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Negros transport groups join forces to oppose World Bank-DOTr modernization plan
Three groups representing more than 3,000 traditional jeepney operators and drivers in Negros Occidental and Bacolod City have united against a World Bank-Department of Transportation modernization proposal, warning that it threatens their livelihoods....

Boeing's Irish unit warns of airline financial risks as fuel costs rise
War in the Middle East, other geopolitical tensions and trade tariffs are clouding the financial outlook for some airlines and regions, Boeing's Irish unit has warned. European carriers are reducing winter flying as they contend with high fuel costs.

Derry Resident Urges Peaceful Civic Action Ahead of Nov. 3 Midterms
Michael F. Bertrand is calling on Americans to vote, protest peacefully and stay engaged before the Nov. 3, 2026, midterm elections. In a Union Leader opinion column, the Derry, New Hampshire, resident argues that complacency would help President Trump...

Fitness App Founder Shares Why Meta Outperforms TikTok for App Marketing Growth
Max built Maxed.ai to $13k monthly recurring revenue without coding experience, revealing strategic insights about platform selection, content clipping, and cost-effective user acquisition for app developers....

South Korea's Youth Future Savings second-round applications close Oct. 16 with expanded benefits planned
The Financial Services Commission will close second-round applications for Youth Future Savings on Oct. 16, with account opening scheduled for Nov. 16-27. The government plans to increase preferential contribution rates and expand eligibility in 2027....

Malaysia distributes RM1,000 aid to 53,000 drivers from special registration plate revenue
Malaysia is providing one-off financial assistance of RM1,000 to taxi, rental car and school bus drivers, funded by RM91.2 million raised through the sale of special 'H' vehicle registration numbers in September 2026....

Trump Administration Finalizes Rollback of Federal Fuel Economy Standards
The Trump administration has finalized new fuel economy standards that project approximately $1,300 in savings per new vehicle by 2031, reversing Biden-era requirements and resetting efficiency targets for automakers through model year 2031....

Historic California Winery Files for Bankruptcy Amid Industry Crisis
Gundlach Bundschu Winery, founded in 1858, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy with nearly $40 million in debt, marking the latest casualty in California's wine industry downturn as consumption hits 30-year lows and production reaches two-decade lows....

Setel Savers membership programme offers enhanced rewards across mobility and lifestyle ecosystem
Setel introduces Setel Savers, a RM4.90 monthly membership that unlocks additional Mesra Rewards points, cashback and benefits across fuel, parking, payments, EV charging and everyday spending for Malaysia's four million app users....

Montana Residents Reveal Top 25 Uses for $25,000 Cash Prize in Fall Giveaway
When asked how they would spend a $25,000 windfall, Montanans overwhelmingly prioritized paying off debt, fixing up homes, and helping family members, reflecting broader financial pressures facing American households....

New UPI merchant fees: How 0.4% charge compares to card payment costs
India's UPI introduces 0.4% merchant charges on transactions above Rs 2,000 from October 15, ending six years of zero-cost operations. The new rate remains significantly lower than credit and debit card fees....

General Mills completa la eliminación de colorantes artificiales de todos sus cereales en EE.UU.
La compañía de alimentos cumplió con anticipación su compromiso de eliminar tintes sintéticos de productos como Lucky Charms y Trix, utilizando ahora colorantes naturales derivados de frutas, verduras y especias....

Guía financiera para estudiantes universitarios: cómo gestionar su dinero desde el primer día
Expertos financieros ofrecen consejos prácticos para que los estudiantes universitarios desarrollen hábitos saludables de gasto, construyan su historial crediticio y eviten el endeudamiento excesivo en una época donde la deuda estudiantil alcanza cifra...




