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Finance · 1 day ago

Trade Deficit Sticks Around Like an Unwanted Houseguest

Helen Pell, Washington desk

The U.S. trade deficit stayed elevated in September, remaining at a relatively high level and defying President Trump’s attempts to shrink it with tariffs.

Finance · 1 day ago

US markets react to Democrats' midterm win: Dollar dips, gold shines, and bonds rally amid cautious optimism

Helen Pell, Washington desk

The US dollar experiences a decline as investors seek stability in gold and government bonds following the Democrats' midterm election win. The market responds cautiously to the political shift, with oil prices remaining…

World · 2 days ago

First Polls Close, and the Capitol Holds Its Breath for the Next Chapter of Congressional Drama

June Harrow, Washington desk

The first wave of votes in the U.S. midterm elections has closed, and the nation’s political pulse is now measured in the rapid tapping of smartphones and the nervous sighs of pundits. With control of Congress on a raz…

Entertainment · 2 days ago

Jennifer Lawrence Turns Instagram Into Panem‑Style Voting Ground

Candy Voss, Washington desk

Jennifer Lawrence used her Hunger Games three‑finger salute on Instagram, linking to Vote.org to urge her 8.7 million followers to vote on Election Day.

Environment · 2 days ago

Democrats Pack Surfboards, Republicans Check Umbrellas as Midterm Tsunami Looms

Candy Voss, Washington desk

As the November 8 midterms near, Democrats are gearing up for a possible wave of gains while Republicans brace for any political weather, with turnout the biggest wildcard.

Entertainment · 2 days ago

Blumhouse Atomic: Horror Titans Rebrand with a Nuclear‑Flavored Name

Candy Voss, Washington desk

James Wan and Jason Blum announced that their merged horror entities, Blumhouse and Atomic Monster, will now operate under the umbrella name Blumhouse Atomic, while each label retains its own creative team.

Technology · 2 days ago

Google to Cut Search Access for Schools That Reject AI, Citing 'Operational Harmonization'

Rita Knox, Washington desk

Google announced that any school that disables its Gemini AI tools will also lose access to the standard Google Search engine, a change disclosed in an education‑focused update on Tuesday.

Entertainment · 2 days ago

Sony and Lionsgate Team Up to Turn Naruto Into a Live‑Action Film

Candy Voss, Washington desk

Sony and Lionsgate have greenlit a live‑action Naruto film directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, with Sony co‑financing and Lionsgate handling distribution. Production is set to begin in spring 2027.

World · 2 days ago

US launches 'limited' Qeshm Island strikes as voters line up for midterms

June Harrow, Washington desk

The United States carried out limited defensive strikes on Iran’s Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz just before the start of the midterm elections, with officials insisting the action was meant to protect oil flow.