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EU Passes Landmark AI Act

The European Parliament has officially approved the landmark Artificial Intelligence Act, establishing the world's first comprehensive legal framework for AI and positioning the EU as a global leader in fostering trustworthy, human-centric artificial intelligence. This groundbreaking legislation employs a risk-based approach, banning harmful practices like social scoring and real-time biometric identification while imposing stringent requirements on high-risk applications, a move expected to significantly influence AI regulation worldwide.

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Business

3 months ago

Josh Bird

US Fed Cuts Rates Amid Economic Woes

The U.S. Federal Reserve cut its federal funds interest rate by 25 basis points to a new range of 3.75% to 4% on October 29, 2025, aiming to support a softening labor market and bolster economic growth amidst concerns over a cooling job market. This marks the second rate cut this year, but Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's cautious stance on future reductions surprised investors, causing U.S. stock indexes to pull back after initial gains.

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International

3 months ago

Norman Metanza

Sudan: Mass Killings in El Fasher

Horrific atrocities are unfolding in El Fasher, North Darfur, following its recent seizure by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), with the Sudanese government accusing the group of killing at least 2,000 people. The World Health Organization is profoundly alarmed by reports of 460 patients and companions slaughtered at the Saudi Maternity Hospital, while satellite imagery and human rights organizations corroborate widespread violence and summary executions against civilians, triggering a massive displacement crisis.

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Politics

3 months ago

Alex Martinez

Trump Ends Nuclear Test Ban

In a dramatic policy shift, President Donald Trump has directed the Pentagon to resume nuclear weapons testing, effectively ending a 33-year moratorium on such activities as of October 30, 2025. This unprecedented move, announced in response to alleged testing by Russia and China, is poised to ignite strong global reactions and reshape international arms control efforts.

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Sports

3 months ago

Pat Chen

Blue Jays One Win From World Series

The Toronto Blue Jays are on the brink of their first World Series championship in 32 years, leading the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-2 after a dominant 6-1 victory in Game 5. Rookie pitcher Trey Yesavage delivered a historic 12-strikeout performance, while Davis Schneider and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit back-to-back home runs, setting the stage for the Blue Jays to potentially clinch the title at home in Game 6.

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Children Rescued in Mumbai Hostage Crisis

General

3 months ago

Jordan Kim

Children Rescued in Mumbai Hostage Crisis

Over 20 children were safely rescued from a harrowing hostage situation in Mumbai's Powai area, though the perpetrator, Rohit Arya, was fatally shot by police during the intense operation. The dramatic incident unfolded at R.A. Studio, where the children had been lured under the guise of an audition, and swift police action ultimately ensured their complete safety.

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Nvidia Moves AI Chip Production to Arizona

Technology

3 months ago

Jacob Feldman

Nvidia Moves AI Chip Production to Arizona

In a groundbreaking move, Nvidia's advanced Blackwell AI chips have entered full production in Arizona, signaling a significant shift towards U.S. semiconductor independence and fulfilling a direct request from President Trump. This strategic pivot, announced by CEO Jensen Huang, is projected to generate a staggering $500 billion in GPU revenue by 2026 and includes major partnerships aimed at bolstering national security and technological leadership.

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Cyclone Montha Devastates Andhra Pradesh

Environment

3 months ago

Bridgette Jacobs

Cyclone Montha Devastates Andhra Pradesh

Severe cyclonic storm Montha wreaked havoc across Andhra Pradesh on October 29, 2025, tragically causing two fatalities and inundating a massive 87,000 hectares of agricultural crops. The powerful storm, which made landfall late Tuesday night, also severely damaged critical infrastructure and disrupted essential services, despite the proactive evacuation of over 1.8 lakh people.

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Neutrino Clues Unlock Universe's Existence

Science

3 months ago

Josh Bird

Neutrino Clues Unlock Universe's Existence

In a groundbreaking global collaboration, researchers from Japan and the United States have combined data from the T2K and NOvA neutrino experiments, achieving the most precise measurements yet of neutrino oscillations. This unprecedented joint analysis significantly advances our understanding of why matter, rather than antimatter, dominates the universe, potentially explaining our very existence.

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International

3 months ago

Norman Metanza

Trump, Xi Settle Trade Dispute at APEC

US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping announced a significant breakthrough in their long-standing trade dispute during a meeting at the APEC summit in Busan, South Korea. This pivotal agreement involves reducing fentanyl-related tariffs on China to 10%, marking a potential de-escalation of economic tensions and positively impacting global markets.

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Science

3 months ago

Alex Martinez

Europa Clipper Seeks Ocean Secrets

NASA's Europa Clipper spacecraft, launched in October 2024, is on an ambitious journey to Jupiter's icy moon Europa, aiming to investigate its subsurface ocean for conditions that could support extraterrestrial life upon its arrival in April 2030. This monumental mission, which has already completed a Mars gravity assist and will perform 49 close flybys, seeks to revolutionize our understanding of potential habitability beyond Earth.

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Science

3 months ago

Pat Chen

New Antibiotic Fights Deadly Superbugs

Scientists have unearthed a potent new antibiotic, pre-methylenomycin C lactone, which is over 100 times more effective against dangerous superbugs like MRSA and VRE than current drugs. This groundbreaking discovery, found "hiding in plain sight" within a well-studied bacterium, offers a beacon of hope in the escalating global health crisis of antimicrobial resistance.

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EU Passes Landmark AI Act

US Fed Cuts Rates Amid Economic Woes

Sudan: Mass Killings in El Fasher

Trump Ends Nuclear Test Ban

Blue Jays One Win From World Series

Children Rescued in Mumbai Hostage Crisis

Nvidia Moves AI Chip Production to Arizona

Cyclone Montha Devastates Andhra Pradesh

Neutrino Clues Unlock Universe's Existence

Trump, Xi Settle Trade Dispute at APEC

Europa Clipper Seeks Ocean Secrets

New Antibiotic Fights Deadly Superbugs

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EU Passes Landmark AI Act

US Fed Cuts Rates Amid Economic Woes

Sudan: Mass Killings in El Fasher

Trump Ends Nuclear Test Ban

Blue Jays One Win From World Series

Children Rescued in Mumbai Hostage Crisis

Nvidia Moves AI Chip Production to Arizona

Cyclone Montha Devastates Andhra Pradesh

Neutrino Clues Unlock Universe's Existence

Trump, Xi Settle Trade Dispute at APEC

Europa Clipper Seeks Ocean Secrets

New Antibiotic Fights Deadly Superbugs

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