Breaking 17:33 Netflix expands beyond streaming as investors react to slower revenue growth 16:16 SpaceX aborts Starship launch seconds before liftoff after engine issue 15:47 OpenAI unveils its first smart hardware device for AI-powered coding 15:33 U.S. authorities seize more than 700 drones during the 2026 FIFA World Cup 15:15 Ford recalls more than 288,000 vehicles in the United States over roof rail trim issue 14:37 US strikes in Iran leave 38 dead and more than 400 injured, health ministry says 13:00 FIFA confirms 11-minute halftime show for 2026 World Cup final 12:30 Netflix shares fall 9% as weak forecast raises fresh concerns over future growth 12:00 Renewed US strikes deepen anxiety in Iran as citizens face economic and political uncertainty 11:57 United States to introduce fixed stay limits for foreign students and journalists 11:54 Intuitive Surgical shares slide as insurance policy concerns weigh on growth outlook 11:35 Fifth Third profit rises as higher interest income and fee growth strengthen quarterly results 11:32 Travelers profit surges as lower catastrophe losses and investment gains boost second-quarter results 11:11 Trump administration reinstates public charge rule for green card applicants 11:00 Global semiconductor stocks slide as AI investment concerns shake financial markets 10:45 Trump revives 2020 election fraud claims, renewing debate over election integrity 10:39 Apple shares reach record high as AI strategy boosts investor confidence 10:16 Coupang Data dispute puts new strain on US-South Korea economic relations 09:02 China condemns new U.S. visa restrictions and warns of reciprocal measures 09:02 U.S. housing market loses momentum as pending home sales decline in June 08:35 Reports raise possibility of delay to 2026 World Cup final over wildfire smoke 08:31 Seven U.S. aid workers quarantine in Kenya after new Ebola travel restrictions 08:30 Donald Trump to attend 2026 FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina 08:15 Trump Accounts program aims to encourage long-term investing for American children 07:58 Iraqi armed group claims to offer reward over threats against Donald Trump 07:15 Trump makes election security a central issue ahead of U.S. midterm elections

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Oil prices continue to fall amid market oversupply fears

Oil prices extended their losses on Thursday as investors grew increasingly concerned that global supply could soon outpace demand, mainly due to rising production from OPEC and its allies. Brent crude for November delivery dropped 0.9% to $66.99 per barrel, while U.S. benchmark West Texas Intermediate......

United States: Shutdown halts release of key jobs report

The monthly U.S. jobs report, considered one of the most important economic indicators worldwide, was not published on Friday due to the ongoing government shutdown. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) website, usually updated at 8:30 a.m. (12:30 GMT), displayed a message citing the suspension of federal......

Venezuela accuses US fighter jets of approaching its coasts

Tensions between Venezuela and the United States escalated further on Thursday after Caracas claimed that five American fighter jets had flown close to its coastal territory. Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino López denounced what he described as an “imperialist provocation” during......

OpenAI valued at $500 Billion, a record for a startup

OpenAI, the American company behind ChatGPT, has reached an unprecedented valuation of $500 billion, making it the highest-valued private startup in the world. The milestone was achieved through a secondary share sale involving investors such as Thrive Capital, Japanese investment bank SoftBank, and......

Elon Musk’s fortune surpasses 500 billion dollars, the highest in the world

Elon Musk’s net worth briefly crossed the threshold of 500 billion dollars on Wednesday, consolidating his position as the world’s richest person, according to Forbes. The Tesla and SpaceX CEO reached 500.1 billion dollars before his fortune dipped back to 499.1 billion, as reported by Forbes’......

New York: Two planes collide at LaGuardia airport, two people injured

Two Delta Airlines aircraft collided on Wednesday night on a runway at New York’s LaGuardia Airport, slightly injuring two people, according to airport authorities. The incident occurred at 9:58 p.m. local time when one plane was landing and another was preparing for takeoff. One person was hospitalized......

“Skyrim Grandma,” Octogenarian Gamer, Announces retirement from iconic game

After more than a decade of entertaining millions of fans, Shirley Curry, better known as “Skyrim Grandma,” has announced she will retire from playing the iconic video game Skyrim. In her latest vlog (#75) published on September 29, Curry addressed her 1.3 million subscribers directly,......

Government shutdown in the United States: First federal halt in seven years

For the first time in seven years, the U.S. federal government has entered a shutdown after lawmakers in Congress failed to reach an agreement on extending funding. The political impasse between Democrats and Republicans led to the suspension of non-essential government services shortly after midnight......

U.S. shutdown: Understanding the budget deadlock

The United States is once again facing a federal government shutdown after lawmakers in Congress failed to agree on a new budget. This situation, although temporary, can have major repercussions for public services and millions of federal employees. A shutdown occurs when the federal government runs......

Trump says not receiving Nobel Peace Prize would be “an insult” to the United States

On September 30, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump declared that failing to receive the Nobel Peace Prize would constitute “an insult” to the United States. Speaking to a gathering of generals and admirals at the Marine Corps Base in Quantico, Virginia, Trump criticized the idea that the......

Iran confirms repatriation of 120 nationals expelled from the United States

Iran announced on Tuesday that 120 of its citizens will return home this week after being expelled from the United States. According to Hossein Noushabadi, a senior official at the Iranian Foreign Ministry, the deportations are part of Washington’s stricter immigration measures under President......

Trump revives debate over quarterly corporate reports

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has reignited the debate on whether publicly listed companies should continue publishing quarterly earnings reports. The White House is backing a proposal to replace the current system with semi-annual disclosures, criticizing what it sees as an excessive focus on short-term......

United States: Democratic states defend access to abortion pill

A group of about twenty Democratic-led states has pledged to defend access to mifepristone, a medication widely used in medical abortions across the United States. The announcement comes amid growing concern following a federal review launched by the Department of Health under the Trump administration,......

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