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BusinessOct 15Is the K-shaped economy really more of an E?America remains a very unequal place, but on many metrics inequality is not increasingFinancial Times
PoliticsOct 15Costa Rica latest to adopt Bukele blueprint with new mega-prisonCosta Rica, considered for decades a peaceful enclave in turbulent Central America, has now made fighting drug trafficking one of its main goals. And it is turning to one of its Central American neighbours for inspiration in its hardline crackdown. On Wednesday, President Laura Fernandez inaugurated a mega-prison that emulates the Terrorism Confinement Centre (CECOT) that has become a symbol of Salvadorean President Nayib Bukele’s security strategy. Bukele has managed to reduce murders to a...South China Morning Post
WorldOct 15Brewers stun Dodgers with back-to-back homers in 7th inning and take 3-0 lead in NLCS with 6-2 winJake Bauers and Garrett Mitchell hit back-to-back homers off Blake Snell to regain the lead in the seventh inning, and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Los Angeles Dodgers…Japan Today
PoliticsOct 15Exclusive video shows Cornell University Faculty Senate meetingExclusive video offers insight into Wednesday's high-stakes meeting at Cornell University.CBS News
PoliticsOct 15Brazil's Congress approves shorter workweekThe measure, which the government has been pushing for months, provides for two paid days off a week instead of the current one and reduces the maximum workweek from 44 to 40 hours. Lula is counting on the bill's passage to close the gap with right-wing rival Flavio Bolsonaro ahead of the October 25 runoff.Le Monde [en]
WorldOct 15WATCH: Aggressive great white shark seen off Southern California coastExperts say the shark could be hunting for seals.ABC News
WorldOct 15PETA joins push by parents to reinstate bus driver fired for letting student rescue a kittenAn online petition calling for the longtime bus driver’s reinstatement has garnered more than 10,200 signaturesThe Independent World
PoliticsOct 15White House defends new press secretary amid questions about her legal credentialsKatie Zacharia does not appear to be registered to the legal bar in any state where she has lived.BBC World
PoliticsOct 15Trump administration seeks to strip Ilhan Omar of US citizenship: WSJAl Jazeera [en]
PoliticsOct 15Trump’s approval rating hits record low in Fox News pollPresident Trump’s overall approval rating hit a record low for either of his terms, according to a new Fox News survey amid growing voter dissatisfaction with his handling of key issues. The Fox News poll found 36 percent of respondents approved of Trump’s overall handling of the presidency, while 64 percent disapproved. The decline, Fox…The Hill
MilitaryOct 15Acting US Army secretary creates task force for HVAC repairsA new, enterprise-level Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Task Force has identified more than $100 million in projects for early 2027.Defense News
MilitaryOct 15Acting US Army secretary creates task force for HVAC repairsA new, enterprise-level Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Task Force has identified more than $100 million in projects for early 2027.Military Times
PoliticsOct 15Trump plays Muslim Brotherhood card against Senate candidate El-SayedPresident Donald Trump says Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed is a member of the Muslim Brotherhood.Al Jazeera [en]
WorldOct 15Leader of Los Tucanes de Tijuana believes Mexican music is in a "blessed moment"The leader of Los Tucanes de Tijuana celebrates his induction into the Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame, highlighting the impact of 'La Chona.' Mario Quintero emphasizes the global reach of Mexican music and hopes to inspire others with his trajectory of success and perseverance.Clarín
PoliticsOct 15Talarico debates Texas voters in CNN-Jubilee town hall amid tight Senate raceTexas Democrat James Talarico on Wednesday took questions from voters in a town hall hosted by CNN and Jubilee, appearing on stage solo as he calls for rival Republican Ken Paxton to debate in their closely watched Senate race.  Talarico, a state lawmaker and Presbyterian seminarian, argued “we’re all on the same team” and called…The Hill
PoliticsOct 15Cait Conley tells Rep. Mike Lawler not to ‘mansplain’ about domestic abuseDemocrat Cait Conley told Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) during a televised debate Wednesday night not to “mansplain” to her about domestic abuse as the pair discussed an alleged gang rape at a Cornell University fraternity in 2024. During the debate, the moderator from PIX11 News—an affiliate of Nexstar Media Group, which also owns The Hill—…The Hill
MilitaryOct 15Retired US generals call on Pentagon to cancel 'barbaric' execution livestreamLivestreaming the execution of Nidal Hasan "will taint the honor of the military that employs it, and a nation that allows it," 72 former officers said in a letter.BBC World
WorldOct 15These baby names dominated the 1990s in the United States: Is yours on the list?In those years, parents chose names inspired by biblical characters. The data comes from Social Security Administration records.Clarín
PoliticsOct 15Eight states sue OpenAI claiming ChatGPT harms childrenEight states, including Iowa and Kansas, are suing OpenAI, accusing it of deceiving parents about the safety of ChatGPT. The coordinated lawsuits claim the AI company has caused harm to children from its AI chatbot. NBC News' Gadi Schwartz spoke to reporter Jared Perlo about the details of the lawsuit.NBC News
WorldOct 15NBA toughens penalty for faking fouls ahead of the 2026-27 seasonLa NBA sancionó a una estrella de Nueva York por exagerar un empujón de un rival más corpulento, marcando su postura contra el fingimiento.La liga busca claridad en arbitraje, diferenciando entre adornos permitidos y simulaciones, tras reuniones con equipos y expertos.Clarín
PoliticsOct 15Suspicious white powder sent to election offices in 3 statesNo injuries or adverse health effects have been reported, and officials said they are working with state and federal law enforcement.NBC News
PoliticsOct 15Trump Says Those Who Leak Military Plans Should Be ShotAt a rally in Arizona, the president dramatically escalated his attacks on news gathering and those willing to speak to the press.NYT US
PoliticsOct 153 Men Accused by Nancy Mace in House Speech Are Charged With Sex CrimesThe former fiancé of the South Carolina representative and two of his business associates were charged on Wednesday with sex crimes and voyeurism in connection with a 2018 incident.NYT US
PoliticsOct 15Majority of Americans oppose public executions: pollA new survey found the majority of Americans opposed publicly broadcast executions ahead of the Pentagon’s planned livestreamed execution of convicted Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan. In the YouGov poll, 71 percent of respondents opposed “having executions broadcast live to the public,” while 18 favored it and 13 percent were not sure. Along partisan lines,…The Hill