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Donald Trump accused of flouting disclosure rules in BBC defamation case

The US president ‘continues to disregard his discovery obligations’, say the Beeb’s lawyers and urge the court to intervene.

Evening Standard · Sep 30

Vaping was supposed to get people off smoking. Now e-cig users are switching to cigarettes to try to quit

“This is not just a trivial misunderstanding. It’s misinformation to the point of significant harm.”

Fortune · Sep 30

US stocks: Nasdaq rises while S&P, Dow dip as softer inflation cools Fed hike bets

On Wednesday, inflation data led to mixed market movements, with the Nasdaq increasing slightly. The Dow and S&P 500 faced declines, although both indexes posted quarterly gains. Private employers added 90,000 jobs in September, contributing to labor market reports this week. The S&P 500 achieved new highs while also experiencing…

The Economic Times · Sep 30

Hegseth confirms US military will cut 20% of its generals and admirals

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The Independent UK · Sep 30

‘It’s crazy they invented it’: Nate Bargatze on the bright future of skilled trades, the urgency of live experience, and the coming of AI

“Before, when you had to Google something, it was like, it’s just article after article. And you’re like, ‘I’m not going to read these articles, dude.’”

Fortune · Sep 30

Catholic clergy sexually abused nearly 1,000 Massachusetts children over decades, report finds

No new indictments from eight-year investigation as state attorney general says church knew about abuse

The Guardian - US · Sep 30

Ford CEO Thinks Its 'Too Late' For Europe To Take On Chinese Automakers

Ford CEO Jim Farley thinks that it's too late for European automakers to take on Chinese automakers, so the U.S. needs to proceed with caution.

InsideEVs · Sep 30

Stolen Debit Cards Were Turned Into Betting Money—Then Came the Fight Over Where the Cash Goes

Stolen debit cards were allegedly used to deposit $10M into Polymarket US accounts and place bets, highlighting fraud risks for banks and payment processors.

International Business Times UK · Sep 30

Ukraine to present ‘wish list’ for new Russia sanctions under Graham law

Ukraine will present the Trump administration and Congress this week with a wish list of Russian companies, vessels and individuals it would like to see hit with U.S. sanctions under a new law signed by President Donald Trump this month

The Independent UK · Sep 30

US midterm elections 2026: Latest predictions and odds from Polymarket

According to Polymarket, there's a remarkable 93% likelihood that Democrats will secure the House in the 2026 elections. The Senate presents a more competitive landscape with Democrats at 63% and Republicans at 38%. The surge in trading volume indicates high public interest in both markets as November 3 approaches. Key…

The Economic Times · Sep 30