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Georgia restaurants must disclose foreign shrimp under new law
A new Georgia law mandates restaurants disclose whether shrimp is imported, effective July 2026 but enforceable from January 2027. The measure follows concerns over mislabeling, safety risks in imports, and economic pressure on local shrimpers. DNA tests revealed widespread misrepresentation in coastal eateries.
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Business & Economy · United StatesUS Regulator Proposes New Rules for Leveraged Crypto Exchanges
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission has proposed a new federal framework for cryptocurrency exchanges that offer leveraged digital asset trading. The proposal creates a new registration category called 'crypto asset market' and opens a 60-day public comment period.
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Business & EconomyShell to buy 30% of Equinor's Bay du Nord oil project
Shell has agreed to purchase a 30% stake in Equinor's Bay du Nord offshore oil project in Canada. The development, estimated to cost C$14 billion, is Canada's first deepwater oil project and is expected to see a final investment decision next year.
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Business & Economy · IndiaIndian Markets Fall Ahead of RBI Policy Decision
Indian stock markets opened lower on Wednesday, with the Sensex and Nifty indices declining in early trade. Investors are cautious ahead of the Reserve Bank of India's monetary policy decision, with a repo rate hike widely anticipated.
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Business & Economy · United StatesCheapest Gas Prices in Missouri
Stacker.com used Gas Buddy data to identify the cheapest gas stations in Missouri. Casey's in Sullivan offered the lowest regular fuel price at $3.64, with other stations in Joplin and Springfield also listed.
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Business & Economy · Middle EastRubio: US to discuss refining Venezuelan crude with Reliance
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the United States will discuss refining more Venezuelan crude with Reliance Industries. Rubio also described India as a refining superpower and noted its progress in diversifying energy supplies.
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Business & Economy · IndiaUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio to visit India and Uzbekistan
Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel to Uzbekistan and India from October 17 to 22, 2026. The visit includes stops in Samarkand, Mumbai, and Jamnagar, with a focus on strengthening energy cooperation and commercial investment.
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Business & Economy · Asia-PacificSouth Korea Plans $16 Billion AI and Chip Investment
South Korea's 2027 budget proposal includes a significant increase in funding for artificial intelligence and semiconductors. President Lee Jae Myung aims to bolster the nation's technological capabilities with an investment of 21.3 trillion won, nearly double the amount allocated for the previous year.
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Business & EconomyTrump claims US banks barred from Canada; fact-checkers say false
President Donald Trump claimed U.S. banks are not permitted to operate in Canada. Fact-checkers and industry experts state this is false, with 15 U.S. banks currently operating in Canada under specific regulations.
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Business & Economy · United StatesEx-CEO Claims Russian Firm Financed Alaska LNG Project
Former CEO Joel Riddle resigned from Polar Train LNG over suspicions that Russian energy giant Novatek was secretly financing and directing the $25 billion Alaska project. Novatek confirmed granting Tech Wave Industrial Projects Management rights to use its technology and signed an MOU with Polar Train LNG.
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Business & EconomyUS Midterms Boost European Stocks, Dollar Weakens
European stock markets saw significant gains following the US midterm elections, with banking and clean energy sectors leading the advance. The dollar weakened against major currencies as Democrats secured control of both chambers of Congress.
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Business & Economy · United StatesTrump Declares Imports of Robots a Security Threat
President Donald Trump has declared imports of robots and industrial machinery a national security threat. He has ordered the Commerce Department and USTR to negotiate with trading partners, with a report due in 180 days, but has not imposed immediate tariffs.
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Business & Economy · United StatesAnthropic IPO Filing Warns of Existential AI Risks
AI company Anthropic has filed for an initial public offering on Nasdaq, warning investors about potential catastrophic or existential risks to humanity from advanced AI systems. The company detailed these concerns in its IPO paperwork, dedicating a significant portion to risk factors.
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Business & Economy · European UnionUS and Russia Discussed Nord Stream Investor
Senior US and Russian officials, including Jared Kushner and Kirill Dmitriev, have discussed bringing a US investor into the Nord Stream pipelines. These discussions are linked to potential energy flows to Europe after the war in Ukraine, with Reuters reporting the information citing five sources.
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Porter Airlines cancels flight after child refuses to sit and fasten seatbelt
A Porter Airlines flight from Victoria to Toronto was cancelled after a child refused to sit down and fasten their seatbelt, forcing the aircraft to return to the terminal. The delay caused the flight to miss the airport’s 12:30 a.m. runway closure, leaving passengers rebooked for the following day.
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Business & Economy · United StatesCongress moves to study cheaper nickel production after ending penny
Following the Senate's unanimous approval of the Common Cents Act to end penny production, lawmakers are now looking at the cost of minting nickels. The five-cent coin currently costs more to produce than its face value.
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Business & Economy · United StatesCanada Imposes Tariffs on US Goods in Trade Dispute
Canada has announced retaliatory tariffs on specific US goods, marking a new phase in the ongoing trade dispute between the two countries. The measures were announced on Tuesday.
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Business & Economy · United StatesUS children's shoe prices rise at fastest rate in 34 years outside pandemic
Children's shoe prices in the US rose 3.2% in the first half of 2026, the fastest increase in 34 years outside pandemic years. Parents report frustration with rising costs and perceived quality declines, while retailers note families are buying fewer pairs or spending more time searching for deals.
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Business & Economy · Middle EastBrent Crude Tops $111 After Saudi Oil Field Attack
Brent crude oil prices surpassed $111 per barrel following a drone attack on a Saudi oil field that killed at least one person. The incident, attributed to Houthi rebels, has heightened fears of further disruptions to global oil supplies.
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Business & Economy · Middle EastIraq to Export Crude Oil Via Trucks Through Syria
Iraq is preparing to export crude oil via trucks through Syria to the Mediterranean port of Baniyas. The Syrian and Iraqi governments are nearing a final agreement for this land transit route, which aims to circumvent the Strait of Hormuz.
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