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A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike DolanEven though futures pricing had already turned queasy before the sticky September inflation report on Thursday, the prospect of the Federal Reserve skipping another interest rate cut next month has now become part of the mix.An aggravating miss on U.S. consumer price readings for last month, which saw the annual core inflation rate unexpectedly tick higher to 3.3%, was partly offset by a jump in weekly jobless claims amid distortions from recent strikes and storms.But the picture encouraged doubts about whether the Fed will cut again in…

Marina Perederii’s home in the small mining city of Vuhledar in eastern Ukraine was her pride and joy.17 Sadovaya Street was little more than a shell when she and her husband bought it.They lovingly renovated the house, painting cherry blossom and doves – symbols of love and well-being – in their bedroom. They built a swimming pool in the garden and a sauna in the basement.Marina’s children loved the swimming pool which was one of the last things they added to the house [Marina Perederii]“Everything was planned with such passion,” she tells the BBC World Service. But the peace wasn’t…

PITTSBURGH — Rallying for Kamala Harris, former President Barack Obama spoke directly to American men and characterized Donald Trump as mendacious and self-centered, saying he doesn’t represent “real strength.”“I’m sorry, gentlemen, I’ve noticed this especially with some men who seem to think some of Trump’s behavior — the bullying and the putting people down — is a sign of strength. And I am here to tell you: That is not what real strength is. It never has been,” Obama said, drawing heavy applause from the Democratic crowd.“Real strength is about working hard. And carrying a heavy load is about complaining.…

Here’s your daily look at traffic on major highways in the Kansas City area.This article is being continuously updated. You’ll find a running list of past incidents at the bottom of this story.You can report issues or share your thoughts on this story format by filling out our feedback form.Interstate 35Current Incidents:Broken down vehicle on northbound I-35 in Overland ParkThere is a broken down vehicle on I-35 between Antioch Road/Exit 230 and I-635/Exit 231.The event affects 200 feet.The traffic alert was released Thursday at 9:08 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Thursday at 9:24 p.m.A…

The bloc is losing its competitiveness due to soaring prices, according to the Hungarian PM The EU’s refusal to buy Russian energy has been crippling the bloc’s economic growth, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban told a plenary session of the European Parliament on Wednesday.Orban, whose country currently holds the EU’s six-month rotating presidency, was addressing the parliament in Strasbourg, France.“EU productivity is growing at a slower pace than that of our competitors. Our share of world trade is declining,” he said.He added that EU businesses were facing electricity prices that are two to three times higher than in the US.…

Authored by RFE/RL staff via OilPrice.com,The EU has approved a new sanctions mechanism to target Russian hybrid threats, expanding the scope of existing sanctions beyond geographical limitations and specific actions.The new sanctions aim to address a wider range of destabilizing activities, including election interference, disinformation campaigns, and attacks on critical infrastructure.The effectiveness of the new sanctions will depend on the ability of EU member states to provide compelling evidence of Russian involvement in such activities.Ambassadors from the 27 European Union member states on October 2 agreed to a new sanctions mechanism targeting Russian hybrid actions. Broadly, “hybrid” here means actions…

Haitian migrants in Logansport, Indiana A small rural Indiana town is overwhelmed after an estimated 5,000 Haitian illegals came in thanks to Joe Biden and Kamala Harris. Thousands of illegal and paroled migrants from Haiti, Guatemala, El Salvador and other 3rd world countries have been sent to Logansport, Indiana, a rural city of just 18,000 people. People from at least 28 countries speaking 27 languages now call Logansport home. There are 20-25 people living in homes. Hospitals are overwhelmed with record number of births and more than 20,000 ER visits per year. Students need translators and the hospitals say the…

L-R Tawny Newsome as Ensign Mariner, Noel Wells as Ensign Tendi, Jack Quaid as Ensign Brad Boimler, … [+] Gabrielle Ruiz as T’Lyn and Eugene Cordero as Ensign Rutherford appearing in season 5 key art of Lower Decks streaming on Paramount+, 2024. Photo Credit: Paramount+Paramount+ Paramount+ has unveiled the official trailer for the first – and final – season of its animated Star Trek: Lower Decks. The spin-off series opens with two episodes on Thursday, October 24 in the United States and internationally. Following the premiere, new installments of the 10-episode season will drop every Thursday leading up to the…

By Kate Kheel from Safe Tech International Introduction: Sensing the Zeitgeist of the times, our team at Safe Tech International felt perhaps a renewed and internationally coordinated initiative focusing on local communities might be timely. The idea was to invite people around the world to simultaneously send a letter to their local officials communicating strong dissent to the proliferation of EMFs in their community or city. We considered two possibilities: A Notice of Liability (NOL), or perhaps a more cordial but firm awareness raising letter. What emerged, while still a “letter” so to speak, could more aptly be called an ode to…

Prosecutors with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Texas allege that a contractor for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement used a charter bus to move a large group of illegal migrants north. The defendants allegedly claimed they were transporting legal unaccompanied minors that her company was hired to move. U.S. Border Patrol agents arrested 35-year-old Nancy Berenice Fernandez Luna last week during a smuggling attempt, court records revealed. Luna was riding in a bus with 39 adult illegal migrants and Jose Torres Ayala, who is also facing human smuggling charges. Dave Hendricks first reported the case for CBS4. During the encounter…