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Alicante’s top-rated airport parking is built for business travellers. Here’s why it costs less than you think

For professionals flying from Alicante, every minute at the airport counts. Park-King’s valet service is changing the way business travellers handle parking, and it’s more affordable than most expect. The meeting ran long. The flight departs in two hours. And somewhere in the multi-storey car park at Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport, there is a space to find, luggage to unload… Source

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New UPI MDR From October 15, Know- Will Indians Pay Extra While Using UPI In 11 Foreign Countries?

Mumbai: India’s new Unified Payments Interface (UPI) Merchant Discount Rate (MDR), scheduled to take effect from October 15, 2026, could extend beyond the country’s borders. According to Finance Ministry sources, the revised MDR framework will also apply in 11 countries where UPI payment services are currently available.UPI MDR Sparks Merchant ProtestThe new MDR structure has triggered opposition from traders and business organisations across India. Merchants have announced a “No UPI Day” on October 2 to protest against the levy.VIDEO | PTI Exclusive: MDR on UPI payments above Rs 2,000 will not be passed on to customers, says Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.She says, "This is a complete misconception. Today, the opposition is levelling allegations against the government without fully understanding… pic.twitter.com/tNh5FzWAF0— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) September 24, 2026 Participating shopkeepers plan to stop accepting UPI payments for the day. Some traders may also remove UPI payment boards from their shops or cover them with black cloth as a symbolic protest.Will MDR Apply Outside India?According to Finance Ministry sources, the MDR framework will also be extended to overseas markets where UPI services are operational.The 11 countries cited are the United Arab Emirates (UAE), France, Singapore, Bhutan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Mauritius, Qatar, Cambodia, Greece and the Maldives.This means the revised UPI merchant-payment framework being introduced in India could have an international footprint as well.Will Travellers Have To Pay?Indian tourists, students and other consumers travelling overseas will continue to make payments through UPI without paying the MDR charge. UPI MDR Relief On The Cards, Will Petrol Pump Payments Get An Exemption?The levy will instead apply

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Questioning Hong Kong’s lack of a banned book list is ‘soft resistance’ – outgoing nat. security police chief

Questioning why the government will not release a list of books banned in Hong Kong or specify where the red lines lie for seditious content is a form of “soft resistance,” the outgoing head of the police’s national security department has said. Andrew Kan appears in Causeway Bay on June 4, 2025. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP. In an interview with select media outlets just before stepping down as Deputy Commissioner of Police (National Security), Andrew Kan said that raids on bookstores and arrests of bookstore staff conducted by his department earlier this year were not an abuse of power. He also said that national security legislation was clear on what constitutes illegal acts. See also: ‘Hidden dangers lurk in every corner’: Nat. security chief tells new police recruits to root out threats early In July, Hong Kong’s national security police raided two independent bookstores and arrested five people on suspicion of sedition. Officers also seized books said to carry “seditious intention.” “Saying there is no list of banned books or that the red lines are unclear – I think that is a form of soft resistance,” Kan said. The term “soft resistance” was first mentioned in 2021 in a speech by Luo Huining, then-director of Beijing’s liaison office in Hong Kong. Since then, Hong Kong officials have cited “soft resistance” as a threat to national security, although they have not provided a clear definition of the term. Hong Kong independent bookstore Have a Nice Stay, on August 30, 2026. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP. Security chief Chris Tang on Monday said soft resistance was the “most malicious” threat to national security in the city. ‘We actually read the books’ The July bookstore raids, which followed the arrests of other independent bookstore operators in June, came a day after one of the

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Gaza suffering world's worst ever economic crisis --UN

Gaza is suffering the world's worst economic crisis ever recorded, with nine in 10 businesses destroyed and hundreds of thousands of people unemployed, a top UN development agency warned.

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2027: ‘I have no fear’ – Wike names three candidates to win elections in FCT

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has named three candidates capable of winning elections in the nation’s capital in the 2027 general elections. The former Rivers State governor stated that he has no fears about President Bola Tinubu and other contenders, including Senator Philip Tanimu Aduda and John Gabaya, winning the FCT elections. Wike encouraged residents to vote for candidates who have demonstrated dedication to advancing their interests. The Minister stated this in Abuja on Thursday while addressing journalists following an on-site inspection of ongoing infrastructure projects across satellite communities in the FCT. He noted that the Apo-Karshi road contract was initially granted in 2010 but experienced delays under the previous administration, leading the current administration to rescind and reassign it. He indicated that the contractor had committed to completing the road by November this year. He acknowledged the Federal Government’s efforts in extending development initiatives beyond the central business district to satellite communities, observing that more than ten projects would be inaugurated in the FCT before the next elections, surpassing an earlier commitment of merely ten projects. Addressing inquiries concerning the political landscape for the FCT in preparation for the 2027 general elections, Wike expressed confidence in the governing party’s performance prospects, referencing the administration’s infrastructure accomplishments as evidence of effective governance. He stated that he had no concern whatsoever that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and other aspirants, including Senator Philip Tanimu Aduda, would prevail in the FCT elections, encouraging residents to vote for candidates who have exhibited commitment to enhan

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Meta gets to consumer AI device market before OpenAI, but Zuckerberg's strategy remains unproven

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg's new Muse Charm device is intended to put his company ahead of rivals like OpenAI and Google in AI agents and consumer hardware.

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Tesla poised to scale production of heavy-duty Semi trucks with opening of Nevada factory

Elon Musk's automaker is set to open its first heavy-duty truck factory in Sparks, Nevada, as Tesla seeks to expand its reach.

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KFC debuts Open House restaurant in Texas to test new customer experiences

KFC is opening a new restaurant concept in Texas where it will offer an expanded menu, including breakfast items, and table service.

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Rising Treasury yields could push car loan rates higher, experts say. What buyers need to know

Bond yields have spiked due to expectations of persistent inflation and further interest rate hikes from the Federal Reserve, which may impact auto loan rates.

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Senate narrowly votes down resolution calling for end to Iran war

The vote came weeks before the midterm elections, where President Donald Trump's fellow Republicans are trying to retain their majorities in Congress.

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Big business warns Trump against diesel export ban in joint letter

The national average for a gallon of diesel reached $6.51 on Thursday, nearly $3 more than the same period a year ago, according to data from AAA.

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Cat owners are spending more and boosting pet retailers

Spending on cats remains strong despite softening dog sector and tightening consumer discretionary spending.

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Why we like Starbucks’ latest turnaround move — plus, two more wins for Eli Lilly

Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.

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Miami's ultra-luxury housing market booms as cash transactions dominate, high-end brands like Bugatti and Porsche jump in

Miami’s ultra-luxury housing segment is booming even as the broader market cools. UBS sees a declining risk of a bubble.

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Cybersecurity stocks are so hot investors question their staying power

Shares of cybersecurity companies have soared in recent months on bets that the threats posed by cutting-edge artificial intelligence models will be a boon for their businesses. But some of the stocks have run up so much that investors are questioning whether they have gone too far. Read More

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Darden Restaurants stock falls as Olive Garden reports slower growth

Olive Garden's same-store sales growth has slowed in recent quarters.

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Starbucks to shutter about 250 stores in latest round of cafe closures

Starbucks will close about 1% of its North American cafes in the latest stage of its turnaround.

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Bentley takes on Ferrari with its first EV priced at $230,000

Bentley CEO Frank-Steffen Walliser says there is “growing” acceptance of EVs among wealthy buyers.

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Analysis: Higher Treasury yields deliver a reality check on a hot, inflation-prone economy

Elevated Treasury yields will complicate both Federal Reserve policy and Treasury financing.

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Hyundai expected to outsell Ford in third quarter as Detroit automakers lack hybrids

Cox analysts said Ford and General Motors are seeing sales lag because they don't have many hybrid vehicles.

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Philadelphia Fed's Anna Paulson says 'modest' rate moves likely ahead to tame inflation

The policymaker said she and her colleagues may need to raise interest rates further to bring inflation back to target.

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Trump, Xi to talk Taiwan, AI, trade and Iran as DC summit kicks off

Trump greeted China's Xi at Joint Base Andrews, marking the U.S. president's first time traveling to the facility to welcome a foreign leader.

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White House allows blocked reporters in after judge lifts Trump ban

District Judge Tim Kelly said the three outlets should have their access immediately restored from the ban the president had announced on Sept. 18.

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Flock, Axon dodge Senate hearing after invite from Chair Josh Hawley

Prior to the hearing about the surveillance technology companies, Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., suggested the executives could face subpoenas.

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OpenAI and Anthropic CEOs push for AI cooperation at UN after Trump rebuffs 'globalist scheme' to control it

Altman is one of several tech executives who's argued that AI companies should temper the pace of AI development in order to manage potential risks.

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Judge hears arguments on Trump White House media ban, hopes to rule 'soon'

The DOJ on Tuesday night cited national security concerns in justifying President Trump's ban of MS NOW, CNN and Politico from the White House.

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Your community president could get your phone number without asking you in Spain

You gave your phone number to the administrator of your building. Could it be passed to the community president without asking you? A Spanish lawyer says it can be used for community business, but there are limits to how they can use it beyond that, where privacy rules kick in. A president of a Spanish community of owners asked their building administrator for the phone numbers and email… Source

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Who’s coming to dinner? US business bigwigs set for Trump-Xi state banquet, China line-up unclear

A Chinese CEO delegation was said to be in the works just a week before the Washington summit, but multiple reports now indicate Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in the US without one.

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Self employed in Spain? New vehicle grants of up to €12,000 open October 1

If you are one of the more than half a million foreign autónomos working in Spain, buying a new car or van could soon become considerably cheaper. From 10am on Thursday October 1, self-employed workers and businesses can apply for Spain’s latest vehicle assistance, with grants reaching €6,000 for an eligible passenger car and as much as €12,000 for certain professional light commercial vehicles. Source

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Tinubu ‘japad’ to France to do cleaning job, Nigeria ungoverned territory – Odinkalu

Human rights activist and lawyer, Professor Chidi Odinkalu, has said that President Bola Tinubu is not different from Nigerians who japa to foreign countries to do cleaning jobs. He stated this on Channels Television on Thursday while speaking on Tinubu’s absence from the country due to his extended vacation in Europe. Speaking on what the constitution says about transmission of power after 21 days of the President’s absence, Odinkalu said, “It’s not that straightforward. We’ve got to be intellectually honest, whether or not we agree with that. The Constitution says 21 days. When you look at the Interpretation Act, the 21 days would mean 21 working days, and 21 working days is effectively four weeks. Sadly, four calendar weeks, because you don’t count public holidays, you do not count weekends. “But look, every other thing about this is very squalid, and that’s putting it rather mildly. Of course, my favorite country is across the border, Cameroon. Paul Biya visits Cameroon. He lives in Switzerland and visits Cameroon from Switzerland. Right? He’s just left back to Switzerland, for instance, having been in Cameroon for like four or five days after after nearly 80 days of being away. “Now, President Tinubu has been away for 24 days. It’s beginning to look like Nigeria is his vacation spot, and France is really where the Nigerian capital is and where he goes to do business. I don’t think people should be telling us that that our President is running the country. Nigeria effectively has become an ungoverned territory. This is exactly what it is. Nigeria is ungoverned. We’ve been talking about our insecurity situation as a reflection of ungoverned territories, and here we are. “The people running the country have abdicated, gone to look after countries to become basically h

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Avantel shares rise 9% after Rs 177 crore satellite communication order from Zetwerk

Avantel shares jumped over 8% on Thursday after securing a Rs 177.35 crore purchase order from Zetwerk Manufacturing Businesses for satellite communication equipment. Scheduled for execution by March 2027, the domestic manufacturing contract boosts revenue visibility for the telecom and defence electronics manufacturer following robust Q1 FY27 results.

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Mortgage rates surpass 7% for first time in 2 years amid inflation, Iran war

The 30-year fixed rate mortgage in the U.S. has gone over 7% for the first time since May 2024. CBS News business contributor Javier David breaks down what's driving the spike.

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Tehran criticizes Canada for not condemning Trump's threat to destroy Iran

Baqaei said that Carney chose to appease Washington by reframing a threat to "annihilate" Iran as merely "speaking the language of war."

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Judge lifts Trump's White House ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico: Reuters

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Oil falls on report Asia will import highest volume of crude since start of Iran war

Oil fell Thursday, as traders assess a report that Asia is on track to import its highest volume of crude oil since the start of the US-Iran war.

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Oil industry warns a diesel export ban will raise fuel prices as Trump weighs restrictions

A diesel export ban would provide only brief relief before prices start to rise again as refiners cut production, experts say.

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This under-the-radar region is having a 'quiet wine' boom. Here's why

Hungary's Tokaj was designated a wine region nearly 300 years ago, with winemaking dating back nearly 1,000 years.

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Novo's new strategy hinges on something it can't manufacture: investor trust

Novo has now reached the point where it can broaden its ambitions again, CEO Mike Doustdar told CNBC, but investors remain unconvinced.

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HeadFirst Global Becomes Vertage, Uniting 11 Businesses in a Single Work Orchestration Platform

HeadFirst Global, a €10 billion group comprised of Impellam and HeadFirst Group, unites 11 businesses under Vertage, a single name, platform, and operating model Platform will curate the right mix of expert talent and AI agents to deliver work outcomes for enterprise customers across Americas, the UK and Europe, and Asia Pacific Operating brands retire […]

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'Testing Cannot Be Ordered As Routine': Bombay HC Sets Aside DNA Test Order In Paternity Dispute

Mumbai, September 23, 2026: The Bombay High Court has held that a DNA test cannot be ordered merely because paternity is disputed, stressing that a claimant must first lead evidence to establish the basis of his claim before seeking scientific testing.Justice Sandeep Marne set aside a 2018 order of a Nashik civil court directing a man claiming to be the illegitimate son of a deceased person to undergo a DNA test along with one of the deceased’s children. The court, however, clarified that the claimant could seek a fresh DNA test after completion of evidence if it becomes impossible to decide the dispute without scientific evidence.Paternity Claim Before CourtThe case arose from a suit filed by A, who claimed that he was the biological son of late B and sought a one-fifth share in B’s properties. B’s wife and three children disputed the claim. A had sought a DNA test in 2018 without first leading evidence in support of his allegations.The High Court noted that A would first have to establish several facts pleaded by him, including his mother’s business dealings with B and the alleged relationship between them. It said that “mere assertion of the Plaintiff and denial thereof by Defendants cannot be a reason for the Court to undertake the exercise of collection of evidence by directing parties to DNA test.”DNA Testing Not RoutineReferring to Supreme Court judgments, Justice Marne said DNA testing was not to be directed “as a matter of routine”. Courts must first consider the existing evidence and determine whether it is insufficient to resolve the dispute. Even then, the court must consider whether the test is in the best interests of the parties and whether it could cause undue harm.The court observed that the claimant had “not made out any case for conduct of DNA test wi

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Bhopal’s ‘No UPI Day’ Draws Mixed Response As Traders Keep Accepting Digital Payments

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): The 'No UPI Day' call failed to find uniform support among traders in the city on Wednesday, with many shops and business establishments continuing to accept UPI payments. Some even accepted digital payments despite covering their QR codes and sound boxes with black cloth and displaying notices saying that UPI payments would not be accepted. However, some traders did follow the call.Akhil Bhartiya Udhyog Vyapar Mandal, Madhya Pradesh, had given a call to shopkeepers and business establishments to observe Wednesday as 'No UPI Day' to protest the decision of the Government of India to impose an MDR -Merchant Discount Rate- of 0.4% on Person-to-Merchant transactions above Rs 2,000 through UPI from Oct 15.At Hind Opticians, Peer Gate, owner Lalchand said they were accepting UPI payments. Why should we incur losses? We will see what has to be done after October 15, he said, adding that in any case, most of our spectacles are priced lower than Rs 2,000. Dinesh Agrawal, who runs a jewellery shop in Chowk Bazar, told Free Press that these days people don't come to markets carrying cash. So, refusing UPI payments would mean turning the customer back. We can't afford to do it, he said, adding that they were not only accepting UPI payments but would continue to do so after October 15 also. Jay Agarwal, owner of Agrawal jewellery shop in Chowk, said that they won't insist on cash payments until October 14. Maybe, the government would roll back its decision, he said. Bahurani Lehnga Creation at Chowk was also accepting UPI payments. We have no option. We can't say no to the buyers, the owner of the shop said.Satish Gangrade of Laxmi Garments, New Market, said there is no alternative. Those opposing the cess were mainly owners of big showrooms who sell goods

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The supermarket chain with 268 stores taking on Mercadona that could reach Andalucía

If you have ever walked into a supermarket in Spain and wondered why the same handful of names seem to be everywhere, a new contender may be worth keeping an eye on. One Galician supermarket chain has quietly grown into a sizeable national business, with hundreds of shops, thousands of employees and plans that have taken it well beyond its home region. And if you are wondering whether Froiz… Source

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 Kwara: PDP appoints OBG as campaign DG for 2027 governorship election 

The Kwara State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has appointed Prince Omar Bolaji Gambari, OBG, an international lawyer, entrepreneur and corporate strategic adviser, as the Director-General of the party’s Campaign Organisation for the 2027 governorship election. The appointment was unanimously agreed upon at an expanded meeting involving the leadership of the party and the PDP governorship candidate, Engr. Suleiman Bolakale Kawu Agaka, and presided over by the State Chairman, Isa Bawa Adamu. In a statement issued in Ilorin on Wednesday and signed by the State Publicity Secretary, Olusegun Olusola Adewara, the party described the appointment as a deliberate decision based on OBG’s extensive professional experience, organisational capacity, knowledge of the political landscape and strong engagement with young people across the state. Prince Omar Bolaji Gambari was one of the leading aspirants who participated in the PDP’s 2026 governorship process. During the contest, he built considerable engagement around his aspiration and brought a strong youthful presence, fresh ideas and an international professional perspective into the party’s internal process. Following the emergence of Engr. Suleiman Bolakale Kawu Agaka as the party’s governorship candidate, OBG remained an active participant in the party’s political engagements. His appointment as Campaign Director-General now places him at the centre of the coordination of the party’s campaign organisation ahead of the 2027 election. “Prince Omar Bolaji Gambari brings to this responsibility a combination of professional experience, youthful energy, organisational exposure and an understanding of contemporary political communication,” the statement said. “His background cuts across international law, finance, entr

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Diverting tithes, offerings, others to private businesses criminal offence – EFCC warns

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has warned religious leaders against diverting tithes, offerings, zakat and other religious funds into private businesses. The EFCC Chairman, Mr Ola Olukoyede, gave the warning on Wednesday in Abuja at the 2026 Second Council Meeting of the Nigeria Inter-Religious Council, NIREC. Olukoyede said such diversion was criminal and advised churches and mosques to create regulatory compliance mechanisms to protect funds entrusted to them. He emphasised that religious leaders must lead by example in the fight against corruption because their followers emulated their conduct. “When the followers know that there is no difference between the money that is meant to propagate the faith that you stand for and your own personal resources, you miss everything together. “You are not supposed to mingle in. That’s nothing that says you can’t do any other vocation. You sell cars, you are a farmer and all of that. “Don’t mix the money from the purse of your organisation with that of your own personal money. Don’t do that. When money is paid to your organisation, don’t divert it to your business. “That’s criminal and some of our adherents and followers see some of these things we do.” The EFCC chairman noted that religious institutions had an extraordinary responsibility because while the EFCC could investigate, conduct and prosecute fraud, faith communities could influence character and cultivate honesty to prevent crime. He also criticised worship centres that celebrated unexplained wealth. “A public servant says he has built a mosque that is worth more than his earnings in the next 500 years. And you go there to dedicate it. You are dedicating the proceeds of crime,” he said. Diverting tithes, offerings, others to private businesses crim

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Chicago mayor proposes 12-month moratorium on new data centers

Chicago could halt new data center development within city limits for a year.Why it matters: Data centers' growing demand for electricity and water could affect residents' utility bills and the environment, and city leaders want more time to study those impacts.The latest: Mayor Brandon Johnson, along with a group of alders, is pushing for a 12-month moratorium while the city develops a "comprehensive regulatory framework" for data centers.There are 39 active data centers in Chicago, according to the city.Details: The proposal would give Johnson's Data Centers Task Force time to study the industry's impacts on clean air, clean water and energy use.What they're saying: "Chicago is open for business, but we are not for sale," Johnson said in a statement. "We welcome innovation, investment, and the jobs and opportunities that come with it, but growth must be done responsibly and in a way that protects the health, safety and quality of life of Chicago residents."Context: The announcement comes as other alders, including Ald. Bill Conway (34th), push their own ordinance to regulate data centers."The Mayor's proposal risks months if not years of debate and litigation, all while data centers keep building, polluting, and spiking utility bills with zero community input," Conway said in a statement.Conway's ordinance would immediately subject data centers to additional zoning requirements and community and environmental reviews.Zoom out: Chicago wouldn't be alone. At least a half-dozen major U.S. cities, including Seattle, Charlotte, Baltimore, Cincinnati, Cleveland and Oklahoma City, have temporarily halted or restricted new data center development while considering new regulations.At the state level, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker has paused new tax incentives for data centers, but

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McDonald's CEO expects high inflation, flat traffic are not going away for restaurant industry

McDonald's CEO Chris Kempczinski said that he expects that high inflation and flat traffic will continue to weigh on the restaurant industry.

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Trump faces Xi as strains with allies complicate U.S. pressure on China

As Trump prepares to meet Xi, strains with U.S. allies are complicating Washington’s efforts to marshal pressure against an increasingly resilient China.

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Activist Toms Capital urges Devon Energy in letter to explore alternatives, including a sale

Toms, which manages just over $4 billion in assets, says in the letter it is now one of Devon's top five shareholders.