World news, briefly.
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U.S. inflation accelerated while the economy grew at a 3.4% annual rate in the July–September quarter. The data could increase pressure on the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates at its December meeting.
apnews.com (English) ↗＋ SaveU.S. consumer confidence improved somewhat in October as gasoline prices fell modestly. Household costs nevertheless rose 0.6% from August to September, the largest monthly increase in five months.
apnews.com (English) ↗＋ SaveThe United Nations’ political mission in Somalia is ending after more than three decades, but no successor mechanism has been agreed to mediate disputes ahead of elections. The closure comes amid political tensions and a reported attack that killed at least 20 soldiers.
apnews.com (English) ↗＋ SaveIran said three oil tankers were struck by mines amid continuing tensions and attacks in the Middle East. The report also covered renewed fighting in Yemen and Mahmoud Abbas’s stated readiness to resume peace talks with Israel after a new Palestinian government forms.
apnews.com (English) ↗＋ SaveA group calling itself the Department of Peace released information on more than 41,000 staff members of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, according to the report.
bbc.co.uk (English) ↗＋ SaveNew York has enacted restrictions on companion chatbot behavior involving children, as states move to regulate how AI systems interact with minors and are deployed by employers.
apnews.com (English) ↗＋ SaveGlobal shares and U.S. futures were mixed after Alphabet reported quarterly revenue that disappointed investors. The results intensified questions about whether the company can generate sufficient returns to justify its heavy investment in artificial intelligence.
apnews.com (English) ↗＋ SaveA federal judge rejected the Trump administration’s request to stop California from processing up to 20,000 ballots tied to alleged noncitizen voters. The Justice Department said it would appeal the ruling.
apnews.com (English) ↗＋ SaveAlaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy ordered an investigation into Democratic Senate candidate Mary Peltola’s campaign after reports that it helped recruit a candidate with the same name as Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan.
apnews.com (English) ↗＋ SaveMilwaukee defeated Tampa Bay 4-1 in Game 5 to win its first World Series championship, ending a 57-year franchise wait. The Brewers had previously lost their only World Series appearance in 1982.
apnews.com (English) ↗＋ SaveCanada beat the United States 5-3 in Windsor, Ontario, ending an eight-game losing streak against its rival. The game was a rematch of February’s Olympic final ahead of the women’s world championship in Denmark in November.
theguardian.com (English) ↗＋ SaveThe third men’s cricket Test between South Africa and Australia is being played as the series decider at Newlands. Australia was 338-4 during the live updates on day three.
theguardian.com (English) ↗＋ SaveThailand revoked the citizenship of Chief Rabbi Yosef Chaim Kantor, citing his continued use of U.S. nationality for international travel after becoming a Thai citizen. The move comes amid a broader government campaign targeting foreign nationals accused of breaking laws or circumventing regulations.
straitstimes.com (English) ↗＋ Save