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World Politics & Diplomacy 15 Oct 2026, 03:01 AM IST

Trump Posts AI Tiger Video After Deadly U.K. Zoo Mauling, Drawing Fresh Backlash

Donald Trump has drawn criticism after posting an AI-generated video depicting himself taming a tiger, hours after reports of a fatal tiger mauling at a wildlife park in the United Kingdom. The post, which circulated widely online, was condemned by commentators and media outlets as insensitive and emblematic of the increasingly aggressive tone of Trump’s social media presence.

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Clean Energy & Climate Transition15 Oct 2026, 01:38 AM IST

Aurora Forecast Raises Tuesday Night Visibility Across Nine U.S. States

A fresh geomagnetic forecast suggests the northern lights could be visible Tuesday night across parts of nine U.S. states, with the strongest chances concentrated near the Canadian border. The event is being driven by recent solar eruptions that may disturb Earth’s magnetic field, underscoring how space weather can briefly influence power systems, communications, and the clean-energy grid.

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Global Markets & Equities09 Oct 2026, 08:18 AM IST

Halloween Candy Costs Jump 71% in Five Years as Shoppers Trade Down

Halloween candy has become markedly more expensive, with prices rising 71% over the past five years and forcing households to rethink how they stock up for trick-or-treaters. The squeeze comes as broader Halloween spending is projected to hit a record $13.5 billion nationwide, underscoring how seasonal inflation is reshaping even small-ticket consumer habits.

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Frontier AI & Machine Learning08 Oct 2026, 08:40 AM IST

McDonald’s Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged AI-Driven Franchise Pricing Practices

McDonald’s is facing legal scrutiny over allegations that it used an artificial intelligence tool to influence pricing decisions across its franchise system, according to reports cited by The Guardian. The case adds to a growing global debate over whether algorithmic tools are quietly reshaping consumer prices, franchise economics, and corporate accountability in the fast-food sector.

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Global Markets & Equities07 Oct 2026, 09:07 PM IST

National Taco Day Drives a Small but Visible Consumer Spending Surge as Chains Roll Out Freebies and Discounts

National Taco Day has become a reliable promotional moment for U.S. restaurant chains, with brands using free tacos, bundle offers, and limited-time discounts to draw traffic and lift same-day sales. While the event is lighthearted on the surface, it reflects a broader competitive push in the quick-service sector to convert cultural occasions into measurable consumer spending.

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Global Markets & Equities07 Oct 2026, 10:50 AM IST

National Taco Day Deals Draw Consumers, Test Restaurant Traffic as Chains Chase Value Shoppers

National Taco Day has become a reliable promotional moment for U.S. restaurant chains, with brands using limited-time discounts and free-item offers to drive traffic, app downloads and repeat visits. This year’s promotions underscore how value marketing remains central to consumer spending behavior, even in a broader environment of cautious discretionary demand.

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Global Markets & Equities06 Oct 2026, 01:30 AM IST

Rare Market Signal Revives Crash Fears as Investors Weigh What History Says Comes Next

A closely watched stock-market pattern that has appeared only a handful of times in nearly a century is once again flashing, reviving debate over whether equities are entering a vulnerable phase. Analysts and investors are now weighing historical precedent, recession risk and the defensive guidance long associated with Warren Buffett as markets confront a more uncertain 2026 outlook.

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Global Health & Biotech04 Oct 2026, 04:49 AM IST

Tennessee Prison Chief to Resign After Failed Execution of Christa Pike

Tennessee’s top prison official is set to resign after the state’s botched execution attempt on Christa Pike, the only woman on Tennessee’s death row, intensified scrutiny of the state’s capital punishment system. Pike’s lawyers said the failure “goes far beyond any one person,” while officials now face questions over procedure, oversight and the handling of a prisoner who remains in critical condition after surviving two lethal injections.

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Frontier AI & Machine Learning03 Oct 2026, 05:47 AM IST

Circuit Breaker Labs Bets on AI 'Crash-Test Dummies' to Reduce Harm to Children and Adults

Circuit Breaker Labs is trying to make artificial intelligence safer by stress-testing systems with synthetic “crash-test dummies” designed to expose psychological and behavioral harms before products reach users. The effort reflects a growing shift in frontier AI from abstract safety debates toward practical testing for real-world damage, including risks to children and vulnerable adults.

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Global Markets & Equities03 Oct 2026, 03:59 AM IST

New York Heating Oil Prices Surge Nearly 70% as Winter Demand Looms

Heating oil prices in New York State have climbed nearly 70% from a year earlier, intensifying pressure on households and small businesses as winter approaches. The spike underscores a broader Northeast energy squeeze, with similar increases reported across Maine and Southern New England, raising concerns about affordability, fuel access, and consumer spending heading into the cold season.

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Global Markets & Equities03 Oct 2026, 03:59 AM IST

Trump Uses AI-Style Imagery to Promote New Crypto-Linked Offerings

Donald Trump is leaning further into the intersection of politics, celebrity branding and digital assets, unveiling a stylized AI-generated image as part of a promotional push tied to a new crypto-linked scheme. The latest move underscores how Trump’s post-presidential business model increasingly relies on spectacle, scarcity and investor access, even as it raises fresh questions about ethics, market signaling and the commercialization of political influence.

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World Politics & DiplomacyJust now (07:53 PM IST)

Zelenskyy Says Putin Ordered Russian Forces to Abandon the Rules of War

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has accused Vladimir Putin of instructing Russian military leaders to disregard the rules of war, a charge that underscores Kyiv’s claim that Moscow is escalating pressure on civilians as it seeks battlefield leverage. The allegation, reported by the Financial Times, comes amid renewed concern that Russia is using strikes and coercive tactics to drive residents out of Ukraine’s capital and weaken the country’s wartime resilience.

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Frontier AI & Machine LearningJust now (03:04 AM IST)

OpenAI Adds Virtual Try-On Shopping to ChatGPT as AI Pushes Deeper Into Commerce

OpenAI is rolling out new shopping features in ChatGPT that allow users to virtually try on clothing and accessories using their own photos and save products to a Favorites library. The move marks a sharper push into consumer commerce, blending generative AI with retail discovery and personalization at a time when major platforms are racing to own the shopping interface.

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Global Markets & EquitiesJust now (03:11 PM IST)

Student Loan Borrowers Face Deadline to Secure Autopay Interest Break

Federal student loan borrowers have a narrow window to lock in an added repayment discount by enrolling in automatic debit before the current deadline. The benefit, which can trim interest costs, comes as borrowers continue to navigate a shifting federal student aid landscape and renewed scrutiny of repayment policy.

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