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Emirates flight EK441 returns to Adelaide after technical fault
The Dubai-bound A350 landed safely after turning back overnight. The airline and airport say passengers were rebooked or accommodated.
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Qantas cancels Rome–Perth flight after bedbugs reported on incoming aircraft
The airline grounded a Dreamliner for treatment after passengers on the Perth–Rome leg reported bites. Qantas says affected travelers were rebooked.
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Qantas–Air New Zealand partnership ends in April 2027: what changes for travelers
Qantas says its Air New Zealand codeshare will end on 7 April 2027. Existing bookings will be adjusted, while lounge and reward benefits have separate cutoffs.
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Is the stock market open on Columbus Day 2026? October 12 hours explained
NYSE and Nasdaq have a normal stock-trading day scheduled for October 12, while SIFMA recommends a fixed-income market holiday. The Federal Reserve has separate holiday instructions.
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Columbus Day falls on October 12 in 2026, but stock-exchange calendars and fixed-income holiday recommendations differ. Reade...
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Jet2 withdraws La Palma flights: Manchester route ends, Stansted launch scrapped
The airline will end Manchester–La Palma service on 30 October and will not launch its planned Stansted route. Affected customers are being offered a refund or another holiday.
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Rosemount is returning to the Oatley family in Treasury Wine sale
Treasury Wine Estates has agreed to sell three brands, including Rosemount, to A.G. Oatley Wines. Completion is expected later this month.
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Coles paper bags rise to 30 cents: what shoppers will pay
The standard recycled paper bag is now listed at 30 cents. The separate $2 online order fee often causes confusion.
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2027 Social Security COLA confirmed at 3.6%: when higher payments begin
SSA announced the 2027 increase on October 14. Social Security payments rise in January; the increased January SSI payment arrives December 31. The roughly $75 retirement increase is an average, not a flat payment.
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Cash App settlement payments scheduled for October; claims are closed
The court-approved $15 million settlement is set to distribute payments to approved claimants this month. The deadline for new claims passed in 2024.
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Reported £170m paid after pensioners died: what the figures and recovery rules say
Freedom of Information figures reported by the Telegraph put 2025–26 payments after death at £170m. Official DWP guidance explains when it can seek repayment.
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Sainsbury’s–Morrisons merger reports: the talks are not active now
Reports say the supermarket groups explored a multibillion-pound combination between November 2025 and February 2026. There is no announced deal, no live merger process and no customer action to take.
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BT buys TalkTalk out of administration: what customers need to know now
TalkTalk customers do not need to change their service, payment or support arrangements today. BT has bought the consumer and wholesale businesses, but a regulatory review is open.
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