service sector, as opposed to raw materials & manufacturing
In other countries, it’s perfectly normal to order a carafe of water at a restaurant without paying for it. In Germany, that’s almost like a test of courage ... Show more
Gratis Leitungswasser in Restaurants? Das kann doch nicht so schwer sein
Gratis Leitungswasser in Restaurants? Das kann doch nicht so schwer sein
Absatzkrise: Lindt & Sprüngli entlässt Konzernchef Lechner: Der heiße Sommer und die hohen Preise für Kakao haben den Schokoladenhersteller Lindt & Sprüngli in ...
spiegel.de/wirtschaft/lindt-spruengli-entlaesst-konzernchef-lechner-a-7e490637-b245-4350-8674-6c9d9f7ea578
Drones Hit St. Petersburg Oil Terminals, VK Data Center, and Bridge: Drone strikes early Sunday morning, Oct. 18, hit two St. Petersburg oil terminals ...
kyivpost.com/post/87403
Key FactsUkrainian Drones Strike Infrastructure Across St. Petersburg
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: kyivpost.com
- Governor Alexander Beglov confirmed an overnight drone attack, while fires broke out across four city districts.
- Astra verified fires at the Petersburg Oil Terminal; drone debris also ignited the Ruchyi oil depot.
- A VK data center and an adjacent substation were damaged; Governor Drozdenko said about 20,000 people lost power.
- Astra reported a drone strike on a WHSD bridge; engineering teams assessed damage to cables and the roadway.
‘Really surreal’: Justin Bieber surprises Far North diners with impromptu performance
odt.co.nz/news/national/really-surreal-justin-bieber-surprises-far-north-diners-with-impromptu-performance-ef02w7dr
OpinionWave of Protests in France: A University in a State of Emergency: The student protests in France are also spilling over to universities. A report from Sciences ...
taz.de/Protestwelle-in-Frankreich/!6222400/
BREAKING: The last Sign of the Beefcarver restaurant announces it's closing after 70 years
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Read the story: Sign of the Beefcarver to close its original − and last − location
Scores of women, teen workers were groped, grabbed at this restaurant chain, feds say
latimes.com/california/story/2026-10-18/italian-restaurant-chain-il-fornaio-to-pay-3-million-to-settle-sexual-harassment-lawsuit
Taiwan health minister warns senior premium subsidies could strain health insurance system | Taiwan News | Oct. 19, 2026 12:49
taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/6460510
Some New World customers may have been overcharged due to 'pricing issue' impacting North Island stores
rnz.co.nz/news/business/2019191/some-new-world-customers-may-have-been-overcharged-due-to-pricing-issue-impacting-north-island-stores
French "lycée" protests spread to Quebec as Montreal students take to streets in solidarity
cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/french-lycee-student-protests-spread-quebec-9.7385998
Trump Envoys Push Russian Gas Transit in Ukraine Peace Talks: US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner have urged resuming Russian gas transit via Ukraine in ...
kyivpost.com/post/87418
Jazzart’s latest production challenges what SA dance theatre can be: South Africa’s oldest contemporary dance company, Jazzart, gives resident productions a ...
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2026-10-19-jazzarts-latest-production-challenges-what-sa-dance-theatre-can-be/
A lawsuit about an alleged gang rape at Cornell University and a report about sexual cyberharassment reveal how campus rape culture and online misogyny are ... Show more
Is College Getting Less Safe for Women?
Is College Getting Less Safe for Women?
Is College Getting Less Safe for Women?
Is College Getting Less Safe for Women?
Samsung launches Galaxy F70 in India, reveals pricing, features: Samsung has launched the Galaxy F70 in India and revealed its pricing and features ...
sammobile.com/news/samsung-launches-galaxy-f70-india-reveals-pricing-features/
Across the nation, scores of small private colleges and universities are either closing or under threat.
As each school shutters, students ... Show more
Indian shares slip as private-bank earnings, elevated crude hit sentiment: Indian shares inched lower in early Monday trade as investors digested quarterly ...
reuters.com/world/india/indian-shares-seen-muted-lenders-earnings-take-centre-stage-2026-10-19/
The wealthy boomer problem is metastasizing—they got 38% richer over the last 3 years as Gen Z and millennials under 35 got wiped out
fortune.com/2026/10/17/wealthy-boomers-38-percent-richer-since-2022-federal-reserve/
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President of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), Julius Malema, and EFF Joburg mayoral candidate Dr Tlaleng Mofokeng, during a door-to-door campaign in Ward ... Show more
IOL | Breaking News, Business, Sports & Lifestyle from South Africa
IOL | Breaking News, Business, Sports & Lifestyle from South Africa
F&B businesses struggle as haze conditions worsen: Some food stall owners have even suffered monthly losses. Read more at straitstimes.com.
straitstimes.com/singapore/fb-businesses-struggle-as-haze-conditions-worsen
More than 5 million people have lost their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, benefits since President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill ... Show more
Can students afford to live away from home for university anymore?: As first-year university students take the next step into adulthood, some are giving up a ...
rnz.co.nz/life/lifestyle/can-students-afford-to-live-away-from-home-for-university-anymore
Newsday 13h
Meet 'Bowtie Bob,' a fixture at Farmingdale Diner for more than 30 years: "I know what they all like to drink and eat," he says. "Before they come in from the ...
newsday.com/long-island/li-life/farmingdale-diner-xg21wrsf
Nature Oct 17
How much do PhD students earn?
The first comprehensive overview of PhD income shows vast imbalances across much of Europe
Read the full story: https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-026-03181-1 https://twitter.com/Nature/status/2109600082463281181/photo/1
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They're spooky, slidey, and sexy. Haunt sliders are going viral.: A crew of "haunt sliders" at Hersheypark have found online virality on TikTok ...
businessinsider.com/haunt-sliders-hersheypark-fryboy-archer-interview-2026-10
people.com Oct 17
Following the Oregon elementary school shooting this week, the latest victim has since been identified as a first-time teacher, Megan Lambert ... Show more
people.com/latest-oregon-school-shooting-victim-identified-as-first-time-teacher-12179296?taid=6ad3dacd15764c00014007fa
people.com/latest-oregon-school-shooting-victim-identified-as-first-time-teacher-12179296?taid=6ad3dacd15764c00014007fa
Retirement savings account: Experts warn against free offers: Trade Republic, Scalable Capital and Smartbroker+ are outdoing each other with free retirement ...
t-online.de/finanzen/ratgeber/altersvorsorge/altersvorsorgedepot/id_101484630/altersvorsorgedepot-experten-warnen-vor-kostenlosen-angeboten.html
Drone delivers McDonald’s nuggets, alcohol to inmate at Quebec prison: A drone was able to deliver McDonald’s nuggets, fries, dipping sauce, and even some ...
ctvnews.ca/montreal/article/drone-delivers-mcdonalds-nuggets-alcohol-to-inmate-at-quebec-prison/
Jeff Bezos predicts millions will live in space by 2045, says robots will take over work on the Moon | Today News
livemint.com/news/trends/jeff-bezos-predicts-millions-will-live-in-space-by-2045-says-robots-will-take-over-work-on-the-moon-11792324624515.html
Today is the final day of Gulf News Edufair Abu Dhabi! 🎓
We spoke to universities and international education providers about the courses and degrees they’re ... Show more
Hate mail against teachers: Planned visit to test demonstration ends with threats
abendblatt.de/hamburg/altona/article413423468/schule-hamburg-geplante-exkursion-zur-pruef-demo-endet-mit-drohungen-und-hassmails-1.html
Oxygen tanks, purifier sales spike as haze crisis hits South-east Asia: Families are now rushing to buy devices to keep indoor air clean. Read more at ...
straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/oxygen-tanks-purifier-sales-spike-as-haze-crisis-hits-south-east-asia
Trump allies stand to gain from Minnesota ore company with Iowa steel dreams : Mesabi Metallics struggled for years to open an Iron Range mine. Now ...
startribune.com/trump-allies-stand-to-gain-from-minnesota-ore-company-with-iowa-steel-dreams/601898816
Key FactsMesabi Project Gains Financing Amid Questions Over Trump Ties
1 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: startribune.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: startribune.com
- EXIM approved a $770 million loan and said it could provide up to $10 billion, while spending details remain undisclosed.
- Mesabi plans a $3.1 billion Minnesota expansion and a $15 billion steel mill in Iowa.
- Mesabi Metallics paid $340,000 for lobbying since August 2025; 70% went to Jason Miller’s firm.
- The Metals Royalty Company invested $265 million in Mesabi; John and Michael Hess own 5% and 5.2%, respectively.
"This is going to be the first mega-steel plant built in our country since the 1960s and is only possible because (Trump) rolled back burdensome red tape, re-shored industry, and created an environment for companies to build in America again," White House spokeswoman Taylor Rogers said in a prepared statement to the Star Tribune.— White House spokeswoman Taylor Rogers, in a prepared statement to the Star Tribune
The 43 Best Restaurants in New York City: Restaurant critic Matthew Schneier has been deliberating, debating, and eating all over town to assemble his revamped ...
grubstreet.com/article/the-best-restaurants-in-nyc.html
Key FactsMatthew Schneier’s revised list of 43 New York restaurants
3 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: grubstreet.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: grubstreet.com
- Matthew Schneier says the list combines strong cooking, ingredients, service, atmosphere, and different price levels.
- In its second year, 29 restaurants return; 14 new establishments were added and 14 previous entries removed.
- Schneier describes Manhattan’s Borgo as excelling simultaneously in food, service, and atmosphere; it opened in 2024.
- Bong in Crown Heights operates every day except Monday, accepts walk-ins and reservations, and serves Cambodian cuisine.
I look forward to the day when reservations are not a fight.— Matthew Schneier, Grub Street (The 43 Best Restaurants in New York)
“She lived Silver Rail.” Teacher Megan Lambert had just started her first full-time teaching job at the Bend school she loved. Her family remembered a funny ... Show more
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Powertranz and Mastercard simplify restaurant payments: Bermuda-headquartered Powertranz has partnered with Mastercard to provide a pay-at-the-table solution in ...
royalgazette.com/international-business/business/article/20261018/powertranz-and-mastercard-simplify-restaurant-payments/
Republicans warn that Pentagon funds will hinge on Trump getting tougher with Russia
thehill.com/homenews/house/6155127-gop-pentagon-funding-trump-russia/
Thousands of students have been protesting in cities across Italy, calling for greater investment in public education and better learning conditions ... Show more
US midterm elections 2026: Postal ballots and voter disenfranchisement — A key battle for Donald Trump
wionews.com/world/us-midterm-elections-2026-postal-ballots-and-voter-disenfranchisement-a-key-battle-for-donald-trump-1792320104891
Frustrated with cancellation fees: Developer builds a free Photoshop alternative with AI
t3n.de/news/adobe-alternative-artcraft-1767514/
The Korea Times Oct 18
Musk's criticism of Samsung, SK's memory chip pricing runs counter to market logic: expert
koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20261018/musks-criticism-of-samsung-sks-memory-chip-pricing-runs-counter-to-market-logic-expert
people.com Oct 18
A Texas woman is suing popular fast-casual restaurant Torchy’s Tacos after she says she found a cow’s tooth in her food. Click the link in the first comment ... Show more
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The Korea Times Oct 18
Voice phishing cases detected by major banks double in 2025: The number of voice phishing transactions confirmed as fraud after being flagged by monitoring ...
koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/law-crime/20261018/voice-phishing-cases-detected-by-major-banks-double-in-2025
Apple’s iPhone Handoff is expanding, and Verizon is charging twice as much as T-Mobile
digitaltrends.com/phones/apples-iphone-handoff-is-expanding-and-verizon-is-charging-twice-as-much-as-t-mobile/
PayPal account will be closed in 90 days: How scammers try to deceive customers: A warning from PayPal is currently unsettling users: their account will soon be ...
chip.de/news/cyber-security/paypal-konto-wird-in-90-tagen-geschlossen-wie-betrueger-kunden-taeuschen-wollen_7f054f06-3aad-4cab-9d91-0bf91ecfb5c7.html
