Business · 22 October 2026
Global Markets Shake as Trump, Putin, and China Mix a Toxic Cocktail
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’s Muse AI Hits 10 Million Users, Zuckerberg Turns Earnings Call into a Tech‑Fortune Fair
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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AI Wire · 22 October 2026
TechCrunch Lists 11 AI Marketing Tools to Boost Campaigns
TechCrunch’s updated 2022 list spotlights 11 AI tools marketers can use to save time and personalize campaigns, noting that 61% of marketers see AI as key to their data strategy.
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Sports · 22 October 2026
Silver Ferns Shine Brighter Than Stars, Outpace Diamonds in 62‑50 Christchurch Thriller
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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AI Wire · 22 October 2026
2022 AI Content Generator List: 10 Tools Marketers Loved
A 2022 list of top AI writing tools shows how brands boost efficiency. From Jasper to Copy.ai, the tools offer tone control, SEO help, and rapid drafting. A handy guide for teams exploring AI content creation.
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Business · 22 October 2026
Wyden Calls Accounting Giants to Reveal Malta Tax ‘Secret Sauce’
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 Rockets Earnings Past Target, Fueling AI Rally, While Musk Mulls a Tesla Tie‑up
SpaceX surpasses earnings estimates, sending tech stocks higher, while Elon Musk hints at a potential deal with Tesla.
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Entertainment · 22 October 2026
Disney+ and Hulu Greenlight Glee Reboot, Turning Disney’s Boardrooms into a Full‑On Show Choir
Streaming platforms Disney+ and Hulu have ordered a reboot of the musical dramedy Glee, promising fresh harmonies and a flood of nostalgic glitter for fans and skeptics alike.
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Environment · 21 October 2026
Macron slams Trump’s ‘stupid’ AI‑riot comments as political opportunism
Speaking in Doha, French President Emmanuel Macron denounced world leaders – including Donald Trump – for treating fake AI videos of French protests as political talking points, calling their comments ‘stupid’ an…
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