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U.S. applications for unemployment benefits fell to 194,000 last week, the lowest level since July. The labor market has remained resilient despite higher energy prices and uncertainty over trade policies.
apnews.com (English) ↗＋ SaveA sharp sell-off in artificial-intelligence stocks pulled markets lower worldwide. In the United States, weakness in technology shares masked gains across most of the broader stock market.
apnews.com (English) ↗＋ SaveRussian President Vladimir Putin told U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff that Moscow agreed in principle to resume trilateral peace talks with Ukraine and the United States. Russia also released a detained U.S. citizen after the meeting.
axios.com (English) ↗＋ SaveRussian missiles struck Kyiv as Moscow said it had downed more than 800 Ukrainian drones. The attacks came amid renewed diplomatic efforts involving U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff and the leaders of Russia and Ukraine.
apnews.com (English) ↗＋ SaveA Chinese-speaking hacker reportedly used AI agents to autonomously probe and break into websites belonging to more than 100 companies, highlighting how artificial intelligence may accelerate offensive cyber operations with limited human involvement.
insideretail.asia (English) ↗＋ SaveA federal judge ordered the Trump administration to stop an investigation into alleged noncitizen voting in nine states, finding significant errors in the government’s data and concluding that the effort intimidated voter-assistance organizations.
apnews.com (English) ↗＋ SaveThe Supreme Court cleared the way for New Hampshire to prohibit voters from using student identification as proof of identity in the November midterm elections, after a lower court had blocked state guidance implementing the ban.
apnews.com (English) ↗＋ SaveSt. Louis City defeated the Columbus Crew 5-3 on penalties after 120 scoreless minutes to win the 2026 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. It was the club’s first trophy in its four-year history and secured a place in the 2027 CONCACAF Champions Cup.
thetelegraph.com (English) ↗＋ SaveBournemouth defeated AC Milan 3-0 in the Europa League after Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan was sent off in the first half. Justin Kluivert and Marcus Tavernier scored penalties before Amine Adli added a late free-kick.
theguardian.com (English) ↗＋ SaveOfficial forecasts indicate that Great Britain is expected to pay some of Europe’s highest energy costs this winter as it relies more heavily on imports to ensure adequate supplies of gas and electricity.
theguardian.com (English) ↗＋ SaveNorthern Ireland is the only part of the United Kingdom without a formally commissioned, publicly funded adult ADHD service. Some patients report paying up to £4,000 a year for treatment.
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