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Business & Economy · United StatesJudge Lafferty Rejects Oakland Diocese Bankruptcy Plan
Federal Judge William J. Lafferty rejected the Oakland Diocese's bankruptcy plan on October 2, 2026. The plan was intended to resolve nearly 330 sexual abuse claims and estimated the diocese owed between $160 million and $198 million to survivors.
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Weston family to buy Boots for £6.7bn
The Weston family's holding company, Wittington Investments, has agreed to purchase the UK pharmacy chain Boots for approximately £6.7 billion. The deal includes Boots' retail operations in the UK and Ireland, Boots Opticians, and the No7 Beauty Company.
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Business & Economy · United StatesUS Manufacturing Activity Cools in August
US manufacturing activity eased in August, with the ISM PMI dropping to 54.6. New orders and employment measures also declined, while input prices remained elevated, indicating persistent supply chain issues.
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Business & Economy · United StatesFederal film tax credit could add $125bn, 143,000 jobs
A new study commissioned by the Motion Picture Association suggests a federal film and television tax credit could significantly increase U.S. production spending and create over 143,000 jobs by 2035. The proposal is gaining bipartisan support.
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Business & Economy · United StatesTrump orders trade talks on wind turbine imports over security concerns
President Donald Trump has declared imported wind turbines and components a threat to national security, directing trade officials to negotiate with foreign partners within 180 days. The order does not impose new tariffs but allows for future consideration.
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Business & Economy · Middle EastOil Prices Fall Amid Easing Iran Tensions
Oil prices saw a decline on Monday, with Brent crude futures falling to $114.51 and US West Texas Intermediate futures at $101.04. The drop occurred despite recent surges to near six-month highs, influenced by hopes for reduced Iran-US hostilities, though attacks on Saudi Arabia maintained investor caution.
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Business & Economy · RussiaRussia and US discuss data centre projects, says Putin envoy
Russia and the United States are discussing joint data centre projects, including facilities that could use electricity from Russian nuclear power plants. These initiatives are expected to be announced soon, according to Kirill Dmitriev, President Vladimir Putin's envoy for investment.
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Business & Economy · United StatesHurricane Isaias could affect US fuel prices
Hurricane Isaias is expected to avoid major oil industry centres on the Gulf Coast. However, experts warn that power outages at refineries could disrupt fuel supplies and potentially increase prices.
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Business & Economy · United StatesUS stocks fall as oil and Treasury yields rebound
Wall Street indexes dipped from record highs as US Treasury yields and oil prices climbed. Investors are focused on upcoming Federal Reserve meeting minutes for clues on interest rates.
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Business & Economy · Middle EastUS seeks $61 million in crypto linked to Iran oil sales
US prosecutors are seeking to forfeit over $61 million in cryptocurrency allegedly linked to illicit Iranian oil sales. The funds were allegedly laundered through Binance accounts by two Chinese companies and intended to finance Iran's government, military, and the IRGC.
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Business & Economy · Latin AmericaBrazil opens process for US trade retaliation over new tariffs
Brazil has begun a formal process to impose retaliatory measures against the US after Washington imposed 25% tariffs on some Brazilian goods, alleging unfair trade practices. President Lula da Silva invoked Brazil’s Reciprocity Law, which allows actions beyond tariffs, including curbs on US audiovisual companies and patent suspensions.
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Business & Economy · Middle EastWorld Bank Predicts 23% Commodity Price Rise by 2026
The World Bank forecasts a 23% increase in global commodity prices by the end of 2026, driven by the Middle East conflict and El Nino. Energy prices are noted to be at a four-year high.
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Business & EconomyGas prices expected to surge Wednesday and Thursday
Gasoline and diesel prices are expected to increase significantly on Wednesday and Thursday, with analysts pointing to ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and Iran as primary drivers. The U.S. average diesel price has reached $6.301 per gallon, and gasoline is at $4.355 per gallon.
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Business & Economy · United StatesMichigan Gas Prices Rise 32 Cents in a Week
Gasoline prices in Michigan increased by 32 cents per gallon over the past week, marking the largest rise of any U.S. state during that period. This significant jump has been noted as one of the largest weekly increases in months.
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Business & Economy · United StatesParamount seeks $1.88bn bond from state AGs to cover Warner Bros merger delay costs
Paramount Skydance asked a U.S. judge to require 12 state attorneys general to post a $1.88 billion bond to cover costs of delaying its $110 billion merger with Warner Bros Discovery. The states sued in July 2026, alleging antitrust violations, and a trial is set for March 2027.
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Business & Economy · United KingdomTravelodge staff gave abuser key to woman's room after similar 2022 attack
A woman was attacked in her London Travelodge room after reception staff gave her abuser a key. The chain apologised and said its room-access policy was not followed. A man jailed in 2024 for a similar attack in Maidenhead had also been given a key by staff.
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Business & Economy · United StatesEEOC drops subpoena enforcement against Nike over diversity policies
The US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission moved to dismiss its subpoena enforcement action against Nike, stating the company provided documents and information between March and August 2026. The investigation, initiated by EEOC Chair Andrea Lucas, focused on Nike’s diversity and inclusion policies and employment decisions.
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Business & Economy · United StatesMinnesota State Considers Shifting $25 Million Annually from Colleges to Universities
Minnesota State is weighing a plan to move up to $25 million each year for four years from its two-year colleges to financially challenged universities. The proposal aims to address a systemwide deficit and is set for a Board of Trustees vote on October 14.
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Business & Economy · Asia-PacificThailand to Host IMF-World Bank Meetings with 15,000 Attendees
Thailand is set to host the IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings in Bangkok from October 12-18, expecting over 15,000 participants. The event is projected to boost the Thai economy, with authorities implementing traffic management measures.
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Business & Economy · United StatesRFK Jr. announces voluntary U.S. seafood label
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced a new voluntary "U.S. Caught Seafood" label intended to help consumers identify seafood caught on U.S.-flagged vessels. The announcement was made at a rally in Fort Myers, Florida, alongside President Donald Trump.
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