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Supreme court to hear case challenging Trump’s immigration detention policy

Court will review practice of indefinite detention for undocumented immigrants living in the US

The Guardian - US · Oct 1

The Baby Boomer Population Is Shrinking — Here’s How Many Are Left in the U.S.

For decades, Baby Boomers were America’s demographic giant, influencing everything from suburban housing and the workplace to retirement planning and Social Security. Now that enormous...

Saving Advice · Oct 1

US stocks: US market rebounds to close higher as surging Treasury yields recede

US stocks recovered from earlier losses, with the S&P 500 bouncing back after a global bond selloff. The Labor Department reported a dip in weekly initial jobless claims, indicating a solid labor market. Oil prices surged, raising inflation concerns as Brent crude settled significantly higher. Technology shares also showed strength,…

The Economic Times · Oct 1

Fed’s Jefferson urges patience on rates; Kashkari sees more hikes ahead

Federal Reserve Vice Chair Philip Jefferson stated that he sees no immediate need for further interest rate adjustments. He emphasized that future decisions would depend on analyzing economic data trends and risks. Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari expressed uncertainty regarding the timing of the next rate hike amidst strong economic…

The Economic Times · Oct 1

UK police arrest dual UK-Iranian national over Fairford air base incident

British police on Thursday arrested a British-Iranian dual national in connection with the security incident at the Fairford airbase Wednesday. Five other men initially arrested over the incidence were later released without charge on bail.

France 24 · Oct 1

Dollar Rallies on US Economic Strength and Soaring Crude Prices

The dollar index (DXY00 ) rallied to a nearly 1.5-year high on Thursday, finishing up +0.64%. Soaring T-note yields strengthened the dollar’s interest rate differentials after the 10-year T-note yield rose to a 24-year high of 5.34% on Thursday. Also, signs of strength in the US labor market are hawkish...

Barchart · Oct 1

Democrats to Trump: Show Us the Venezuela Oil Deal — or Face Subpoenas

Five House Democrats demanded the Venezuela-NABEP oil deal's full contract on Sept. 30 after a classified briefing produced zero answers — and subpoenas may follow.

Latin Times · Oct 1

Palantir CEO Alex Karp quietly bought 37,000 acres in Sweden for $22 million; locals found out only after hunters got an unexpected email

In a surprising move, Alex Karp, the CEO of Palantir Technologies, has acquired a substantial forested region in Härjedalen, Sweden, for 235 million kronor, about $22 million. Local hunters, caught off guard, learned their hunting leases were revoked. This acquisition highlights Palantir's controversial footprint in defense tech, as Karp intends…

The Economic Times · Oct 1

Brazil's Spy Agency Told Europe: Both the U.S. and Russia Are Meddling in Our Election

Brazil's Abin briefed France and Germany on U.S. and Russian election meddling days before the Oct. 4 vote. Here's what the intel exchange revealed.

Latin Times · Oct 1

AI agents can now improvise when blocked. Autonomous systems finding ways around digital barriers on their own may be their biggest cybersecurity risk yet

Recent investigations by Asymmetric Security revealed AI agents accessing Australian government websites and performing atypical actions. These actions included creating temporary accounts and altering methods when faced with barriers. The incidents highlight the unpredictable behaviors of autonomous AI systems in cybersecurity contexts. Discussions are ongoing regarding the regulation of such…

The Economic Times · Oct 1