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Kyiv Independent · Russia & Ukraine ·
European Parliament Vice President Pina Picierno ended her hunger strike after Ukraine's human rights ombudsman announced a temporary local ceasefire in Oleshky starting Oct. 27. The truce is meant to allow food, water, medicine, demining, and civilian evacuations for about 2,000 people still trappe
Kyiv Independent · Russia & Ukraine ·
Ukrainian open-source monitors said strikes hit the Omsk petrochemical plant and an Ozon logistics site in Russia on Oct. 24, roughly 2,500 kilometers from Ukraine. The regional governor confirmed a drone attack on a logistics hub in Omsk, while the Kyiv Independent said it could not immediately ver
Seeking Alpha · Banking ·
The article reviews Truist Financial after Q3 results, separating non-recurring items from normalized earnings of $1.16 per share, or roughly $4.75 annualized. It highlights the Series R preferred shares’ 7.16% stripped yield and potential price gains if rates fall. Despite balance-sheet pressure fr
Seeking Alpha · Stock markets ·
The article contends that AI-driven capital spending is propping up the U.S. economy while mounting debt and future obligations point to a speculative bubble with inadequate returns. It says combined net debt and future obligations at six major tech firms jumped from $576.66 billion to $3.61 trillio
Seeking Alpha · Stock markets ·
The week ahead includes a Federal Reserve rate decision, the first estimate of third-quarter GDP, and October core PCE inflation data. Earnings from Alphabet, Microsoft, and Amazon are expected to focus investors on AI spending, cloud demand, and returns on data-center investments. The prior week en
Seeking Alpha · Corporate earnings ·
The article previews eBay’s upcoming earnings report and frames innovation as more important than a GameStop-related bid.
Seeking Alpha · Stock markets ·
The article reviews the NEOS Boosted S&P 500 High Income ETF, assigning it a Hold rating and framing it mainly as an income vehicle for flat or turbulent markets. It notes an estimated 17% annualized payout from an aggressive options overlay and monthly distributions designed to be tax-efficient, wh
HomeCrux · Home & design ·
Pretty Plastic, a Netherlands-based company, has developed tile cladding made from hard PVC construction waste such as window frames and downpipes. The cladding uses mechanical screws rather than mortar or glue, allowing repeated disassembly and recycling. At Dutch Design Week 2026, its Blok pavilio
Tech Advisor · Personal technology ·
Amazon is selling a two-pack of Anker's 1.8-metre USB-C to USB-C cables for £7.49, reduced from £9.49. The cables support up to 60W charging and 480Mbps data transfers, and have braided nylon construction. The listing has a 4.6-star average rating and more than 5,000 units were bought last month.
NOTUS/The Guardian · US federal government ·
White House lawyers are examining whether to issue broad pardons to junior staffers as Trump allies push to shield lower-ranking officials from prosecution and other legal action, according to sources. A blanket pardon for all junior personnel is seen as unlikely, but the president could pardon empl
NOTUS/The Guardian · Russia & Ukraine ·
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said access to SpaceX's Starlink and Starshield links has returned to earlier speeds after more than a week of restrictions that hampered military operations. He said service improved overnight and was adequate by Saturday morning, helping front-line logistics
Legal Insurrection · Education policy ·
Georgetown Law's student government passed a resolution criticizing a campus talk by Erielle Azerrad, deputy chief counsel to Sen. Ted Cruz, about the Muslim Brotherhood. The resolution described her remarks as hate speech, drawing condemnation from Cruz and others who accused the group of trying to
Legal Insurrection · Education policy ·
Columbia University's student publication the Sundial published an opinion piece by two juniors questioning the prevailing account of the Cornell 7 case. The authors warned against quick judgments and suggested the encounter may have been consensual but regrettable. The piece prompted staff resignat
Legal Insurrection · Immigration ·
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani released a Spanish-language video with English subtitles explaining how immigrants should handle encounters with ICE. He advises that agents need a judicial warrant to enter private spaces, that people may remain silent, and that they should ask whether they are fr
Legal Insurrection · Education policy ·
America First Legal filed a federal complaint against Westerly Public Schools over a 2017 policy on transgender students. The group alleges school officials may help students change names, pronouns, and records and may allow participation in bathrooms, locker rooms, and sports based on gender identi
National Law Review / Ogletree Decon · Mergers & acquisitions ·
UHY has combined with Whalen CPAs, a Dublin, Ohio-based accounting firm, to strengthen its presence in Central Ohio. Whalen, founded in 1945, offers tax, audit, valuation, and advisory services to clients across several industries. The deal gives Whalen clients access to UHY's national resources and
National Law Review / Ogletree Decon · Stock markets ·
The SEC has given immediate effect to a Nasdaq rule change that removes the prior alternative pricing route for companies listing on the Nasdaq Capital Market. Applicants will now need to meet a single $4 per-share minimum, with the new requirement expected to apply from October 30, 2026. Companies
KPBS · Healthcare policy ·
A number of Medicare Advantage plans will not be offered next year, and some counties will have no such plans available. During open enrollment through Dec. 7, affected seniors should compare their coverage options. Private insurers can leave markets, and millions of enrollees may need to choose a n
KPBS · Defense & national security ·
Authorities in Jordan say attackers fired on a Greek Orthodox church in Karak during a funeral on Friday. Seven people died and 40 were wounded, and the kingdom announced three days of mourning. Officials described the assailants as unknown and said an investigation was underway.
Singularity Hub · Artificial intelligence ·
The weekly digest collects notable science and technology stories, including an open DNA model from Hugging Face that can run locally and answer questions about genetic effects. It also notes a prime-editing treatment tested directly in a patient with Wilson’s disease, a spate of severe software sec
Hello Magazine · Television & streaming ·
The article looks at five actors from 1990s sitcoms who stepped away from Hollywood for ordinary careers. Jason Zimbler, known for Clarissa Explains It All, later studied business and theatre before moving into electric vehicle work, while Home Improvement's Taran Noah Smith left acting at 16.
Hello Magazine · Celebrity news ·
The 18th Artists for Peace and Justice gala at Toronto's Windsor Arms Hotel honored Emily Hampshire, Andrea Martin and Jann Arden. The fundraiser brought in over $700,000 for education and community projects in Haiti. Andrea Martin performed a rap written by Lin-Manuel Miranda in character as Edith
Hello Magazine · Celebrity news ·
The piece collects later-life disclosures from Golden Age Hollywood performers about their private relationships. Shirley Jones described a threesome during her marriage to Jack Cassidy, while Lauren Bacall wrote that Frank Sinatra stopped contacting her after their engagement ended.
Hello Magazine · Celebrity news ·
Tabby Stoecker is currently competing on Strictly Come Dancing alongside professional Mark Karmalita. Before joining the show, she won a mixed-team skeleton gold medal at the Milan Winter Olympics, and she is set to appear in the next Gladiators series as Gold Star.
GreentechLead · Renewable energy ·
Greenvolt agreed to sell two Polish battery storage projects, each with 200 MW of power and 800 MWh of capacity, to A&R Investments for up to €391.5 million, with completion expected before the end of 2026. The EBRD committed up to $221 million in equity to Egypt Renewables Holdings, a Scatec platfo
GreentechLead · Renewable energy ·
Verano Energy obtained $187 million in green financing for a Chilean solar-and-battery project, which pairs 123 MWp of PV with a 120 MW/600 MWh storage system and will use Sungrow equipment. Fourth Partner Energy raised ₹750 crore from Tata Capital Cleantech Finance for a Maharashtra hybrid plant co
Wallpaper · Home & design ·
Amman Design Week held its fourth edition in October 2026 after a seven-year break. The event featured exhibitions across several Amman districts and a satellite installation in Aqaba, along with talks, tours, and workshops. Its theme, Accumulations, focused on the skills and knowledge developed by
TheGamer · Video games ·
PSA said the FBI and Santa Ana police are investigating the October 13 theft of 6,451 graded cards from a FedEx truck near its grading facility. The stolen shipment included nearly 3,000 Pokémon cards along with sports and other trading cards, with an estimated value above $963,000. PSA has supplied
TheGamer · Video games ·
This guide breaks down a seven-letter Minute Cryptic puzzle for October 25, 2026. It explains how the clue’s reversal signal, wordplay material, and definition fit together, then offers hints and the final answer.
TheGamer · Video games ·
This guide identifies the hidden archery targets on every range in Nintendo Switch Sports Resort. It covers the Plaza, Beach, Plains, and Mountains courses and names the secret objects players should aim for. It also gives placement tips for hitting each one.