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U.S. stock markets reached new record highs after fresh data showed inflation rising at a slower pace than expected. The S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average, and Nasdaq all surged, reflecting investor optimism about future interest rate cuts. The September report revealed that prices in the U.S. grew at an annual rate of 3%. This figure came in below economists’ expectations, which had predicted a slightly higher increase. Analysts say the slower inflation reading suggests the Federal Reserve may be more likely to reduce interest rates in the near future. Investors reacted positively, sending the major indexes to historic levels.…

Beef prices in the United States have reached historic highs, turning a common grocery item into a political flashpoint. Donald Trump, who once insisted inflation was “dead,” now faces criticism as rising beef costs threaten his promise to make groceries affordable. This week, he urged ranchers on social media to lower cattle prices. But his demands — along with other proposals from his administration — have sparked anger among ranchers, who warn the plans could hurt small producers while doing little to reduce prices for consumers. Shrinking herds tighten the market The US cattle industry has been shrinking for decades.…

Scientists are calling for cigarette-style cancer warnings on packets of bacon and ham sold in the UK, saying chemicals used to cure the meat pose a serious risk to public health. Their demand comes a decade after the World Health Organization (WHO) classified processed meat as carcinogenic to humans, in the same category as tobacco and asbestos. The experts accuse successive governments of doing “virtually nothing” to protect consumers from nitrites, which are added to bacon and ham to preserve colour and flavour but can form cancer-causing nitrosamines in the body. Researchers estimate that inaction since 2015 has led to…

US President Donald Trump will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea on 30 October. The White House confirmed the meeting, which will take place on the sidelines of a major Asian summit. The encounter has been planned for weeks, but escalating tensions between Washington and Beijing nearly derailed it. It will mark the first in-person meeting between the two leaders since Trump returned to office. Trump recently warned he would impose a 100% tariff on Chinese imports in November if Beijing does not ease restrictions on rare earth exports. White House confirms Gyeongju summit White House press secretary…

Two Russian military aircraft briefly entered Lithuania’s airspace on Thursday, the country’s military confirmed. The planes, identified as an Su-30 fighter jet and an Il-78 refuelling tanker, reportedly crossed the border from Russia’s Kaliningrad region around 1600 CET. Military officials said the aircraft spent about 18 seconds inside Lithuanian territory during what appeared to be a refuelling exercise. Spanish Eurofighter Typhoon jets under NATO’s Baltic Air Policing mission immediately took off and began patrolling the area. Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda posted on X, condemning what he called a “blatant breach of international law and territorial integrity.” In a video statement,…

The weight-loss drug semaglutide, best known as the active ingredient in Wegovy, significantly reduces the risk of heart attacks and strokes — even for patients who lose little or no weight, according to a major new study. Published in The Lancet, the research found that semaglutide lowered the risk of major cardiovascular events by 20%, regardless of how many kilograms participants shed. The trial, led by University College London, followed 17,604 adults aged 45 and older who were overweight or obese across 41 countries. Half received weekly semaglutide injections, while the rest were given a placebo. While the heart-protective effects…

Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, confirmed it will eliminate 600 jobs in its AI division, according to U.S. media reports. The company continues hiring for its superintelligence lab even while executing these layoffs. Axios first revealed the cuts, which impact Meta’s Fundamental AI Research (FAIR) team, along with product-related AI and AI infrastructure groups. Meta will keep its newer TBD Lab untouched. Affected Staff Urged to Seek New Roles Within Meta Chief AI officer Alexandr Wang told employees in a memo that affected workers should apply for other internal roles. Meta expects most displaced staff to secure…

Pentagon Confirms Latest Operation in Expanding Anti-Narcotics Campaign The U.S. military carried out a second strike in the eastern Pacific Ocean targeting vessels accused of smuggling narcotics, killing three people, officials confirmed on Wednesday. The attack follows a similar operation earlier in the week that left two others dead, marking an escalation in Washington’s maritime campaign against drug trafficking networks. Vessels Hit in International Waters Near Known Smuggling Routes According to the Pentagon, both incidents occurred in international waters along established drug routes. Intelligence reports identified the boats as part of a network linked to a designated terrorist organization. The…

Millions Could Miss Out on SNAP Payments Next Month More than two dozen U.S. states have announced plans to suspend food assistance benefits in November if the ongoing federal government shutdown continues. The pause would affect millions of families who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for groceries each month. Officials in states including California, Texas, Pennsylvania, and New York have issued notices warning that they cannot process payments without renewed federal funding. USDA Confirms Funding Will Not Cover November Assistance The U.S. Department of Agriculture said contingency funds are nearly exhausted and cannot sustain full SNAP payments…

Tesla reached its highest-ever quarterly revenue, yet profits fell sharply. Rising tariffs, growing research costs, and intense competition weighed on earnings despite strong demand. Revenue climbs while profits slide For the quarter ending September, Tesla reported $28 billion (£21 billion) in revenue, a 12% rise from last year. Profits dropped 37% due to higher tariffs and increased research and development spending. Investors reacted cautiously. Tesla shares fell 3.8% in after-hours trading. Still, the company’s market value remains around $1.4 trillion, fueled by confidence in Elon Musk’s ambitions in AI and robotics. Federal tax credits boost US sales Tesla reversed a…