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The bull market turned 4 years old on Monday. Investors say reaching a fifth birthday could be challenging

The S&P 500’s bull run has entered its fifth year, powered by the AI boom, but weaker market breadth, high expectations and inflation risks are raising doubts about how long it can last.

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Satya Nadella went from an H-1B worker to Microsoft CEO. The Trump administration just shut that path for his employees

The Trump administration has suspended Microsoft from the PERM green card programme, blocking new applications and those already pending. The move comes despite Satya Nadella receiving a top US technology honour the same day.

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Andy Burnham promises ‘serious dialogue’ over UK’s relationship with EU

Andy Burnham has called for a deeper UK-EU discussion after the 20 November summit, saying the current relationship is not good enough. Talks may still run into disputes over trade, migration and youth mobility.

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Security for high-profile public figures to be reviewed after Ann Widdecombe’s murder

Shabana Mahmood has ordered an urgent review of state security for public figures after the killing of Ann Widdecombe. Police support will also be extended immediately to some high-profile figures not currently MPs.

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Crew searching for Amelia Earhart arrives at crab-infested island

A research team has reached Nikumaroro Island to inspect possible wreckage linked to Amelia Earhart’s 1937 disappearance. They will work around giant coconut crabs and extreme weather while searching for the so-called Taraia Object.

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Earnings beats are now the norm. What the stock market needs to keep rallying

US company profits are expected to surge again, but analysts say that may not be enough to sustain the market rally unless big banks and tech keep delivering strong guidance.

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Fridges in French supermarkets hit by cyber attack

A cyber attack hit hundreds of French supermarkets overnight, overheating fridges and freezers and spoiling food worth millions of euros. Prosecutors have opened a cyber-crime investigation.

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Elon Musk gives $276 million to Republican groups, becomes biggest known 2026 midterm donor

Elon Musk has disclosed more than $276 million in donations to Republican groups since July, making him the biggest known donor for the 2026 midterms. The giving comes as he mends ties with Donald Trump and keeps major business links to the federal government.

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Airlines raised fares as fuel costs surged, but Delta’s CEO says those higher ticket prices could be here to stay as long as demand holds up

Delta’s boss says strong demand has let airlines pass on much of a sharp rise in fuel costs to passengers, keeping higher fares in place for now.

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IonQ to acquire cybersecurity firm Elisity in an all-stock deal for up to $1.3 billion

IonQ will buy cybersecurity firm Elisity in an all-stock deal worth up to $1.3 billion, as it seeks to bolster defences against AI and quantum-era threats.

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Oil prices spike after Houthi attacks on Saudi airports

Oil prices rose on Monday after Iran-backed Houthi attacks on two airports in Saudi Arabia over the weekend. Brent crude closed at nearly $106 a barrel, up about $1.20 from Friday.

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Astronomers witness supermassive black hole gorge on a cosmic meal before 'burping' radio jets 300 days later

Using NASA’s Swift spacecraft, astronomers saw a supermassive black hole in NGC 1275 flare in X-rays and, about 300 days later, produce radio jets. They estimate its mass at between 100 million and 1 billion times the Sun.

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Judge Orders Trump Administration to Answer for Tree Removals at D.C. Golf Course

A federal judge has demanded that the Trump administration explain who authorised the removal of hundreds of trees at East Potomac Golf Links in Washington. The issue came up in a four-hour hearing over the disputed work.

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SpaceX launching 6,300 pounds of cargo to the ISS on Oct. 13: Watch it live

SpaceX is due to launch a Falcon 9 and Dragon cargo capsule on 13 October, carrying 6,300 pounds of supplies and experiments to the International Space Station. The mission is expected to dock on 15 October.

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Trump defends Russia diesel deal after bipartisan pushback: 'I made the right choice'

Donald Trump has defended his temporary easing of restrictions on Russian diesel exports, saying he made the right choice for Americans. The move has drawn criticism from both parties and from Ukraine's president.

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Dario Strangelove, or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the AI Bomb

The piece compares today’s AI safety fears with earlier nuclear-age panic, arguing that warnings from Silicon Valley echo decades of apocalyptic thinking. It says Anthropic boss Dario Amodei wants slower AI development and tighter oversight because of existential risks.

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A massive trade just happened in surging shares of Snap

Options traders are betting on a 30% rally in Snap shares after a surge in call option volume, though the stock remains far below its highs.

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Fortune’s AIQ Summit: the conversation has moved from experimentation to execution

At Fortune’s AIQ Summit, executives said AI is shifting from pilots to business re-design, with value depending on workflow changes, talent and governance rather than tool access alone.

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Live updates: DC judge scolds DOJ, NPS for East Potomac Park tree cutting; Omar calls raid 'political intimidation'

A federal judge rebuked Justice Department and National Park Service lawyers over tree cutting in East Potomac Park, after work began with little notice and triggered an emergency order. In a separate development, Rep. Ilhan Omar called a raid on her home political intimidation.

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Satya Nadella went from an H-1B worker to Microsoft CEO. The Trump administration just shut that path for his employees

Andy Burnham promises ‘serious dialogue’ over UK’s relationship with EU

Security for high-profile public figures to be reviewed after Ann Widdecombe’s murder

Crew searching for Amelia Earhart arrives at crab-infested island

Earnings beats are now the norm. What the stock market needs to keep rallying

Fridges in French supermarkets hit by cyber attack

Elon Musk gives $276 million to Republican groups, becomes biggest known 2026 midterm donor

Airlines raised fares as fuel costs surged, but Delta’s CEO says those higher ticket prices could be here to stay as long as demand holds up

IonQ to acquire cybersecurity firm Elisity in an all-stock deal for up to $1.3 billion

Oil prices spike after Houthi attacks on Saudi airports

Astronomers witness supermassive black hole gorge on a cosmic meal before 'burping' radio jets 300 days later

Judge Orders Trump Administration to Answer for Tree Removals at D.C. Golf Course

SpaceX launching 6,300 pounds of cargo to the ISS on Oct. 13: Watch it live

Trump defends Russia diesel deal after bipartisan pushback: 'I made the right choice'

Dario Strangelove, or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the AI Bomb

A massive trade just happened in surging shares of Snap

Fortune’s AIQ Summit: the conversation has moved from experimentation to execution

Live updates: DC judge scolds DOJ, NPS for East Potomac Park tree cutting; Omar calls raid 'political intimidation'

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Trump says he's 'looking at' firing Guilfoyle

LinkedIn is piloting a school to teach workers how to become their own bosses–no degree required

Bessent on how Iran war ends: 'I don't know'

Christie: GOP committing 'malpractice' to try to win Congress

Trump says he ‘never thought’ he’d have to hold rallies again

Anti-Troy Jackson Ad Runs in Oregon, Not Maine

Exclusive: Microsoft’s departing science president plans to join Mercedes F1 team as AI advisor

Bisignano vows Social Security will last another 90 years

Pro-Collins ads target wrong Portland in GOP super PAC mix-up

Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley have earnings momentum and are reporting this week. There are others

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US military archbishop: Streamed execution threatens to 'imitate the terrorists'

Small Business’ AI Divide: A Minority Have Reaped Big Benefits, But Many Feel Unprepared

Basketball Schools Kentucky And UCLA Are Thriving In Football

Johnson: Video of Hasan execution could be 'recruiting tool for future terrorists'

Delta postpones Atlanta-to-Riyadh service after Houthi attacks on Saudi airport

Trump set to rally in Georgia to support Collins in Senate race

Katie Stockton says retail stocks could be primed for a counter-trend rally. These stocks may lead the bounce

Trump’s Diesel Deal With Russia Unlikely To Move Pump Prices By Much

Flood damaged EVs pose fire risk even after water recedes, fire officials say

Obama rolls out ad for Dem Scott Colom in Mississippi Senate race

Tropical tracker: Timeline of the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season

Democrat rips 'insanely corrupt' raid on Omar's home

The moon could turn astronauts into 'walking, high voltage capacitors' that accidentally zap spacecraft

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Cyberattack Targets French Supermarket Refrigerators, Forcing Mass Food Disposal

Why do Iran’s oil ‘intermediaries’ owe the government billions?

Saudi minister vows 'serious response' to Houthi attacks on airports

Egypt’s press union chief rejects pressure over detained journalists