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Revolut Gets Green Light to Launch Banking Operations in Mexico
Revolut announces it has received the final regulatory approval to begin its banking operations in Mexico. As a fully operational bank, all customer deposits will be protected by the local IPAB (insurance deposit protection) up to ca. 3.4mm MXN....
Market exchange rates in China -- Oct. 20
BEIJING, Oct. 20 (Xinhua) -- The following are the central parity rates of the Chinese currency renminbi, or the yuan, against 25 major currencies announced on Monday by the China Foreign Exchange Trade System: Currency Unit Central parity rate in...

Iconic Mexican restaurant chain making unexpected comeback 20 years after closing
A once popular Mexican restaurant chain is back. Chi-Chi’s has officially reopened a new flagship location in St. Louis Park, Minnesota 20 years after the chain closed. The location is led by restaurant industry veteran Michael McDermott, son of...

2025 global poultry trade is strong despite HPAI, tariffs
Global poultry meat trade is predicted to reach over 13.8 million metric tons (MT) in exports and 11.2 million MT in imports in 2025, according to data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) (Figure 1). In 2025, world poultry meat imports...
A chef shares 5 red flags to look for when dining at a Mexican restaurant
Updated 2025-10-20T15:53:43Z Share Facebook Email X LinkedIn Reddit Bluesky WhatsApp Copy link lighning bolt icon An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Impact Link Save Saved Read in app The celebrity chef Pati Jinich knows how to spot a good...

GM earnings ahead: Investors eye tariffs, EV business
General Motors (GM) will report third quarter earnings before the opening bell on Tuesday morning as the biggest of the Detroit Three automakers grapples with President Trump's auto tariffs and an EV business in flux. GM is expected to report Q1...

Tariff policy, declining immigration and massive AI investments cloud the US economic outlook
DENVER — Significant downward revisions to monthly payroll estimates in August led many market observers to anticipate the Federal Reserve would begin cutting interest rate cuts more aggressively. However, recent economic data has generally been...

Resilience Recalibrated: The Birling Capital U.S. Bank Index and Puerto Rico Stock Index Poised for Growth
Market Rally Shows Signs of Fatigue as Credit Concerns Put Regional Banks Under the Microscope After six months of robust gains, the U.S. equity rally is pausing to catch its breath. The S&P 500, up roughly 35 percent since late 2024, now...

The Deftones Mexican lager becomes available online
US metal band The Deftones has released its annual collaboration beer with Oceanside’s Belching Beaver Brewery in time for Day of the Dead. The beer, named Dia de Los Deftones, which is being released to celebrate Day of the Dead on 1 November, is...

Gov. Hobbs to visit Mexico amid trade uncertainty
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs will travel to Mexico City this week to strengthen ties with government and business leaders ahead of a key discussion about the trade partnership between the U.S., Mexico and Canada. The Democratic governor's visit comes...

Airlines bringing back in-flight freebies – including an economy pint
Customers could get a free drink when flying (stock)(Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto) Airlines across the world are starting to introduce several in-flight freebies – including one offering an alcoholic beverage to economy passengers. Gone are the...

College quarterback was jailed over $2million-a-day drugs empire at just 26… but genius business idea from behind bars saved him
He says he was pulling in $2million a day at the height of his drugs empire. Owen Hanson, a former USC football player, had the money, women, fast cars and access to private jets - as well as being surrounded by athletes and celebrities. On...
Futures Rise As Trade, Credit Fears Fade Ahead Of Earnings Deluge
US equity futures are higher led by small caps, with sentiment TACOed for a second consecutive weekend thanks to Trump’s comments that the US will “be fine” with China ahead of trade talks between the two sides. It’s going to be a busy week for...

Trial begins in 2010 death of AU professor; defendant spent 12 years on FBI ‘Most Wanted List’ living in Mexico
Jury selection begins Monday in the trial of Jorge Rueda Landeros, nearly 15 years after the death of American University professor Sue Ann Marcum, who had been beaten and asphyxiated in her Bethesda, Maryland home. Jury selection begins Monday in...

As the (Customs and Trade) World Turns: October 2025
Welcome to the October 2025 issue of “As the (Customs and Trade) World Turns,” our monthly newsletter where we compile essential updates from the customs and trade world over the past month. We bring you the most recent and significant insights in...

Former US Abortion Clinic Worker Denounces Shipment of Medical Instruments to Mexico and Latin America
A former abortion clinic worker in the state of Arizona has revealed alarming practices that, according to her, reflect severe ethical and legal negligence within the abortion industry. The former employee reported that medical instruments that...

Dollar and Other Currency Rates in Pakistan Today – October 20, 2025
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has published the latest mark-to-market (M2M) currency rates for major international currencies like US Dollar (USD) and UK Pound (GBP) against the Pakistani Rupee (PKR) on October 20, 2025, Monday. These...

These 2 Cities In Mexico Ranked Among The Best In The World By Travelers
It's that time of year again: Condé Nast Traveler is letting their readers pick out the best destinations in the world across a wide range of different categories. From the best hotels, to spas, to experiences, to small and big cities, 757,109...

NBAA Teams With Member Company SEL to Challenge News Outlet’s One-Sided Take on Bizav
Oct. 20, 2025 When The Wall Street Journal published a recent, one-sided story about business aviation, NBAA quickly teamed with member company SEL in setting the record straight in a letter sent to the news organization’s editor. The letter’s...
Borderlands Mexico: Foreign trade zones gain traction as importers seek tariff relief
Borderlands Mexico is a weekly rundown of developments in the world of United States-Mexico cross-border trucking and trade. This week: Foreign trade zones gain traction as importers seek tariff relief; Exports drive Mexico’s surprise growth, but...