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What begins as a long queue at airport security is increasingly ending as a financial dispute. Across the US, severe staffing shortages and record-breaking wait times are not only disrupting travel plans, but quietly placing pressure on the payments ecosystem that underpins the entire industry. With TSA staffing at historic lows and reports of security lines exceeding four hours at major hubs, passengers are missing flights in growing numbers. More than 480 officers have resigned since the partial government shutdown began, while around 50,000 employees remain working without pay. Absenteeism has surged well beyond normal levels, reaching as high as…

Coinbase has received conditional approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to establish Coinbase National Trust Company, according to a statement from the company.  The approval marks a regulatory milestone for Coinbase as it expands its federally supervised custody and market infrastructure operations. The company emphasized that the approval does not authorize it to operate as a commercial bank. Coinbase stated it will not take retail deposits or engage in fractional reserve banking. Instead, the charter is intended to provide federal oversight for its custody business, which the firm says has been a core part of its…

GMB union members at the Brighton Pavilion and Museums Trust are due to strike on Saturday in protest against proposed cuts to their terms and conditions. The union said Brighton Pavilion and Museums Trust management told staff to sign new contracts by April 1. Under previous contracts, workers had the same contract terms as council workers, including access to pay rises, the Local Government Pension Scheme and benefits such as holiday allowance, parental leave and sick pay. GMB said the new contracts would threaten these benefits. A museum spokesman said its priority is to minimise disruption to visitors. It said…

Thursday 02 April 2026 4:06 pm Ares Management Corporation (NYSE: ARES) (“Ares”), a leading global alternative investment manager, announced today that it has raised approximately $5.4 billion of aggregate capital, including equity commitments and related transaction vehicles, to invest in value-add real estate opportunities across high-conviction markets in the U.S. and Europe. This follows the final closings of Ares US Real Estate Fund XI, LP (“US XI”) and Ares European Property Enhancement Partners IV, SCSp (“EPEP IV”). US XI closed at its increased hard cap of $3.1 billion. Inclusive of related transaction vehicles and GP commitment, the U.S. value-add strategy…

“Sorry out of use” signs hang from many pumps across the city, and forecourts have been blocked off as swarms of cars line up to try and fill both their tanks and fuel cans. The Glasgow Times visited several fuel stations across the city; some were closed because they had run out of fuel, while others were open and had varying supplies. Staff at all locations assured us that fuel deliveries were arriving as usual and that the pumps running dry were due to customers’ panic buying amid soaring prices. One customer at the pumps today told us she was…

Mr Justice Fowler heard he became disorderly and struggled as attempts were made to arrest him and two officers were injuredPastor Colin Houston who preaches in Belfast City CentreA street preacher allegedly subjected Belfast’s deputy Lord Mayor to a foul-mouthed rant outside City Hall, the High Court heard today.Prosecutors claimed Councillor Paul Doherty had to retreat amid fears Colin Houston would assault him during last week’s confrontation.Houston, 61, is also accused of swearing at council security staff who asked him to take down a Jesus flag and then injuring two PSNI officers.The Christian pastor, of Forthriver Way in Belfast, faces…

Smyrna, DE, April 02, 2026 –(PR.com)– Executive leader, doctoral scholar, and founder of WIFE Boss Academy, Maxine L. Johnson, proudly announces the release of her highly anticipated new book, “W.I.F.E. Boss: Women. Inspired. Focused. Empowered. — Leading Powerfully Without Sacrificing Yourself.” a.co/d/0afxpRypThis powerful leadership manifesto challenges the narrative that women must choose between professional advancement and personal wholeness. Instead, Johnson introduces a bold framework for women who are ready to lead with clarity, conviction, and courage—without compromising their identity, relationships, faith, or well-being.“Too many women are carrying the weight of the world while silently losing themselves,” Johnson shares. “This book is…

The following is a joint announcement from the MIT School of Architecture and Planning, MIT Schwarzman College of Computing, Hasso Plattner Institute, and Hasso Plattner Foundation.The MIT Morningside Academy for Design (MAD), MIT Schwarzman College of Computing, Hasso Plattner Institute (HPI), and Hasso Plattner Foundation celebrated the launch of the MIT and HPI AI and Creativity Hub (MHACH) at a signing ceremony this week. This 10-year initiative aims to deepen ties between computing and design as advances in artificial intelligence are reshaping how ideas are conceived and shared.Funded by the Hasso Plattner Foundation, MIT and HPI will work together to…

Location : The M3 westbound between junctions J8 and J9 . Reason : Congestion. Status : Currently Active. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 18:45 and 19:00 on 2 April 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 10 minutes against expected traffic. Source link

Located 700 kilometers (440 miles) east of Madagascar, Réunion Island is the product of a long-lived mantle hotspot on the floor of the Indian Ocean. The island first emerged above the ocean’s surface about 2 million years ago. It remains active today, with frequent eruptions from Piton de la Fournaise, a shield volcano on the island’s eastern side. Since the 17th century, the volcano has had more than 150 documented eruptions. The most recent began within the Enclos Fouqué caldera on February 13, 2026, with the opening of four fissures that fueled sustained lava fountains reaching 10 to 50 meters…