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by Donald Wood Last updated: 8:15 AM ET, Mon October 13, 2025 As the 2025-26 season kicks into high gear, the National Hockey League (NHL) and the National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA) announced a multiyear extension of their North American partnership with car rental giant Enterprise.Enterprise has been the Official Rental Car Partner of the NHL and NHLPA since the 2009-10 season, and the car rental company also retains non-exclusive rights in the used vehicle sales, car sharing and ride sharing services to promote its range of business lines. “Our partnership with the NHL and NHLPA has provided Enterprise…
Get ready for one of TechCrunch Disrupt 2025’s most electrifying moments — literally. Chris Barman, CEO of Slate Auto, is rolling one of her company’s brand-new electric trucks onto the Disrupt Stage before anyone else in the world sees it on the road. Be in the room for this live EV unveiling on the main stage. Save up to $624 this week when you register before October 17. Bringing a team? Save an additional 15% to 30% on group passes. How Slate is reinventing the commercial EV market — live onstage Barman will give attendees an insider’s look at how…
by Lacey Pfalz Last updated: 9:00 AM ET, Mon October 13, 2025 The large backlog of new aircraft, which reached a historic high of 17,000 last year, is expected to cost the airline industry over $11 billion this year, making it the costliest problem the industry faces, according to a new report by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). The report, Reviving the Commercial Aircraft Supply Chain, was co-created with global consulting firm Oliver Wyman. The new report demonstrates the costly impact of a slow supply chain, with airlines paying around $4.2 billion in excess fuel costs for operating older, less…
PARIS (AP) — France’s Nobel economics laureate Philippe Aghion reflected Monday on the creative roots that shaped his award-winning ideas about innovation and growth.Aghion paid homage to his family lineage, particularly his mother, Gaby Aghion, who founded the fashion house Chloé, after he was awarded the Nobel memorial prize in economics on Monday. The 69-year-old economics professor’s mother was credited with pioneering Parisian ready-to-wear as a freer, more feminine alternative to haute couture.“I grew up with innovators. I mean, she (my mother) invented luxury ready-to-wear,” Aghion said in an exclusive interview with The Associated Press from his apartment in Paris’…
A salesperson (left) shows vehicles to a shopper at a Toyota dealership.Getty ImagesDETROIT — Look no further than the automotive industry for the latest indication that U.S. consumers could be facing a “K-shaped” economy, where the wealthy keep seeing gains while those who have lower incomes struggle.The average price paid for a new vehicle last month topped $50,000 for the first time ever, Cox Automotive’s Kelley Blue Book reported Monday. Meanwhile, auto loan delinquency rates remain near all-time highs for those with low credit ratings.Consumers who can afford a new vehicle are on a buying spree, while those on tighter…
by Lacey Pfalz Last updated: 10:15 AM ET, Mon October 13, 2025 Australian air carrier Qantas has now revealed that the July cyberattack that targeted aviation companies around the world has leaked the personal data of its customers. The airline issued a statement on October 12 with the announcement, noting it was employing the assistance of specialist cyber security experts to see what kinds of data was released online. It also noted that it “continues to work closely with Australian Government agencies, including the Australian Cyber Security Centre and the Australian Federal Police.” An ongoing injunction has also been placed with…
The countdown is on! TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 kicks off in exactly two weeks — taking place October 27–29 at Moscone West in San Francisco — and this is your final chance to lock in up to $624 in savings before prices increase on Friday, October 17 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Join more than 10,000 founders, investors, and operators for three days of inspiration, connection, and dealmaking across 200+ sessions, 250+ tech leaders, and 300+ showcasing startups. Image Credits:TechCrunch Why attend Disrupt 2025 TechCrunch Disrupt is where the global startup ecosystem meets to shape what’s next — from AI and biotech…
Athletes confront failure as often as success during competition.For professional and Olympic athletes, those shortcomings can play out in singular and devastating fashion in front of worldwide audiences.From seven-time Olympic gymnast Simone Biles’ bout with “the twisties” during the 2020 Tokyo Games, to former Boston Red Sox first baseman Bill Buckner’s infamous error in the 1986 World Series, fanbases never cease to dwell upon these painstaking moments.Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Orion Kerkering joined that club when he mishandled a bases-loaded comebacker that led to his team’s elimination from the MLB playoffs.“Just kind of keep going with it. It’s hopefully starting a…
UPDATED: Monday, October 13, at 10:40 a.m. Travelers heading to airports in the Northeast this Monday are likely to encounter some weather-related challenges due to a nor’easter currently barreling its way along the East Coast, prompting states of emergency in several states and complicating air travel. The Federal Aviation Administration has posted Ground Delay Programs (GDPs) for several area airports to manage flights through the storms, including John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA). According to government data, LaGuardia is currently experiencing a ground stop due to wind through at least 9:00 a.m. EST…
If you’ve been thinking about joining 10,000+ startup and VC leaders at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 in San Francisco on October 27–29, the time to act is now. Lock in your place on the Expo floor, where ideas, capital, and connections collide. As of now, there are only 7 exhibit tables available, and we expect them to sell out before the deadline. And yes, this is the same inventory your competitors have their eyes on too. Act fast, as this is the absolute end of available inventory on the expo floor. Deadline is October 17 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Book here and get more details. Image Credits:TechCrunch Your spot on the expo floor is the catalyst that moves the needle A powerful brand moment: Your company gets featured as a partner on…