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Business · 23 October 2026
Monet’s late‑period painting “Iris” was sold in France for $56 million, highlighting the ongoing appetite of wealthy collectors for the artist’s later works.
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Entertainment · 23 October 2026
Prime Video has renewed Mike Flanagan’s adaptation of Stephen King’s Carrie for a second season, moving the story beyond the events of the novel and continuing Flanagan’s three‑season arc.
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Finance · 22 October 2026
Earnings reports from major tech firms sent stocks tumbling, while oil surged to its highest level in months as investors fled risk and gravitated toward crude.
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Business · 22 October 2026
Iowa, a reliably Republican state, is feeling the squeeze of soaring diesel prices and trade‑policy uncertainty. The Trump administration’s policies are adding to the economic strain, raising questions about whether…
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Business · 22 October 2026
In a swirl of political drama, rising debt, and soaring living costs, global markets wobble as investors try to keep their heads above water.
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Finance · 22 October 2026
Meta reported a 26% rise in quarterly revenue and said its Muse AI agent has amassed 10 million users in six weeks, with CEO Mark Zuckerberg using the earnings call to pitch further AI investment.
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Sports · 22 October 2026
After a 62‑50 defeat in Christchurch, the Silver Ferns have secured a 2‑0 lead in the Constellation Cup, leaving the Australian Diamonds with a lot of time to star‑glow in home soil.
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Business · 22 October 2026
Senate Finance Committee’s ranking Democrat Ron Wyden has summoned the four largest audit firms to explain how their Malta consulting helps corporations dodge billions in taxes.
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Finance · 22 October 2026
SpaceX surpasses earnings estimates, sending tech stocks higher, while Elon Musk hints at a potential deal with Tesla.
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