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IMF predicts 'soft landing' for European economy despite challenges | DPA
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Disruption with WhatsApp: WhatsApp is struggling with an outage. The Facebook group Meta is reporting an outage on a status page. It is currently not clear how ...
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Quick Glance: Issues with Whatsapp and Instagram
- On Wednesday evening, there were significant issues with Whatsapp and Instagram, with tens of thousands of users unable to access the services.
- More than 100,000 users reported problems with Whatsapp, while Instagram was also affected by disruptions, albeit to a lesser extent.
- The cause of the disruptions is still unclear, and there was no indication of when they would be resolved. The Meta corporation has not commented on the matter.
- Previous outage on March 5. Enhanced reading experience on-the-go with E-Paper and news in one app, along with push notifications throughout the day.
US 'looking closely' at Gaza aid deliveries, Blinken warns Israel | DPA: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken warned Israel that humanitarian aid for the ...
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Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid to fly to Washington for talks: Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid will fly to Washington on Sunday for talks ...
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Mastercard: Exciting Opportunity To Purchase Compounder At A Discount: Mastercard is the world's second largest payments network with over 100 million acceptance ...
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Visa, Mastercard Reach $30 Billion Swipe-Fee Deal With Merchants: Visa Inc. and Mastercard Inc. agreed to cap credit-card swipe fees — a deal that US merchants ...
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Quick Glance: Settlement between Visa and MasterCard and merchants on antitrust dispute over fees
- Visa and Mastercard announced a settlement with U.S. merchants related to swipe fees, potentially saving consumers billions of dollars.
- Swipe fees are paid to credit card companies like Visa and Mastercard in exchange for facilitating transactions, with merchants passing those fees on to consumers.
- As per the settlement, Visa and Mastercard will cap credit interchange fees until 2030 and must negotiate fees with merchant groups.
- The settlement stems from a 2005 lawsuit alleging that merchants paid excessive fees to accept Visa and Mastercard credit cards, citing antitrust violations by Visa, Mastercard, and their member banks.
NATO may take charge of military aid to Ukraine | DPA: NATO could take formal responsibility for coordinating military support to Ukraine from its member states ...
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Quick Glance: NATO Exposes Russian Spies in Brussels
- In recent years, NATO has expelled suspected Russian spies from its headquarters in Brussels.
- Secretary General Stoltenberg confirms the expulsions without providing specific numbers.
- German politicians like Strack-Zimmermann and von Notz call for better security measures against espionage.
- Kiesewetter describes the Russian intelligence system as offensive-aggressive and praises NATO's response.
Dutch government says it may stop using Facebook over privacy concerns: The Netherlands' digital mininster said the government will be forced to stop using ...
cnbc.com/2024/04/19/dutch-government-may-stop-using-facebook-after-privacy-concerns.html
Visa, Mastercard agree to $30B deal with merchants. What it means for credit card holders.
usatoday.com/story/money/2024/03/30/visa-mastercard-settlement-impact-rewards/73150086007/
Pope to celebrate Easter Sunday Mass in St Peter's Square | DPA: Pope Francis is due to celebrate Easter Sunday Mass in St Peter's Square in Rome on ...
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Quick Glance: Why Christians Wake Up Before Sunrise to Celebrate Easter
- On Easter morning, many Christians gather before dawn to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus, the son of God, as the sun rises. March 31 marks Easter Sunday this year for the majority of Christians worldwide and the tradition of sunrise services.
- Easter celebrations are not fixed to a specific date, but move between March 22 and April 25 based on a lunar calendar calculation. The biblical symbolism of the Easter worship of the early risers is rooted in the New Testament Gospels.
- It is unclear if the Moravian Church was the first to hold Easter sunrise services, but their annual tradition dates back to 1732. Moravians are known for their brass and wind instrument trombone choirs that accompany the Easter services.
- In addition to the traditional liturgies, the Easter sunrise service includes a silent procession to the Salem Moravian Graveyard, also known as 'God's Acre,' ending among the graves of past generations. Other Easter service traditions include Easter vigils and services in various styles at different locations.
Kremlin calls NATO's operations a 'destabilizing factor' | DPA: The Russian government once again criticized NATO as the Western defence alliance ...
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New York doctor dies after falling from moving trailer during trip to see eclipse
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/11/new-york-doctor-dies-falling-moving-trailer-trip-see-eclipse/
Visa and Mastercard to Lower Swipe Fees in Settlement That Could Save Merchants $30 Billion
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Grab to discontinue GrabPay card from June: The GrabPay card, launched in partnership with Mastercard, was touted as Asia’s first numberless physical card for ...
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Visa, Mastercard caps card swipe fees: How this builds personal savings: Fees to decline over five years, savings to be passed to shoppers via lower prices
gulfnews.com/your-money/saving-investment/visa-mastercard-caps-card-swipe-fees-how-this-builds-personal-savings-1.1711553781444
Honeywell to buy Civitanavi Systems for around €200 million | DPA: Honeywell International said on Wednesday that it will initiate a voluntary tender offer to ...
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Visa and Mastercard Agree to Lower Swipe Fees. What Does That Mean for Your Credit Card Rewards?
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Hopeton Hibbert, eldest son of Toots Hibbert, has died: Grammy-nominated producer Hopeton Hibbert, the eldest son of reggae legend Toots Hibbert, has died ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/11/hopeton-hibbert-eldest-son-toots-hibbert-died/
Michelin awards stars to a record 340 restaurants in Germany | DPA: Germany's elite chefs are getting more recognition. This year, a record 340 restaurants ...
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Scholz supports Tesla expansion and condemns attack on power supply | DPA: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has said he supports the planned expansion of the only ...
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Mastercard Expands Remittances China Reach in Deal With Ant's Alipay: Mastercard Inc. is broadening its reach in cross-border remittances through its ...
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New Palestinian prime minister forms government of experts: Newly appointed Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammed Mustafa of the Palestinian Authority (PA) has ...
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Are Travel Loyalty Programs at Risk?: A new agreement by Visa and Mastercard to reduce fees charged to merchants may drain the lucrative rewards that grant free ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/28/travel/loyalty-points-credit-card-fees.html
Visa, Mastercard caps card swipe fees: How this builds personal savings: Fees to decline over five years, savings to be passed to shoppers via lower prices
gulfnews.com/your-money/saving-investment/visa-mastercard-caps-card-swipe-fees-how-this-builds-personal-savings-1.1711553781444
Forecast: Low birth rates in 2100 in almost all countries: Almost everywhere in the world, women are having fewer and fewer children. In the long term ...
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Credit card companies are about to invent new fees for consumers: Credit card companies are about to see limits on late fees and swipe fees ...
businessinsider.com/credit-card-late-fees-cap-swipe-mastercard-visa-jpmorgan-rewards-2024-4
Credit Cards Are About to See a Huge Merger. It’s a Disaster.: The media has been touting the same claim as the banks about how good this is. The problem is ...
slate.com/business/2024/03/capital-one-discover-merger-bad-for-consumers.html
Visa, Mastercard agree to lower credit interchange fees: The potential deal between the major card networks and merchants would see swipe fees reduced and capped ...
americanbanker.com/news/visa-mastercard-agree-to-lower-credit-interchange-fees
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Capital One/Discover: What's In Their Wallet For You? : Push back on Capital One's planned merger with Discover is growing with one group of consumer advocates ...
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The Hidden Win For Merchants–And Their Loyal Customers–In The Visa-Mastercard Settlement
forbes.com/sites/emilymason/2024/04/03/the-hidden-win-for-merchantsand-their-loyal-customersin-the-visa-mastercard-settlement/
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The sneaky way to get a Peacock Premium free trial: How to get Peacock Premium free trial via Instacart+
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After more than 70 years: DFB removes Adidas from the flag: Adidas and the German Football Association - until Thursday, the connection was considered to be ...
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Quick Glance: Criticism of Nike: Politicians Disappointed by Equipment Change at DFB
- The DFB's switch from Adidas to Nike has sparked criticism from politicians such as Robert Habeck and Karl Lauterbach.
- U21 trainers and other affected individuals express surprise at the equipment change.
- The DFB responds to the emotional reactions and emphasizes the economic reasons behind the decision.
- Nike is expected to pay the DFB over 100 million euros per year from 2027 onwards, surpassing Adidas's previous sum.
After more than 30 years: Peter Kloeppel and Ulrike von der Groeben are leaving “RTL Aktuell”
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Quick Glance: End of an Era: Peter Kloeppel and Ulrike von der Groeben Bid Farewell to 'RTL Aktuell'
- After over 30 years and more than 4500 broadcasts, Peter Kloeppel and Ulrike von der Groeben are saying goodbye to 'RTL Aktuell'.
- Peter Kloeppel plans to live in the USA and pursue new projects.
- The farewell signifies the end of an era for the two long-time anchors.
- Peter Kloeppel has been recognized with multiple awards for his journalistic work and is involved in mentoring young journalists.
Credit-card reward programs impacted by new agreement: A cap on interchange fees might mean a shift in how consumers earn points on transactions.
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German Tilman Michael becomes choirmaster at the Met: New York's Metropolitan Opera is considered one of the best in the world. A German conductor is now taking ...
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Airline, credit card CEOs refuse to testify at US Senate hearing: The CEOs of American Airlines, United Airlines, Visa and Mastercard will not testify at an ...
reuters.com/legal/airline-credit-card-ceos-refuse-testify-us-senate-hearing-2024-03-21/
Biden calls on US to defend democracy from forces both outside and in | DPA: In his State of the Union address, US President Joe Biden has said democracy in the ...
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Quick Glance: Biden Acknowledges Laken Riley by Marjorie Taylor Greene's Request
- President Biden mentioned 'Laken Riley' under Republican pressure.
- However, mispronunciation led to dissatisfaction and criticism.
- Riley's death used by Republicans as critique of Biden's border policies.
- Biden urged for stronger border security and updated immigration laws.
Workers at VW's Tennessee plant to unionize after key vote: Workers at Volkswagen's Chattanooga plant in the US state of Tennessee have voted overwhelmingly to ...
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Quick Glance: Historic Step: Volkswagen Workers in Tennessee Vote to Join Union
- Employees at a Volkswagen factory in Chattanooga, Tennessee, have decided to join the United Auto Workers union.
- This vote marks a significant milestone for the UAW's efforts to support nonunion factories.
- The decision has led to upcoming bargaining between Volkswagen and the union.
- The new UAW President Shawn Fain, backed by President Joe Biden, has previously led successful strikes against major automakers in Detroit resulting in lucrative new contracts.
Poland's Duda dines with 'friend' Trump, ruffling feathers at home | DPA
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Quick Glance: Trump to Meet Polish President Duda as NATO Leaders Push for Ukraine Support
- Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump plans to meet with Polish President Andrzej Duda to discuss support for Ukraine.
- European leaders are concerned about Trump's critical stance towards NATO, especially after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
- Poland hopes Duda can leverage his friendly ties with Trump to garner more support for Ukraine.
- The relationship between Poland and the Biden administration, along with GOP criticism of Ukraine aid, are also topics of discussion.
An Overview of Ethiopia's First Digital Education Strategy: Ethiopia's ambitious Digital Education Strategy was the topic of discussion during the February ...
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Copenhagen's 'Notre Dame moment' as old bourse burns, loses spire | DPA
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Quick Glance: Devastating Fire Strikes Copenhagen's Old Stock Exchange
- A blaze engulfed Copenhagen’s historic former stock exchange in Denmark’s capital on Tuesday, with the spire being consumed by flames and collapsing.
- The fire spread across multiple floors of the monument, leading to the collapse of its roof, as reported by local fire department chief Jakob Vedsted Andersen.
- The tower, standing at 184 feet, featured a distinctive design resembling four intertwined dragons’ tails, symbolizing protection against enemies and fire, as indicated by tourism websites.
- Deputy Prime Minister Troels Lund Poulsen referred to the incident as Denmark’s unique moment akin to Notre Dame, alluding to the 2019 fire in the roof of the Parisian landmark.
Zelensky: Air-defence solutions are necessary and possible | DPA: Following NATO's decision to further strengthen Ukraine's air defences ...
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Microsoft's Xbox credit card is out of beta and available to all US residents
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Visa, Mastercard Agree to Lower Swipe Fees, Settling Long-Running Lawsuit: The card networks would cap credit-card interchange fees for five years as part of a ...
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Romanian President Iohannis aiming for NATO top job | DPA: Romanian President Klaus Iohannis indicated on Tuesday that he is interested in becoming the civilian ...
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Quick Glance: Klaus Iohannis on NATO Top Position Bid
- Klaus Iohannis confirms his candidacy for the position of NATO Secretary General. He emphasized Romania's expertise in the region and the need to take on more responsibility within NATO.
- He highlighted that Romania is a respected member of NATO and the EU, emphasizing the importance of transatlantic relationships.
- Iohannis discussed the significance of NATO for Romania's security and stability in the region, as well as meeting the 2% of GDP for defense.
- He pointed out that Romania is among the allies that have committed to their obligations from the beginning, stating that the country is a pillar of stability and security in the region.
Mastercard: Great Company, Awful Price: Because Mastercard's high growth offsets its steep price tag somewhat, I consider it a hold. Read more to see my analysis ...
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Foreign bank cards can now be used to pay taxes: Taxpayers can now use foreign-issued bank cards to pay their taxes online, the Independent Authority for Public ...
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Thanks, Josh Hawley, for helping small Missouri business fight credit card swipe fees | Opinion
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Germany's Puma to take on Adidas and Nike in US sports goods market | DPA: German sports goods maker Puma is aiming to compete on equal terms with sector ...
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Mastercard, Visa lose bid to end parts of swipe fee litigation: A federal judge has rejected requests from Mastercard and Visa to dismiss litigation by three ...
reuters.com/legal/transactional/mastercard-visa-lose-bid-end-parts-swipe-fee-litigation-2024-03-11/
AI, networking and career growth: What to learn at Payments Forum 2024: The payments industry is evolving, driven by innovative technologies and a new class of ...
americanbanker.com/list/ai-networking-and-career-growth-payments-forum-2024-preview
India Tells Banks to Stop Exclusive Deals on Credit Cards: India’s central bank told the nation’s lenders to stop entering into exclusive agreements with credit ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-06/india-tells-banks-to-stop-exclusive-deals-on-credit-cards
ISS battery: will space debris hit the Ruhr region?: On 11 March 2021, this cargo pallet weighing over two tons and containing old batteries was dropped from the ...
waz.de/nachhaltigkeit/article241835314/Batterie-der-ISS-Trifft-Weltraumschrott-das-Ruhrgebiet.html
Part of the ISS crashed in the Atlantic: A discarded battery pack from the ISS space station has been flying around the Earth for three years - and came closer ...
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Quick Glance: ISS Debris to Miss Germany
- In March 2021, a set of retired nickel-hydrogen batteries was released from the ISS.
- Debris from a retired ISS battery pack may fall to Earth on Friday, with Germany unlikely to be affected.
- DLR calculations suggest the object will enter the atmosphere over North America.
- The object consists of a platform with battery packs, approximately the size of a car and weighing 2.6 tons.
President Biden tells Putin US 'will not walk away' from Ukraine | DPA: President Joe Biden has said the United States must continue to stand up to ...
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Small businesses face cliff edge when fund ends in 2025: The fund finances local regeneration and early-stage local businesses alongside helping start-ups and ...
walesonline.co.uk/business/small-business-face-cliff-edge-28975470
African digital marketplace to hit $72bn by 2026, says study: The Platform Livelihoods Project advocates for a safer, more inclusive environment in digital ...
punchng.com/african-digital-marketplace-to-hit-72bn-by-2026-says-study/
Yellen warns China's companies against supporting Russia's war | DPA: US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has warned companies in China against exporting ...
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Quick Glance: China and U.S. to Engage in Intensive Talks on Economic Balance
- US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen announced intensive talks with China to address America's competitive disadvantages.
- Both sides will engage in intensive discussions on balanced economic growth and initiate exchanges on combating money laundering.
- Yellen emphasized the importance of addressing American concerns regarding overcapacity in Chinese production.
- The meetings will be held under existing economic and financial working group frameworks to address balanced growth and money laundering.
Police judge letter of confession to Tesla power cut 'authentic' | DPA: A letter from a left-wing extremist group confessing to Tuesday's suspected ...
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Heatwaves put millions of children in Asia at risk: UN: BANGKOK, Thailand (AFP)— Massive heatwaves across East Asia and the Pacific could place millions of ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/11/heatwaves-put-millions-children-asia-risk-un/
Israeli president thanks military for intercepting Iranian attack | DPA: Israeli President Isaac Herzog has thanked the Israeli military, his people and the ...
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JPMorgan Chase joins France's payments network CB to avoid Visa, Mastercard: For payments made locally in France, it's usually cheaper for merchants run them ...
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Boeing falls further behind Airbus over 737 Max jet crisis: US aircraft manufacturer Boeing is falling further and further behind European market leader Airbus ...
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Russia and China must mount 'dual opposition' to West, Lavrov says | DPA: The governments in Beijing and Moscow must elevate their engagement with each ...
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Mastercard, Dwolla using open banking to pursue separate markets: In unrelated initiatives, the two companies are extending their use of open banking to create ...
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DeFi Firm 1inch Introduces Web3 Debit Card in Partnership With Mastercard and Baanx
coindesk.com/business/2024/04/08/defi-firm-1inch-introduces-web3-debit-card-in-partnership-with-mastercard-and-baanx/
Airbus, Spirit Airlines agree to defer 2025/26 deliveries by 5 years: US low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines has reached an agreement with European aircraft maker ...
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New Berlin film festival director: 'Must not tolerate hate' | DPA: The new director of the Berlinale, Tricia Tuttle, said the international film festival ...
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Using RMV as an example: What should be taken into account when making online payments?
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Trump: Israel should 'get it over with fast' in Gaza | DPA: Former US president Donald Trump said Israel should bring the Gaza war to a quick end ...
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Quick Glance: US Warns of Possible Iranian Attacks on Israel
- The United States believes Iran could attack Israel in the coming days, potentially escalating a war in the region.
- Threats of an Iranian attack on Israeli assets have been shared with U.S. lawmakers.
- The attacks are expected to be in retaliation for Israel's airstrike in Syria last week, which killed a top Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps commander.
- The U.S. is concerned about the potential destabilization of the region due to a possible Iranian attack.
Growing adoption of digital payments among Jamaicans – Mastercard: Jamaicans' use of digital payment methods is on the rise, according to research conducted by ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/11/growing-adoption-digital-payments-among-jamaicans-mastercard/
Corinaldi Avenue Primary start defence of VMBS U13 football: ST JAMES, Jamaica— Corinaldi Avenue Primary will start the defence of the VMBS Under-13 football ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/11/corinaldi-avenue-primary-start-defence-vmbs-u13-football/
1inch Launches a Crypto-Fiat Debit Card With Mastercard, Baanx: 1inch partners with finance giants Mastercard and Baanx to introduce a debit card for spending ...
coinmarketcap.com/alexandria/article/1inch-reveals-its-crypto-fiat-debit-card-plans-with-mastercard-baanx
Boeing paid Alaska Airlines $160 million for 737-9 MAX grounding: US aircraft maker Boeing paid Alaska Airlines some $160 million in compensation after an ...
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Quick Glance: Boeing compensated Alaska $160M for door plug incident
- Boeing paid Alaska Air Group approximately $160 million in compensation following the door plug incident on Alaska flight 1282.
- Alaska lost approximately $160 million in first-quarter pretax profit due to the incident.
- Additional compensation from Boeing is expected, with confidential terms.
- Boeing announced CEO Dave Calhoun will step down at the end of the year.
This week's quiz has happiness and happy dogs. You're welcome: Last year's most popular dog is still top, and the happiest nation is still the most contented ...
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US Treasury Secretary Yellen arrives in China for talks | DPA: US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has begun a visit to China which is expected to last several ...
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US Treasury Secretary Yellen tells China overcapacity is big problem | DPA: US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has warned of the threat posed by China's ...
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Blinken: US seeks 'sustained' humanitarian steps on Gaza from Israel | DPA
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