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World Politics & Diplomacy 08 Oct 2026, 05:27 AM IST

Warner Bros Deal Could Reshape Streaming Costs, News Access and Consumer Bills

The Warner Bros transaction is poised to reverberate far beyond Hollywood, with potential consequences for streaming subscriptions, film distribution and the economics of news and entertainment bundling. Regulators and consumers alike are now watching whether the deal leads to higher prices, fewer choices or a new wave of consolidation across media markets.

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Global Economy & Central Banks08 Oct 2026, 04:39 AM IST

SALT Deduction Cap Set at $40,400 for 2026 as Taxpayers Rush to Maximize Year-End Breaks

The federal cap on state and local tax deductions, or SALT, will rise to $40,400 for 2026, giving higher-income households and owners of pass-through businesses a larger but still limited tax shield. Advisers say the best results depend on timing, itemization strategy, and careful coordination before year-end, when many taxpayers can still influence their 2025 return and position themselves for the next filing cycle.

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World Politics & Diplomacy04 Oct 2026, 02:00 AM IST

Oil Tankers Face Rising Risk as Strait of Hormuz Becomes a Flashpoint

Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has become markedly more dangerous after reports of tankers struck in a flurry of incidents near the narrow waterway. The attacks underscore how quickly the world’s most critical oil chokepoint can turn into a live military and commercial risk, with implications for crude prices, insurance costs, and regional escalation.

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Clean Energy & Climate Transition14 Oct 2026, 05:53 PM IST

Deep-Sea Rocks Ignite on Exposure, Exposing a New Risk for Mining and Climate Science

Scientists have found that certain deep-sea sulfide rocks can heat up and spontaneously combust when brought into contact with air, a discovery that adds a fresh safety and environmental complication to the race for critical minerals. The finding could reshape handling protocols for seabed samples and intensify scrutiny of deep-sea mining proposals already facing scientific and regulatory resistance.

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Clean Energy & Climate Transition14 Oct 2026, 06:31 AM IST

Deep-Sea Rocks Ignite on Exposure, Revealing Hidden Chemical Risks in Seabed Mining

Scientists have found that certain deep-sea sulfide rocks can heat up and spontaneously combust when brought into contact with air, a discovery that adds a new layer of complexity to seabed sampling and mineral extraction. The finding is drawing attention because it underscores both the chemical instability of some ocean-floor materials and the environmental risks that could accompany future deep-sea mining.

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World Politics & Diplomacy10 Oct 2026, 06:12 PM IST

Panama Hit by Twin Major Quakes, Triggering Evacuations and Aftershocks

Panama was jolted by two powerful earthquakes and a series of aftershocks on Wednesday, prompting evacuations in some areas and a rapid emergency response. Early reports indicated strong shaking across the country, though authorities and international monitors said the worst damage appeared limited compared with the scale of the seismic event.

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