No More Drugstore Head Shots: Passport Applications Go Digital

New York TImes - Sep 30, 2026

The process of getting a first U.S. passport will go fully online next year, said Secretary of State Marco Rubio, so if your picture is bad, it’ll be your fault.

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FHS World 2026: Hospitality’s next era will be built on investment, wellness, technology and people

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The second day of FHS World 2026 in Dubai brought together some of the hospitality sector’s most influential investors, operators, policymakers and innovators, with discussions ranging from longevity and wellness to artificial intelligence, investment strategy, food security and the changing relationship between hotel owners and operators. Across 25 sessions, a consistent message emerged: hospitality is entering a period in which access to capital and technology alone will not determine success. The industry’s next phase will depend increasingly on disciplined investment, resilient destinations, stronger organisational cultures and the ability to use technology to enhance — rather than replace — the human experience.

Troubles at Situational Awareness Point to Record Stock Market Leverage

Sep 30, 2026

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A meltdown at Situational Awareness, an A.I.-focused investment firm, is raising tough questions about the Wall Street banks that lent billions to the upstart firm.

Sunkist Fruit Gems, Bar Mitzvah Staple, Get 2nd Chance After Discontinuation

Sep 30, 2026

Sunkist Fruit Gems, Bar Mitzvah Staple, Get 2nd Chance After Discontinuation

The company said that Candyrific of Louisville, Ky., will produce the jelly candy that comes in a rainbow of colors and citrus flavors and is used in Jewish traditions.

Greggs to shut four factories and cut 740 jobs

Sep 30, 2026

Greggs to shut four factories and cut 740 jobs

The company says it needs to "keep evolving alongside changing customer expectations".

Trump Administration Prepares to Ask Tax Filers if They Are U.S. Citizens

Sep 30, 2026

Trump Administration Prepares to Ask Tax Filers if They Are U.S. Citizens

The new question, included on a draft version of the primary tax form, comes as part of an anti-immigrant turn at an agency that long prioritized tax administration.

Spotlight: The day Hawaiian Airlines became bigger than an airline

Sep 30, 2026

Spotlight: The day Hawaiian Airlines became bigger than an airline

In this eight-minute documentary, Business Traveller speaks to Eric Edge, VP of Brand and Marketing at Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines, Alex Judson, Managing Director, Partnerships and International, and Diana Rakow, CEO of Hawaiian, about what the merger means for both airlines. They discuss the strategy behind bringing the businesses together, how the two brands can grow while retaining their individual identities, and why the changes mark a much bigger shift than simply combining two airlines. The post Spotlight: The day Hawaiian Airlines became bigger than an airline appeared first on Business Traveller.

Fed’s Preferred Inflation Gauge Points to Continued Price Pressures

Sep 30, 2026

Fed’s Preferred Inflation Gauge Points to Continued Price Pressures

The Personal Consumption Expenditures price index showed little sign of easing in August, though revised data showed inflation had been slightly cooler than previously believed.

Household energy bills forecast to see biggest rise in four years

Sep 30, 2026

Household energy bills forecast to see biggest rise in four years

A typical household faces an annual gas and electricity bill of £1,999 from January, based on a key forecast.

X2, Troubled Six Flags Roller Coaster, to Close After Lawsuits

Sep 30, 2026

X2, Troubled Six Flags Roller Coaster, to Close After Lawsuits

The ride at Magic Mountain near Los Angeles has fueled lawsuits claiming that it had caused brain injuries, including two that were fatal.

The volunteers baking birthday cakes for children

Sep 30, 2026

The volunteers baking birthday cakes for children

The Hampshire group says it has seen a rise in demand and it needs more volunteer bakers.

What if art could help you live longer?

Sep 30, 2026

What if art could help you live longer?

In this episode of Entre Nous, Delano D'Souza speaks to Daisy Fancourt, professor at University College London and a leading researcher on how the arts affects our brains and bodies. In her book "Art Cure" she draws on scientific evidence to show how the arts can transform our health and what her research suggests we should be doing to optimise the benefits.

Regulating AI 'not the right place to start' says Bailey

Sep 30, 2026

Regulating AI 'not the right place to start' says Bailey

AI needs "rigorous" testing and safeguards to contain risk, Andrew Bailey says.

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