India’s biggest car maker, Maruti Suzuki, is set to raise the price of its vehicles because the cost of making them has gone up. The price hike comes after a chain reaction that began in the Middle East, where fighting has made it harder for goods to move around the world and has pushed up fuel pric
The Shops at Somerset Square, a 40‑year‑old open‑air center in Glastonbury, is shaking up its image by adding six fresh restaurants and services. The move follows a 2022 purchase by Poag Shopping Centers, which wants to turn the once‑upscale spot into a lively local hotspot. Instead of just filli
Market chatter shows sugar costs rising after worries grow that a strong El Niño could dry out key crop areas in Brazil, India and Thailand. Recent data from the International Sugar Organization point to a possible drop in global supply for 2026/27, which could tighten the market. Meanwhile, r
The market for coffee futures saw a sharp rise on Thursday, with July arabica climbing 5. 10 points (about 1. 9%) and July robusta gaining 71 points (around 2. 1%). The surge came as investors reacted to fears that an El Niño event could delay Brazil’s rainy season, a key factor for the country’s co
LiveKit, a platform that lets companies create voice, video and physical AI agents, has hired Tom Davies as its new Chief Revenue Officer. The move comes as the firm expands its sales, finance and marketing teams to keep pace with the rising demand from large businesses for voice‑driven AI solutions
Conduent has agreed to hand over its Public Transit division, which includes fare‑management and fleet‑control services, to Modaxo, a worldwide tech firm. The deal values the unit at $164 million and is slated to finish before the end of 2026. The unit supplies a range of systems used by cities a
The state of North Carolina has filed a lawsuit against Vietnamese electric‑vehicle company Vinfast. The suit claims that Vinfast failed to honor its promise to build a new electric‑vehicle and battery factory in the state. According to the state’s attorney general, the company stopped work on the s
Reno is testing a new rule that could let new bars in downtown and Midtown play live music late without jumping through old hoops. Instead of paying five grand and waiting months for a special permit, these businesses might get a faster track to keep the music going past 11 p. m. inside their doors.
A Silicon Valley electronics company recently bought a large, empty office building in San Jose for about $18. 8 million—roughly a quarter less than what lenders had estimated it was worth. The 78, 200-square-foot property at 5729 Fontanoso Way had been sitting unused for years after a biotech start
Behind every smooth flight is a crew that keeps passengers safe and happy. Flight attendants do more than serve drinks—they handle emergencies, manage tight spaces, and shape how travelers feel about an airline. For airlines like Tibet Airlines, getting this right isn't just about smiles. It's about
