Mortgage Rates Hover at 7.4%, Highest Since 2023

New York Times - Oct 15, 2026

The average 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage has steadily risen in recent weeks, compounding affordability challenges for many Americans.

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The Fallout From the ‘Neocloud’ Wipeout

Oct 15, 2026

The Fallout From the ‘Neocloud’ Wipeout

Investors are newly worried about the health of artificial intelligence infrastructure companies like CoreWeave. That’s weighing on the wider A.I. industry.

Gulf Oil Is Still Flowing Despite a Surge in Attacks on Ships

Oct 15, 2026

Gulf Oil Is Still Flowing Despite a Surge in Attacks on Ships

Shipping operators are braving the Strait of Hormuz, but the risks are high and transportation costs have skyrocketed.

Tesla Debuts 2026 Roadster, an EV Sports Car at Least $200,000

Oct 15, 2026

Tesla Debuts 2026 Roadster, an EV Sports Car at Least $200,000

Elon Musk’s company and other automakers, like Jaguar and Bentley, are trying to sell very expensive electric cars to people who usually prefer gasoline-fueled luxury and performance.

What Allegations of Spying at OpenAI Mean for the A.I. Industry

Oct 15, 2026

What Allegations of Spying at OpenAI Mean for the A.I. Industry

The arrest of an OpenAI employee accused of planting a bug in an office of the artificial intelligence giant flags another concern for the industry.

AI giant Anthropic woos potential investors ahead of stock market debut

Oct 15, 2026

AI giant Anthropic woos potential investors ahead of stock market debut

It comes as some investors have become concerned about the amount of money being spent on AI infrastructure.

Michelin Guide South Australia 2027: first stars awarded to 11 top restaurants

Oct 15, 2026

Michelin Guide South Australia 2027: first stars awarded to 11 top restaurants

The Michelin Guide has handed out its first-ever stars in Australia to 11 restaurants in the state of South Australia. Two Michelin stars were awarded on October 14 to Magill Estate Restaurant, which overlooks the Penfolds winery in the Adelaide foothills. Owned by chef Scott Huggins, it serves tasting experiences for up to A$375 (US$260) per person. Among those awarded one star were Aurora at ILA, based in an arts space co-founded by financial restructuring lawyer and former hedge fund partner...

Poole to Cherbourg is no more! Brittany Ferries' passengers sail for final time on route to France that's operated since 1986

Oct 15, 2026

Poole to Cherbourg is no more! Brittany Ferries' passengers sail for final time on route to France that's operated since 1986

MS Barfleur first serviced the popular tourist route between England's south coast and Normandy in 1992 and made its final sailing this week.

Interview: Eurostar CEO, Gwendoline Cazenave, on Upcoming Plans and Growing Competition

Oct 15, 2026

Interview: Eurostar CEO, Gwendoline Cazenave, on Upcoming Plans and Growing Competition

The head of the high-speed cross-Channel rail network shares her transport expertise.  The post Interview: Eurostar CEO, Gwendoline Cazenave, on Upcoming Plans and Growing Competition appeared first on Business Traveller.

Private island in Greece - described as a 'blank canvas' with three beautiful beaches - goes on sale for £3.8m

Oct 15, 2026

Private island in Greece - described as a 'blank canvas' with three beautiful beaches - goes on sale for £3.8m

Untouched Stroggilo Island, a 54-acre private island in the Dodecanese, is on the market for those seeking solitude in the Aegean Sea.

Meet Selma Blair’s boyfriend, Andy Kiernan, who urged fans to pray for her after airport arrest

Oct 15, 2026

Meet Selma Blair’s boyfriend, Andy Kiernan, who urged fans to pray for her after airport arrest

Following news of Selma Blair’s in-flight outburst and her arrest, the Legally Blonde star’s on-again, off-again boyfriend Andy Kiernan has asked fans to pray for the actress. “Pray for Selma,” he wrote on his Instagram Stories. “She has a good heart. She hasn’t yet got the help she needs. Pray that she does. She’s a human being like the rest of us.” Blair was apprehended on October 11 at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York for allegedly assaulting two Delta Air Lines flight...

Families of Sailors Killed in Gulf Struggle for Compensation and Closure

Oct 15, 2026

Families of Sailors Killed in Gulf Struggle for Compensation and Closure

Attacks near the Strait of Hormuz have claimed the lives of at least 25 seafarers. Their survivors are reeling.

Opinion: Is Business Class Dead?

Oct 15, 2026

Opinion: Is Business Class Dead?

The cabin upfront has shifted its priorities, leaving premium economy to take its place The post Opinion: Is Business Class Dead? appeared first on Business Traveller.

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