Russia’s Google struggling to stay running after major Ukrainian strikes IN FULL The Independent UK · Oct 9
Dollar Supported by Higher T-Note Yields The dollar index (DXY00 ) is up by +0.19% today. The dollar is climbing today amid higher T-note yields, which strengthened the dollar’s interest rate differentials. Dollar gains are limited after the University of Michigan US Oct consumer sentiment index fell more than expected to a 5-month low. Also, a... Barchart · Oct 9
Privileged and proud: how nepo babies took fashion month by storm From commanding the catwalks to acting as plus-ones for their famous parents, celebrity kids are bang on trend The Guardian - UK · Oct 9
I-90 winter weather advisory issued as up to 3 inches of snow and 35 mph gusts to hit Montana: Which highways could see snow and slippery roads Montana's National Weather Office has announced a winter weather advisory affecting Interstate 90 and nearby regions. Anticipated snowfall could reach 3 inches accompanied by wind gusts up to 35 mph. This advisory will be active from 6 p.m. Saturday until 6 p.m. Sunday local time. Motorists in western Montana should… The Economic Times · Oct 9
Iran Escalates Hostilities Beyond Hormuz Strait. It Will Now Pursue Vessels Outside The Waterway. The revolutionary guard corps said "any vessel that passes through an unauthorized passage will be pursued throughout the entire region, and its punishment will be definitive." International Business Times · Oct 9
The Chilling Reason the Fort Hood Shooter Will Be Executed at Exactly 1PM on 3 December Nidal Malik Hasan is scheduled for execution by firing squad on 3 December 2026, but potential legal challenges and undisclosed arrangements could affect the date and proposed livestream. International Business Times UK · Oct 9
Donald Trump approval rating crashes among Republicans weeks ahead of November 3 US midterm elections Donald Trump approval rating: Concerns about the economy and the war have driven Trump's public approval to record lows and have been weighing on support for his party ahead of the November 3 election that will determine control of Congress for the next two years. The Economic Times · Oct 9
Trump Awards Top Science and Technology Honours to Six Tech Leaders Amid Scrutiny of Financial Ties Trump awards science and technology medals to Elon Musk, Satya Nadella and four other tech leaders, amid scrutiny of their political and corporate ties. International Business Times UK · Oct 9
Hurricane Simon update: Storm expected to become Category 4 before landfall Category 4 hurricanes on the Saffir-Simpson scale have maximum sustained winds of 210-250 kph The Independent UK · Oct 9
Mastermind behind ‘despicable’ monkey torture network that shared sadistic videos online jailed Bartosz Poklek played a leading role in the online community, running chat groups and distributing thousands of videos and images The Independent UK · Oct 9
Walmart creates 1-hour express pickups as holiday shopping ramps up Those who have the Walmart app will be able to try the new ‘Shop to Light’ feature The Independent UK · Oct 9
US servicewoman cries in dock after avoiding jail for causing fatal crash by careless driving Jasmine Dessaure lost control of her Jeep Cherokee before crashing into a Nissan Note The Independent UK · Oct 9
Trump signs order to ease diesel costs ahead of midterms: Will it bring relief to US farmers? US President Donald Trump is facing rising pressure to bring down fuel prices as increasing costs squeeze American households and businesses ahead of the November midterm elections. The Times of India · Oct 9
AI Firms Fear Catastrophic Incident: Labs run drills for serious cyber risks AI companies are preparing for a potential catastrophic AI incident in the next 6-12 months, which executives fear could trigger a massive public backlash and force governments to impose sweeping regulations, Axios reported. The Times of India · Oct 9
The Times of India · Oct 9 Hurricane Isaias approaches US Gulf Coast, raising storm surge fears Hurricane Isaias is gaining strength while heading towards the Gulf Coast, prompting mandatory evacuations across Florida. Energy firms are pulling personnel from offshore rigs, and significant oil and gas output is being halted. With projections of severe storm surges and heavy rain triggering potential flooding, states like Alabama and Florida…
Latin Times · Oct 9 Bond Was No Barrier: How a Miami Man Ran a Meth Deal From House Arrest and Earned 147 Months Behind Bars Miami man gets 147 months in federal prison for cocaine trafficking, ghost guns, and a meth deal arranged while on home incarceration and electronic monitoring.
The Economic Times · Oct 9 Dwayne Johnson launched Teremana Tequila in 2020; 6 years later, the brand was reportedly valued at about $3.5 billion Dwayne Johnson launched Teremana Tequila in 2020 with three partners. Six years later, the brand was reportedly valued at $3.5 billion. Johnson serves as chairman, but he isn’t the sole owner. Co-founders Dany Garcia, Jenna Fagnan and Ken Austin share the venture with the Lopez family, its tequila producers in…
Barchart · Oct 9 Stocks Push Higher as Crude Oil Prices Ease The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) is up by +0.26% today, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up by +0.21%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.31%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ26 ) are up +0.20%, and December E-mini...
The Guardian - AU · Oct 9 New spate of stabbings, overdoses and fires at Australian immigration detention centres run by ICE-linked US prison firm Exclusive: Federal government under scrutiny as documents reveal serious security lapses at Melbourne and Villawood immigration detention centres
The Guardian - AU · Oct 9 I hitchhiked from Sydney to Perth, and found comfort in the company of strangers The lost practice of hitchhiking is a subculture, an art, and a way of travel that satisfies wanderlust like no other trip. Plus, it costs nothing
The Economic Times · Oct 9 US stocks: US market rises as oil retreats; SpaceX spectrum deal hammers telecoms Wall Street opened on a positive note this Friday as oil prices dipped, easing worries over Middle Eastern supply issues. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite each experienced a rise at the open. Nonetheless, the telecom industry faced headwinds following SpaceX's spectrum purchase, sparking competitive anxiety…
The Guardian - UK · Oct 9 Pete Hegseth’s plan to livestream execution puts US in dubious company Only Iran and Afghanistan routinely carry out sentences in public, with Saudi Arabia appearing to have ended practice
International Business Times UK · Oct 9 US Compared to 'Oppressive Dictatorship' Countries Amid Trump-Hegseth Plan to Livestream Hasan Execution The Pentagon plans to livestream the 3 December firing-squad execution of former Army Major Nidal Hasan, prompting bipartisan criticism and questions about the unprecedented broadcast.
Euronews · Oct 9 EU and China clinch deal over cars after heated trade talks as Brussels pushes to rebalance trade EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič described the deal as marking the end of the “first phase” of negotiations. Brussels is pushing for a fundamental rebalancing in trade relations with Beijing.
The Economic Times · Oct 9 Nobel Peace Prize winner Navi Pillay jokes: 'If you clap a little bit more, I may share this prize with Trump' - here's why Nobel Peace Prize winner Navi Pillay joked about sharing her 2026 award with Donald Trump after colleagues applauded her in Nuremberg. Here’s what she said and why Trump has repeatedly expressed his desire to win the prestigious honour.