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Trump administration sued over rollback of corporate ownership reporting rules

Twenty-one US states and the District of Columbia sued President Donald Trump's administration on Tuesday over its rollback of reporting requirements

October 27, 2026

Arts

Trump promotes oil production in Texas, where Democrats dream of breakthrough

President Donald Trump campaigned in the traditionally solidly Republican state of Texas on Tuesday, seeking to boost US Senate candidate Ken Paxton

October 27, 2026

Arts

FBI agent says he feared case against ex-FBI officials tied to Hunter Biden probes would look political

An FBI agent who helped lead the case against two former senior bureau officials accused of lying to Congress about Hunter Biden investigations

October 27, 2026

Arts|Europe|Lifestyle

Thousands rally outside Portugal's parliament over housing crisis, police operations

Thousands rallied outside Portugal's parliament in Lisbon on Tuesday to protest against a deepening housing crisis and recent police

October 27, 2026

Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Sports

Jay-Z will headline the 2027 Super Bowl halftime show

Rapper and entrepreneur Jay-Z, who has served in an advisory role to the NFL through his company Roc Nation since 2019, announced he will perform at the Super Bowl LXI Halftime Show in February.

October 27, 2026

Arts|Business|Finance

Visa results beat estimates as resilient customers keep up spending

Visa beat expectations for fourth-quarter results on Tuesday as customers continued swiping their cards to pay for travel, shopping and

October 27, 2026

Arts

Rights monitors raise concerns over senior UAE diplomat bid for next UN boss

Human rights monitors criticized senior UAE diplomat Lana Nusseibeh's candidacy to be the next UN chief on Tuesday, citing her role in

October 27, 2026

Arts

Jordan, Syria to form security committee after deadly strikes on Islamic State sites

Jordan and Syria have agreed to form a joint security committee to examine the details and repercussions of recent Jordanian airstrikes against Islamic State sites in Syria, the two

October 27, 2026

Arts

Walmart's margins in Mexico tighten as costs outpace sales growth

Walmart's Mexico unit missed third-quarter profit estimates on Tuesday as rising costs and investments ate into margins,

October 27, 2026

Arts|Environment|Sports

Who should be believed? Trump's social media post on golf course leads lawyers back to court

Donald Trump’s social media posts on the closure and renovation of a historic golf course in the nation’s capital are putting Justice Department lawyers in the uncomfortable position of explaining whether the president of the United States should be believed

October 27, 2026

Florida mom arrested at airport for leaving 4 kids home alone during work trip to Vegas

October 27, 2026

Arts|Business|Economy

Food and household brands warn of more price hikes as Iran war costs bite

The world's top consumer goods and food companies, from Coca-Cola and Procter & Gamble to Nestle and Reckitt, have warned of

October 27, 2026

US judge blocks Trump rule cutting the time refugees have to contest end of status

A federal judge on Tuesday temporarily blocked US President Donald Trump's administration from implementing a new rule that would cut the amount of time

October 27, 2026

Arts

El Salvador rushes some 1,000 troops to Haiti after gang ambush, source says

El Salvador has sent about 1,000 troops to Haiti after four Salvadoran members of a UN-backed security mission went missing in a gang ambush on the outskirts of the

October 27, 2026

Arts|Crime|Europe|MidEast|US

US woman convicted of getting Islamic State training after becoming teen bride to a fighter

A New York woman whose father took her to Syria as a teenager and arranged her marriage to an Islamic State fighter has been convicted of receiving weapons training from the militant group

October 27, 2026

Arts|Crime|Entertainment|US

Massachusetts police chief was "hammered drunk," sleeping in unmarked cruiser outside liquor store, police say

October 27, 2026

Truck stolen by escaped Tennessee inmate is found abandoned in Illinois, authorities say

Authorities say an escaped Tennessee inmate convicted of murdering a co-worker stole a truck from a nearby farm and apparently made it to southern Illinois before abandoning it

October 27, 2026

US Supreme Court denies immigration judges the power to shelve deportation cases

The US Supreme Court declined on Tuesday to reinstate the authority of immigration judges to temporarily postpone deportation cases, keeping in place an agreement

October 27, 2026

Arts

Animatronic Chucky doll stolen from Michigan lawn

October 27, 2026

NYSE moves to bring all-or-nothing options to stocks and company earnings

The New York Stock Exchange is preparing to start trading a new type of options contract that lets investors make all-or-nothing bets on whether a stock

October 27, 2026

Manhunt underway for convicted killer who escaped through Tennessee prison fence and fled in stolen truck, officials say

October 27, 2026

Arts|Entertainment

Susan Saint James, Emmy-winning actor of 'McMillan & Wife' and 'Kate & Allie,' dies at 80

Susan Saint James, known for her roles in “McMillan & Wife” and “Kate & Allie,” has died at 80

October 27, 2026

Kansas State University bus carrying 7th-graders on field trip involved in crash in OKC

October 27, 2026

Arts|Environment|World

India evacuates tens of thousands as Cyclone Arnab nears eastern coast in Andhra Pradesh state

Indian authorities have evacuated tens of thousands of people from vulnerable coastal areas in the eastern state of Andhra Pradesh as a severe cyclone over the Bay of Bengal is expected to make landfall along the country’s east coast

October 27, 2026

Alex Pretti’s family says feds are still stonewalling efforts for justice

October 27, 2026

This freight train claims to be the longest ever. Here's how long

South Africa claims it has sent the longest freight train in the world on a test run

October 27, 2026

Arts

FTC to sue to block Cintas-UniFirst deal, Semafor reports

The Federal Trade Commission has indicated to uniform rental firm Cintas that it will sue to block its proposed $5.5 billion acquisition of rival UniFirst, Semafor reported on

October 27, 2026

Arts|Business|Crime|Finance

JPMorgan says ex-banker Rana pushed sister, friend to lie to support sexual assault case

JPMorgan Chase urged a federal judge to dismiss a sexual harassment and discrimination lawsuit by former investment banker Chirayu Rana, accusing him

October 27, 2026

Arts|Crime

UK comedian Brand told police he never had non-consensual sex, court hears

British comedian and actor Russell Brand told police that he had never engaged in any non-consensual sexual activity despite encounters in countless

October 27, 2026

Arts|Economy|Entertainment|Finance|Technology

Boeing shares sell off on slower-than-expected 737 production, weaker free cash flow outlook

Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg said on Tuesday that the company will miss its 737

October 27, 2026

Arts|Finance|Sports|Technology

US agency is again probing if Polymarket broke 2022 settlement, sources says

A US regulator is investigating whether prediction market operator Polymarket violated a 2022 enforcement deal in which it promised to ban US users from

October 27, 2026

Arts

GM to offer hybrid SUVs in strategic pivot from electric

General Motors plans to introduce hybrid versions of its popular three-row SUVs, people familiar with the matter said, in a strategic

October 27, 2026

US military says 5 were killed by a strike on an alleged drug boat in the eastern Pacific

The U.S. military says it has attacked a boat it accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean

October 27, 2026

Arts|Entertainment|Science

A dinosaur fossil that looks like a mini T. rex just sold for a giant $47 million

A dinosaur that looks like a miniature T

October 27, 2026

Arts|Education|Environment

Supreme Court won't intervene to allow judges to pause some deportation proceedings

The Supreme Court has declined to intervene in a dispute over a Biden-era immigration regulation

October 27, 2026

Localized Ukraine ceasefire brokered by Melania Trump starts as Nordic leaders speak to Putin

Russia and Ukraine have begun a localized ceasefire in a southern Ukrainian city to allow a humanitarian mission

October 27, 2026

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Romanian president calls alleged Russian sabotage plot a 'grave violation' of NATO member's security

Romanian President Nicusor Dan calls an alleged Russian sabotage plot a “grave violation” of the NATO member’s sovereignty and security

October 27, 2026

Arts|Business|Celebrity|Sports

Swatch to NBA: Brands that have faced backlash in China

Kylian Mbappe was dropped by multiple Chinese brands in late October over comments referring to the late Chinese leader Mao Zedong, the

October 27, 2026

Arts|Europe

Critics attack 'anti-democratic' French bill making rioters pay

A proposed French law making rioters liable to pay up to €10,000 ($11,150) for damage they cause faces a backlash from rights groups and some

October 27, 2026

Arts|Education|Opinion

Massachusetts school replaces Halloween parade with spirit day and costume ban: "It's kind of sad"

October 27, 2026

Arts|Crime|Health

Nigeria panel says 37 detained miners died from overcrowding and neglect

A group of 37 suspected illegal miners died in detention in Nigeria as a result of severe overcrowding, poor ventilation and neglect, according to a

October 27, 2026

Arts|Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

Syngenta targets valuation of at least $66 billion in Hong Kong IPO, people say

Syngenta's advisers are targeting a valuation of at least $66 billion in the Swiss-Chinese agrochemicals group's planned Hong Kong listing,

October 27, 2026

Arts|Economy|Finance|Science|Travel

JetBlue shares rally after airline flags 'disconnect' between earnings and bond rout

JetBlue Airways shares surged 20% on Tuesday, after the airline raised its revenue forecast and defended its financial position against a

October 27, 2026

Arts|Business|Economy|Finance

US consumer confidence recovers in October as gas prices eased a bit

American confidence in the economy rebounded somewhat in October as gas prices fell modestly but remain elevated

October 27, 2026

Attacks kill at least 60 Orthodox Christians in Ethiopia, church says

The Ethiopian Orthodox Church reports that two attacks in Oromia have killed at least 60 Orthodox Christians

October 27, 2026

Arts|Business|Celebrity|Entertainment

Jay-Z announced as 2027 Super Bowl Halftime show performer

Rapper and entrepreneur Jay-Z, who has served in an advisory role to the NFL through his company Roc Nation since 2019, announced he will perform at the Super Bowl LXI Halftime Show in February.

October 27, 2026

Nobel Peace Prize committee welcomes Machado's return to Venezuela

The Norwegian Nobel Committee said on Tuesday it welcomed the return of opposition leader Maria Corina Machado to Venezuela, saying it hoped her presence would

October 27, 2026

Arts|Crime|Entertainment|Europe

Two men charged in UK over RAF Fairford incident allegedly linked to Iran

Two men appeared in a London court on Tuesday charged under Britain's National Security Act following last month's security incident at the RAF Fairford military base, with

October 27, 2026

Arts|Health

UN inquiry says Israel kept committing genocide in Gaza after truce

Israel continued to commit genocide in Gaza after last October's US-brokered ceasefire in the enclave, a UN commission said in a report published on Monday that Israel

October 26, 2026

Arts

S&P 500, Nasdaq open higher as oil pulls back ahead of Fed decision

The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq opened higher on Tuesday as easing oil prices supported risk appetite ahead of a raft of key corporate earnings and the Federal Reserve's interest-rate

October 27, 2026

Arts|Crime|Opinion

Why your vote for local chief prosecutor will matter on Election Day

For over a decade, progressive prosecutors have offered voters various options to tackling crime that veer from traditional ‘tough on crime’ tactics focused on heavy prison time for offenders.

October 27, 2026

The ultra-wealthy crypto executives who are spending big on the midterms

A clutch of ultra-wealthy executives who made fortunes in and around the cryptocurrency business have become influential players in US politics, collectively spending more than $56

October 27, 2026

Arts|Asia|Economy|Europe

China hands former security regulator anti-graft official suspended death sentence

A Chinese court on Tuesday handed Wang Huimin, a former anti-graft official at the China Securities Regulatory Commission, a death sentence ‌with a two-year reprieve over

October 27, 2026

Arts

Indian court allows actor Imran Khan to stay until November 2, media report

An Indian court allowed Bollywood actor Imran Khan to remain in the country until at least November 2, local media said on Tuesday, pausing a government order that asked him

October 27, 2026

Arts|Europe|MidEast|World

Poland and UK support strong transatlantic alliance, Polish minister says

Both Poland and the United Kingdom are in favour of strengthening the transatlantic alliance as there is no alternative to cooperation with the US, Polish Defence Minister

October 27, 2026

Arts|Asia|Environment|Europe

India deploys extra forces after protests over dam on Chinese border escalate

India has deployed hundreds of additional security personnel in its remote northeast, authorities said on Tuesday, after youth protesters clashed

October 27, 2026

Arts

After pushback, the Dutch reverse course and withdraw from Eurovision again

The Netherlands is withdrawing from participating in the Eurovision Song Contest, reversing a decision in September to return to the show

October 27, 2026

Arts|Business|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty

The man behind some of your favorite scents

October 27, 2026

Arts

German court rejects bid to end Ukrainian ex-officer's trial over Nord Stream pipeline blasts

A German court has rejected a defense request to end the trial of a former Ukrainian army officer who is accused of damaging the Nord Stream gas pipelines built to carry Russian gas to Western Europe in blasts four years ago

October 27, 2026

At least 62 people killed in attack on a community in northeastern Nigeria

Gunmen killed at least 62 people in an attack on a community in northeastern Nigeria

October 27, 2026

Arts|Entertainment

Andrea Bocelli concerts in Indonesia to proceed despite opposition from Muslim clerics

Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli's concerts in Indonesia will proceed despite opposition from the country's top Muslim clerical body

October 27, 2026

Euro zone mortgage demand falls as rates rise, ECB survey shows

Demand for mortgages in the euro zone fell sharply in three months to September as interest rates rose and credit became harder to get, a European Central Bank poll

October 27, 2026

EU readying for major Australian resources investment, ambassador says

The European Union expects a wave of investment into the Australian critical minerals sector as it pushes to diversify its supply chain away from China,

October 27, 2026

Alibaba wins injunction against Pentagon contract restrictions tied to China blacklist

A US federal judge on Monday granted Alibaba Group Holding's request for a preliminary injunction, ordering the US government not to deny

October 27, 2026

Hold or sell? High Treasury yields spur US banks to rethink bond portfolios

A spike in Treasury yields is forcing US banks to confront an uncomfortable question: sell bonds worth billions of dollars they own at a loss, or hold on to paper losses?

October 27, 2026

Arts

Crypto blitzes midterms with $176 million to support allies as it prepares for post-Trump era

The crypto industry has spent roughly $176 million across more than 100 midterm races this election cycle, as part of a years-long plan to build a

October 27, 2026

Arts|Entertainment|Sports|World

Japanese manga artist Tetsuya Chiba, known for his boxing masterpiece 'Ashita no Joe,' dies at 87

Tetsuya Chiba, a legendary Japanese manga artist best known for his boxing series “Ashita no Joe,” or “Fighting for Tomorrow,” has died

October 27, 2026

Arts|Business|Europe|Finance

Porsche posts profit rebound as restructuring starts to deliver

Sports car maker Porsche on Tuesday reported a recovery in profit in the first nine months of the year, in an early sign CEO Michael Leiters' turnaround plan

October 27, 2026