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World · 27 October 2026

Heartland Farmers Say They Feel Betrayed and May Deliver a Harsh Reality Check to Trump’s Party

Lina Okoro, World desk

Long‑time Republican‑voting farmers are saying the economic squeeze feels like a personal betrayal and could push the heartland to punish Trump and the GOP at the polls.

World · 27 October 2026

Dandong’s Economy Runs on Peering Through Glass

Lina Okoro, World desk

The Chinese border city of Dandong has turned looking at North Korea into a tourism industry, using binoculars to draw visitors and boost the local economy.

Business · 27 October 2026

Brazil’s Market Bounces Like a Deflated Balloon After Lula’s Surprise Victory

Noor Hale, World desk

Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s unexpected re‑election sent Brazil’s financial markets into a sharp reversal, with the main stock index, the real and bond yields all rallying as analysts rushed to rewrite their foreca…

Entertainment · 27 October 2026

Lionsgate and SP Media form joint venture to expand new businesses

Tariq Bell, World desk

Lionsgate and Steven Paul’s SP Media have launched a joint venture involving a capital investment to diversify 3 Arts and other new businesses, including indie film production. The deal was unveiled on Monday, amid cha…

World · 27 October 2026

Australia’s Anger Levels Near US Heights; Politicians Offer Brexit‑Style Bomb‑Defusal Guide

Tariq Bell, World desk

Australian officials say public anger is climbing to US‑like levels and have released a bomb‑defusal manual modeled on the Brexit template, while right‑wing populists continue to overpromise. The guide comes amid a…

Business · 27 October 2026

DraftKings’ AI Targeting Strategy Faces Congressional Scrutiny

Noor Hale, World desk

Lawmakers are questioning DraftKings about its use of artificial‑intelligence tools to identify potential customers, raising concerns over privacy and responsible marketing.

Finance · 27 October 2026

Audi’s $4 bn US plant: Trump hails tariff triumph, Germany watches with a sigh

Noor Hale, World desk

Audi will invest $4 billion in a new U.S. factory, a move Trump touts as a tariff success while German officials view it as a sign of domestic auto decline.

Business · 27 October 2026

Dusty Dilemma: California’s Quartz Ban Forces Builders to Switch to Dust‑Free Alternatives

Noor Hale, World desk

As California considers banning quartz, contractors and retailers are scrambling for dust‑free substitutes, while manufacturers scramble to meet a new, cleaner standard.

Entertainment · 27 October 2026

Tricia Helfer Gets Slimed in New Body‑Horror ‘Devour’

Noor Hale, World desk

‘Devour’, the erotic body‑horror led by Tricia Helfer and directed by Erica Orofino, drips with mud‑brown protoplasm—critics call it an underbaked ‘Clayface’ of the genre.