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Oil Prices Fall as Trump Signals Iran Talks — 11hBrent fell about 0.7% to $103.53 after Trump said Iran talks are productive and the U.S. will not attack before the Nov. 3 midterms.

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Japan Spending Falls 3.1% for Ninth Month — 14hJapan household spending fell 3.1% y/y in August 2026, a ninth straight drop but milder than forecast, even as real wages rose an eighth month.

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OpenAI revenue run rate nears $50 billion, below prior estimatesTech — 21hOpenAI told investors ARR neared $50B at end of September—about $20B below the nearly $70B previously circulated; Oracle and Microsoft shares fell.

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US Jobless Claims Fall Fifth Straight Week — 1dU.S. initial jobless claims fell by 2,000 to 197,000 last week, below forecasts and marking a fifth consecutive weekly decline. The figures point to persistently low layoffs and a tight, low-hire, low-fire labor market, though continuing claims rose, suggesting some unemployed workers may be taking longer to find jobs.

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Priya Raman A low hire low fire setup keeps unemployment numbers steady but it also limits opportunities for people trying to switch jobs.

Info Edge Q2 billings rise 12.8% but shares drop nearly 3%Business — 1dInfo Edge Q2 standalone billings rose 12.8% to ₹822.3 crore; shares fell nearly 3% on October 8 as Shiksha billings dropped 27.2%.

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Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Asian Stocks Fall Amid Middle East Tensions — 2dKospi fell 1.98% to 6,803.9 on Oct. 7 as Asian stocks dropped and oil rebounded on tanker-attack reports after Wall Street records.

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SpaceX Seeks $40 Billion for Nvidia Chips — 2dSpaceX seeks $40 billion in loans and investment-grade debt, led by Apollo, to buy Nvidia chips; shares fell after hours on the report.

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Mercedes-Benz Q3 Sales Fall 8%, China 31% — 2dChina car sales dropped 31% to about 86,800 as Mercedes-Benz Q3 passenger-car sales fell 8% to 407,200.

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School district inspects displays after 5-year-old dies in Florida classroom fall — 1dA 5-year-old boy died after a wall-mounted video display board fell on him at Riviera Elementary School in Palm Bay, Florida. Police are investigating the cause, while the school district is inspecting similar boards across its campuses; the boy’s family is seeking answers.

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Six-Year-Old Dies After Video Board FallsHealth — 1dA 6-year-old student died after a large video display board fell and struck them at Riviera Elementary School in Palm Bay. School staff called 911 and attempted lifesaving measures, and the district said counseling support will be available to the school community.

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Wisconsin trooper dies after I-94 pursuit fallPolitics — 2dWisconsin State Patrol Trooper Bradley Ritger, 29, died Oct. 2 from injuries sustained when he fell from an I-94 bridge while deploying spike strips during a pursuit. A memorial cruiser is on display in Eau Claire, and the public can pay respects at Friday’s visitation in Chippewa Falls; Saturday’s funeral is private.

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Quentin Tarantino vs Martin ScorseseYourlist — VS BattleThe video store savant versus the film-school don — two visions of American violence, guilt, and cool.

Intel Continues Terafab Work Amid TSMC Talks — 2dIntel says it will continue working with Elon Musk on Terafab despite Musk’s preliminary discussions with TSMC about joining the chipmaking project. The prospect of TSMC’s involvement lifted its shares while Intel’s fell, though no partnership has been confirmed.

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German Factory Orders Plunge 10.6% in August — 4dGerman factory orders fell 10.6% in August versus a 1.0% forecast, Destatis said, after a 61.5% drop in other transport equipment orders.

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AfD Gains in Saxony-Anhalt Prompt Some Migrants to Consider Leaving — 3dSaxony-Anhalt's 83-seat legislature elected AfD's Tobias Rausch as speaker Tuesday after the party fell three seats short of a majority on Sept. 6.

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Japan Services Growth Slows After Quake Disruption — 4dJapan's services PMI fell to 51.3 from 52.5 as new export business posted its second-sharpest decline since January 2021.

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Nicole Hardy Weaker export business on top of the quake could drag growth longer than people expect if demand stays soft.

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European stocks fall, banks hit three-month lowFinance — 1dEuropean stocks fell Thursday as banks extended losses to more than three-month lows amid a renewed bond selloff and rising concern over French debt and political risks. Higher oil prices added to fears that inflation could stay elevated and weigh on growth, while investors watched for clues on central-bank policy.

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Glaukos Reports Durable Three-Year Epioxa Trial ResultsHealth — 1dGlaukos reported three-year Phase 3 extension results for Epioxa, showing sustained corneal improvement and visual gains after one treatment, with no serious or treatment-related adverse events reported. Despite the positive data, one report said the company’s shares fell more than 13%, amid valuation concerns and insider selling.

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European stocks post modest gains as French fiscal worries persistFinance — 3dEuropean stocks rose modestly Tuesday as Brent fell below $100 after Nasdaq's AI-led record; Le Pen warned France was heading toward debt default.

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Nicole Hardy Brent falling below 100 is helpful for energy costs but the modest European gains show investors are still cautious on fiscal risks.

Securities Fraud Suit Targets Beta Bionics — 4dBeta Bionics stock fell about 72% from $31.99 to under $9 as investors sued over alleged FDA-related misstatements on its iLet system; lead-plaintiff deadline is Nov. 3, 2026.

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Sycamore Gap stump regrows three years after felling — Oct 1, 2026The Sycamore Gap tree, illegally felled in 2023, is showing strong regrowth, with new shoots about two to three feet tall. The National Trust says fencing, reduced foot traffic and care for the roots are helping, while saplings grown from the tree’s seeds are preserving its legacy.

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Hermès shows lighter leather looks as shares fall — 5dNadège Vanhée showed Hermès Spring/Summer 2027 sheer knits and lighter leather as shares fell 39%; Sofia Vergara and Emmy Rossum fanned themselves in the heat.

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Rachel Meyers The lighter leather and sheer knits seem practical for that heatwave, though the 39 percent share drop must be hitting investors hard.

Hungary’s paprika acreage falls amid drought, imports — 5dNikoletta Pajsan Nagy farmed by hand through Hungary’s driest summer since 1901 and called the bigger harvest a miracle as national paprika acreage fell to 1,410 hectares from 13,029 in 1979.

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Derek Foss The farmer's story shows real resilience but this decline means higher prices and less control over what ends up in our kitchens.

Rays Sweep Yankees to Reach ALCS — 4dThe Yankees fell 5-2 to the Rays in ALDS Game 2, dropping the series 0-2 after four errors and a quiet offense left them facing elimination. Jazz Chisholm Jr. said he would still attempt the first-inning throw that helped Tampa score, drawing fan backlash, while also acknowledging that the Yankees beat themselves and the Rays capitalized.

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BETR Faces Shareholder Class Action LawsuitBusiness — 3dInvestors have filed a securities class action against Better Home & Finance, alleging the company misled shareholders about slowing loan conversions and the likelihood of meeting its $1 billion monthly loan-volume target. The allegations center on assurances made before the target was deferred on May 7, 2026, when shares fell sharply; investors have until November 20, 2026, to seek lead-plaintiff status.

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