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The Federal Reserve left its main interest rate unchanged even though inflation remains above its target. Economists still expect policymakers could raise rates again at the December meeting, while a key inflation measure is expected to accelerate further.
apnews.com (English) ↗＋ SaveOfficials said a ceasefire was holding in a Ukrainian city as Moscow and Kyiv awaited U.S.-led negotiations. The development came amid continuing efforts to reduce the intensity of the conflict.
apnews.com (English) ↗＋ SaveThree maritime drones struck a container ship in the Black Sea off Bulgaria on October 28. The crew was evacuated and rescued in the latest incident affecting commercial shipping near NATO’s eastern flank.
apnews.com (English) ↗＋ SaveIsrael’s election produced no clear winner as votes were counted. The result could affect the country’s domestic political balance and its approach to regional tensions, including relations with Iran.
apnews.com (English) ↗＋ SaveA group calling itself the Department of Peace released information on more than 41,000 Department of Homeland Security staff in what was described as a major hack.
bbc.co.uk (English) ↗＋ SaveResidents near an xAI data center in Mississippi said real estate agents acting for the company offered to buy their homes on the condition that owners agree not to join a lawsuit over noise from a related power plant.
theguardian.com (English) ↗＋ SaveAI tools are making it easier to modify and recreate games, including by assisting with code decompilation. The trend is prompting questions about piracy, copyright and the technology’s potential impact on the industry.
theguardian.com (English) ↗＋ SaveThe Justice Department has pursued a series of high-profile cases and actions as the midterm election approaches. Defense lawyers, Democrats and other critics argue the timing and targets appear politically motivated, while the department says it is following the facts and the law.
apnews.com (English) ↗＋ SaveA federal judge rejected the Trump administration’s request to stop California from processing ballots from up to 20,000 people alleged to be likely noncitizens. The judge warned that granting the request would disrupt the midterm elections.
apnews.com (English) ↗＋ SaveThe Trump administration’s immigration crackdown is generating political backlash that could affect the midterm elections. Enforcement actions and deportation policies have become a central issue for voters.
apnews.com (English) ↗＋ SaveTampa Bay defeated Milwaukee 4-3 in 12 innings in Game 4 of the World Series, forcing a fifth game. The Brewers still lead the best-of-seven series 3-1.
theguardian.com (English) ↗＋ SaveAlessia Russo scored a hat-trick in Arsenal’s 3-0 win over Benfica in the Women’s Champions League. The result made Russo the highest-scoring English player in the competition’s history and moved Arsenal to second in the league phase.
theguardian.com (English) ↗＋ SaveLiverpool defeated Chelsea 6-5 on penalties after a 1-1 draw at Anfield, advancing to the Carabao Cup quarter-finals. It was Liverpool’s fifth penalty-shootout victory over Chelsea.
theguardian.com (English) ↗＋ SaveTyphoon Champi was declared the strongest storm of the year so far after striking Taiwan and Japan’s southern islands. The reported toll stood at one dead and 527 injured, while sustained winds reached 185 mph.
theguardian.com (English) ↗＋ SaveThe U.S. military in Japan banned vehicles made by Chinese electric-car maker BYD at Kadena Air Base on Okinawa. The restriction also applies to delivery drivers and taxis, amid security concerns over Chinese technology.
theguardian.com (English) ↗＋ SaveJapanese prosecutors formally charged a U.S. Marine suspected of fatally strangling a woman at a hotel in Okinawa and stealing her belongings. The defendant denies the charges.
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