Today: October 28, 2026
Today: October 28, 2026

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Look of the Week: It’s Drake’s birthday and he’ll wear red leather pants if he wants to

Look of the Week: It’s Drake’s birthday and he’ll wear red leather pants if he wants to

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Walmart cuts holiday meal basket price to $3.50 per person

Retail giant Walmart on Wednesday unveiled its holiday meal basket price at $3.50 per person, the lowest since the retailer launched the program in 2022 at a time US shoppers are

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Ethiopia says it received Russian Su-35 jets, S-400 air defence systems to follow

Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said on Wednesday that his country had received a first batch of Russian Su-35 fighter jets and that it would later get S-400 air

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Ken Burns wins a $250,000 prize for bringing American history to life

Ken Burns has won a $250,000 prize for his contributions to American history

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Dutch zookeeper dies after being attacked by leopard

Dutch zookeeper dies after being attacked by leopard

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Jason Reynolds turns to adult fiction with 'Father, Father,' a road novel about 2 brothers

Jason Reynolds, a leading children's author, has written a book for adults

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Iranians cut essentials and put dreams on hold as war-hit economy bites

Iranian families are cutting back on food, housing and education as the eight-month-old war with the United States fuels one of the country's worst inflation

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Houthis strike Yemen's Aden airport after evacuation warning

Yemen's Houthis attacked Aden airport on Wednesday, Yemeni government forces said, after the Iran-aligned group warned people to evacuate the facility as fighting

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These are the four best used electric SUVs for under $25,000, according to Edmunds

The growing supply of used EVs has made electric SUVs more accessible to shoppers who don’t want to spend new-car money

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She exchanged 40,000 texts with her alleged killer. At his trial, they’re being used to tell two different stories

She exchanged 40,000 texts with her alleged killer. At his trial, they’re being used to tell two different stories

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New restrictions on purchases with SNAP benefits in some states mean fewer convenience stores are accepting them

Stores in waiver states may need to update their checkout systems and train employees to prevent purchases that are no longer allowed with SNAP benefits – potentially a big burden for retailers.

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Some states are stepping up after federal childcare cuts – and now offer lessons for the future

Improving both supply and quality of childcare has been the focus of several states trying to find solutions on their own.

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Iran sentences acclaimed film director Jafar Panahi to new prison term after his return home

Iran has sentenced acclaimed film director Jafar Panahi to five years and one month in prison, following his return to the country earlier this year, after the start of U.S. and Israeli attacks on the Islamic Republic

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AI may quickly generate ideas, but working with people leads to more creative ones

A recent experiment found that people working with ChatGPT generated fewer unique ideas than those who collaborated with other humans.

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Brazil Supreme Court says no search warrant issued against Senator Flavio Bolsonaro

Brazil's Supreme Court said on Wednesday that no police operation had been carried out or search and seizure warrant issued targeting Senator Flavio Bolsonaro.

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As Iran war drags on, airlines pull back on fuel hedges and warn on fares

With jet fuel prices at roughly double their levels before the Iran war, airlines are growing increasingly

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Harassed by Russian drones, Ukraine's trains keep on rolling

Ukrainian beauty salon owner Antonina Viter is getting used to having her travel plans disrupted by the threat of

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European banks beat profit forecasts, Brazil overshadows Santander 

European banks went some way to easing investor concerns about slowing earnings momentum

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Cyclone batters India’s eastern coast, killing 3 and damaging homes and farmland

Cyclone Arnab has battered India's Andhra Pradesh state, killing at least three people and damaging homes and farmland

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John Legend celebrates new album with performances at Baltimore's Sound Garden

John Legend celebrates new album with performances at Baltimore's Sound Garden

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Prisoner of war bracelet returned to daughter photographed in "Burst of Joy"

Prisoner of war bracelet returned to daughter photographed in "Burst of Joy"

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‘Oil pulling’: Natural, stronger mouthwash or waste of time?

‘Oil pulling’: Natural, stronger mouthwash or waste of time?

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LeBron James’ task in Philly bears a striking similarity to his new children’s book

LeBron James’ task in Philly bears a striking similarity to his new children’s book

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The new frontier for ads is racist cartoon AI musical microdrama

The new frontier for ads is racist cartoon AI musical microdrama

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Policeman kills knife attacker outside Israeli embassy in Serbia

An attacker with two knives wounded a policeman guarding the Israeli embassy in Belgrade overnight, before the officer shot the assailant dead,

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Bank of Canada poised to hike key rate for first time in three years

The Bank of Canada is widely expected to increase its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 2.5% on Wednesday, in a move seen by most economists

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Three killed, thousands evacuated as Cyclone Arnab hits eastern India

At least three people were killed, dozens of houses damaged and crops destroyed as a powerful cyclone struck India's

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Ambani’s Jio reaches $137 billion valuation, becoming India’s second-most valuable firm

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani's telecom-to-digital firm Reliance Jio Platforms soared 27% in its Mumbai debut on Wednesday, making it India's

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Basis trade retreat spurs shift into new rate bets

The slowdown in one of the US Treasury market's most scrutinized trades has driven investors to other corners of the rates

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Judge skeptical of Justice Dept lawsuit over alleged noncitizens on voting rolls

A US judge appeared skeptical on Tuesday of the Justice Department's request to block California from counting any mail ballots for the November 3 midterm

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‘It’s definitely the time’: Black governor hopefuls from both parties aim to make history in midterms

‘It’s definitely the time’: Black governor hopefuls from both parties aim to make history in midterms

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Alexander brothers each sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for sex trafficking

Alexander brothers each sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for sex trafficking

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German consumer sentiment slips on inflation fears, survey shows

German consumer sentiment is set to slip marginally heading into November, a survey showed on Wednesday, amid growing inflation and subdued income prospects.

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'Nobody heard us' – why Gen Z are leading protests across Europe

Maya Gourdel, a 19-year-old student in Brussels, sits at a desk writing slogans

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Unilever flags price hikes as Iran war costs stack up

Unilever expects price rises to increase in the fourth quarter and next year, it said on Wednesday as it aligns with other consumer goods

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Hegseth reassures Southeast Asia of US commitment, pledges stronger defence ties

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth sought to reassure Southeast Asian counterparts on Wednesday of Washington’s commitment to the

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China's old-age dependency ratio overtakes children for first time

HONG KONG, Oct 28 - China is now supporting more people aged 65 and above than children, underscoring the impact of its rapidly ageing population and a declining birth rate. 

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BNP Paribas beats Q3 profit forecasts, unveils €1.3 billion share buyback

BNP Paribas posted a forecast-beating rise in third-quarter profit on Wednesday, helped by strong performance in its investment banking division, as the lender

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Flavio Bolsonaro and family to receive US visas after leaving Brazil, State Department says

Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro has left the country for the United States after losing Sunday's presidential

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US judge narrows French President Macron's defamation lawsuit against podcaster

A Delaware judge ruled that French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte, may continue their defamation lawsuit against the

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Alexander brothers get 30 years each in prison after sex trafficking convictions

Three brothers convicted of exploiting their access to wealth and high society in New York and Miami to drug and rape women were each sentenced on Tuesday to 30 years in

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Exit polls suggest no clear winner in Israel's election, but Netanyahu is far from defeated

Israeli voters have delivered a setback to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's far-right coalition, with exit polls suggesting no clear winner in the election

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US Justice Department sues Maryland school district over transgender policies

The US Justice Department sued a public school district in Maryland on Tuesday over transgender policies that it alleged violated federal law, the

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Special master could evaluate Justice Department's claims of noncitizens on California voter rolls

A federal judge says he is considering appointing a special master to evaluate claims by the Trump administration that California has some 20,000 noncitizens on its voter rolls

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Hunter Biden laptop issue resurfaces as judge scolds prosecutors over case against ex-FBI officials

A federal judge has scolded the Justice Department for its unorthodox handling of a criminal case against two former FBI officials accused of making false statements to Congress about their participation in and knowledge of investigations involving Hunter Biden, the son of former President Joe Biden

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Atlanta Dream owners say they raised WNBA Finals scheduling conflicts months ago in blistering open letter

Atlanta Dream owners say they raised WNBA Finals scheduling conflicts months ago in blistering open letter

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Trump administration sued over rollback of corporate ownership reporting rules

Twenty-one US states and the District of Columbia sued President Donald Trump's administration on Tuesday over its rollback of reporting requirements

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Trump promotes oil production in Texas, where Democrats dream of breakthrough

President Donald Trump campaigned in the traditionally solidly Republican state of Texas on Tuesday, seeking to boost US Senate candidate Ken Paxton

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FBI agent says he feared case against ex-FBI officials tied to Hunter Biden probes would look political

An FBI agent who helped lead the case against two former senior bureau officials accused of lying to Congress about Hunter Biden investigations

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Thousands rally outside Portugal's parliament over housing crisis, police operations

Thousands rallied outside Portugal's parliament in Lisbon on Tuesday to protest against a deepening housing crisis and recent police

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Jay-Z will headline the 2027 Super Bowl halftime show

Rapper and entrepreneur Jay-Z, who has served in an advisory role to the NFL through his company Roc Nation since 2019, announced he will perform at the Super Bowl LXI Halftime Show in February.

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Visa results beat estimates as resilient customers keep up spending

Visa beat expectations for fourth-quarter results on Tuesday as customers continued swiping their cards to pay for travel, shopping and

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Rights monitors raise concerns over senior UAE diplomat bid for next UN boss

Human rights monitors criticized senior UAE diplomat Lana Nusseibeh's candidacy to be the next UN chief on Tuesday, citing her role in

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Jordan, Syria to form security committee after deadly strikes on Islamic State sites

Jordan and Syria have agreed to form a joint security committee to examine the details and repercussions of recent Jordanian airstrikes against Islamic State sites in Syria, the two

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Walmart's margins in Mexico tighten as costs outpace sales growth

Walmart's Mexico unit missed third-quarter profit estimates on Tuesday as rising costs and investments ate into margins,

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Who should be believed? Trump's social media post on golf course leads lawyers back to court

Donald Trump’s social media posts on the closure and renovation of a historic golf course in the nation’s capital are putting Justice Department lawyers in the uncomfortable position of explaining whether the president of the United States should be believed

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Florida mom arrested at airport for leaving 4 kids home alone during work trip to Vegas

Florida mom arrested at airport for leaving 4 kids home alone during work trip to Vegas

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Food and household brands warn of more price hikes as Iran war costs bite

The world's top consumer goods and food companies, from Coca-Cola and Procter & Gamble to Nestle and Reckitt, have warned of

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US judge blocks Trump rule cutting the time refugees have to contest end of status

A federal judge on Tuesday temporarily blocked US President Donald Trump's administration from implementing a new rule that would cut the amount of time

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El Salvador rushes some 1,000 troops to Haiti after gang ambush, source says

El Salvador has sent about 1,000 troops to Haiti after four Salvadoran members of a UN-backed security mission went missing in a gang ambush on the outskirts of the

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US woman convicted of getting Islamic State training after becoming teen bride to a fighter

A New York woman whose father took her to Syria as a teenager and arranged her marriage to an Islamic State fighter has been convicted of receiving weapons training from the militant group

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Massachusetts police chief was "hammered drunk," sleeping in unmarked cruiser outside liquor store, police say

Massachusetts police chief was "hammered drunk," sleeping in unmarked cruiser outside liquor store, police say

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Truck stolen by escaped Tennessee inmate is found abandoned in Illinois, authorities say

Authorities say an escaped Tennessee inmate convicted of murdering a co-worker stole a truck from a nearby farm and apparently made it to southern Illinois before abandoning it

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US Supreme Court denies immigration judges the power to shelve deportation cases

The US Supreme Court declined on Tuesday to reinstate the authority of immigration judges to temporarily postpone deportation cases, keeping in place an agreement

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Animatronic Chucky doll stolen from Michigan lawn

Animatronic Chucky doll stolen from Michigan lawn

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NYSE moves to bring all-or-nothing options to stocks and company earnings

The New York Stock Exchange is preparing to start trading a new type of options contract that lets investors make all-or-nothing bets on whether a stock

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Manhunt underway for convicted killer who escaped through Tennessee prison fence and fled in stolen truck, officials say

Manhunt underway for convicted killer who escaped through Tennessee prison fence and fled in stolen truck, officials say

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Susan Saint James, Emmy-winning actor of 'McMillan & Wife' and 'Kate & Allie,' dies at 80

Susan Saint James, known for her roles in “McMillan & Wife” and “Kate & Allie,” has died at 80

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Kansas State University bus carrying 7th-graders on field trip involved in crash in OKC

Kansas State University bus carrying 7th-graders on field trip involved in crash in OKC

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India evacuates tens of thousands as Cyclone Arnab nears eastern coast in Andhra Pradesh state

Indian authorities have evacuated tens of thousands of people from vulnerable coastal areas in the eastern state of Andhra Pradesh as a severe cyclone over the Bay of Bengal is expected to make landfall along the country’s east coast

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Alex Pretti’s family says feds are still stonewalling efforts for justice

Alex Pretti’s family says feds are still stonewalling efforts for justice

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This freight train claims to be the longest ever. Here's how long

South Africa claims it has sent the longest freight train in the world on a test run

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FTC to sue to block Cintas-UniFirst deal, Semafor reports

The Federal Trade Commission has indicated to uniform rental firm Cintas that it will sue to block its proposed $5.5 billion acquisition of rival UniFirst, Semafor reported on

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JPMorgan says ex-banker Rana pushed sister, friend to lie to support sexual assault case

JPMorgan Chase urged a federal judge to dismiss a sexual harassment and discrimination lawsuit by former investment banker Chirayu Rana, accusing him