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Associated Press

Trump Cuts Tariffs on China

After meeting Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea, Donald Trump announced a major tariff cut and new trade concessions, signaling a temporary easing of U.S.–China tensions amid ongoing economic rivalry.

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MLB

Blue Jays Take Game 5 in L.A.

The Toronto Blue Jays, led by 22-year-old rookie Trey Yesavage's record-setting performance, defeated the Dodgers 6-1 in Game 5, moving closer to Toronto’s first World Series title since 1993.

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Axios

AI's Job Market Impact Grows

As AI rapidly advances, major corporations are cutting white-collar jobs and startups like Mercor are training machines to replace professional tasks, signaling an accelerating white-collar job apocalypse.

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The Weather Channel

Scenes of Ruin in Jamaica, Cuba

Hurricane Melissa left catastrophic destruction across Jamaica and Cuba—killing at least 31, knocking out power to most of Jamaica, and prompting mass evacuations—before turning toward Bermuda.

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KFF

ACA Premiums To Rise in 2026

ACA Marketplace insurers propose an 18% premium hike for 2026, the largest since 2018, due to rising costs and potential expiration of premium tax credits, which could double enrollees' payments and reduce healthier individuals' coverage.

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CNBC

Fed Cuts Rate Second Time

The Federal Reserve cut interest rates for the second straight time to support a weakening labor market but Chair Jerome Powell cautioned against expecting another cut in December, signaling internal divisions and uncertainty amid limited economic data.

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The Washington Post

DOJ: Don’t Call Jan. 6 “Mob”

Two federal prosecutors were placed on leave after referring to the January 6 Capitol attack as a 'riot' by a 'mob' in a court filing, highlighting broader efforts by Trump allies to reshape the event's narrative.

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Politico

Thune Says Talks Are Picking Up

The CBO reports a potential $14 billion GDP loss if the government shutdown extends another month, with economic impacts exacerbated by halts in benefits like SNAP starting Nov. 1.

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Axios

GOP Launches $5M Ad Blitz

A GOP-aligned group is spending $5 million on ads targeting 15 vulnerable House Democrats, accusing them of enabling political violence as Republicans test their 2026 campaign message amid a government shutdown.

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Euronews

Suspects Partially Admit Louvre Heist

Two men have partially confessed to stealing €88 million in French crown jewels from the Louvre, as officials face scrutiny over major security lapses and the still-missing treasures.

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The Atlantic

America’s Population Collapse

For the first time in nearly a century, the U.S. is on track for negative net migration in 2025, as Trump-era deportations and visa restrictions drive more people out than enter.

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CBC News

Doug Ford Apologizes for U.S. Ad

Ontario Premier Doug Ford urged U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra to apologize after a profanity-filled tirade at Ontario’s trade representative over an anti-tariff ad angered President Trump.

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The New York Times

Costumes Too Scary?

As Halloween displays grow more graphic and lifelike, from blood-soaked zombies to towering skeletons, parents and neighbors debate whether America’s obsession with shock décor has gone too far.

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Yahoo Finance

Halloween Getting Less Chocolate-y

Halloween candy is pricier and less chocolatey this year due to rising cocoa prices and tariffs, leading to a 10.8% increase in costs as companies adjust recipes and packaging to maintain profits.

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NBC News

GM Cuts Thousands of Jobs

General Motors will cut nearly 3,300 jobs across Michigan, Ohio, and Tennessee as slowing EV demand and new U.S. policies force the company to scale back electric vehicle production.

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Deadline

Paramount Layoffs Hit CBS News

Paramount’s latest layoffs hit CBS News hard, canceling its streaming “CBS Mornings” and “CBS Evening News,” overhauling “CBS Saturday Morning,” and cutting nearly 100 staff amid wider corporate downsizing.

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ABC News

Dictionary Picks "67" as Word of Year

Dictionary.com named “67” its 2025 Word of the Year, calling it a “linguistic time capsule” that captures Gen Alpha slang—an absurd, viral expression meaning anything from “so-so” to pure energy.

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The Hollywood Reporter

"Batman" Costumes Fetch $1M

Original costumes from the 1960s “Batman” TV series sold for nearly $1 million at auction, part of a $3.17 million sale featuring memorabilia from “Star Trek,” “Happy Days,” and other classic shows.

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The World According to Brian

The Death of a Radio Icon

The death of beloved Philadelphia DJ Pierre Robert marks more than the loss of a local radio legend—it symbolizes the decline of community-centered media amid corporate consolidation, eroding trust, and the fading era of truly local voices.

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Phillymag

Eddie Polec Participant Gets Boot

ICE has deported Bou Khathavong, who helped organize the 1994 beating death of Philadelphia teen Eddie Polec—a case that shocked the city and led to a major overhaul of its 911 system.

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