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A look inside Jeffrey Epstein’s Manhattan lair

New York Times: Epstein renovated and redecorated the mansion in an eccentric style.

OceanGate failures led to fatal Titan implosion, final report finds

OceanGate ignored safety protocols, leading to the deadly Titan implosion.

5 ways there's a new chill in America's summer holidays

Trump's trade wars, immigration crackdown may be dampening the post-pandemic travel boom.

Global markets rise as Fed rate cut expectations grow

Tokyo, Hong Kong, and Shanghai markets all closed in the green.

Could the UK's online age checks make their way to NZ?

VPN downloads in the UK surged as users bypass age verification.

Market close: Strong lead from US carries NZX 50 up 1.5%

'Bad news is good news,' one analyst said.

New image of Duchess of Sussex released for her 44th birthday

Photo of Meghan shared on the As Ever Instagram for her 44th birthday.

US to require $25,000 bond for some visitors

The 12-month pilot programme targets countries with high visa overstay rates.

Boeing workers to strike after rejecting '40% wage increase' proposal

The Boeing workers' strike starts at midnight on August 4 in Missouri and Illinois.

Tourism Holdings board rejects $2.30 per share takeover offer

A consortium was spearheading a bid to acquire all of THL’s shares.

Why Trump's tariffs may stick around

NY Times analysis: Future leaders, from either party, may resist rolling back the tariffs.

Everybody wants your 5-star rating. Even your ear surgeon

Survey fatigue frustrates consumers, with many expressing annoyance online.

US and Israeli officials float idea of ‘all or nothing’ Gaza deal

New York Times: 'No piecemeal deals, that doesn’t work,' US envoy Steve Witkoff said.

Luxon signals 'massive' NCEA announcement, envoy heads to US to appeal tariff

Luxon earlier called the decision by Trump to impose a 15% tariff rate 'blunt'.

'Absolutely shattered': Alabama town reels from trafficking allegations

Seven people were charged with trafficking, rape, and kidnapping in Bibb County.

Explainer: Trade fuelled inequality, can Trump’s tariffs reduce it?

New York Times: The cost of pretty much everything will go up because of tariffs.