Budget 2026: No more fat to trim for 'squeezed middle'

BBC - Oct 25, 2026

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Noah Adams, Longtime Host of ‘All Things Considered,’ Has Died at 84

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Six Flags to Add Seatbelts on Roller Coasters After Rider’s Death

The company said that all Six Flags rides and attractions would undergo safety reviews, as the park operator faces lawsuits over safety concerns.

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Attention, Passengers: High Airfares May Be Here to Stay

Ticket prices jumped after fuel costs spiked because of the war with Iran, but airlines say even an end to the conflict will not bring fares back down quickly.

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5 Takeaways From Our Investigation of Trump’s Waivers for Polluters

Chemical plants and other industrial facilities had been required to curb their toxic emissions. A New York Times investigation shows how they got out of it.

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C.E.O.s Say the A.I. Rollout Is Going Well. Employees Feel Differently.

Surveys show workers and executives have different views on A.I.

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Rising demand from families needing Christmas help

Charlotte Riley says more families are reaching out for help for a variety of reasons.

Oct 24, 2026

New frontiers in China-Europe cooperation

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Charity expects demand for Christmas present campaign

The campaign, run by Little Stars, is running from today until 4 December.

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Economist: China's new quality productive forces benefit Asia-Pacific

Ahead of the APEC meeting in November, Alfred Schipke, director of the East Asian Institute at the National University of Singapore, has highlighted the benefits Chinese investment overseas can bring to the rest of the world.

Oct 24, 2026

BizPodcast: What surprises foreign journalists most about China?

What surprises and impresses foreign journalists the most when they visit China? Which stories about China are they most eager to share with audiences back home? What expectations do they have for the upcoming China International Import Expo? Tune in to our podcast to discover their experiences, and hear fresh perspectives and untold stories from China!

Oct 24, 2026

China-Europe freight train trips on eastern corridor hit record high

The number of China-Europe freight train trips through the network's eastern corridor reached a record high so far this year, while the range of goods transported has increasingly shifted toward higher-value, technology-intensive products.