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Qantas to launch nonstop Sydney-Cape Town flights in 2027
Qantas will launch nonstop flights from Sydney to Cape Town starting October 19, 2027, operating three times a week with new Boeing 787-9 aircraft, enhancing its network in South Africa and catering to increasing Australian interest…

Tom Petty’s estate releases Origins 1971–1978 box set celebrating band’s history
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers released a new collection titled *Origins 1971–1978* through UMe, featuring unreleased tracks and remixes to commemorate their 50th anniversary, with input from Adria Petty and the Petty Legacy LLC team.

Sammy Mousa uses Brick device to limit screen time in Chicago
Sammy Mousa, a law student from Hyde Park, uses the Brick device, developed by TJ Driver and Zach Nasgowitz in Milwaukee, to manage screen time by locking apps until the phone is tapped on it again,…

NYC Ferry launches Floating Classroom program for K-12 students
NYC Ferry, in collaboration with the Economic Development Corporation and the Billion Oyster Project, is launching the “Floating Classroom” program to provide marine science education for 10,000 K-12 students annually, starting this fall in New York…

Brazilian business leaders visit Beijing’s HICOOL to explore opportunities
On November 2, Brazilian business leaders, organized by Fundação Dom Cabral, visited Beijing’s HICOOL industrial park to explore investment opportunities and potential cooperation with Chinese firms, representing over 20 companies across various sectors.

AMD reports 45 percent revenue growth in Q3, CEO Lisa Su optimistic
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) reported a 45 percent revenue increase in Q3, driven by a nearly doubled data center segment, while CEO Lisa Su projected server revenue growth to double by 2027. However, PC and gaming…

Exhibitors showcase innovative products at China International Import Expo in Shanghai
More than 4,000 international companies are exhibiting at the China International Import Expo in Shanghai from November 5 to 10, 2025, showcasing over 480 innovative products and facilitating partnerships for foreign businesses entering the Chinese market.

Many 401(k) savers overlook investment choices, says Matt Hylland
According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, only 31 percent of employees in Vanguard retirement plans actively choose their 401(k) investments, leading to default selections like target date funds, which may have high fees and limited stock exposure,…

Budget 2026 prompts family businesses to reassess investment and succession plans
Family and owner-managed businesses in the UK must assess the recent Budget’s impact on investment strategies, taxation, and workforce management, particularly regarding changes in Business Asset Disposal Relief and capital allowances, as well as wage increases.

Hakeem Jeffries poised to become first Black House Speaker in US
Hakeem Jeffries, a congressman from New York, is set to become the first Black Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives after Democrats regained control, though he faces skepticism from progressives regarding his leadership approach and…