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Apple October 28 Product Launch

Apple called the event "Pro and tell" in invitations.

Nvidia Investments and German AI Push

Nvidia announced planned investments in four German startups.

Disney Acquires Character.ai Assets

Disney agreed to a $20 million deal for Character.ai's assets.

Rubio Visits India for Trade Talks

The two countries struggle to finalize a trade deal.

Alberta Voters Reject Independence Referendum

Alberta voters decisively rejected separation from Canada in the referendum.

French Riots After Cost-of-Living Protests

Cost-of-living protests descended into rioting, vandalism, and looting over the weekend.

Gecko Robotics Navy Contract Expansion

Gecko Robotics' Komodo robot scans warship decks like a CAT scan, mapping corrosion without stripping coatings.

Musk Pledges SpaceX Shares to American Children

Musk made the announcement on Monday.

Ukraine's Massive Drone Attack on Russia

Ukraine launched more than 1,000 drones across Russia on Sunday.

Federal Raid on Rep. Ilhan Omar's Home

Agents seized Omar's phone, computers, and passport during the raid.

Australian MP Struck by Vehicle in Suspected Attack

The incident occurred on Monday outside Haines' office in rural Victoria.

Massachusetts GOP Lt. Gov. Candidate Arrested for DUI

Oliver suspended his lieutenant governor campaign following his arrest.

TikTok Suspends Musk Documentary Account

Bleecker Street, the film's distributor, learned of the suspension Friday afternoon.

Apple iPhone Duo Launch and Sellout

The iPhone Duo was priced at $1,999.

Flock Safety CEO Defends Surveillance Cameras

Langley stated 'We shouldn't pause progress' when defending the company's surveillance technology.

Major Fire at Canadian Military Base

Defense Minister David McGuinty confirmed fatalities and injuries occurred at CFB Wainwright.

Surfer Murders Sentenced in Mexico

Three men received 158-year sentences in Ensenada, Baja California for the murders.

Israeli Settlers Attack European Diplomats

Israeli settlers attacked vehicles carrying European diplomats in the West Bank.

Iran Strait of Hormuz Attack Failures

The Strait of Hormuz remains open for commercial shipping.

Tesla Roadster Unveiled in Texas

Tesla shares climbed about 2% in morning trading on Friday after the unveiling.

Stampede and Truck Ramming in India

A stampede and truck ramming into a crowd killed at least 33 people during religious festivities.

JD Vance CBS Town Hall in Michigan

Vance addressed speculation about a 2028 presidential run during the town hall.

GOP Whip Calls for Omar Jail and Deportation

Tom Emmer, House Majority Whip, called for Omar to be jailed and deported if federal investigation proves citizenship fraud.

Israeli Settlers Attack West Bank Palestinians

Settlers attacked Palestinians during olive harvest on Friday in the occupied West Bank.

Canadian PM Carney's Alberta Separation Rally

Carney warned that outside forces are working to break Canada during dangerous times.

Oregon School Shooting Intervention Praised

Three children and a teacher were killed in the shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School.

India Detains Cockroach Party Founder Over Voter Roll Protest

Abhijeet Dipke was detained on Friday ahead of a New Delhi demonstration.

Trump Loses NYC Sanctuary City Lawsuit

A federal judge ruled Trump's lawsuit against NYC sanctuary policies fails citing Tenth Amendment anti-commandeering doctrine.

Tech Companies Donate to Trump Ballroom

57 companies donated $100,000 or more to the $330 million White House Ballroom project.

CoreWeave Debt Crisis Deepens

CoreWeave credit default swaps hit distress levels on Thursday as investor confidence declined.

FTC Subpoenas AI Safety Investigation

The FTC sent subpoenas to OpenAI and Anthropic investigating how AI developers approach safety risks.

Maduro Pleads Not Guilty to Torture Charges

Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores were charged with leading a state-sponsored repression campaign that tortured scores of victims.

Cockroach Janta Party Protest Over Voter-Roll Revision

The Cockroach Janta Party called on people to gather in New Delhi's central business district to wave the Indian national flag.

Warsh's Bangkok speech eases rate-hike bets

Warsh's speech eased bets on an October rate hike.

Maine Senate Debate Between Collins and Jackson

A protester yelling about AI data centers sparked the clash between the candidates.

Berkshire Hathaway Invests in Bending Spoons

Berkshire's $600 million IPO investment in Bending Spoons occurred in July.

Anthropic Reports Q3 Revenue Before IPO

Anthropic's third-quarter revenue reached $16.8 billion.

States Sue OpenAI Over ChatGPT Child Safety

Iowa and Kansas are among the eight states suing OpenAI.

Meta Releases New Frontier AI Models

Meta released Muse Wonder and Muse Wonder Full frontier AI models.

Israeli Ad Firm Enabled Spyware Against Journalists

Israeli ad company DiscoverTech helped spyware developers deliver malware through online ads.

Brazil Senate Approves 40-Hour Workweek

The workweek reduction was approved ahead of an October 25 runoff election.

Russia Arrests Japanese Journalist on Spying Charges

The journalist is accused of collecting information on Moscow's defence capabilities for Tokyo, according to BBC World.

Houthis Strike Saudi Aramco Headquarters

The attack damaged offices belonging to Aramco's chief executive and other top officials.

Social Security 3.6% COLA for 2027

Forbes Innovation article explains impact on Medicare patients during open enrollment.

Global AI and Tech Stock Selloff

Indian equities outpaced other Asian markets as investors rotated away from AI-heavy sectors.

Ukraine Resumes Russian Refinery Attacks

Zelenskyy's decision defies Trump's proposed energy ceasefire and follows US intelligence restrictions.

El-Sayed Questioned on Muslim Brotherhood Ties

El-Sayed characterized his sister's claims as hearsay and stated his family has no Muslim Brotherhood ties.

MSNBC Kash Patel Story Correction

MSNBC published a report on Kash Patel that contained errors and required a correction.

GOP Super PAC Redirects Funding From Vulnerable Republicans

Congressional Leadership Fund is redirecting funding away from Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks in Iowa.

IonQ Acquires Elisity for $1.3B

IonQ's acquisitions of SkyWater, Nexus Photonics, and Elisity demonstrate different quantum supply chain bets by major players.

Apple Launches HomeView Smart Display

Apple announced new Apple TV 4K and HomePod mini alongside HomeView.

FBI Arrests OpenAI Employee Over Recording Device

The device wrapped in toilet paper was found inserted in a USB port on an executive conference room TV.

Duane Davis Sentenced for Tupac Murder

Davis was found guilty of first-degree murder with use of a deadly weapon in August.

Turkish Police Raid Opposition Broadcaster

The raid represents the latest in a series of media crackdowns critical of Turkish leadership.

Russian Strikes Cause Mass Power Outages in Ukraine

Russian strikes targeted critical energy infrastructure in Ukraine.

Trump Announces Greenland Exploration Plans

Trump claimed Greenland holds vast oil reserves without providing supporting evidence or details.

Ukrainian Suspect Tried for Nord Stream Sabotage

The trial concerns a 2022 attack on major gas pipelines connecting Russia to Germany.

Judge Blocks Trump White House Media Ban

The preliminary injunction preserves the outlets' White House access until the case is resolved.

CVS Settles Opioid Prescription Allegations

The settlement resolves a lawsuit the Justice Department filed in 2024.

September CPI Report Inflation Expectations

Economists expect the consumer price index to rise 0.6% on the month and 3.6% year over year.

ASML Reports Strong Profit and Future Orders

Some customers are expressing interest in placing orders with ASML in 2029 and 2030.

French Supermarket Cyberattack

Hundreds of French supermarkets were targeted in an overnight cyberattack.

UnitedHealth Group Q3 Earnings

UnitedHealth Group's third-quarter net income exceeded $4 billion.

Semiconductor Stock Selloff

A US semiconductor selloff spilled into Asian and European markets.

Microsoft Maia AI Chip

Microsoft will increasingly rely on homegrown chips to reduce Nvidia dependence.

India Opposition Voter Roll Protests

Authorities removed more than 130 million names from the voter roll.

Six Flags Roller Coaster Fatality

The Goliath coaster reaches a maximum height of 61 meters and speeds of up to 113 km/h.

Bulgaria Black Sea Drone Attack

Eleven crew members are missing after a merchant ship was sunk in the Black Sea.

Breaking Bad Actor RJ Mitte Death

RJ Mitte starred as Walter White Jr. in the Emmy-winning Breaking Bad series.

Microsoft President Calls for AI Regulation

Smith said UK is in best position to lead global AI regulation charge.

Katie Zacharia holds first White House briefing

Zacharia's debut ends a weekslong period without a permanent press secretary at the podium.

Trump doubts livestreaming Nidal Hasan execution

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced plans for Hasan's firing-squad execution to be livestreamed.

New York refused 16,000 ICE detainer requests

DHS specifically criticized NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Governor Kathy Hochul on social media.