Economy

2026-10-27 06:04:59.344112

Federal Reserve is likely to hold interest rates steady in October. Here's what that means for consumers

Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody's Analytics, said Fed officials have signaled they don't plan to hike rates in October. Zandi is forecasting that the Fed will raise short-term interest rates one more time after its scheduled meeting on Dec. 8 and Dec. 9. Swonk noted that inflation remains an issue, but rate hikes at every meeting aren't likely on the table.

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2026-10-27 06:06:18.174903

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Netanyahu, 77, leads the nationalistic Likud, Israel's largest party. Polls suggest a tight race with his chief rival, former military chief of staff Gadi Eisenkot. Israel – from its treatment of Palestinians to its wartime conduct in Gaza – is featuring prominently in U.S. campaigns.

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Entertainment

2026-10-27 06:02:03.245101

Chris Brown Gets Suspended Prison Sentence Over Nightclub Assault

Brown and co-defendant Omololu Akinlolu pleaded guilty to the attack. Brown smashed a tequila bottle over the head of a music producer. Brown was the one who initiated the attack, the prosecution said. Brown’s vocal coach was a co- defendant in the 2023 attack.

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Politics

2026-10-27 06:00:30.383492

How Lula beat far-right Bolsonaro in Brazil – The Latest

Brazilian president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva staged a dramatic election comeback Sunday night, beating far-right challenger Flávio Bolsonaro to clinch a historic fourth term in office. The win is a defeat for U.S. President Donald Trump and a victory for Brazil's film industry, which had feared a decimation of governmental movie funding.

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2026-10-27 06:02:39.382503

Israel’s High-Stakes Election: What to Know

Netanyahu vs Eisenot and the battle for 61 seats in Israel's Parliament. Israelis will head to the polls on Tuesday, October 27, to elect the country’s 120-member Knesset or 120-members of the Tel Aviv City Council. Netanyahu is expected to win a third term in office.

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2026-10-27 06:03:20.193139

How Lula’s Social Media Campaign Helped Him Win Brazil’s Election

More than 600 Brazilian fanbase groups came out in support of Lula in the run-up to the Oct. 25 election. Guillermo del Toro, Pedro Almodóvar, Mark Ruffalo, Tilda Swinton and Javier Bardem joined Brazilian stars to urge a vote for Lula.

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2026-10-27 06:03:31.887356

Two Candidates, Two Israels, One Nation in the Balance

Wagner criticizes Kelly for not holding in-person town hall meetings for constituents. Kelly says Wagner "has no resume," "no background" and "can't articulate on anything he has done in his whole life" The USA Today Network had not yet asked Kelly about the potential for a debate with Wagner.

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2026-10-27 06:03:48.565788

Netanyahu Pushed for Attack on Iran Ahead of Israeli Election, Officials Say

Israel does not allow overseas voting, except for diplomatic staff. More than 11% of the 7.3 million eligible voters, about 810,000 people, live outside the country. Most polls put Netanyahu's bloc, made up of Likud, two far-right parties led by Bezalel Smotrich and Itamar Ben-Gvir, at the top.

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2026-10-27 06:04:29.151065

What to Know About Brazil’s Election, and What Comes Next

We will continue working together to strengthen our relationship and generate more opportunities for our nations. We will work toward a more inclusive, equitable, and sustainable world. We are committed to working closely together in all multilateral fora to forge a just and better world order. We look forward to expanding our cooperation.

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2026-10-27 06:04:41.021090

What It Will Take to Defeat the Houthis

Netanyahu and his right-wing Likud party in a tight race with Gadi Eisenkot, a former head of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), who formed the centrist Yashar Party only last year. "Netanyahu retains a loyal base of roughly one-third of the electorate, but recent polls reveal widespread skepticism toward his leadership"

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2026-10-27 06:05:40.361058

Egypt OKs Military Aid to Saudis in Fight With Houthis

Egypt's decision to authorize military support for Saudi Arabia reflects Cairo's growing concern that Houthi attacks could further destabilize the Red Sea. The Egyptian parliament typically goes along with the president's agenda in a system that's largely autocratic. The move signals a willingness to help defend the kingdom without committing Egypt to a broader military intervention in Yemen.

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2026-10-27 06:05:51.998839

Israeli Jews Across the Spectrum Face an Election of Fears

Israel would become even more of an international pariah, one said. “If we end up with the same government, I just can’t see how to be in Israel anymore,” Benjamin said. Netanyahu’s die-hard supporters, however, say the threat of international isolation is only an added reason to keep him in power.

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2026-10-27 06:06:30.401627

Who Is Netanyahu’s Main Opponent in Israel’s Elections?

Polls suggest neither Netanyahu's bloc nor the opposition is likely to win a majority alone. The vote may launch Israel's next political crisis rather than settle it. Israel's election is widely seen as a referendum on the country's longest-serving prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu. polling suggests a tight race with his chief rival.

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2026-10-27 06:06:57.864749

A New Level of Threat and Fear Risks Pushing the U.S. and Iran Back to Full War

Israelis were voting Tuesday in a tense national election widely seen as a referendum on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's leadership. One of the biggest criticisms levelled at Netanyahu is his failure to take responsibility for the October 7, 2023, attack, the deadliest day in the country's history. The race is wide open, and Netanyahu's political fate could hinge on a couple key factors.

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World

2026-10-27 06:00:44.816647

Ex-FBI chief James Comey faces federal charges for third time

The Justice Department charged James Comey with leaking national defense information. It is the third time that prosecutors have charged the former FBI director. Comey's lawyer said the document "purports to charge Mr. Comey with crimes that he did not commit" The criminal information was filed on October 5, but was unsealed on Monday at the request of Comey's lawyers.

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2026-10-27 06:00:58.815628

Jordan attacks militants in Syria in retaliation for last week’s church attack

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (11) looks for an opening defended by Miami Heat guard Davion Mitchell (2) and center Bam Adebayo (13) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Oct. 26, 2026, in Miami. See AP’s full NBA coverage here.

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2026-10-27 06:01:12.242994

María Corina Machado Returns to Venezuela

Venezuela's opposition leader María Corina Machado returns to the country after more than 10 months in exile. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the conditions that allowed Machado's return were "the direct result" of reconciliation talks. Another key opposition figure, Edmundo González Urrutia, also posted on social media that Machado is "on Venezuelan soil"

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2026-10-27 06:01:26.544728

Trump administration illegally fired James Comey's daughter, judge rules

Judge: Trump DOJ illegally fired ex-FBI director's daughter, Maurene Comey, as a federal prosecutor. Comey argued in court that she was fired because President Donald Trump dislikes her father, former FBI Director James Comey. Judge: Comey's abrupt firing in July 2025 was "not authorized by any statute" and "indisputably violated" civil service protection laws.

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2026-10-27 06:01:38.061848

Anthropic warns of 'catastrophic risk' to humankind ahead of blockbuster share listing

AI risks are here to stay — both in financial markets and at the societal level. With market incentives alone, AI models will likely remain less safe than socially optimal. In the absence of government-mandated AI safety standards, companies’ investments in safety will deliver negative returns. Most of the market’s gains right now come from AI.

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2026-10-27 06:01:50.287884

US Marine indicted for murder and robbery of woman in Japan

L/Cpl Devin Jacob Ballard, 20, is accused of killing Anna Yagi, 39, at a hotel in Naha, the prefectural capital, on October 3. Japanese prosecutors charged Ballard on Sunday, October 25, with robbery causing death in connection with the alleged murder of Yagi.

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2026-10-27 06:02:15.387901

Australian murderer loses bid to eat Vegemite in prison

McKechnie said not eating Vegemite made him feel “deprived of being able to practice my Australian culture.” The judge responded that “it is difficult to accept that the inability to consume Vegemites is a material cause of his sadness and disconnection from his family and community”

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2026-10-27 06:03:59.773531

Justice Dept. Brings More Charges Against Comey, Accusing Him of Leaks

Todd and Radha Rambilas said preserving what makes Old Town special is extremely important to them. "We’re not looking to reinvent Old Town, we want to build on its legacy," Todd said. Newstreet said he wants to see Old Town continue building its history while staying connected with local businesses and organizations.

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2026-10-27 06:04:16.017021

Judge Temporarily Blocks Further Alterations at D.C.’s East Potomac Park

Judge Temporarily Blocks Trump Admin From Altering D.C. Public Golf Course. No additional trees can be removed for now from a public park and golf course. President Donald Trump has said he will close and convert into a "world championship" course. U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes, a Biden appointee, temporarily barred the Interior Department.

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2026-10-27 06:06:05.787692

Jordan Arrests 3 in Connection With Church Attack, State Media Reports

Jordan's King Abdullah II ordered security forces to respond with an "iron fist" to the unprecedented attack on the Christian minority community. King Abdullah, who met with the victims, said during a National Security Council meeting on Saturday, "The security and safety of Jordanians are a red line" Jordan's Interior Minister Mazin al-Farrayeh said all three suspects were Jordanians.

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2026-10-27 06:06:45.296084

Israel Cracks Down in West Bank City After Deadly Attack

Eisenkot is a relative newcomer to politics, but his plain-spokenness has resonated with some voters. Netanyahu has cast him as unfit to lead and pledged a state commission of inquiry into the failings that led to Hamas's October 7, 2023 attack under the leadership of Ben-Gurion.

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