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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...

Business | Oct 20, 2025 | 8 min read Exports to US decline, non-US markets grow
News Business #Kolkata India’s exports to the US have contracted, while shipments to non-US destinations have remained robust, surpassing previous growth figures, rating agency Crisil said in its report for October. According to the report,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...
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...

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...

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...

F1 2025 Mexican Grand Prix weather forecast - latest from Mexico City
F1 returns to Mexico City for the 2025 Mexican Grand Prix as the title race heats up between McLaren and Max Verstappen. The four-time world champion claimed his fifth win of the season at COTA on Sunday, dominating the weekend in the sprint,...

Global potato trade adjusts as prices fall and exports shift
The global potato industry is undergoing a period of adjustment across key production and export regions, with developments ranging from market access negotiations to sharp price corrections in Europe. In North America, a Mexican trade delegation...

How Carney is blowing trade talks with Trump: Full Comment podcast
The elbows are down, the prime minister is backslapping U.S. President Donald Trump, but America’s tariffs just keep coming, and hurting Canada more. The ugly truth is that Ottawa’s been foundering in trade talks with the White House, as former...

UN risks bankruptcy as resources shrink, SG Guterres warns
The United Nations headquarters are seen in New York City on July 31, 2025. (Photo by Daniel SLIM / AFP) Audio By Vocalize The United Nations faces a “race to bankruptcy” unless Member States pay their dues in full and on time, Secretary-General...

Canada's Agriculture Minister's trade mission to Mexico is being called a success
Federal Agriculture Minister Heath MacDonald returning home with new trade commitments and strengthened ties in the agri-food sector. aimed at deepening agricultural partnerships and boosting Canadian exports. The government is calling the...
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...
Tons of silver from US, China ease London spot market squeeze
By Polina Devitt LONDON (Reuters) -Large flows of silver from the U.S. and China to London’s spot market in the past week are easing a liquidity squeeze in the world’s largest over-the-counter precious metals trading hub, traders and analysts...

Magnesium oxide market worth $6.31 billion by 2030
The report 'Magnesium Oxide (MgO) Market by Product Type (CCM, DBM, FM), Purity (High, Medium, Low), Source (Natural, Synthetic), Application (Animal Feed, Steel Making & Cement, Glass & Ceramics, Electronics, Pharmaceuticals, Fertilizers) -...

Brown professor probes US-Mexico extradition challenges with help of ‘Genius’ grant
“It was a very short period,” she said. “Because now we’re seeing borders and walls popular and proliferating again.” Jusionyte, 41, is a Brown University professor of international security and anthropology, and one of 22 national winners of...