The Federal Reserve is expected to cut its benchmark interest rate by a quarter percentage point Wednesday, as policymakers work to shore up the softening job market. 
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The Federal Reserve is expected to cut its benchmark interest rate by a quarter percentage point because the central bank is more concerned about the job market than it is with battling inflation.

The Fed is expected to cut interest rates as job market shows signs of weakness - NPR

The latest round of brinkmanship could end in a display of bonhomie. Only weeks ago, there were suggestions that President Donald Trump might call off his planned face-to-face meeting with Chinese Pr… [+334 chars]

Trump’s brand of chaos has gifted China an opportunity to pitch itself to global partners seeking stability.

The Washington Post

Column | As Trump meets Xi, it’s advantage China - The Washington Post

Hurricane Melissa made landfall over eastern Cuba near the city of Chivirico early Wednesday as an "extremely dangerous" Category 3 storm, the Miami-based National Hurricane Center said, after pummel… [+3712 chars]

Hurricane Melissa made landfall over eastern Cuba early Wednesday as an "extremely dangerous" Category 3 storm, forecasters said, after pummeling Jamaica.

CBS News

"Extremely dangerous" Hurricane Melissa makes landfall over Cuba after pounding Jamaica - CBS News

On Tuesday, a collective shudder ran down the spine of America's white-collar workforce. Amazon announced it's laying off 14,000 employees in a memo that cited AI, kicking off a plan that the Wall St… [+5414 chars]

Amazon's full-throttle layoffs are a warning sign for white-collar workers everywhere.

Business Insider

The era of mega AI layoffs is upon us - businessinsider.com

The Federal Reserve is widely expected to cut interest rates when it meets on Wednesday with little to no room for a surprise.

CNBC

The Fed’s balance sheet takes center stage as liquidity concerns rise - CNBC

A federal appeals court on Tuesday said it would take a second look at whether President Donald Trump can send National Guard troops to Portland, tossing out a rulinglast week from a three-judge pane… [+36 chars]

A three-judge appeals court panel had ruled in Trump’s favor on deploying National Guard forces. Now a larger panel will reconsider the case.

Appeals court will reconsider whether Trump can send troops to Portland - The Washington Post

LOS ANGELES Bring on the best-of-three.
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LOS ANGELES – Bring on the best-of-three.
You’d have a hard time convincing the people who just played 27 innings in 27 hours, but the World Series basically starts anew with Game 5 at Dodger Stadium on Wednesday night.

MLB.com

Blue Jays-Dodgers World Series Game 5 FAQ (8 ET, FOX) - MLB.com

The Steelers saw starting safety DeShon Elliott go down with a knee injury in a Week 8 loss to the Packers. They’re acting quickly to address the position. Pittsburgh will acquire safetyKyle Dugger a… [+2665 chars]

The Steelers saw starting safety DeShon Elliott go down with a knee injury in a Week 8 loss to the...

profootballrumors.com

Steelers To Acquire S Kyle Dugger From Pats - NFL Rumors - ProFootballRumors.com

Microsoft's early investments in OpenAI may seem like a no-brainer today, but Satya Nadella says the company and its founder, Bill Gates, saw the decision as a risk back then.
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Microsoft made its first investment in Sam Altman's OpenAI in 2019. It now holds a 27% in OpenAI's for-profit business.

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella says Bill Gates warned him that investing in OpenAI would be like setting $1 billion on fire - businessinsider.com

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Your daily horoscope for Wednesday, October 29, 2025

The Globe And Mail

Your daily horoscope: October 29, 2025 - The Globe and Mail

While tracing the footsteps of polar explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton and his ill-fated Endurance ship, researchers discovered hundreds of fish nests arranged in particular patterns.
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Scientists discovered a peculiar “fish neighborhood," one more reason to designate the Weddell Sea as a Marine Protected Area.

Gizmodo.com

Scientists Went Looking for Shackleton’s Endurance. They found a Hidden Fish City in Perfect Formation Instead - Gizmodo

Based on what I read, I guess, Im not allowed to run, he said. So well see what happens.
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The president made the statement begrudgingly after Speaker Mike Johnson said there was no path to a third term.

Politico

Trump seems to close the door on trying for another term - Politico

GYEONGJU, South Korea (AP) After a charm offensive in Japan that culminated in $490 billion in investment commitments, President Donald Trump met with South Koreas leader on Wednesday as a trade deal… [+5979 chars]

After a charm offensive in Japan that culminated in $490 billion in investment commitments, President Donald Trump is set to meet with South Korea’s leader on Wednesday as a trade deal with that country appears more elusive. The main issue is Trump's demand f…

Associated Press

South Korea trade deal appears elusive as Trump seeks $350B investment - AP News

The Dancing With the Stars ballroom took things from wicked to scary during the show’s Tuesday, October 28, episode.
The top nine couples of the season embraced their dark side during Season 34’s Ha… [+9257 chars]

The competition was narrowed down to the final eight couples of the season.

TVInsider

‘DWTS’ Halloween Night Ends With Shocking Elimination - TV Insider

GYEONGJU, South Korea (AP) North Korea said Wednesday that it has conducted successful cruise missile tests, the latest display of its growing military capabilities and one that comes while U.S. Pres… [+3386 chars]

North Korea has conducted successful cruise missile tests, showcasing its military capabilities. This comes as U.S. President Donald Trump visits South Korea. Trump has expressed interest in meeting North Korean leader Kim Jong Un but acknowledged challenges …

North Korea touts missile tests as Trump visits South Korea - AP News

David Ellison was in an upbeat mood.
Paramount’s new owner was on a private jet with his top executive team — including president Jeff Shell and Paramount Pictures co-chairs Dana Goldberg and Josh G… [+6158 chars]

David Ellison has the deepest pockets in Hollywood. Sheridan has the best track record in streaming. Why the most obvious deal in TV didn't happen.

Hollywood Reporter

Paramount Never Made an Offer to Keep Taylor Sheridan: How TV’s Biggest Partnership Fell Apart - The Hollywood Reporter

Samsung unveiled its first triple-display foldable phone for consumers at a tech exhibition hall during the APEC CEO Summit in South Korea. The Korean publication Dailian reported that the new phone … [+2828 chars]

The Galaxy phonemaker showed off a twin-hinged foldable at a Korean consumer tech show.

CNET

Samsung's Wild-Looking Tri-Fold Phone Debuts at APEC Summit in South Korea - CNET

An 80-year-old Australian woman has been found dead on a Great Barrier Reef island after being left behind by the cruise ship she was travelling on.
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The Coral Adventurer's crew realised the 80-year-old Australian was missing several hours after they had departed Lizard Island on the Great Barrier Reef.

BBC News

Woman left behind by cruise ship on Australian island found dead - BBC

At least 64 people were killed in a police operation against the Red Command gang in Rio de Janeiro's northern suburbs - the largest and deadliest raid in the Brazilian state's history.
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Fierce clashes erupted in the Brazilian city, with the Red Command gang dropping bombs with drones.

Politics