The Latest Breaking News from United States

First Thing: US ambassador in rare diplomatic break with Israel over attack on US journalist

Mike Huckabee condemns attack on Washington Post photojournalist that has drawn lukewarm response from Israeli authorities

The Guardian - UK · Oct 19

Polish satellite maker Creotech Instruments plans tenfold capacity boost by 2029

CEO Grzegorz Brona warned that Europe could remain reliant on US rockets to launch its satellites into orbit for years.

Euronews · Oct 19

Obama Slams Trump Probe into Ilhan Omar as 'Appalling' — and Says It's Everyone's Problem

Obama called the Trump probe into Rep. Ilhan Omar "appalling." Here's what agents seized, why the timing alarms experts, and what's next.

Latin Times · Oct 19

Used a Cash Machine Since 2007? You Could Be Owed a Share of Visa and Mastercard's $167.5M Settlement

Visa and Mastercard propose a $167.5 million ATM-fee settlement for eligible US cardholders. Claims must be filed by 10 February 2027.

International Business Times UK · Oct 19

Israel arrests 10 suspects over attacks on journalist, European diplomats in West Bank

Israeli police have arrested at least 10 suspects over attacks by Israeli settlers on Washington Post photojournalist Heidi Levine and a group of European diplomats in the occupied West Bank, amid growing US pressure on Israel to curb settler violence.

The Times of India · Oct 19

Trump Slashing Deportation Protections Shows Why Temporary Status Shouldn't Depend on Who's President

President Donald Trump revoked temporary protected status for about 1 million people living in the U.S.

Reason · Oct 19

New US law could change how games consoles work

Proposal comes amid controversy over games such as GTA 6, and outrage over digital purchases

The Independent UK · Oct 19

U.S. Stock Futures Climb as Chipmakers Rebound; Corporate Earnings in Focus

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ26) are up +0.52%, and December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ26) are up +1.11% this morning as investors cautiously snapped up beaten-down chipmakers and other AI-related stocks, setting a positive tone for a busy week of corporate earnings.

Barchart · Oct 19

Rupee ends flat as stock slump, importer hedging erodes bounce

The Indian rupee held steady even as it initially surged, influenced by rising dollar demand from importers. However, the local stock markets, particularly the Nifty 50, suffered a decline of more than 1% due to underwhelming results in the technology and financial sectors. Meanwhile, Brent crude oil prices dipped about…

The Economic Times · Oct 19

Trump’s war on science sparks American brain drain as top researchers flee overseas

Many American scientists are being recruited by foreign universities holding out offers of stable funding and academic freedom

The Independent UK · Oct 19