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Fed to reduce number of scheduled rate votes in 2027 and 2028
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh said the central bank will use three meetings in 2027 and 2028 for strategy discussions without scheduled interest-rate votes, while retaining eight meetings each year.
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Federal judge dismisses DOJ case seeking Harvard admissions records
A federal judge dismissed the Trump administration’s lawsuit seeking Harvard admissions data for a race-related investigation, ruling that the Justice Department had not followed required legal steps.
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Trump administration asks Supreme Court to halt counting of 20,000 California ballots
The Justice Department asked the Supreme Court to require California to set aside ballots from voters it alleges may not be citizens, one day before the midterm elections.
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Trader Joe’s brings back mystery packs with 2 new bag designs
Trader Joe’s will return its mystery packs in early November, with three reusable bags for $2.99. The new release includes two previously unseen designs and regional editions.
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OpenAI tests AI agents on moving, disaster planning and meal preparation
OpenAI introduced an internal benchmark for everyday tasks and said its GPT-6 Astra model scored above 90% on tests involving school selection, flood volunteer coordination and meal planning.
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Judge dismisses case against former FBI officials in Hunter Biden inquiry
U.S. Magistrate Judge Zia Faruqui dismissed charges against Nikki Floris and Bradley Benavides, finding prosecutors had not established probable cause that they lied to Congress.
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FDA clears generic twice-yearly HIV prevention shot for 120 countries
The approval of generic lenacapavir could expand access to long-acting HIV prevention in 120 low- and middle-income countries, where it is expected to cost about $40 per person each year.
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Chip shortage threatens more Fiat production cuts at Stellantis plants
Stellantis said a shortage of an engine-control-unit chip is disrupting Fiat Pandina and 500 production in Italy, with additional downtime possible at three connected plants in November and December.
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Israeli strikes kill 3 Palestinians in Gaza, health officials say
Israeli strikes killed at least three Palestinians and wounded several others in Gaza on Monday, according to territory health officials. They said at least 1,580 Palestinians have died since last October’s cease-fire.
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Tesla sales rebound in Northern Europe as Chinese EV brands gain ground
Tesla registrations jumped in Sweden, Norway and Denmark in October, but Chinese automakers continued to expand their share of the region’s electric-vehicle market, especially in Denmark.
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9 killed after Bahamas-bound Learjet crashes in Florida
A Learjet 60 flying from Austin to the Bahamas crashed Sunday near West Palm Beach, killing nine people. The FAA and NTSB will investigate after the pilot reported icing and severe turbulence.
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Juan Atkins, Detroit techno pioneer and Belleville Three member, dies at 64
Juan Atkins, a Detroit producer credited with coining the term “techno,” has died at 64, his talent agency said. Atkins helped shape electronic music through solo work and Cybotron.
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Americans face several retirement milestones, not one official age
Social Security, Medicare, pensions and workplace savings use different benchmarks. Research shows the typical retirement age has risen, while many Americans now leave work around age 62.
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Winter storm warnings cover Western mountain routes into Monday
National Weather Service warnings call for up to 18 inches of snow in Colorado’s San Juan Mountains, with gusts reaching 50 mph and dangerous travel expected through Monday morning.
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Judge dismisses lawsuit alleging Spotify ignored 37 billion fake Drake streams
A federal judge dismissed RBX’s lawsuit accusing Spotify of overlooking artificial streams linked to Drake, finding the amended complaint lacked supporting allegations. RBX’s attorney said the rapper plans to appeal.
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Meta develops humanoid robot with Chinese robotics company Fourier
Meta built a 48-kilogram humanoid robot called Max with China's Fourier in about three months. The prototype was shown internally as the company develops software and hardware for household robots.
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Dallas shootings leave 4 dead and 15 injured on Halloween night
Three shootings in Dallas’ Deep Ellum neighborhood left four people dead and 15 injured Saturday night, police said. Investigators were determining whether the incidents were connected.
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Valkyries win first WNBA title with Game 7 victory over Dream
Golden State defeated Atlanta 68-63 in Game 7 on Saturday to win its first WNBA championship. Gabby Williams scored 30 points and was named Finals MVP.
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ICE officer indicted after SUV strikes fleeing man in Houston
A grand jury indicted ICE officer Mario Alberto Morales on aggravated assault charges after prosecutors said his SUV struck a fleeing man in Houston. Morales plans to turn himself in Monday.
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Pennsylvania measles outbreak reaches 1,426 cases across 44 counties
Pennsylvania has confirmed 1,426 measles cases this year, including 268 hospitalizations and five associated deaths. The state has provided more than 6,800 MMR vaccinations at clinics in affected communities.