suspected of attacking law enforcement with a sandwich along the U Street corridor, during federal law enforcement operations in Washington, D.C., on August 10, 2025.Andrew Lyden Getty ImagesA federal jury in Washington, D.C., on Thursday found former Justice Department paralegal Sean Dunn not guilty of assaulting a federal employee for throwing a Subway sandwich in August.Dunn’s acquittal after just a few hours of deliberation was the latest rebuke to the Justice Department in the case. Prosecutors under D.C. Attorney Jeanine Pirro had previously failed to get a D.C.…