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How U2’s 2027 European Stadium Dates Fit Around a New Album and a Latin American Opening
Celebrity
How U2’s 2027 European Stadium Dates Fit Around a New Album and a Latin American Opening
3 hours ago
What Non-EU Arrivals Can Bring Duty-Free in Wine, Beer, Spirits and Tobacco
Lifestyle
What Non-EU Arrivals Can Bring Duty-Free in Wine, Beer, Spirits and Tobacco
1 day ago
Paris Court Opens Reorganisation for BHV Marais, Which Employs About 700 and Stays Open
World
Paris Court Opens Reorganisation for BHV Marais, Which Employs About 700 and Stays Open
2 days ago
Trian Offers $7.35 a Share for Wendy’s in Non-Binding $1.4 Billion Bid
Business
Trian Offers $7.35 a Share for Wendy’s in Non-Binding $1.4 Billion Bid
3 days ago
How Dove Cameron’s Curology Collection Sits Beside a Prescription Brand’s Retail Range
CelebrityHow Dove Cameron’s Curology Collection Sits Beside a Prescription Brand’s Retail Range

Curology and Dove Cameron launched the four-piece Ethereal Glow line on 27 October 2026, the first of three planned collections. It is sold only on Curology's own site.

4 days ago
How the EU’s 30% European-Works Quota for Streamers Works
CultureHow the EU’s 30% European-Works Quota for Streamers Works

Article 13 of the Audiovisual Media Services Directive sets a 30% floor for European works in on-demand catalogues. Member states decide whether to impose investment duties.

4 days ago
ESTA Fee Rises 35 Cents to $40.62, and an Approval Generally Lasts Up to Two Years
LifestyleESTA Fee Rises 35 Cents to $40.62, and an Approval Generally Lasts Up to Two Years

An approved ESTA application costs $40.62 from 16 October 2026, up from $40.27, and generally stays valid for up to two years or until the passport expires.

5 days ago
Microsoft Prices $25 Billion in Senior Notes Maturing 2028 to 2066
NationalMicrosoft Prices $25 Billion in Senior Notes Maturing 2028 to 2066

Microsoft priced $25 billion of senior unsecured notes on October 29, with fixed coupons from 4.85% to 6.35% and settlement expected November 4.

5 days ago
Fed Holds Rates at 3.75% to 4% as Cook and Hammack Dissent for a Hike
BusinessFed Holds Rates at 3.75% to 4% as Cook and Hammack Dissent for a Hike

The Federal Reserve held its target range at 3.75% to 4% on Oct. 28, 2026, in a 10-2 vote. Governor Lisa Cook and Beth Hammack wanted a quarter-point hike.

5 days ago
EU-Mercosur Interim Trade Deal to Apply From 1 May 2026, Ahead of Parliament’s Consent
WorldEU-Mercosur Interim Trade Deal to Apply From 1 May 2026, Ahead of Parliament’s Consent

The EU's interim trade deal with Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay is set to apply provisionally from 1 May 2026, while Parliament's consent waits on an EU court opinion.

6 days ago
How L’Oréal Paris Is Using Adria Arjona to Anchor a Global Ambassador Roster
CelebrityHow L’Oréal Paris Is Using Adria Arjona to Anchor a Global Ambassador Roster

L'Oréal Paris named Adria Arjona a Global Ambassador on 27 October 2026. The appointment pairs a Latina heritage storyline with the brand's "You're Worth It" slogan.

7 days ago
Why As I Lay Dying and Other 1930 Works Became Free to Use on January 1, 2026
CultureWhy As I Lay Dying and Other 1930 Works Became Free to Use on January 1, 2026

Works published or registered in the US in 1930 became free to use on January 1, 2026. The rules behind that date run on 95-year terms, renewal filings and a…

8 days ago
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