New Orleans victims’ families seek answers in deadly New Years attack
Among the other victims of the attack in the early morning hours of 1 January was Matthew Tenedorio, an audio-visual technician at New Orleans’ Caesars’ Superdome. Tenedorio, who just turned 25 in October, had spent the earlier part of his…
Which airlines have the fewest delays? Here are the results for 2024
Aeromexico was the most punctual global airline in 2024, according to a report published by aviation analytics company Cirium. Some 86.7% of its tracked flights arrived “on-time,” defined as arriving within 15 minutes of scheduled arrival times. This result was…
Two dead after plane crashes into California factory
Police say they are evacuating buildings in the area, and are asking the public to stay away from the crash site. Congressman Lou Correa, who represents the area of Orange County, about 25 miles (40km) south of Los Angeles, said…
South Korea turmoil, PBOC rate cuts
The Sydney Opera House Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Gallo Images | Brand X Pictures | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets opened higher Friday, breaking ranks with Wall Street peers that ended lower on the first trading session of 2025, weighed…
Slovakia threatens to cut benefit for Ukrainian refugees in gas dispute
Fico – who in December made a surprise visit to Moscow for talks with Russia’s President Vladimir Putin – described Kyiv’s move as “sabotage”. The prime minister of the EU state said he would propose halting electricity exports to Ukraine…
Stocks set for mixed open as Wall Street falls
The Sydney Opera House Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Gallo Images | Brand X Pictures | Getty Images Asian markets were set to open mixed Friday, as U.S. stocks ended lower on the first trading session of 2025, weighed down…
New Orleans new year celebrations turn to terror and tragedy
New Orleans was in full swing in the early morning hours of New Year’s Day. Revellers were spilling out of bustling bars and packed clubs in the city’s French Quarter – an area often referred to as the beating heart…
Rosita Missoni, co-founder of Italian knitwear label, dies
Rosita, whose parents were shawlmakers, was born in 1931 in the town of Golasecca, Lombardy. While on a study trip to learn English in London, she met Ottavio – known as Tai – while he was competing in the 400m…
Person in exploded Cybertruck believed to be elite soldier
Seven people were injured when the vehicle – filled with fuel canisters and firework mortars – exploded on New Year’s Day. Officials said all injuries were minor. The Cybertruck arrived in the city on Wednesday morning, less than two hours…
Meta replaces head of global affairs ahead of Trump inauguration
Facebook vice president of global public policy Joel Kaplan and Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg leave the Elysee Presidential Palace after a meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron on May 23, 2018 in Paris, France. Chesnot | Getty Images Facebook parent…
