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Thousands have flights are being canceled as air traffic controllers go unpaid during the shutdown.The number of Americans unable to make flights home for the holiday will be “substantial,” he said.If you’re traveling for Thanksgiving, it might be wise to have a backup plan.Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said on CNN’s “State of the Union” on Sunday that the number of Americans who won’t be able to be with their families for the holidays will be “substantial” if the government shutdown continues.The shutdown is straining US air travel as air traffic controllers, who are paid with federal funds and have largely…

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The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources and Seoul National University (SNU) signed a partnership agreement on Monday for the school to join the ministry’s M.AX Alliance project, cooperating to develop artificial intelligence (AI) models for humanoids, self-driving cars and AI factories.The M.AX Alliance is a collaborative initiative jointly launched by the ministry and the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry in September, with more than 1,000 participants, including major companies such as Samsung Electronics, Hyundai Motor Group and Rainbow Robotics.It brings together industry, academia and research institutions to accelerate the development and commercialization of advanced AI technologies across sectors…

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(Getty Images) Two people earn the same salary. One feels in control of their finances, saving and planning for the future. The other constantly worries about bills and fears they’ll never be able to retire. New research suggests the difference isn’t about pay at all – it’s about confidence and background. That confidence gap is shaping everything from how people save to whether they believe they’ll retire comfortably. Here, we look at what’s driving this money confidence gap, and importantly, how it can be closed. A study by Octopus Money found that professionals from less privileged backgrounds are half as…

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Minister of Commerce and Industry H E Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal Al Thani with other officials during the meeting. Doha, Qatar: Minister of Commerce and Industry H E Sheikh Faisal bin Thani bin Faisal Al Thani visited the State of Japan to explore advanced automation and the lights-out manufacturing model, in line with the Third National Development Strategy’s objectives to enhance the State’s industrial process efficiency, build high-tech domestic productive capacities, and reduce reliance on traditional labour in priority industrial sectors. The accompanying delegation included representatives from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry and Qatar Free Zones Authority…

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Outdoor Holding Company Atlanta, Georgia., Nov. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Outdoor Holding Company (Nasdaq: POWW, POWWP) (“Outdoor Holding Company,” “OHC,” or the “Company”) the owner of GunBroker.com, the largest online marketplace serving the firearms and shooting sports industries, and a leading vertically integrated producer of high-performance ammunition and components, today announced that the holders of record of the Company’s 8.75% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock (the “Series A Preferred Stock”) as of the close of business on December 1, 2025 will receive a cash dividend equal to $0.546875 per Series A Preferred Stock share. The cash dividend…

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Eleos Life has launched its AI voice agent, designed to provide instant, 24/7 assistance to insurance customers in hopes of reducing waiting times. This AI voice agent supports customers with updating policy coverage details, cancelling existing policies and sharing feedback to help the provider continue to innovate. Offering an accessible service for those who may find reading online content or writing emails challenging, it can also make outbound calls to guide prospective customers toward clearer, more confident choices. “We’re committed to making protection simple, accessible and always available,” said Shankar Eswaran, CEO of Eleos Life. “Our voice agent extends this…

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Seoul National University President Ryu Hong-lim, left, and Minister of Trade, Industry and Resource Kim Jung-kwan pose after signing memorandum of understanding for the M.AX Alliance at the school, Monday. Courtesy of Ministry of Trade, Industry and ResourceThe Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources and Seoul National University (SNU) signed a partnership agreement on Monday for the school to join the ministry’s M.AX Alliance project, cooperating to develop artificial intelligence (AI) models for humanoids, self-driving cars and AI factories.The M.AX Alliance is a collaborative initiative jointly launched by the ministry and the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry in September,…

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The Reserve Bank on Wednesday, November 19, added seven new names to its ’alert list’ of unauthorised forex trading platforms, taking the total number to 95.The alert list contains names of entities which are neither authorised to deal in forex under the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 (FEMA) nor authorised to operate electronic trading platform (ETP) for forex transactions, the central bank said. The new additions are: Starnet FX; CapPlace; Mirrox; Fusion Markets; Trive; NXG Markets; and Nord FX.Also read: RBI stresses need for stronger capital buffers, uniform central bank accounting standardsThe RBI further said the list also contains names…

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Gold and silver edged lower on Monday (November 24) as a firm US dollar and mixed signals on the Federal Reserve’s rate path weighed on precious metals globally, while domestic prices in India also softened in early trade.Internationally, spot gold fell 0.4% to $4,051.31 per ounce as of 0353 GMT, extending its three-session decline, even as US gold futures rose 0.8% to $4,047.70 an ounce on mild bargain buying.Spot silver was flat at $49.98 per ounce, holding near key support levels.In India, 24-karat gold traded at ₹12,513 per gram, 22-karat at ₹11,470, and 18-karat at ₹9,385, with traders noting that…

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