WAO ART #356

American Airlines is launching flights between Brisbane and Dallas-Fort Worth on October 27. This new route will provide more adventure opportunities for travelers from Australia, as well as serve as a gateway to explore other parts of the United States, Canada, Europe, and Latin America.

Chinese firms Sinohydro Corp and China Railway Group have agreed to raise their investment in a copper-cobalt mining deal in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) from $3 billion to $7 billion. The increased investment is part of the Sicomines joint venture.

Artist Ryder Ripps has been ordered to pay Yuga Labs $9 million in a trademark infringement case involving copycat versions of Yuga's Bored Ape NFTs. The judgment includes disgorgement of profits, penalties, attorneys' fees, and other costs. Ripps and Jeremy Cahen must give up the NFTs.

The US Department of Justice (DoJ) has charged two staff members of the Patterson Joint Unified School District for illegally mining cryptocurrency using school property. The staff members allegedly used the school's resources, including electricity, to operate a crypto mining farm.

The Italian Data Protection Authority (IDPA) has accused OpenAI of violating data protection laws in the European Union. The IDPA alleges that OpenAI's ChatGPT violates the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) by collecting personal data without consent.

The European Union (EU) has announced a 10 billion euro ($10.8 billion) investment program to expand the Middle Corridor to Central Asia. The program aims to enhance transport connectivity between Europe and Central Asia as part of the EU's Global Gateway trade network.

Salvadorans are voting in presidential and legislative elections, with current President Nayib Bukele expected to win a second term despite a constitutional ban on reelection. Bukele's administration has been praised for its crackdown on gangs, resulting in a decrease in violence.